9th and U Street, NW
Thanks to T for sending the “new bike lane going in on 9th st”
And from DDOT: (more…)
Transit
photo by Eric P.
From Alert DC: “The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 9:40 AM.”
and
“The US Military will conduct a fly over in the DMV at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:05 AM.”
“Metro to launch several public safety initiatives that will strengthen and support customer safety”
photo by Victoria Pickering
From WMATA:
“Metro is “Working Differently” to launch several public safety initiatives that will strengthen and support customer safety and community service for those who use our transit system.
Metro Transit Police (MTPD) have strategically increased officer availability to be more visible throughout the Metrobus and Metrorail system to offer customers additional support. Officers are riding trains and buses in intervals throughout the day as part of the new safety patrol operation “HelpingHands.”
“We’ve been listening to customers over the past two months, and it’s clear that a better, safer customer experience is paramount to rebuilding ridership and customer trust,” said GM and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “The steps we are taking are part of a larger framework that enhances the work MTPD is already implementing to improve Metro daily.”
In the coming months, Metro will hire several Crisis Intervention Specialists trained in mental health awareness and de-escalation methods. They’ll be paired with an MTPD officer or Operating staff to respond to customers with mental health disorders, intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Since the pandemic, MTPD has seen a 40 percent increase in people in need of mental health assistance. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Scooters are taking up all the bike rack space right in front of a Oyster Adams DC Public School? This is getting worse week by week and we aren’t sure who to report this to. Thanks!!”
“Dear PoPville,
(Saturday) morning, my partner and I walked to our car parked immediately outside of our house in Hill East to discover both the front and back license plates had been removed and stolen. (more…)
Thanks to Carrie for sending: “Can’t tell you if they are the cause or result, but hope everyone is okay. Riggs & Rock Creek Church Road NE, in front of DC Bilingual, 7:15pm Sunday.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’m considering whether to use a car share service this year but the reviews have been discouraging. I would appreciate advice and/or recommendations from our community.”
Ed. Note: We recently had a discussion about Free2Move here.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) today announced it is lowering speed limits from 30 miles per hour (MPH) to 25 MPH in key corridors throughout the District to advance Mayor Bowser’s Vision Zero goals and better align with national standards in roadway safety.
“DDOT joins peer cities including New York City and Seattle by reducing the speed limit in key corridors because we know reducing speed by even five miles per hour makes a big difference in avoiding crashes and serious injury,” said DDOT Director Everett Lott.
DDOT has changed the speed limit to 25 MPH on Connecticut Avenue NW and New York Avenue NE. Future locations for speed limit reductions will include (more…)
photo by Laurie Solnik
Thanks to all who noted that this weekend is the Airforce’s 75th anniversary.
At 6:45pm last night we told folks that “The US Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) Aerial Control Team (ACT) will control a flyover in the National Capital Region at Audi Field”
It was pretty awesome. More photos below and thanks to Laura for sending this gorgeous video last night: “Wanted to pass along a pretty cool video I got of the Thunderbirds tonight from Navy Yard!” (more…)
From a Traffic Advisory:
“On Sunday, September 18, 2022, the DC Half Marathon will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be closed to vehicle traffic by the Metropolitan Police Department on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: (more…)