Thanks to Jay for sending: “What a way to walk up? This seemingly abandoned luxury car in Shaw has seen better days. And they got a ticket too!” (more…)
Transit
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a student in DC driving a car with out-of-state plates. I will only be here for this school year and want to park by my apartment in the district. (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 21, 2022 and Saturday, October 22, 2022, the Howard University Homecoming Weekend will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the Howard University Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: (more…)
Rock Creek Park NPS replies to a query about when the Piney Branch Parkway will reopen:
“The new Piney Branch Multi-use Trail is almost finished, and the Piney Branch Parkway should re-open on or about Oct. 22. (more…)
Thanks to Zach for sending last night: “This is definitely one route to go if the space isn’t big enough”
The man, courtesy Capital One
From an email:
“Capital One is once again breaking the mold for airport experiences with the introduction of Capital One Landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s Terminal 2 (DCA).
Capital One Landing is an alternative to the traditional lounge experience focused on bringing elevated dining to the heart of the terminal. Our exclusive partner, the award-winning José Andrés Group, will design this new culinary-focused concept’s food and beverage menu, focusing on authentic, Spanish-style tapas. (more…)
“new wmata fare chart. this one at Farragut North has the silver line extension on it.” photo by Austin.
From WMATA:
“Date for opening now rests with Safety Commission concurrence on both Silver Line certification and new 7K Return to Service Plan
After successfully completing two weeks of simulated service, Metro leaders said today that they will be able to open the extension to Dulles Airport Station in time for the start of busy Thanksgiving travel, subject to approvals this week from the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) of two submissions — a data-driven Return to Service Plan for 7000-series railcars, and a safety certification report of the Silver Line extension.
“We committed for the Silver Line extension to being operationally ready for the Silver Line extension in October, and we have met our deadline,” said General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke. “Since control of the extension was turned over to Metro, we and our partners at the Airports Authority, Fairfax, and Loudoun have worked diligently to complete all of the steps needed for Metro to offer safe and reliable service for rail travel to Dulles Airport and Loudoun County, and we are just awaiting concurrence from our Safety Commission partners.”
Metro took custody and control of the extension from the Airports Authority on June 23 and is finalizing its safety certification report to WMSC this week. WMSC has worked alongside Metro for months and has stated that it expects to add their concurrence to Metro’s within hours or days after receiving the report from Metro’s Chief Safety Officer. Metro does not view the final Silver Line safety certification report as a barrier to preparing for the opening of passenger service before Thanksgiving holiday travel.
More Trains Needed to Open
Last month, Metro’s senior safety and operations officials expressed safety concerns about moving cars from other crowded lines for new service, and that more trains were needed to support the extension. Unfortunately, WMSC notified Metro Monday afternoon that it objects to Metro’s new (phase three) Return to Service Plan for the 7000-series rail cars, following Metro’s submission of additional data analysis Friday. (The plan was first submitted on September 28 and was not approved citing “lack of data” to support changing multiple variables at once).
The latest rejection letter continues confusing direction provided to Metro: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced it will receive $16.6 million in federal funding though President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out DC’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure and advance the District’s sustainability and equity goals. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
After 3 years in construction in this area, now I am almost positive they are building some sort of top secret project… otherwise there is no explanation for that. Ideas?” (more…)
Thanks to Claire for sending: “A companion to your detour/detour sign photo. But for pedestrians. Georgia Avenue NW at Fairmont. (more…)