Including the launch of a new regional water taxi service.

Just in time for the blooming of the District’s famed cherry blossoms, a new shuttle will start operating in and around the National Mall on March 12, reports the AP via WTOP.

Don’t forget, Shaw residents: today is your last chance to pick up groceries at the Giant supermarket at 1414 8th Street NW. The grocery store will be closing its doors today at 6 p.m.

It’s been no secret that, at some point, the Giant supermarket at 1414 8th Street NW in Shaw would close — after all, it’s difficult to build a new development which features a brand new, 35,000-square-foot supermarket with an old one standing in the way. Today, the chain confirmed that the grocery would close on September 8 at 6 p.m.

This weekend, Orange Line riders are in for yet another headache, as Metro will halt all service between Stadium-Armory and New Carrollton to perform major maintenance work.

With the District getting closer and closer to again featuring streetcars as an operational part of the city’s transportation network, other areas slated to take part in the streetcar renaissance are getting anxious about what they’re supposed to do in the meantime to keep the momentum going.

Photo courtesy CStan Photo. The popular free shuttle that serves the up and coming H Street NE corridor will be forced to cease operation on Sunday, Dec. 6, thanks to its funding from the city having dried up. Managed by the H Street Business Cooperative and operated by U Street Parking and Transportation, the shuttle had been being funded through a grant from the District of Columbia Department of Transportation, but that money has…

Despite complaints by some Ward 6 residents about idling engines, the Nationals say they will continue to offer shuttles from RFK to Nationals Park this season, WTOP’s Adam Tuss reports. Like last year, Nats fans will be able to park for free at RFK and catch the free shuttle to the ballpark. More interesting: Tuss notes that “Team officials have not yet announced plans for any changes to parking around the stadium.” Considering all the…

The Examiner yesterday brought us the unfortunate news that Ward 1 D.C. Council member Jim Graham is putting a temporary kibosh on the long-planned first phase of DDOT’s streetcar plans. The first stage of the plan – noted as “Anacostia Phase 1” on the map to your right – would link Bolling Air Force Base to Anacostia Metro station. The line’s a vital part of the District’s long-term plans to connect the majority of Southeast…

If you’re heading down to Nationals Park tonight to watch the team face the Mets at 7:10 p.m., you might like to know that you suddenly have a new option in terms of transportation: you can actually just drive and pay $15-$20 to park when you get there. WTOP first reported this policy change late on Monday. Before today, you had to be a season ticket holder or buy game day parking permits online beforehand…