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You’re Gonna Wanna Fall Down Again – Another Month of Free Circulator Rides!!

Published February 26, 2019 at 4:00PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, while celebrating three years of the DC Streetcar, Mayor Bowser extended free rides on the DC Circulator through March 31, announced a new partnership to give free annual Capital Bikeshare memberships to District veterans, and called on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to restore full rail service.

“When we increase access to safe, reliable, and affordable transportation options, we give more Washingtonians a fair shot,” said Mayor Bowser. “While the District is doing a fantastic job providing residents and visitors with a range of ways to move around our city, we know we can’t do it alone: we need Metro working at full capacity. We need a world-class Metro system that meets the needs of a world-class city.”

The free Capital Bikeshare memberships for District veterans are made possible through a partnership between Capital Bikeshare’s Community Partner Program and the Mayor’s Office on Veteran’s Affairs (MOVA). (more…)

“Massive bus incident on Columbia and Connecticut?!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 22, 2019 at 9:25AM

Massive bus incident on 16th & Columbia?! @PoPville pic.twitter.com/TnEM0jPJHg

— Warren He (@GermanatorDC) February 22, 2019

redacted also reports:

“H1 bus seemingly broken down in the middle of turning from Columbia onto Connecticut. My 42 was tipped off by a delivery driver so we made a very tight detour down a side street and managed to avoid it. None of the other buses were so lucky”

“Issues with Next Bus Arrival?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 8, 2019 at 1:45PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user Mathew Friedman

“Dear PoPville,

The last several weeks the next bus arrival website (and apps using Metro’s data) have been WAY off.

1. Bus location and arrival data routinely doesn’t show up–it’s like every other bus is a ghost, totally invisible.
2. When bus arrival data shows up, it bounces around substantially. For example, I checked the website app at 8:10 a.m. and saw the bus was supposed to show up in 15 minutes (8:25 a.m.). When I checked again at 8:15 a.m., the bus was 2 minutes away, arriving at 8:17 a.m. That’s nuts. The ETAs are insanely inaccurate when they are listed.

Fellow bus riders have noticed the same problem (we’ve had plenty of time to compare/vent while waiting for buses). Has anyone else noticed this? What might have caused this (it used to be SO accurate!)? How can we get it fixed?”

“Loud explosion sound coming from 43 bus this morning”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 6, 2019 at 9:45AM

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking down Connecticut this morning when I heard a large explosion sound coming from the intersection at Columbia Rd. I turned to see the driver of a 43 bus getting off the bus to examine the bus. Thankfully, another 43 pulled up moments later, and all of the passengers from the first bus offloaded and boarded the much coveted 43.”

If You’ve Noticed That The Accordion Buses Have Gone Missing – You’re Not Wrong

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2019 at 10:45AM

Photo by PoPville flickr user John M

“Dear PoPville,

‘Buses shouldn’t be standing room only at 6:50am. Bring back the accordion buses.’

I asked WMATA to bring back the accordion buses that disappeared around the time of the shutdown. I thought this response was interesting.” (more…)

All rides on the Circulator are free from Today until February 28th

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2019 at 4:00PM

Doors Closing — A couple jumps into the rear doors of the Circulator bus as the doors closes… they didn’t quite make it.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.

Ed. Note: I will never not use this photo when we speak about the Circulator. Also, sweet.

From the Mayor’s Office on Friday:

“Today, as part of her #FairShotFebruary campaign, Mayor Bowser announced that all rides on the DC Circulator will be free from January 28, 2019 until February 28, 2019. The DC Circulator provides public transportation to many of the District’s main attractions and connects residents and visitors to business, culture, and entertainment corridors. (more…)

New LED Billboard Ads at Metro Center and Audio Ads on Buses

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 16, 2019 at 2:45PM

Thanks to Mark for sending:

“A new LED billboard has been turned on in the tunnel at the 11th and G Street entrance at Metro Center. It joins the two billboards that were installed several months ago at the street level of the entrance.”

In other metro ad news a few readers report:

“Heard my first audio ad (for Some school/program at GWU and Megabus ads) on an S bus this morning–I vaguely remember hearing something about this a while ago, but had yet to encounter one until now. Was weird.”

D.C. Public Schools and D.C. Government and (non furloughed) Feds Closed Monday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 13, 2019 at 8:00PM | Updated January 13, 2019 at 9:15PM

Photo from Brookland by Keegan Bursaw

From DCPS:

“Due to weather conditions, all DCPS schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 14, 2019”

Photo by Svectacular

From Alert DC:

“WMATA / Metro reports bus service has been suspended until further notice due to hazardous road conditions. Buses already en route will continue to the end of the line and go out of service. For more information please visit the link here.

Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

Update from Alert DC:

“DC Public Schools and Government will be closed tomorrow, January 14, 2019 due to the snow emergency.”

Update from OPM:

#snurlough

Meanwhile on the X2

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 11, 2018 at 9:25AM

ONLY IN DC MOE🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/WNMAWiy5Xm

— One Love. (@RastaTahj) December 11, 2018

You think they put the X there by accident. Don’t even try to top the X2. No, never mind trying don’t even think about trying!! X2=C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S. Period.