the notorious Dave Thomas Circle, the intersection of New York Avenue, NE, Florida Avenue, NE, and First Street, NE
Thanks to E. for sending us the latest at Dave Thomas (Wendys) Circle.
CM Charles Allen wrote: (more…)
Transit
Thanks to all for sending yesterday:
“DDOT didn’t seem to provide notice as to when this would finally happen (it was Sunday 6/25). And drivers are confused.” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metrobus customers who travel at night will have the option to get off between bus stops along the route, closer to their destination to provide a safer, better bus experience. These “courtesy stops” put customer safety first during times of day when it is darkest outside. (more…)
3300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
My dear friends, this is your hour. This is not victory of a party or of any class. It’s a victory of the great Cleveland Park neighborhood as a whole. We were the first, in this ancient neighborhood, to draw the “sword” against poor urban planning. After a while we were left all alone against the most tremendous NIMBY power that has been seen. We were mostly alone for over ten years. I say that in the long years to come not only will the people of this neighborhood but of the world, wherever the bird of freedom chirps in human hearts, look back to what we’ve done and they will say “do not despair, do not yield to terrible urban planning.”
You asked, what was our aim? We answered in one word: Victory. It is victory, victory at all costs, victory in spite of all ridiculous signage, however long and hard the road proved to be; for without victory, there is no vibrant neighborhood.
Thanks to ANC Commissioner Tammy Gordon, ANC3C06 for sending the great news Friday: (more…)
Thanks to Jill for sending: “Someone had driven a convertible off the street onto the Anacostia Trail and ran into a tree. Around 3pm today (Sunday), there was a forensics analyst fingerprinting the car.”
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“Dear PoPville,
Any updates on when (if?) the long-awaited Hains Point bike lanes will actually be put in? Back in November the word was they’d be installed in one week in early December. But here we are in June, and as of last weekend when I was there biking … nothing. Has anyone seen an updated timeline?”
Update from NPS (July 6):
“We’re working with @DDOTDC to restripe Ohio Drive around Hains Point, creating a safer pathway for bikers & pedestrians. The road will remain open during the 6 week project, but some parking areas will be closed”
photo by jwhokie
From AlertDC:
“The US Navy will conduct a flyover over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 9:15AM.”
A reader reports around 3am: “And people will act like it’s some tragedy when someone dies (which people have from this all over the country).”
To the video: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The long dedicated bike lane running along the west side of 15th street NW is a main bike artery through the city, but often causes a level of false confidence and safety to riders. People blowing down the bike lane near Meridian hill Park are met with the intersection of Florida, W, 15th, and New Hampshire, which has a very awkward traffic pattern and some blind spots. (more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending:
“hey changed the traffic pattern on Arkansas Ave and Iowa Ave NW. You can only turn northeastbound on Arkansas from Iowa, and Iowa between 14th and Arkansas is one way!”