Neighbors, come out this Saturday!!

Thanks for raising this issue! @ddotdc.bsky.social will get their maintenance team to remove the pole.

In 30 minutes ANC 5F's transportation and public spaces committee will be holding our annual meeting, where this NOI will be discussed. Details here: www.anc5f.com/committees

The Mayor released her budget proposal. People are just starting to dig in, but I wanted to highlight two important wins that we've been fighting for: 🧵

Join team #DDOTDC for an Open House on the Taylor Street NE & Fort Drive NE Protected Bikeway Project. Come learn about conceptual designs to improve bike and pedestrian safety along the corridor and share your feedback. March 31 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM 🔗 bit.ly/3PkhYiW

Welcome to ANC 5F (x2) Right Proper!

Update: Red Line: Due to a trespasser struck by a train at Brookland, shuttle buses are operating between Brookland and Rhode Island Avenue. Customers traveling from Brookland to Fort Totten must take a shuttle bus to Rhode Island Avenue and board a Glenmont-bound train. We appreciate your patience.

This evening @cmzparker5.bsky.social hosted a gathering of Ward 5 leaders to discuss the many things going on in the District, and to hear about what issues and concerns are top of mind in our corners of the District. I appreciated this opportunity to advocate for Edgewood! @joe5f6.bsky.social

A view of the procession from my porch.

In case you've been curious about the increased MPD presence along Franklin St NE in Edgewood: there's going to be a "demonstration" (a funeral procession, I think) for a fallen member of the fire department around 2:30pm.

I assume that ANC 5E now recognizes that transportation needs extend beyond commission borders, which is why they are opining on parking that exists solely within ANC 5F. I'm looking forward to a mea culpa on their resolution opposing our request for bike lanes on Q & R Street.

Instead of mandatory AI training, @octo.dc.gov should institute mandatory BCC training.

🎉We’re wrapping up an incredible week of #TranspoBINGO! Join us TONIGHT, Feb 12, 6 pm at Atlas Brew Works (Bridge District) for our Active Transit Social. Celebrate the week, swap stories, meet fellow players & win prizes. 5-min walk from Anacostia Metro. Free food (while it lasts). Kid-friendly.

A fun part of being an elected official playing #TranspoBINGO is that I can tick squares by doing my job. This week I signed ANC 5F's official letter responding to @ddotdc.bsky.social's Strategic Bike Plan, re-emphasizing our desire for protected bike lanes spanning the District on Q or R Street.

First #TranspoBINGO square! I rode two Metrorail trains from NE (and NW) to get a haircut in Arlington, the old Southwest quadrant.

Looks like they're here! I've also flagged it to @ddotdc.bsky.social and @mayorbowser.dc.gov , but please be careful up close to Dew Drop Inn tomorrow, #bikedc.

Careful MBT riders on Wednesday morning @waba.org

The latest on trash collection from DPW. Collection is continuing, albeit slightly behind. If your trash hasn't been picked up, leave the can out. Please move any obstacles in alleys to allow the bobcat crews to remove ice and snow to make collection easier.

Sharing the latest snow removal updates, include good news about DPW's progress on trash collection: mailchi.mp/dccouncil/tr...

I spotted a DPW crew clearing a path into a neighboring alley, presumably for trash collection tomorrow.

If your household normally gets Tuesday frontside trash collection, put your trash & recycling bins out front by 6AM Sunday, February 1, for pickup Sunday.

If your household normally gets Monday alley collection: we are bringing in bobcats to clear pathways through alleys, and yours will be prioritized. Check back on Sunday for an updated collection schedule.

If your household normally gets Monday frontside trash collection, put your trash & recycling bins out front by 6AM Saturday, Jan 31, for pickup tomorrow.

Interesting tidbit from the Mayor's office regarding trash and recycling pickup: "Trash service was slid all week and will resume next week. DPW will be clearing alleys that they have to route down to pick up trash." This alley clearing is a new and necessary development.

Snow Emergency Reminder: Mayor Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency starting today at noon. Vehicles must be moved off Snow Emergency Routes to give snow plows room to work. Clear routes help crews clear streets faster and keep emergency vehicles moving. Visit 🔗 snow.dc.gov for the routes and map.

