From WMATA:
“During the weekend of March 9 and March 10, Free shuttle buses will replace trains on the Red Line between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights for repairs to the aerial structure and additional maintenance work. Two stations – Medical Center and Bethesda – will be closed. Read More
300 7th Street, SW via WMATA
From WMATA:
“A new tenant is coming to the first floor of Metro’s headquarters in L’Enfant Plaza! Potbelly is bringing first floor retail to help activate our neighborhood. The lease also provides additional revenue for Metro.” Read More
Petworth joins the recent addition at Columbia Heights (and elsewhere.)
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to give a heads up to folks. Not sure if this is a new trend starting but as I was walking up the escalator from the green line level tonight (Wed.), I passed by a group of young people. About a third of the way up, I felt something hit the back of my head with a good amount of force. Read More
Thanks to Luke for sharing: “So the wmata faregates run Windows… which seems weird. Guess you could play Doom on them”
Thanks to Terry for sending: “installed end of last week. Read More
Thanks to G. for reporting around 9:22am: “Metro delays at Clarendon this morning.”
Metro reported: “UPDATED: Orange/Blue/Silver Line: No longer single tracking btwn Eastern Market & Stadium Armory. Residual delays continue in both directions due to earlier disabled train at Potomac Ave.”
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From WMATA:
“Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the coming year, Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Budget which includes drastic service cuts, fare increases, layoffs, and other severe cost cutting measures.
The $4.5 billion capital and operating budget proposal provides a worst-case scenario; however, Metro’s funding partners are currently working through legislation that may reduce some of the most detrimental fare and service changes proposed.
The public is encouraged to review the proposed FY25 budget and provide comments through our online survey tool, or by attending an in-person or virtual public hearing. All comments should be submitted no later than Tuesday, March 5, at 5 p.m.
The budget shortfall is the result of several factors, including the end of federal pandemic relief funds, historic inflation pushing costs up, and slower than expected ridership recovery. Metro has taken steps to close the funding gap by reducing administrative costs, using capital funds to cover operating maintenance expenses, and decreasing fare evasion.
These steps alone are not enough. Metro is legally required to present a balanced budget each year, and the FY25 budget proposals reflect the significant cuts that would be needed if our local, state, and federal partners are unable to supply the necessary funding.
Metro has released a revised FY25 proposed Budget based on public funding commitments that keeps operating spending flat with Fiscal Year 2024 and minimizes service changes. Pending this funding, the FY25 Budget proposal would severely limit service and increase costs for customers. These include: Read More
From WMATA:
“Metro has announced plans for major capital construction over the next three years to modernize the Metrorail system, improve safety and reliability, and maintain a state of good repair. Planned closures are scheduled between summer 2024 and summer 2026, with additional construction planned over the winter holidays.
Beginning in early June, Read More
From WMATA:
“Single tracking to impact Blue, Orange, and Silver lines
This weekend, Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, Metro’s Red Line will be closed between Takoma and Rhode Island Ave stations, with no Red Line service at Fort Totten and Brookland. Free shuttle buses will replace trains and the upper-level Green Line platform will remain open at Fort Totten providing an alternative for some customers traveling into downtown DC.
During the weekend, Metro will install radio and fiber-optic cables to upgrade communications systems and support future technology improvements. Crews will also perform additional signaling, track and system maintenance between the Red Line stations.
On the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines, service will be adjusted to accommodate single tracking between McPherson Sq and Smithsonian stations. Workers will replace rail and fasteners, weld together sections of rail to eliminate joints for a safer, smoother ride, along with other mechanical and system maintenance. Read More