Thanks to Sophie for the reminder: “DC street cleaning starts tomorrow and I’m soooo depressed about it! If you know, you know.”
Transit
photo by Jennifer
From Metro Transit Police: “MTPD is on scene investigating a stabbing on the platform at U St that occurred ~ 4:20 p.m. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 7:50 a.m., a 2019 Tesla Model 3, occupied by five subjects, was traveling southbound in the left travel lane in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The Tesla crossed the solid-double yellow lines into the northbound lane of travel, struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and then struck a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350, head-on. A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, that was also traveling northbound, then struck the passenger side of the Tesla. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending: “Saw this on Canal Road NW. Except Fridays should be Except Holidays.”
Ed. Note: Might want to avoid Canal Road on Fridays for the time being…
Thanks to Lindsay for sharing.
With driver in the car (climate controlled) I’ll allow it!
photo by Miki Jourdan
From WMATA:
“Metro has opened the public comment period for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget that seeks to expand service on Metrorail and Metrobus, provide more equitable fares, implement a low-income fare program, enhance public safety, and maintain a safe and reliable system through capital investments.
The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the $4.8 billion capital and operating budget proposal that focuses on creating the best service and customer experience on #YourMetro throughout the region. The funding will modernize our transportation and infrastructure for the future and deliver services that support and grow ridership, which are among the key initiatives.
Additional proposals include: (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending around 5pm yesterday:
“I’ve seen it all. The street car is stuck at Union Station because the conductors seat is too far back preventing the door from being able to slide open.”
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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…)
Thanks to N. for sending: “4am, Maryland Ave and 19th St NE. (more…)
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.”