From the National Park Service:
“After careful consideration, the National Park Service (NPS) has decided to keep the upper portion of Beach Drive closed to motorized vehicles year-round. This decision will allow visitors to enjoy the park’s recreation and nature opportunities 365 days a year. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Saturday, November 5, 2022, the DC Department of Transportation’s Open Streets event will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW
The following street will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:
Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW
Please note, although vehicular traffic will not be able to cross Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., residents will still be able to access their homes if they live east or west of Wisconsin Avenue by using alternative routes other than Wisconsin Avenue.”
From an email:
“Open Streets is Coming to Wisconsin Avenue NW on Saturday November 5, 2022 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm! All ages are invited for a morning of live performances by Top 5 Band, and the Kevin Jefferson Quartet plus an array of outdoor activities such as interactive art installations from Chalk Riot, Project Create and Harpist Art, a crochet and knitting station from Kyra’s Kreations, and a Pony Petting Zoo! (more…)
From WMATA:
“Opening day is set for the Silver Line Extension – Tuesday, November 15 – connecting Metrorail customers to Washington Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County for the first time. The announcement came from Metro Board Members and employees in a video touting “We’re Ready,” marking the opening for customers and culmination of the largest expansion of Metrorail since the system’s inception.
On opening day, customers who visit the six new Silver Line stations – Reston Town Center, Herndon, Innovation Center, Washington Dulles International Airport, Loudoun Gateway, and Ashburn – will be greeted by Metro teams handing out commemorative pennants, a Metro tradition that started when the first station opened in 1976. (more…)
photo by GordonCV
From WMATA:
“Metro Transit Police officers will begin issuing fare evasion citations on Tuesday, November 1, following a monthlong awareness and warning campaign. Citations with associated fines may be issued to anyone jumping fare gates, improperly using emergency gates, or not tapping fare boxes on Metrobuses.
Fare recovery is a major issue and has been mentioned as one of the top concerns of customers when talking with Metro staff and Metro Board Members. Revenue from fares allows Metro to keep buses, trains, and MetroAccess serving our community.
Fare evasion is responsible for significant revenue losses and is part of the focus to close a shortfall of nearly $185 million in the upcoming budget. Using data from Metrobus and pre-pandemic industry averages for Metrorail, Metro estimates revenue losses due to fare evasion totaling tens of millions of dollars in fiscal year 2022. (more…)
interactive course map of route
From MPD:
“On Sunday, October 30, 2022, the Marine Corps Marathon will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the release of the Vision Zero 2022 Update and new website, both outlining the District’s renewed plan forward in eliminating all traffic-related deaths and serious injury in the District.
DDOT’s Vision Zero 2022 Update articulates the District’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries through more effective use of data, education, enforcement, and engineering. This strategy is supplemented by prioritizing policies and projects that provide the greatest benefits to neighborhoods with streets that have seen historic disinvestment and high numbers of vulnerable populations. (more…)
Joe reports: “2 am between Fuller and Euclid on 16th NW. Heard a monstrous crash and thought i was dreaming but only one car upside down.
now I think i see what the car hit – those two almost totalled”
And Andrew sends a carbque earlier: (more…)
A reader reports: “Station is closed.”
From Metro Transit Police: “MTPD investigating shooting at Georgia Ave stn on at ~8:40 a.m. 15-yo male shot in leg after altercation b/t group juveniles. Suspects fled. Stn closed w/trains bypassing due to ongoing invest. Shuttles from Ft Totten. Info? Call 202-962-2121; text MyMTPD (696873)” (more…)
photo by nevermindtheend
From WMATA:
“Metro greenlighted to return more trains to service
Statements from Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke
“Metro leaders welcomed the concurrence today of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to gradually return all 7000-series railcars to passenger service,” said Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “This is a win for customers, and we are grateful to Senators Warner and Kaine for their leadership to reach an agreement that will safely return more 7Ks to service.”
“With this approval and close collaboration on the Silver Line extension safety report, Metro will be able to set an opening date in the near future,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I knew they had been installed, but others didn’t because twice today, cars almost slammed into my driver’s side, trying to get over at the last second and avoid running into these.
Why on earth would DDOT install these pedestrian corrals(?) in the middle of a lane on a busy thoroughfare like 9th Street?”
Steeb sums it up succinctly: (more…)