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 (more…)
1800 block of Columbia Road, NW
Nina Larson, 24 years old, was killed in a traffic crash here on Nov 13, 2021: (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. (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“
Fantastic news (finally!!) from the National Park Service:
“The Zoo Loop Bridge on the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use trail will open at 3PM TODAY. The Smithsonian will open the Zoo Loop Trail at 7AM on Saturday. Hours for the Zoo Loop Trail will be 7-5 and controlled by the National Zoo”
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): (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 (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: (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.