District Announces Parking Restrictions and Road Closures for Weekend G20 Summit
District Road Closures are as follows for the G20 Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy which is scheduled to take place at the National Building Museum on Saturday, November 15, 2008.
The following road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect.
Parking Restrictions:
November 12, 7am – November 13, 7pm
4th Street NW between F Street and G Street, NW (East Side)
November 13, 8pm – November 15, 7pm
4th Street, NW between F Street and G Street, NW (East and West Sides)
5th Street, NW between F Street and G Street, NW (East and West Sides)
F Street, NW between 4th Street and 5th Street, NW (North and South Sides)
G Street, NW between 4th Street and 5th Street, NW (North and South Sides)
November 14, 2:30pm – November 15, 7pm
4th Street from D Street to F Street, NW (East Side only)
November 14, 10pm – November 15, 7pm
Indiana Avenue, NW from 6th Street to D Street ,NW (North and South Sides)
6th Street, NW from Pennsylvania Avenue to Indiana Avenue, NW (East and West Sides)
5th Street ,NW from Indiana Avenue to H Street, NW (East and West Sides)
H Street, NW from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW (South Side only)
3rd Street, NW from H Street to D Street, NW (East and West Sides)
4th Street, NW from H Street to D Street, NW (East and West Sides)
G Street, NW from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW (North and South Sides)
F Street, NW from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW (North and South Sides)
E Street, NW from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW (North and South Sides)
Indiana, Avenue/D Street from 6th Street to 3rd Street, NW (North and South Sides)
November 14, 2pm – November 15, 11pm
23rd Street between C Street and D Street, NW (East and West Sides). Curb lane will be used for satellite truck parking.
November 15, 5am – 7pm
22nd Street between Constitution Avenue and C Street, NW (East and West Sides)
Vehicles parked illegally in these locations will be towed.
Road Closures:
November 13, 8pm – November 15, 7pm
G Street, NW between 4th Street and 5th Street, NW
F Street, NW between 4th Street and 5th Street, NW
November 14, 10pm – November 15, 7pm
5th Street, NW between H Street and Indiana Avenue/D Street, NW
4th Street, NW between H Street and Indiana Ave/D Street
G Street, NW between 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
F Street, NW between 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
E Street, NW between 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
Indiana/D Street, NW between the 6th Street and 3rd Street, NW
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
56th Presidential Inauguration Website
The District has launched the 2009 Presidential Inauguration website that provides information on events, transportation, security measures and closures. We will continue to update the site as we get more information. I encourage you to pass this website along, www.inauguration.dc.gov.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Community Preparedness Exercise, November 1
HSEMA to Conduct Community Preparedness Exercises
Citizens will test their family plans; learn how neighbors can work together during emergencies
(Washington, D.C.) The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) will conduct a community preparedness exercise on Saturday, November 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Columbia Heights Recreation Center, 1480 Girard Street, N.W.
The exercise is intended to help residents learn how to prepare themselves and their families for natural or man-made emergencies and disasters and will provide an opportunity for residents, community leaders and emergency officials to discuss how they would work together in the event of an emergency.
Residents of Ward 1 neighborhoods including Adams Morgan, Cardozo/Shaw, Columbia Heights, Howard University, Lanier Heights, LeDroit Park, Park View, Pleasant Plains, Mount Pleasant and Woodley Park East should plan to attend.
*Food will be provided.
Register online at www.dccommunitypreparedness.org, to attend an exercise or by telephone at (202) 338-7153, ext. 212.
Citizens will test their family plans; learn how neighbors can work together during emergencies
(Washington, D.C.) The District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) will conduct a community preparedness exercise on Saturday, November 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Columbia Heights Recreation Center, 1480 Girard Street, N.W.
The exercise is intended to help residents learn how to prepare themselves and their families for natural or man-made emergencies and disasters and will provide an opportunity for residents, community leaders and emergency officials to discuss how they would work together in the event of an emergency.
Residents of Ward 1 neighborhoods including Adams Morgan, Cardozo/Shaw, Columbia Heights, Howard University, Lanier Heights, LeDroit Park, Park View, Pleasant Plains, Mount Pleasant and Woodley Park East should plan to attend.
*Food will be provided.
Register online at www.dccommunitypreparedness.org, to attend an exercise or by telephone at (202) 338-7153, ext. 212.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Voting 101
What are the hours for polling on Election Day?
