Photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
There is a heinous, headache-inducing stench all around the platform and entrances at the U Street metro. I first noticed it early last week and (more…)
Transit
Thanks to Brad for sending from Navy Yard around noon by the sewage plant. Not clear what time it happened. Questions remain.
From MPD:
“On Sunday, August 21, 2022, the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone will take place in the 2300 and 2400 blocks of 18th Street, NW. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Exciting bike news shared by ANC Rep Alex Lopez:
“After years of planning and community engagement, DDOT finally issued its NOI to install protected bike lanes on 9th St NW between Florida Ave NW and Pennsylvania Ave NW.
Take a look at the NOI: NOI 22-224-PSD 9th St NW
And the plans: 9th-St-NW-CycleTrack_07-22-22“
Thanks to P. for sharing: “Connecticut and Kalorama last night. Car went through the middle of green space and was stopped by a tree. This is our 5th (?) crash in the 4 years we’ve lived here.”
Photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military reports there will be a military aircraft fly over in the NCR at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM.”
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…)
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…)
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.”
Thanks to Sara for sending this morning: “live footage of my fellow commuter”
And the live action is a much watch: (more…)