Photo via DC Fire & EMS
DC Fire & EMS reported Tuesday February 4th:
“Update crash with entrapment 15th St & Constitution Ave NW. 1 extricated. total 3 patients, 1 serious non life threatening injuries and 2 minor injuries. 4 vehicles involved.”
There is WAY more to the story. An eyewitness wrote in what he saw:
“I was walking down constitution between 14th and 15th on Tuesday at 355pm and this happened: (more…)
Sarah sends the above: “red+green in Thomas circle this morning” [The authorities have been alerted.]
Thanks to Paul for sending this morning’s tough way to wake up from Brentwood and 13th Sts NE (more…)
Photo by Timber Carini
gawain reported around 5:30pm:
“My wife was a witness. Driver was speeding on Connecticut, lost control, almost hit a pedestrian, smashed a tree and parked car. Walked away with a bump. Pedestrian very traumatized. Connecticut Avenue is a death trap.” (more…)
From the United States Capitol Police:
“On February 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the Chamber of the House of Representatives beginning at 9 p.m.
Given the high level of security surrounding the event, the United States Capitol Police (USCP) is responsible for a significant amount of preparation and coordination with its numerous law enforcement partners, including the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Park Police, and Metropolitan Police Department.
The following is specific information for the Capitol Complex regarding street closures, parking restrictions, restricted access to the U.S. Capitol, and other details concerning the Joint Session. (more…)
Thanks to Alan for sending from Columbia Heights: “Haven’t seen this before on a scooter.”
It had been 7 days since our last stolen wheels report.
Thanks to Diandra for sending: “How many smart cars can you fit on a trailer?”
Back in December we learned that Car2Go would be gone from North American by February 29, 2020.
Thanks to Reid for sending from 14th and U Street, NW.
Thanks to Omar for sending the above Self Driving Uber testing from 6th Street, NW.
And thanks to Chase for sending the below yesterday: (more…)
20th and Q Street, NW
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced a plan to install 100 off-sidewalk dockless scooter and bike parking corrals across all eight wards of the District over the next several months. (more…)
via Uber
Ed. Note: We spoke about the Ford self driving tests here.
From Uber:
“Uber Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) announced today it will begin data collection for self-driving vehicles on Washington, D.C. roads beginning Friday, January 24th. ATG self-driving vehicles – operated by two human drivers, better known as Mission Specialists – will collect road data to support the development of Uber’s self-driving vehicle technology. The announcement was made today by Uber ATG’s CEO Eric Meyhofer at the Washington Auto Show. (more…)