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“Dear PoPville,
K and 2nd Street, NE!
No warning, no detour signs, and no traffic control.
Neighborhood is a mess.”
Photos by David McAuley
The following was written by PoPville contributor David McAuley, founder of Short Articles about Long Meetings.
Last night (November 8), the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented plans to make Massachusetts Avenue NW “a safer corridor for vehicles and pedestrians”. DDOT showed Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B/Dupont that accidents occurred much more frequently in the project area – between Dupont Circle and Rock Creek Park – than normal. The frequency of rear end collisions and “side swipes” was especially high in the area, the presenters said.
As a remedy, DDOT proposes to start with the condition of the pavement. ANC2B saw evidence that well over half of the area scored “poor” on a Pavement Condition Index. This section of Massachusetts Avenue often has uneven pavement and worn pedestrian crossings, in spite of the fact that it also hosts some of Washington’s most exclusive clubs and 34 embassies.
The presenters also unveiled plans to reduce the width of the four traffic lanes in this area from 12.5 feet across to 11 feet. With the extra space, an unraised central pedestrian median, six feet wide, would be added. Commissioner Daniel Warwick (district 02) asked why there couldn’t been even narrower lanes and two-way protected bike lanes in the center. Commissioner Mike Silverstein (district 06) pointed out that this part of Massachusetts Avenue was the normal route of the Vice-President’s motorcade. The implication was that the Secret Service was likely to veto any plan that interfered with its ability to maneuver in traffic. (more…)
Bonus, also prevent dooring a cyclist! Thanks to Grant for sending.
Heads up if your commute takes you on the 100 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW.
Thanks to Mike for the warning:
“DC water has been tearing up Rhode Island Ave next to Boundary Stone. They left this giant pothole uncovered!”
Thanks to Susan for sending at 4:30pm. Drive safely out there!
Last month a reader lamented that “Piney Branch Road is a Disaster”. I’m happy to say I spotted this temporary fix on my walkabout Saturday morning.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jordan Barab
From WMATA:
“Weekend service adjustments November 3-5 for scheduled maintenance
Highlights
Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals
Red and Orange line trains will operate every 30 minutes
Silver, Yellow and Blue line trains will operate every 15 minutes
There will be no Yellow Line service between Fort Totten & National Airport. Use Blue Line trains for travel to/from Downtown DC.
On Sunday from 8:00AM until 2:00PM, a quarterly emergency drill will further impact Yellow and Blue line trains, see below for details. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
From WMATA:
“Beginning Saturday, November 25, and continuing through Sunday, December 10, 2017, Metro will undertake a major capital improvement project on the Red Line involving the complete replacement of a mainline interlocking, a location where trains cross from one track to the other. During this time, there will be no Red Line trains operating between Silver Spring and Fort Totten, and Takoma Station will be closed.
During the project, Red Line trains will operate in two segments: between Shady Grove and Fort Totten, and between Glenmont and Silver Spring. Customers should allow additional travel time and expect some crowding, as trains will arrive less frequently than normal. Free shuttle buses will provide limited service between Silver Spring, Takoma and Fort Totten stations. (more…)
When you’re in a pinch and walking/cycling is not a realistic option – and metro has closed for the night – which is your preferred ride sharing method? And let’s assume you’ve had a beverage too many so you can’t use Car2Go. Am I leaving any other shared automotive options out?