Bryan reported: “At the intersection of 6th and Rhode Island NW, a guy got into a pretty bad crash and west bound Rhode Island was mostly closed for a bit. You can see the first accident in the background (grey/gold car to the left). But someone couldn’t help rubbernecking while coming north on 6th and wrecked into a city bus and it looks like another car ran into that car. (more…)
G writes us: “DCA line this Morning, out the door for terminal A. if you have a flight coming up soon, come very early.”
On Wednesday we got a DCA PSA about long security lines at the airport. Update: They’re apparently getting longer. So keep in mind as we get closer to Thanksgiving travel (we did a poll showing almost 60% of respondents would be traveling this year, obviously not all by air but still.)
Kate writes: (more…)
4th and New York Ave, NW
From AlertDC: “DDOT reports all eastbound lanes on New York Avenue, NW at 4th Street are blocked due to police activity. Please use alternate routes.”
“DC FEMS reports New York Ave NW between New Jersey Ave to 6th St NW is closed due to 1st Amendment Activity. Updates to follow.”
Sean sends at 7:55am: “climate protest has shut down NY Ave this morning right by the 395 ramp” (more…)
Kyle sends the plea from Mount Pleasant:
“PLEASE DON’T ticket me! I live here! Trying to get permit, have been to DMV 4 times. I have paid $300+ in tickets. There is no non-zone parking near here. Just graduated college and literally cannot afford more tickets or parking permit.”
photo by Beau Finley
Jk asks: “Unusual request, but: I have a car and want to get an EZ Pass for I-95. Since DC does not have any tolls, does anyone have a recommendation for which state has the best deal for getting an EZ pass? Thanks!”
photo by Eric P.
Martha writes us earlier this morning: “Advice to holiday revelers, traveling through DCA: allow yourself extra time. There’s quite a bit of construction here and the security lines are longer than I thought they’d be at this early hour! Pre-check was faster – but still more people than I thought would be in line at 5:30 a.m.!”
Incidentally – are many folks headed out of town this year? If so, when are you leaving? Coming back? Safe travels to all who are!
1800 block of Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Andrea for sending the above and thanks to GK for below.
We’ve learned that Nina was a server at Mintwood Place: (more…)
Sara writes: “On Friday night my catalytic converter was stolen from my Prius parked near 16 and U. I know this is a thing but wondering if it is happening to others in the area? Are people protecting their converters? Thanks!”
Unfortunately we got a report about this happening in February and again in September. One reader suggests anyone with a Prius “go buy a shield right now.”
Thanks to Manny for sending: “Train smoking at Columbia Heights station. Single tracking here.”
Metro reports: “Yellow Line Delay: Expect delays to Huntington due to a disabled train at Columbia Heights.”
“UPDATED: Yellow Line Delay: Expect residual delays to Huntington due to an earlier train malfunction at Columbia Heights.”
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Columbia Road and Biltmore Street, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 3:30 pm, a pedestrian was crossing the street from north to south in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. An Infinity EX35 was traveling westbound in the 1800 block of Columbia Road, Northwest, and had just crossed over Biltmore Street, Northwest, when it struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian was trapped under the vehicle until being treated by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services. (more…)