“Dear PoPville,

DDOT or whoever is doing this work in Eckington (S & 3rd NE, and the somewhat more covered one is at S & 4th) doing less than the bare minimum here…” Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I was hit by a car as a pedestrian in a protected walkway and filed an insurance claim against the driver 5 months ago; insurance company answers my calls 10% of the time and basically tells me it’s pending. Medical bills are dueeeeee, is it lawyer time?? ):”

The early replies: Read More

3300 – 3400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW

From one of the very best bars in DC, the one, the only, Nanny O’Briens:

“Help your favorite local pub keep the service lane closed for pedestrian traffic and street eateries!” Read More

3300 block of Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to E. for passing on some more info on the Cleveland Park Streetscape and Drainage Improvement Project. Read More

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 Read More

via National Park Service

From the National Park Service:

“To improve safety in East Potomac Park, @NatlParkService & @DDOTDC will restripe Ohio Dr. from the Golf Course to Hains Point and back to Buckeye Drive with a new, dedicated bike & pedestrian lane. The work will start soon & last one week Read More

1800 block of Columbia Road, NW

Nina Larson, 24 years old, was killed in a traffic crash here on Nov 13, 2021: Read More

Maggie reports: “major traffic blockage and North Capitol and H”

A reader reported around 7:15am: “Possible pedestrian fatality at the intersection of North Capitol and H street.”

Update from MPD: “preliminarily MPD received a call for a pedestrian struck at the intersection of N. Capitol and H St. NE at approximately 7:20 am. The victim is an adult male who was transported to a local hospital unconscious but breathing. Major crash was notified.”

Thanks to Claire for sending: “A companion to your detour/detour sign photo. But for pedestrians. Georgia Avenue NW at Fairmont. Read More

1800 block of Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

VERY excited to report that a new crossing signal is being installed at the crosswalk at Columbia rd and Biltmore st! RIP Nina“