The proposal for a new Black Lives Matter Plaza includes a single lane of traffic on either side of the street and a 14-foot wide pedestrian walkway in the middle.

DDOT has been working on a solution to the crowded corridor for years.

The soaring churches, ornate temples, grand synagogues, and other congregations have lined the boulevard for decades.

“People have been waiting a good while to see something come out of this.”

The transit agency unveiled one of 21 new articulated buses—the longer, accordion-style vehicles—on this cloudy afternoon.

But it wouldn’t happen for at least two years—if it does.

The Third Church of Christ, Scientist, on 16th and Eye, is finally coming down. While some celebrate its demise, we’re not so happy to see it go.

Starting next Monday, Metro will add new morning buses to the southern portion of the S-Line running along 16th Street NW.

UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): It appears as if the man who was causing all the fuss has been removed from the scene by EMS. Police are still investigating, but some of the emergency presence should be clearing from the area soon.

Photo by Dave Stroup TBD and DCist weekend editor Dave Stroup are reporting that D.C. Fire & EMS have closed off 16th Street between Kalorama and Columbia Roads due to a suspicious package. Stroup reports that the epicenter of the incident appears to be at the corner of 16th and Euclid Streets. He also notes that residents in the area, including himself, are being told to stay in their homes and apartments until further…