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Update: DC giving out free steering wheel locks if you own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that DC residents who own a 2011-2021 Kia or Hyundai vehicle are eligible to receive a free steering wheel lock from an MPD District station starting this Friday, February 24. MPD is partnering with Kia and Hyundai corporations to combat motor vehicle theft after a social media challenge that encourages using a USB cable to steal these types of cars led to a substantial increase in Kia and Hyundai car thefts. (more…)

Heads up if you’re driving on Mass. Ave in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


21st and Massachusetts Ave, NW

A reader reports: “Signal is turned and westbound Massachusetts gets directly conflicting signals every cycle”

Ed. Note: OP has already filed a 311 request.

Unrelated but another reader warns Saturday morning: “there is a TON of black ice out on the roads right now, especially around Chevy Chase circle. Just skidded out on Connecticut just north of circle.”

Upsetting Report from Dunn Loring Metro Station

By Prince Of Petworth

Ed. Note: Official language from WMATA (in addition to service animals) about pets on metro: “However, a pet may be transported on Metrorail and Metrobus, provided it is carried aboard in a secure container from which it cannot escape.”

Upsetting report from Metro Transit Police yesterday:

“Shortly before 1:30 p.m., Metro received a report of a person struck by a train at Dunn Loring Station. The adult male was transported to the hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. (more…)

Convention Center Streetscape Construction Activity Update

By Prince Of Petworth

From Events DC:

“This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway through October 2023 on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.

Construction work on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) will conclude by the end of March 2023.

The next phase of the work will begin February 17 through the end of May 2023 on the 1200 block of 9th Street (between M and N Streets, NW). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued a permit to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the bike lane in this area. Bicycle rack barriers will be put in place on February 16.

Construction on this portion of 9th Street will be conducted in two phases: (more…)

66 year-old killed after being struck by a car while walking around a “construction zone” on Rhode Island Ave, NE

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast.

The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling westbound in the 600 block of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast. At that time, a pedestrian crossed through the construction zone and (more…)

“New Lyft scooters”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to A. for sending: “Saw these dropped in my neighborhood. Blinkers, speedometer, phone holder. Looks like theyre finally replacing their fleet.” (more…)

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