photo by Bill Herndon
From WMATA: “Customers are being reminded that Metro’s oldest SmarTrip cards will no longer be accepted at faregates and fareboxes as of March 1. Those currently riding Metro or who plan to soon will need to replace their cards to travel on Metrorail or Metrobus after the deadline. (more…)
9th and O St, NW Feb. 21
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the planned installation of automated traffic enforcement cameras to new locations throughout the District. The camera locations are traffic sites where data analysis has identified speeding and stop sign running as safety issues.
Once Photo Enforced signs are installed in the direction of travel within at least 100 to 150 feet of the approach of the location, a 30-day educational phase will start for each camera installation. During this period, violators will receive warning citations. After the 30-day warning period, DDOT will begin issuing notices of infraction with fines that will range from $100 to $500 based on excess of the speed limit to violators.
The new photo enforcement cameras will be installed in March 2022; their locations and type are as follows: (more…)
renderings courtesy National Capital Planning Commission
From the National Capital Planning Commission:
“On February 16, 2022 NCPC heard an exciting vision to capitalize on the Avenue’s unique location, setting, scale, and views and reimagine it as a venue for pre-eminent outdoor events, while offering multiple transportation modes and accessible, inviting public space for people for everyday use. Three concepts offer possibilities on how to achieve this vision. The concepts are not stand-alone options and can be mixed and matched.
These concepts offer multiple opportunities to improve parks, plazas, and gathering spaces. (more…)
14th and F Street, NW photo by Bernie Debusmann
Bernie wrote: “Saw this go down – looked to me like some very bad driving more than anything. There were loads of people walking on the corner as it came down too. It could have been ugly. (Car that actually did it not pictured here)”
Amanda also captured the scene around 6:20pm: (more…)
3:45pm on canal road photo by Andrew Dawson
From DC Fire and EMS: “#DCsBravest on scene with fully involved vehicle with fire extended to brush as result of a 2 car crash. All fire extinguished. 1 minor injury being evaluated. Operating with 2 engines, Truck, and Battalion Chief.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Writing to see if this been an issue for anyone else, and if there’s anything DC can do about it? DC rats seem more organized than ever. I street park my Tesla in Mt Vernon Triangle. They set up a nest INSIDE the front bumper of my car, and ate the wiring in my car (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In the good news column, the city finally widened the 16th Street sidewalk between U and V Streets. Plus, the entrance to New Hampshire off of U Street, going north is now closed.” (more…)
Thanks to Lauren and all who shared the adventures. Helluva ride: (more…)
photo by Beau Finley
From WMATA:
“Metro will increase rail service on the Red Line beginning Tuesday, February 22, building on recent weekday service improvements on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines to provide customers with more frequent and reliable service. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from Reno Road between Tilden and Rodman Streets, NW.