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The Road Closures for Tonight’s State of the Union Address

By Prince Of Petworth

From the US Capitol Police:

“On Tuesday, February 7, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. To ensure everyone’s safety, the United States Capitol Police will temporarily close roads around the U.S. Capitol.

At 6:30 a.m., the following roads will be closed to the public:

Pennsylvania Avenue between First Street, NW, and Third Street, NW
Maryland Avenue between First Street, NW, and Third Street, SW
First Street between Constitution Avenue, NW, and Independence Avenue, SW

At 5:30 p.m., the following roads will be closed to the public: (more…)

“The service improvements are focused on the middle of the week, where ridership is growing the most.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro is boosting mid-week service for customers who use the Blue, Orange and Blue Plus lines during the morning and evening rush hour periods. As announced just over a week ago, service on the three lines will increase to every 12 minutes instead of 15 minutes from 6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. In the heart of the system, between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory where the lines merge, trains will arrive at stations every four minutes. (more…)

“Councilmember Allen Introduces Legislation Mandating 7,500 Electric Vehicle Charing Stations by 2027”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Councilmember Allen’s office:

“Recognizing the growing demand for electric vehicles far outpaces the current charging infrastructure in the District, Councilmember Charles Allen is introducing legislation to put the District on track to install at a minimum 7,500 charging stations in every part of the District by 2027, with every member of the Council signed on to the bill as a co-introducer.

The “Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Access, Readiness, and Sustainability Amendment Act of 2023” would dramatically scale up the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the city.

As of 2021, the District has somewhere between 5,200 and 6,000 electric vehicles on the road on any given day, but only around 250 charging locations. (more…)

Family Fund for Heroic Metro Employee Killed at the at Potomac Ave Metro

By Prince Of Petworth


Robert Cunningham

“Dear PoPville,

Can we promote this GoFundMe for the family of Robert Cunningham, the metro employee killed at Potomac Ave metro station? I think we should try to go well above the donation goal…”

The GoFundMe says:

“Metro customers and employees are invited to support the family of a true hero, Metro employee Robert G. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham lost his life trying to protect others during a senseless shooting (more…)

“Rock Creek Parkway to Beach Drive Etiquette?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I recently took a new job in Virginia that is not metro accessible, and my commute requires me to take Rock Creek Parkway to Beach Drive home. The “exit” to Beach Drive under the Taft Bridge is a mess every day.

I’m one of those people who dutifully waits in the long line, while dozens of people try to cut it, which only makes the traffic worse. That said, I know the efficiency of zipper merges, and this basically is two lanes merging into one.

Is this “exit” supposed to be a zipper merge? (more…)

Meanwhile on 395S earlier

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to A. for sending around 7am: “In the 395S this morning. Sorry can’t tell if it was MD plates”

From AlertDC: ” MPD reports all southbound lanes on I-395 at the 3rd Street Tunnel are closed due to a vehicle crash. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.”

Update: Shooting Homicide at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station “Metro is mourning the loss of a heroic employee, Robert Cunningham, who intervened on behalf of a customer today at Potomac Avenue Station and was a victim of senseless gun violence.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Stock photo of Potomac Ave Metro photo by Jim Havard

Update from WMATA:

“Metro is mourning the loss of a heroic employee, Robert Cunningham, who intervened on behalf of a customer today at Potomac Avenue Station and was a victim of senseless gun violence. Mr. Cunningham was 64 years old and a mechanic in our power department. In his remembrance, Metro has lowered its flags to half-staff during this time of grief. Below are statements issued by the Metro Board of Directors and General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. (more…)

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