Friday, March 29, 2024

Travel

Metro Changes Head of Rail Control Center After Safety Violations

WMATA is moving to get a new leader for its Rail Operations Control Center following a number of safety violations in its rail system.

18th Street in Adams Morgan to Become Pedestrian Zone This Weekend

18th Street NW in Adams Morgan is becoming a pedestrian-only zone to provide extra space for the service of bars and restaurants this weekend.

MPD Announces Road Closures for Weekend Protests One More Time

The Metropolitan Police Department announced that there will be street closures for this weekend in relation to the scheduled demonstrations in DC.

Metro to Close Several Rail Stations for Weeks This Summer

Metro will close parts of its rail system in June and July to conduct 24/7 track work, while ridership has been low due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DDOT Halts Use of Capital Bikeshare, Scooters for Safety During Protests

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) suspended Capital Bikeshare and banned scooters from the streets for safety during the protests.

Protesters Shut Down DC Streets to Call for More Social Distancing Space

A street safety advocacy group held an action on Memorial Day, blocking off streets in D.C. in protest of lack of social distancing space for pedestrians.

DC Council Members Seek Closure of Public Roads to Make Room for Pedestrians and Cyclists

D.C. council members Mary Cheh, Brianne Nadeau and Charles Allen penned a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser, asking her to close some streets to motor vehicles.

Tidal Basin Blocked Off After Crowds Ignored Social Distancing

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser restricted access to the Tidal Basin to stop people from gathering to see the cherry blossoms as part of coronavirus measures.