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“Tailwind Air Announces First-Ever Seaplane Service from Washington, D.C., area to Manhattan’s East River”

Published August 18, 2022 at 9:05AM

From a press release:

“Fly the Fast Lane with Tailwind Air. Experienced seaplane operator Tailwind Air announces an exciting new destination, creating the fastest way to Washington, D.C. Travelers may now enjoy a nonstop seaplane flight directly from Manhattan’s Skyport Marina at East 23rd Street (IATA code: NYS) to Washington, D.C.’s College Park Airport (IATA code: CGS). Flights to/from Manhattan are approximately 80-90 minutes. Tailwind will be the only scheduled air service inside the Beltway outside of DCA. Scheduled service begins September 13, 2022, and will be operated by our fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans featuring two experienced pilots, eight Economy Plus leather seats, aisle and window access, crisp air-conditioning, and an ability to land on water or at an airport. (more…)

“Metro to hold emergency exercise in preparation for opening of Silver Line Extension”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2022 at 3:15PM

photo by Tim Brown

From WMATA:

“More than a hundred fire and emergency personnel will converge on the new Ashburn Station on the Silver Line Extension as part of a full-scale emergency drill Wednesday, August 17. (more…)

Yesterday in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 16, 2022 at 10:05AM

Thanks to Meg for sending around 5:45pm yesterday (Monday): “Rock creek trail by the exercise area. guy was out of the car standing with police and seemed okay.”

Without Further Ado The Sequel to “Mouse using metro escalator as treadmill” – Rat Riding Escalator Down

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 12, 2022 at 11:05AM

Thanks to Sara for sending this morning: “live footage of my fellow commuter”

And the live action is a much watch: (more…)

“the long-awaited return of the 18th Street Pedestrian Zone will occur on multiple Sundays throughout the remainder of the year”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2022 at 3:15PM

From the Adams Morgan BID:

“The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) is excited to announce that the long-awaited return of the 18th Street Pedestrian Zone will occur on multiple Sundays throughout the remainder of the year. The pedestrian zone will be located along 18th Street NW between Kalorama and Columbia Roads NW on the following dates: (more…)

Polestar E-Car Dealership coming Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 10, 2022 at 8:35AM

1050 17th Street, NW

Thanks to Jason for the heads up about Polestar:

“We are an electric performance car brand, determined to improve the society we live in. We innovate to drive progress and create a better future.” (more…)

#Farragut square

“The S buses keep changing their stops around downtown.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 9, 2022 at 9:05AM

photo by Victoria Pickering

Thanks to Sara for sending:

“The S buses keep changing their stops around downtown. The S2 McPherson stop is no longer at the SW corner of the square nor across the street in front of Compass Coffee, it’s now at the SE corner of McPherson Square. No signage or anything- so just heads up!“

And concluding the day at the Intersection of NY, Florida and 1st St, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2022 at 5:15PM

Peri sends above at 4:21pm.

And Justin sends a photo closer to 5pm: “Car crash at Florida and 1stNE, aka DC’s worst intersection” (more…)

“Have you seen DC’s bicycle awareness specialty license plate?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2022 at 12:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Have you seen DC’s bicycle awareness specialty license plate? Aside from what looks like a blood covered bicyclist and clip art design, the word taxation is misspelled.”

From DC DMV’s website:

“DC DMV now offers Bicycle Awareness tags to enhance motorists’ awareness of bicycles. (more…)

“New faregate installation will temporarily close M St entrance at NoMa Station, beginning today”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 8, 2022 at 12:15PM | Updated August 8, 2022 at 12:42PM

From WMATA:

“As Metro works to modernize its fare system, construction is set to begin on Monday, August 8 at the NoMa-Gallaudet U Station and will require the entrances to be closed one at a time, starting with the south entrance at M St NW. Once the work is completed and the south entrance reopens, Metro will move to the north entrance on Florida Ave.

Construction will result in each entrance closing for approximately two weeks. (more…)

#transit travails