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“Metro Pauses 7000-series railcar ramp up”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by nevermindtheend

From WMATA on Thursday:

“Metro’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld today paused the return of additional 7000-series railcars to passenger service, ordering a new regime of daily 7000-series inspections.

Although there are no new issues of concern, the Chief Safety Officer and Chief Operating Officer met with the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (the independent consultant Metro hired to help with its root cause analysis following the derailment) and Metro officials concluded in an abundance of caution that moving to a nightly inspection of 7000-series railcars is the prudent course of action. (more…)

Terminal A at DCA this morning

By Prince Of Petworth

CG writes: “The line at terminal A this morning, all the way to the front doors and then wrapped back ALL THE WAY back to the normal beginning of the line. At 5:30am. If you have early morning, get there early. Absolutely no pre check line.”

Hallelujah!! Connecticut Avenue NW redesign picked and “removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes”

By Prince Of Petworth


Concept C via DDOT

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the selection of a preferred redesign concept for Connecticut Avenue NW that removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes on the east and west sides of the roadway. (more…)

“Metro to to gradually return nearly half of the 7000-series railcars to passenger service” after “pause for 90 days without further release of additional cars until all aspects of the new inspection cycles are fully established”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by nevermindtheend

From WMATA:

“Metro announced that it has reached another step in the process to restore the 7000-series railcars to service. The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) has informed Metro that it has no technical objections to the final plan submitted to gradually return nearly half of the 7000-series railcars to passenger service with the metered release of no more than 336 railcars. This will provide an additional 42 trains for more frequent, reliable service. Metro will pause for 90 days without further release of additional cars until all aspects of the new inspection cycles are fully established and any needed adjustments are made under WMSC oversight. (more…)

“an increase in noise coming from planes departing DCA lately the past few months?”

By Prince Of Petworth


“Here’s the usual flight patterns for DCA. While most are north and south, you’ll see the flights going over the Anacostia.” via Melpomene Wetzlar

Johnny asks: “has anyone else living in SW also experienced an increase in noise coming from planes departing DCA lately the past few months?”

Melpomene Wetzlar replies: “There are more flights now since the COVID shutdown. Almost back to normal. The flight paths have not changed. Flights going to Boston,Newark,JFK, Providence, etc fly over the Anacostia. Flying over water plus cold weather & clouds will cause louder noises.”

Others are saying: (more…)

“DDOT Deploying Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras to New Locations”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the planned deployment 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 deployment. 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 locations and timelines are as follows: (more…)

Sunday, “celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Safe streets advocates are gathering to celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk on September 13. A “chalk-in” will take place this Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th St. NE and Irving Street, NE. Participants will fill the intersection with color, joy, and crystal clear messages about the dire need for safer streets for ALL here in DC. The event will be a family-friendly day of action/celebration. (more…)

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