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Permanent Closure of S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave for S Street NW Revitalization Project has Begun!!

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.

S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)

“Coming Spring 2025: All-New, High-Speed NextGen Acela”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Amtrak

From Amtrak:

“Get ready for next-level train travel in America

NextGen Acela is faster, smoother, and will offer more departures between major city centers from Washington, DC, to New York to Boston and destinations in between. Designed with innovative features and amenities, you can experience First Class and Business Class travel on America’s only high-speed rail service. Check back for the latest updates.

New premium amenities (more…)

“Share your thoughts on safety and operational improvements for Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.” Time to End reversible lanes?

By Prince Of Petworth

From the National Park Service:

“Approximately 50,000 vehicles travel Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway (RCPP) each day, making it a vital connection between northwest Washington, D.C., and downtown. The National Park Service (NPS) is committed to ensuring a safe and smooth experience for all road users. To enhance safety and improve operations, the NPS is developing a Multimodal Safety and Operational Improvements Plan. This plan will address traffic patterns and infrastructure needs along the corridor from the intersection of RCPP at Shoreham and Beach Drives NW to the intersection of Ohio Drive SW at Independence Avenue and 23rd Street SW.

The NPS invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting and share written comments on the development of the Plan and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for RCPP.

Purpose of the Plan (more…)

“🚨HIT-AND-RUN ALERT – PLEASE HELP 🚨”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Mr.TinMD

“Dear PoPville,

On Sunday, March 16th, between 1:30 AM and 2:00 AM, my boyfriend was hit by a red sedan while biking home from work. The driver fled the scene.

📍 Location: 12th St NE (between G St & Maryland Ave, Washington, DC)
🚴 Victim: A dedicated cyclist, commuting home from his restaurant job
🚑 Injuries: (more…)

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