Polls in the District of Columbia are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters in line at 8:00 p.m. WILL be allowed to vote. Voters arriving after 8:00 p.m. are not allowed to vote.
How do I know if I am registered?
You are registered if you have received a voter card in the mail—if you do not have a registration card, you may still be registered. You can log on to www.dcboee.org and click on “Check your registration status” under “Voter Information”. You can also call (202) 727-2525 to verify your registration status, though hold times may be long.
Where do I go on Election Day?
To find your polling place you can look at the back of your voter guide, your voter card or log on to www.dcboee.org and click on “Find your polling place”. You can also call (202) 727-2525 to find your polling place, though hold times may be long.
Will lines be long on Election Day?
Yes. The Board anticipates that with the expected high voter participation on November 4th, there will be long lines on Election Day. You can help reduce lines by being prepared: bring a book or other reading material; be sure to go to the correct location so that you don’t find that you have to go somewhere else after you arrive; be aware that there will likely not be restrooms available while you are waiting in line; read your voter guide BEFORE arriving at the polling place and be ready to simply mark the choices on your ballot—reading your ballot for the first time when it is in front of you slows the line considerably; if you have flexibility in your day, go to the polls at off hours—most voters tend to vote in the early morning and after work, lines may be shortest in the late morning and early afternoon; and, above all, be patient! Voting is an important right of citizenship, please don’t let lines keep you from voting!
How do I vote an absentee ballot?
Voters who requested a ballot by mail must have their ballots postmarked by Election Day. Absentee ballots can also be returned to any District polling place on Election Day. Voters wishing to vote an absentee ballot in person can do so at the Board’s office (441 4th Street, NW, Suite 250-North) from Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.
Can I wear t-shirts, hats or buttons supporting my candidate when I go to vote?
No, District of Columbia Municipal Regulations strictly prohibit any political activity within 50 feet of the entrance to a polling location. Political activity includes ANY outward sign of support for a candidate including hats, t-shirts, buttons, etc. Any voter who is displaying outward support for a candidate or candidates will be asked to take corrective action prior to entering the polling place.
How do I write in a candidate?
When voting a paper ballot, voters should connect the arrow next to the space labeled “write-in” and then write in the full name of the candidate next to the arrow. On the touchscreen machine, voters should select “write-in” and then type the candidate’s full name when the keypad appears on the screen.
What if I am not on the list when I get to the polling place?
Voters who are not on the list should first determine if they are in the correct location. If they are, then they should be sure that the Check-in Clerk is spelling the name correctly. If they are still not on the list, then they can cast a vote by special ballot. No voter who believes that he or she is registered in that precinct should be turned away from the polling place. Voters casting special ballots will have those ballots counted if the Board can verify their registration status.
What if I need assistance when voting?
Voters needing assistance when voting may bring someone to help them or they may ask for help from the poll workers.
What if my polling place is not accessible?
The vast majority of polling locations in the District are accessible to persons with mobility challenges. However, in those rare cases where the polling location may have problems with accessibility, the voter may vote curbside (outside the polling place) or may vote at ANY other polling location by casting a special ballot. These special ballots will be counted by the Board even though the voter is not in the correct precinct.
Polls in the District of Columbia are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Voters in line at 8:00 p.m. WILL be allowed to vote. Voters arriving after 8:00 p.m. are not allowed to vote.
How do I know if I am registered?
You are registered if you have received a voter card in the mail—if you do not have a registration card, you may still be registered. You can log on to www.dcboee.org and click on “Check your registration status” under “Voter Information”. You can also call (202) 727-2525 to verify your registration status, though hold times may be long.
Where do I go on Election Day?
To find your polling place you can look at the back of your voter guide, your voter card or log on to www.dcboee.org and click on “Find your polling place”. You can also call (202) 727-2525 to find your polling place, though hold times may be long.
Will lines be long on Election Day?
Yes. The Board anticipates that with the expected high voter participation on November 4th, there will be long lines on Election Day. You can help reduce lines by being prepared: bring a book or other reading material; be sure to go to the correct location so that you don’t find that you have to go somewhere else after you arrive; be aware that there will likely not be restrooms available while you are waiting in line; read your voter guide BEFORE arriving at the polling place and be ready to simply mark the choices on your ballot—reading your ballot for the first time when it is in front of you slows the line considerably; if you have flexibility in your day, go to the polls at off hours—most voters tend to vote in the early morning and after work, lines may be shortest in the late morning and early afternoon; and, above all, be patient! Voting is an important right of citizenship, please don’t let lines keep you from voting!
