Ed. Note: Official language from WMATA (in addition to service animals) about pets on metro: “However, a pet may be transported on Metrorail and Metrobus, provided it is carried aboard in a secure container from which it cannot escape.”
Upsetting report from Metro Transit Police yesterday:
“Shortly before 1:30 p.m., Metro received a report of a person struck by a train at Dunn Loring Station. The adult male was transported to the hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. (more…)
From Events DC:
“This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway through October 2023 on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.
Construction work on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) will conclude by the end of March 2023.
The next phase of the work will begin February 17 through the end of May 2023 on the 1200 block of 9th Street (between M and N Streets, NW). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued a permit to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the bike lane in this area. Bicycle rack barriers will be put in place on February 16.
Construction on this portion of 9th Street will be conducted in two phases: (more…)
12:42am “Yikes. SUV driver hit a light pole in front of Lucky Buns”
Thanks to R. and D. for sending: “18th & Vernon in Adams Morgan this AM. Amazingly the crosswalk light still works” (more…)
Thanks to R. for sending: “Woke up to this on Johnson Ave NW this morning.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This bridge is located on Rock Creek Trail down the steep hill from Shoreham Drive (Near Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street) heading south past the recreational area. It appears that a vehicle may have been on the trail at speed and was unable to negotiate the turn thus (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling westbound in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast. At that time, a pedestrian crossed through the construction zone and (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “Saw these dropped in my neighborhood. Blinkers, speedometer, phone holder. Looks like theyre finally replacing their fleet.” (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From WMATA:
“District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke announced a new partnership between the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to enhance public safety and security on the transit system. The partnership will increase police presence and MPD will be the first partner.
“We know that residents and visitors want to see a strong police presence in our community, and that’s what this partnership will allow us to provide,” said Mayor Bowser. “When police are in the community, people feel safer and our officers can respond faster. Hundreds of thousands of people use Metro every day to move around DC, and now, they can expect to see more MPD officers out during their commutes.”
Beginning next week and continuing through June, MTPD officers will partner on patrols at stations and transit centers with police officers working on assignment from MPD, beginning with five stations within Washington, DC. (more…)
photo by VJ Kapur
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the 3000 block of 20th Street, Northeast.
The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 11:43 p.m., a 2004 Infiniti G35 was traveling north in the 3000 block of 20th Street, Northeast, at a high rate of speed. (more…)
photo by C S Romero
Thanks to all who messaged us cool photos and videos. Apparently they were carrying the ‘designated survivor’ before the State of the Union address at the Capitol last night: (more…)