From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, officials from the District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT), and local and federal partners unveiled the completion of the 9th Street NW two-way protected bike lane and announced the addition of nearly 700 next-generation e-bikes to the Capital Bikeshare program. (more…)
Thanks to Steve for sending Sunday from 12th and V Street, NW.
And Samantha sends from Clifton St NW between 13th and 14th: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I hope I’m wrong about this but I think others should be warned. I paid for two rides – one on Lyft and one with a taxi outside union station. Both were astronomically higher than they were supposed to be (more…)
From WMATA:
“During the weekend of March 18 – 19, Metro is advising customers of track work on the Red Line affecting two stations and widespread street closures in downtown DC resulting in detours to 24 Metrobus routes and restricting MetroAccess service in the area.
On the Red Line, train service will be shut down for the weekend between Rhode Island Ave and NoMa stations as part of system modernization and to upgrade infrastructure, including installation of new fiber-optic and radio cables for signal systems and emergency communications. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending from a few days ago at the Union Station Metro:
“Just a dude there playing the violin. He wasn’t waiting for a train, just playing the violin.”
From WRAP:
“Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the 2023 St. Patrick’s SoberRide program will be in operation beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) and operate until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18th as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk period. (more…)
Thanks to Sanho for sharing: “A neighbor near 16th & Swann left a lovely note of admiration on the windshield of my 1991 Subaru. (more…)
From MPD:
“On Saturday, March 18, 2023, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration.
When safe to do so, the Metropolitan Police Department will assist motorists in crossing the race route to help relieve traffic congestion due to the extended closures. However, motorists should not rely on crossing the route and should plan on going around the traffic closures.
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023: (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending: “spotted at vermont and O NW (logan circle)”
Thanks to all who sent: “something poetic about a free2move unable to move.” (more…)