Thanks to Brian for sending around 6pm:
“Worst intersection in the neighborhood to walk through, lucky that this doesn’t happen more often.
The M Street drag strip from the Wharf all the way to the Southeast Freeway is pretty terrible, but it’s at its worst where it sees a lot of pedestrian crossings. I really hope nobody was injured, but especially that no pedestrians were involved.”
1800 block of Columbia Road, NW
Nina Larson, 24 years old, was killed in a traffic crash here on Nov 13, 2021: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone experience a loss of cellular signal on the Green line right as they approach Mt. Vernon Square station? It happened a few times before to me but now I’m finding it happening almost every time I pass the stop. Would anyone know why this is the case? Could it be a dead zone?”
Update from WMATA: “The damaged fiber on the is also impacting customers on the Green Line between Mt Vernon Sq & Archives. Crews are working to make repairs, and we hope to have connectivity restored to everyone by the weekend. Thanks again for your patience.”
Ed. Note: The recent Beach Drive reassessment gives a bit hope this wrong will be righted too!
From the office of recently re-elected Eleanor Holmes Norton:
“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), who met with the National Zoo, the National Park Service (NPS), and the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) to discuss the Zoo Loop Trail’s limited hours, today said she was disappointed the zoo rejected her request to extend the hours. Norton said she will explore legislative options to extend the hours and continue to have discussions with the zoo, NPS, DDOT, and the community on options for extending the hours.
The trail, which runs through the zoo’s grounds in Rock Creek Park and recently reopened to the public, is only open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (more…)
via google maps
Ed. Note: Witnesses can email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I am hoping to find a witness to the car crash I was in on Wednesday evening, around 5pm in Dupont.
I was driving southbound on 16th street, attempting to make a left hand turn on Q just outside the Jewish community center. There was quite a bit of traffic, and the large white truck traveling the opposite direction waved me through to make the turn. At this time, a black Kia Niro came speeding down the bus lane (which is illegal to drive in during the hours of 3:30-7:30pm) and T-boned me, totaling my black Prius. (more…)
It’s almost always about parking vol. 939. Thanks to A. for sending: “FYI they are out of state plates”
Thanks to Eli for sending yesterday: “videos of DC’s coolest metro rider! On the blue line heading from Arlington into the city” (more…)
Well, it was a helluva ride. Thanks to Jack, Justin, Josh and all who sent us the farewell note from Revel: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Your chance to ride the first train on the Silver Line Extension is here. Service begins November 15 at approximately 2 p.m. when the first train departs the Ashburn Station headed for Downtown Largo. Customers in Loudoun County will now have convenient access to Metrorail and Washington Dulles International Airport will be an easy train ride away for people across the region.
The start of passenger service will commence following a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at the Washington Dulles International Airport Station to recognize this generational infrastructure investment. Customers will have an opportunity to join the celebration by sharing their happiest Metro moment for a chance to receive a “Silver Ticket” to join Metro General Manager Randy Clarke and other officials on a special preview train ride on opening day before passenger service begins. (more…)
Thanks to Jackie for sharing around 2:40pm on Sunday: “I was coming from Alexandria & merging on to the 14th street bridge from 395 N. At one point merged across lanes to continue riding the shoulder. (more…)