Good news! Following another vehicle incursion on the trail, and additional news coverage, DDOT has confirmed to us that they are taking steps to protect the entrances to the MBT from drivers. Props to my colleague @joe5f6.bsky.social for keeping these comms going while I was heads down at work.

Yet another car on the trail tonight around 7:30pm at S st NE

I (along with @joe5f6.bsky.social and Kalli from @waba.org) was interviewed by ABC7 about the serious ongoing issue of cars driving on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. wjla.com/news/local/n...

Just observed new signage at the former Sunbelt Rentals location on 8th Street NE - Solar Solutions looks to be moving in.

Looks like they're now open.

Nash & Smashed, a Nashville chicken and burger restaurant, has put up signs at the old BGR storefront on Monroe Street NE in Edgewood.

May is a long way away, but—ask any #DCPol candidate—it'll be here before you know it. Registration submitted for #BikeDC #RideOfSilence 2026. Mark your calendars for May 20 and plan to take a moment out of #BikeMonth to honor those who are no longer with us & stand for safer roads for all.

I can get several McKinley Tech kids and teachers to speak up too. From my son, his live reaction to this pic: “there was a car trying to pass on the bike lane at brookland, like a week ago”

I just caught this driver pulling onto the MBT at T Street NE. I waved them back. ANC 5F has called for bollards and planters at all potential vehicle ingress points to the MBT. @ddotdc.bsky.social has ignored us, and pretended that this isn't the biggest safety risk on the trail.

As someone who's been asked if I'm "American" by a constituent, this is unsurprising. What's wild is the boldness with which such racism is wielded, but that's Nextdoor for you.

I'm happy that 901 Monroe St NE (that ANC 5F voted to support) is finally moving forward. I'm disappointed by the concessions that were made and all the advocacy that had to happen, but getting 200+ units right across from the Brookland/CUA metro is to be celebrated. dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blo...

Fresh NOI from @ddotdc.bsky.social - they're finally closing the gap between the crosstown cycletrack and the MBT! Trail plans here: trails.ddot.dc.gov/pages/michig...

Power outage in Edgewood. According to their website, Pepco estimates restoration by 9pm. Report via their website so they have the most updated information.

Since a few folks have checked in with me, I figure it'd be good to put this in writing: I am not requesting a National Guard presence in Edgewood. The deployment of troops in DC against our will is based on false pretenses, and is a violation of our sovereignty.

We will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6pm. It will be virtual only. Agenda and dial-in information can be found on our meetings page: www.anc5f.com/meetings

If anyone learns of more details about this crash, please send them my way.

Really sad to see Indigo get denied the zoning relief for their second restaurant. 5F02 has a spot open in the former Brookland Pint space. Come on over to this side of N Cap!

While this vote did not go the way I wanted, I remain committed to ensuring that restaurant wages are sustainable, livable, and fair. As we look to the budget and a need to find a solution without a repeal of I-82, I have invited representatives of our restaurants, the restaurant association...(1/3)

I tried to reply to your email but got a bounceback. Here's what I wrote: I find this immensely disappointing and paternalistic. I, along with 75% of the voting electorate, twice voted for an elimination of the tipped minimum wage. (ctd)

I had a wonderful ride with @swiderski.bsky.social, @bryanhart.bsky.social and other members of the #bikedc community at tonight's #RideOfSilence. It sucks that we have to come together under these circumstances, but it warms my heart to have a community such as ours to pay respects alongside.

Join us for: 🚲-> 🍕🍻 ⏰ Gather at 10:30am Sat May 17th 📍N Michigan Park Rec Ctr 📍metrobar Ride : 3.2 miles. See you there #bikedc!

I love to see so many excited neighbors. It was a privilege to work within ANC 5F to get their alcohol license sorted out ASAP.

On Monday at 7:30pm the ANC 5F TAPS committee is hosting DDOT to talk about their proposed bike lanes for Lincoln Road NE. Agenda and details here www.anc5f.com/committees #bikedc

On Monday at 7:30pm the ANC 5F TAPS committee is hosting DDOT to talk about their proposed bike lanes for Lincoln Road NE. Agenda and details here www.anc5f.com/committees #bikedc

Signage is up for the Edgewood Trader Joe's!