How do I vote an absentee ballot?
Voters who requested a ballot by mail must have their ballots postmarked by Election Day. Absentee ballots can also be returned to any District polling place on Election Day. Voters wishing to vote an absentee ballot in person can do so at the Board’s office (441 4th Street, NW, Suite 250-North) from Monday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. until 4:45 p.m.
Can I wear t-shirts, hats or buttons supporting my candidate when I go to vote?
No, District of Columbia Municipal Regulations strictly prohibit any political activity within 50 feet of the entrance to a polling location. Political activity includes ANY outward sign of support for a candidate including hats, t-shirts, buttons, etc. Any voter who is displaying outward support for a candidate or candidates will be asked to take corrective action prior to entering the polling place.
How do I write in a candidate?
When voting a paper ballot, voters should connect the arrow next to the space labeled “write-in” and then write in the full name of the candidate next to the arrow. On the touchscreen machine, voters should select “write-in” and then type the candidate’s full name when the keypad appears on the screen.
What if I am not on the list when I get to the polling place?
Voters who are not on the list should first determine if they are in the correct location. If they are, then they should be sure that the Check-in Clerk is spelling the name correctly. If they are still not on the list, then they can cast a vote by special ballot. No voter who believes that he or she is registered in that precinct should be turned away from the polling place. Voters casting special ballots will have those ballots counted if the Board can verify their registration status.
What if I need assistance when voting?
Voters needing assistance when voting may bring someone to help them or they may ask for help from the poll workers.
What if my polling place is not accessible?
The vast majority of polling locations in the District are accessible to persons with mobility challenges. However, in those rare cases where the polling location may have problems with accessibility, the voter may vote curbside (outside the polling place) or may vote at ANY other polling location by casting a special ballot. These special ballots will be counted by the Board even though the voter is not in the correct precinct.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
***Traffic Advisory***
Update on New York Avenue Lane Closures
Water Main Break Repairs Continue
Significant Traffic Delays Expected
(Washington D.C.) – Two lanes of eastbound New York Avenue, NE remain closed today between Montana Avenue and Bladensburg Road, due to a water main break. WASA crews are working to repair the damage under the roadway, and the two affected lanes will remain closed until further notice.
Significant traffic delays are expected during the afternoon rush hour. Outbound traffic should stay to the left to get by. Motorists are advised to avoid New York Avenue and plan alternative routes if possible. Here are three possible detours around the work zone:
· Take Rhode Island Avenue east to southbound South Dakota Avenue to eastbound New York Avenue.
· Take Florida Avenue southeast to Benning Road, and go east to I-295.
· Take Florida Avenue southeast to 14th Street, NE and go south to Maryland Avenue. Make a left on Maryland and then another left on Bladensburg Road. At the intersection of Bladensburg and New York Avenue, make a right turn.
DDOT Road Operation Patrols have deployed variable message signs (VMS) to direct drivers to the alternate routes. Traffic Control Officers (TCOs) will be deployed starting at New York and Montana, New York and Florida and New York and North Capitol Street to assist with traffic flow through the New York Avenue corridor. Also, traffic signal timings have been altered to allow for additional time for vehicles on New York Avenue to move through the corridor (150 second plan to give additional green to all approaches at Bladensburg). The corridor has already been transitioned to PM rush hour timing.
Wind Advisory
National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the D.C. Metropolitan Area, from 10am this morning until 2am Wednesday morning. Gusts of 45-50 mph expected. Rain will also continue. Prepare for hazardous driving conditions.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Brentwood DMV Closed for Two Days
DMV Brentwood Service Center located at 1233 Brentwood Road, NE, will be closed Monday, October 27th and Tuesday, October 28, due to water damage. DMV Southwest Service Center located at 95 M Street, SW, will be open today, October 27th, from 10:15 am to 6:00 pm to accommodate the Brentwood closure. All other DMV locations are operating on their normal schedule. Please visit www.dmv.dc.gov or call 311 for more information.
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