Posted on 02/09/2025 2:42:23 PM PST by Libloather
WASHINGTON — A different kind of gridlock is headed to a key section of the nation’s capital.
DC Councilman Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) on Sunday warned his constituents in the Navy Yard area to brace for “major congestion” starting Monday, when thousands of naval employees begin returning to in-person work there.
“Requiring all in-person work without helping agencies plan = mess,” Allen wrote on X. “16,000+ employees all report in person. Expecting 8-10,000 cars, but have 4,473 parking spots.
“Avoid area if you can.”
Allen cited data from a memo he apparently received, though it’s not entirely clear from where it came.
President Trump, during his first day back in the White House, issued a memorandum demanding the heads of government agencies return their employees to in-person work “as soon as practicable.”
The Navy Yard, which is famous for its bustling nightlife scene, the Nationals Park baseball stadium and waterfront esplanades, is also home to the Washington Navy Yard administrative center for the US Navy.
Last week, Navy officials confirmed that about 17,000 employees at Washington Navy Yard were expected to return to in-person work starting Monday and warned that its parking options had been filled to capacity.
“By preparing in advance and working together, we can navigate the challenges ahead,” Capt. Ryan Gaul, commanding officer of NSA Washington, said in a statement. “Let’s all plan ahead, demonstrate patience and understanding, and support one another to ensure a successful start to the workweek."
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AOC most affected?
Always the optimist, another headline could be:
“Thousands of struggling businesses in and around DC look forward to serving the returning workers who still want to work.”
The sailors come off the ship in On the Town (1949) with Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku5WeNn_unE
Where did they park on March 14, 2020?
They’ll adjust.
Oh no! Federal employees will be forced to work for their pay? How inhuman.
my goodness!!
however did they manage, all those years ago?
Wonder what happens to the real estate market. Might just be quite a few unexpected sales when the frauds get taken off the payroll.
There is a metro stop there—but...well....the locals know about the “but”....
Lol.
Increase in population from those workers will have an economic effect.
Like Foster Brooks said in a roast to Sammy Davis, Jr.:
“Whenever you come to town here a lot of people make a lot more money. And I really believe those women deserve it. They work hard.”
What did they do before Covid?
See post 10—the metro.
Commuted to the Navy Yard for 37 years. Your time in Purgatory is shortened for persevering I-395. Remember, 98% of life is just showing up.
Depends on the department. Many are forced to work at home just beginning in January. So……
Eventually.
Well, the rest of us have to, so it’s only fair they do too.
Well thank the Lord...NCIS just ain’t been the same...
How did they get to work everyday before the scamdemic?????
In the army in Kansas in the 80s, my Sargent said in a blizzard, “IDC if you have to crawl on your tongue! Get your azz to work!!”
Shouldn’t they commute on ships?
Seriously though why does the Navy have to have 1000s of employees in DC? Move them to another port city.
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