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…)
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Pedestrian
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
If you’re an e-bike or scooter rider who rides on the sidewalk – please slow down while passing pedestrians!
I’ve had a couple of alarming encounters recently – I don’t know if this is just because I’m walking on streets without bike lanes more frequently or if this behavior is increasing. About five times over the past month, I’ve been walking on the sidewalk when a person on an e-bike or scooter has flown by me at a high speed. With the scooters, sometimes there’s enough noise for a warning, but the e-bikes are pretty quiet, and given how fast they can go, it’s difficult to hear them ahead of time.
Don’t get me wrong – I am a fan of additional modes of transportation, especially the e-bikes as several people I know have come to swear by them, but with any new technology, there are also safety concerns. This problem clearly stems from (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Southwest.
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., First District officers responded to the intersection of 6th Street and M Street, Southwest for reports of a crash. Upon arrival, (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.
S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)
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Thanks to G. for sending from the Hop Scotch Bridge/back of Union Station towards H Street, NE:
“This is Wednesday at 7 pm. Yes, pedestrians are using a traffic lane.”
S. sends below from the Rhode Island Ave pedestrian bridge: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Thought you might like an update since the last time you posted about them the chat was a lively discussion (and/or doom spiral depending on your point of view).
The lanes are clearly working exactly as expected… (more…)
From a press release:
“With the construction finally completed, Cleveland Park is turning its focus to celebrating its new neighborhood space – the Cleveland Park Promenade.
Formerly known as the Cleveland Park Service Lane, the Cleveland Park Promenade now boasts ample sidewalks, seating, and dining options. As spring emerges, the landscaping will take shape and blossom with native plantings and natural pollinators. Restaurant patios, as will the Cleveland Park Farmers Market, will begin popping up in the coming months.
To celebrate, neighbors are planning a Party on the Promenade on April 6, 2024, from 4:00-6:00 pm. (more…)
3600 block of 14th Street, NW
Jared reported: “Hit and run Colombia heights 14th street NW. In front of Artemis. She was a pedestrian. The car sped off.”
Ed. Note: I saw a photo of the woman struck who looked bloodied and stunned. Wishing her a speedy recovery. And justice.
“Dear PoPville,
My friend Courtney who is 81 years old, was about to get a cab on March 10 in the corner of Columbia rd and Ontario rd. A car that was parked went en reverse and hit her, she is ok. She wants to thank the good people that helped her to get up, get her cane and assisted her to go back home. She appreciates the kind gesture, hopefully the good neighbors will know she is doing good thanks to their help.”