Thursday, April 25, 2024

Travel

White House Fence Construction to Cause Expanded Closure of Pennsylvania Avenue

The National Park Service (NPS) announced that Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House will be shut down through March 2020 for the completion of the White House fence construction.

DC Prepares for New Metro Shutdowns Next Summer

D.C. Metro is planning on conducting repair and renovation work on the Orange Line in Virginia and the Green Line in Maryland in summer of 2020.

400 Shared Mopeds to be Launched Across DC This Weekend

The shared electric vehicle company Revel announced that it is rolling out its fleet of 400 mopeds that will run via a smartphone app to all of the eight wards of Washington, D.C. this weekend.

Explore DC’s Monuments & Memorials at Free Full Moon Walk

Washington, D.C. History & Culture, a non-profit community organization, is inviting the city’s residents (and visitors) for a special night walk with the August full moon falling on August 15.

DC to Introduce Dockless Mopeds, After Electric Scooters

The District of Columbia is preparing to include low-power motorized bicycles that operate via smartphone apps into its vehicle traffic in the coming weeks.

How to Rent Electric Scooters in DC, Use Them Legally & Safely

Electric scooters are an excellent invention and allow city dwellers to reimagine their urban mobility. Here is your ultimate how-to guide for D.C.

Uber Takes Measures to Prevent Human Trafficking in DC

Drivers working for the ride-sharing company Uber in the District are now taking part in the efforts to fight against human trafficking with the help of a special training they receive from their employer.

Nearly 1 Mln More Passengers Boarded at Washington Metro Airports Last Year

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) data show that three airports in the greater D.C. area saw over 36 million passengers enplaned in 2018, nearly a million more than the previous year.