Hill listservs were abuzz today with news that the DC Department of Public Works was planning to begin towing cars illegally parked in street sweeping zones and adding a $100 towing charge on top of a $100 fine (it’s actually a $30 fine). More enforcement of parking violations that screw up traffic might be a […]
It has been a streetcar lovefest this week in the Council, but concerns remain with a power substation proposed for 1215 Wylie Street, NE, a District-owned property in the middle of a residential block. At a community meeting April 20th, those impacted raised questions regarding safety, home values, aesthetics, maintenance, and alternate locations. On June […]
If you haven’t heard, this week’s hearing on overhead wires for the H Street/Benning line seemed to go very well for supporters of the project. THIH’s own Jen DeMayo testified, so she’ll be sharing some of her experience with us next week. Until then, H Street Great Street has a short summary of the hearing.
Today, Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells announced the introduction of legislation that would allow for overhead wires to power streetcars on the H Street, NE/Benning Road line. This follows a late-night move by Council Chair and mayoral candidate Vincent Gray to remove funding for streetcars from the District’s 2010 budget after residents and businesses have […]
Walking into the gymnasium of Wheatley Elementary School in Northeast last night, I wasn’t shocked by the large crowd assembled. To say the streetcars have been a hot topic in DC is an understatement. Last night’s “quarterly” update (SNOMAGEDDON seems to have pushed some things back…) was, in a word, unsatisfying. I’m not sure I […]