Thanks to Greg for sending: “The new bridge and repaved zoo trail look so close! Anyone know when they are scheduled to finally open?”
The National Park Service says (on Sunday): Read More
From an email:
“I’m writing to share details for this weekend’s Open Streets taking place in Ward 5 on 12th Street NE between Franklin and Monroe Streets NE. The feel-good vibes of Open Streets with no cars, yoga, fitness classes, a DJ, bands, bikes and scooters zipping by, foam and mist tents and more is amazing. Guests can snag lessons and free felmet from LIME along with their first ride free (new customers) as well as enjoy live music giveaways and more. It is a family friendly event with arts and crafts, games and plenty to do for the entire family. The event is this Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
OPEN STREETS IN WARD 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Read More
From MPD:
“On Sunday, August 21, 2022, the Adams Morgan Pedestrian Zone will take place in the 2300 and 2400 blocks of 18th Street, NW. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: Read More
photo by kelly bell photography
“Dear PoPville,
an incident that occurred just before/around 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Rhode Island Avenue Metro. My nanny’s father was crossing the street and was struck by a motorcycle in the crosswalk. The motorcyclist got off his bike, helped my nanny’s father up and then took off. My nanny’s father sustained some injuries. I am looking for any eyewitnesses to the incident or camera/video footage of the incident.”
Anyone with info/footage can email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Can you help me find anyone who may have info about my mother in laws hit and run which happened, Saturday (7/23), around noon. We’re hoping to find someone that saw the vehicle or would have doorbell cam footage of the car going past their house.
She was walking through the intersection at North Carolina and 8th St SE when someone ran a red light, hit her, and sped off. It happened around 11:45am-12pm. Read More
From the National Park Service:
“The National Park Service has completed the Environmental Assessment for the future management of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park.
To improve recreational opportunities, minimize impacts to natural and historic resources, and address the needs of people who drive and those who use non-motorized transportation, we are proposing to close the upper portion of Beach Drive NW to motorized vehicles from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day every year.
The NPS will hold a public meeting on this proposal on July 18 at 6:30pm. The public is invited to review the Environmental Assessment and share comments and questions through August 11.”
Full release: Read More
photo by Rusty Shuffelton
“Dear PoPville,
Is road rage worse these days? I was almost run over in a crosswalk that had a big sign that said yield to pedestrians or pay $250 fine. The guy sped up and pulled over, got out of his car and started running toward me screaming Read More
via NPS
From NPS Rock Creek Park:
“Get ready to say ‘good-bye’ to the narrow sidewalk inside the Zoo Tunnel and ‘hello’ to the new pedestrian bridge!
Last month, the girders for the new bridge were installed next to Beach Drive, just south of the Zoo Tunnel. Read More
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Around 9am this morning, my husband and I were dropping our son off at daycare when we noticed one of the owners running out onto Bladensburg Rd. It was then that we realized he was attempting to help an elderly woman who was struck in the crosswalk across Bladensburg Rd. NE at the intersection of Oates/K St. NE. Since we happened upon the scene shortly after it occurred, it was unclear how the hit occurred. There was a white SUV that pulled over and the driver was out helping, but I can’t be sure that is the car that struck the woman. Several passersby and drivers stopped their cars to shield the woman on the ground and we saw emergency response heading that way shortly after. She was conscious when we saw her.
The hit and run accident I also mentioned (in a tweet) occurred on March 21 on Oates St. NE. Read More
Thanks to Ketti for sharing. Unfortunately the link in the poster is not currently active but I did come across this interesting historical tidbit that I never knew:
“Hains Point is named for the US Army Corps of Engineers’ Peter Conover Hains, the engineer who designed the Tidal Basin. Here, the Potomac River, Washington Channel, and Anacostia River all converge.”
Will post again on April 19th when more info on the designs are released.
