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Speaking of which, “Free rides through SoberRide for those celebrating Super Bowl LX”

Published February 6, 2026 at 12:30PM

From DDOT:

“This Sunday, with the celebration of Super Bowl LX, the District encourages everyone to find a safe way home. Nationally, nearly half of all fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol. Each year, more than 13,000 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes nationwide, making impaired driving one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the U.S. These figures are why safety organizations continue to push a clear, consistent message on game day: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. (more…)

#PSA

“Rock Creek Parkway Access Issue PSA”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2026 at 11:15AM

“Dear PoPville,

I wanted to share that cars aren’t able to access Rock Creek Parkway from Independence Ave when coming eastbound over the Roosevelt Bridge back into the city. The on-ramp is completely unpassable and (more…)

DCA PSA: “Crystal City construction update: Shuttles replace trains to airport and nearby stations for 10 weekends”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 4, 2026 at 3:30PM

photo by William E Heaton IV

From WMATA:

“Metro will replace trains with shuttle buses between Pentagon City and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over 10 select weekends from February through June. Crystal City will be closed to build a second entrance at the station as part of Arlington County’s Crystal City Sector plan. The new entrance will accommodate growing ridership at the station, support new development in the area, and play a key role in a broader effort to make Crystal City a walkable community.

On three of those 10 weekends, (more…)

#DCA
#PSA

Heads Up: “Mass Ave Closure this AM -Diverted all traffic onto Rock Creek Parkway.” – Big Snow Cleanups noted in Shaw and on H Street, NE last night too

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 3, 2026 at 8:50AM

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to pop by and give a tip that DPW closed down Mass Ave NW at Rock Creek going into Dupont for snow removal at 8:30 AM this morning. They diverted all traffic onto Rock Creek Parkway. Seems like they could have (more…)

Did somebody drop a bunch of bowling balls at the Dupont Circle metro entrance?!?!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2026 at 9:45AM | Updated February 2, 2026 at 10:08AM

Thanks to Alexis for sending from the Dupont Metro South Exit 1/31:

“Not sure what was going on here, but Dupont Circle Metro’s not looking too good.” (more…)

If you have to drive on these streets – SLOW DOWN.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2026 at 4:15PM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:23PM

Thanks to Andrew for sending: Driver “Flipped car on Irving near Washington hospital center.”

It had been 10 days since we last posted a driver who flipped their vehicle.

#snowcreteville

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” [Narrator: In this case, it would not be very far.]

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 31, 2026 at 1:47PM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:23PM

Thanks to Erin for sending Saturday morning: (more…)

#snowcreteville

I Know I’m Late on This but It’s Too Cool Not to Share – Meet Metro’s ‘Fire Snake’

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2026 at 10:45AM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:26PM

Earlier WMATA shared how it deals with the super cold temps:

“By using a “fire snake,” crews were able to safely warm the rail, melt surrounding ice, and complete repairs efficiently (more…)

Bus vs. Bus & Bus vs Poorly Plowed Streets Vol. 924 & 925 – Pedestrian Problems Persist as well

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2026 at 9:45AM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:28PM

Sam sends above last night: “Busses collide and roads are blocked off on 18th street. It’s been about an hour…”

And M. reports from North Capitol: (more…)

PSA: “If you have to go to work take the metro.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 27, 2026 at 11:15AM | Updated February 1, 2026 at 5:30PM

Kevin reports on road conditions and traffic conditions: “in downtown DC are actually quite bad for commuting by car. As an illustration, Mass Ave south of Sheridan Circle has only two narrow lanes carved out in either direction and at times there is still packed snow or ice on the entire surface. All of the numbered streets between the Dupont region and K Street are bad to very bad. (more…)