4300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Ann for sending early Sunday morning:
“A little one-car, upside-down action at zero dark thirty this morning. Connecticut Ave / Van Ness. 🙃”
It had been 29 days since our last flipped car.
Insert your pro/con bike lane Connecticut Avenue comment/or reflexive irrelevant scooter comment, below, based on your political persuasion/age/years in DC etc.
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea why four fighter jets are doing laps right now? I’m in Takoma Park and they just did the fifth pass, heading northwest…” (more…)
From WMATA:
“For the first time in 15 years, Metro trains will operate in automatic mode, a move that allows the system to operate as it was originally designed. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration, and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment. Trains will get signal and speed commands from equipment located between the tracks for a smoother ride, enhanced safety, and improved on-time performance. Metro will operate in a semi-automated mode with a train operator always inside of the operator’s cab. (more…)
via Metro Transit Police
Metro Transit Police reported just before noon today:
“MTPD arrests suspect armed with loaded shotgun aboard an X2 route bus. (more…)
New Jersey License Plate
Thanks to a reader for sending from Shaw:
“No parking zone, in the middle of the bike lane and already has a ticket. Been there overnight”
Slow clap…
Thanks to Adil for sending. Chalk_About writes:
“The #dcmetro is the country’s second-busiest rail system after NYC! (more…)
photo by John Sonderman
From MPD:
“On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the National Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: (more…)
Thanks to Brian for sending:
“Parked directly in front of a hydrant. DAYS VS TICKETS…TICKETS DOWN BY 3 AT THE HALF.”
“Phase 2 Map: West Potomac Park Drive SW”
From DC Water:
“DC Water today announces the opening of West Potomac Park Drive SW, a new road constructed as part of the Potomac River Tunnel (PRT) Project. Beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, drivers and visitors will have another option to alleviate the partial closure of Ohio Drive SW. The road provides an easy way to get around the main construction site in West Potomac Park, which will remain active until the project’s completion in 2030. (more…)
