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“DFHV Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Pilot”

Published June 4, 2024 at 1:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Please share this news. It is an important announcement that could improve accessible cab service in DC from nonexistent to perhaps something? People need to know about it and try it out.”

From DFHV:

The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) pilot program. This initiative aims to further improve accessibility and convenience for passengers who require wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). (more…)

#PSA

“Front Windshield Tinted Windows – Is this legal?!?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 4, 2024 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

I was finishing Ubering a side gig I use to pay my rent. I came to a stop on H St NE and a vehicle with windows so dark it looked as if they had been painted black was following me. I slowed down they slowed down , so I sped up and got in front of them and could barely see the inspection sticker, as we kept stopping at lights I could clearly see that the front window was tinted! (more…)

Yesterday in Driving Dangerously – Ice Cream Truck Trouble – “Driver just walked off.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 3, 2024 at 10:05AM

Wisconsin and K Street, NW near Georgetown waterfront

Thanks to Ingrid and Jose for sending Sunday around 3:30pm: “Ice cream truck just hit a building, window shattered. Driver just walked off.” (more…)

Last Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2024 at 9:00AM

Thanks to Matt for sending above from 1st and U St, NW around 10:30pm last night.

And Toni sends below: (more…)

“New fare gates installed, but what about the rails?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 31, 2024 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

I get on the Metro at Glenmont where they just added the new fare gates. However, at either side, there is still a low rail that people can jump over. Most of the time at this station, (more…)

“Return of White Flint?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 30, 2024 at 10:05AM

Thanks to B. for sending: “Someone’s not happy with the new name!”

And while we’re on the subject of metro signs – would you buy one of these: (more…)

#signs of the times

Driving Dangerously on K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 28, 2024 at 3:10PM | Updated May 28, 2024 at 3:27PM

Thanks to Malcolm for sending from K near 16th St, NW around 2:20pm: (more…)

United House of Prayer March is Saturday, Thunder Alley is Sat.-Mon., Rolling to Remember is Sunday and National Memorial Day Parade is Monday – There will be street closures

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 24, 2024 at 2:35PM | Updated May 24, 2024 at 8:13PM

Photo by Eric P.

Details on “the large scale parade of The United House of Prayer for All People on early Saturday afternoon” here.

From MPD:

“On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the United House of Prayer Procession will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures motorists should take into consideration: (more…)

#PSA

“Safety Concerns on WMATA”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2024 at 2:35PM

photo by Phil

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday afternoon, I took the L2 bus from Farragut Square up to Adams Morgan with my mother-in-law and my wife. A few stops into the journey, a visibly intoxicated man boarded the bus, carrying a bottle of clear alcohol. He sat directly behind my family and began shouting, creating an uncomfortable and tense atmosphere. (more…)

1000 Words

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2024 at 9:05AM

Thanks to JAG for sending the other weekend.