“🎶 Better Bus, tell me what’s your function? 🎶 Check out the new bus network— explained in a song!” (more…)
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photo by Adam Fagen
WMATA GM Randy Clarke posted yesterday:
“Thx you @CMBrookePinto @AnitaBondsDC @CMFrumin @CMWendellFelder & @MayorBowser for supporting legislation to improve safety on @wmata.
Safety is a core value at Metro and while crime is at a 7 year low and we have had a significant reduction in fare evasion on rail. There is still more work to do, especially on bus.
The number one request we hear from frontline staff & customers is to have more security on Metro, specifically on buses. Council Member Pinto’s bill supported solutions that address these concerns.
We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer. Our team will never stop working to improve Metro for our customers and staff.”
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 (Union of 15,000 transit workers) posted: (more…)
Predicted: November 3rd, 2015: “Why the Streetcar will never work”.
The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner with the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.” (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
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photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
From DC Fire and EMS last night:
“Metro Bus vs. Building 1000 Blk. Bunker Hill RD. NE Several people on the bus being treated.”
From WMATA:
“Metro begins first phase of Better Bus Network implementation with new bus stop signs
Some Metrobus customers may notice new signage at their bus stop starting the first week of March as the authority marches forward in the effort to implement the newly redesigned Better Bus Network. (more…)
Thanks to David for the update: (more…)
So what’s your preferred way to get from DC/NY-NY/DC these days?
Thanks to a reader for passing on from The Jet:
“A big announcement to share: on Monday, February 3rd, The Jet will discontinue operations on our regularly scheduled DC/NYC route and transition our fleet to a private charter, special events, and summertime service.
We know this may come as a surprise to some of you, but we wanted to thank you all for your support these last three years… as well as all the kind reviews! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s going on with removing the bus stop at 16th and Q in front of the JCC?”
Another readers sends this odd sight (zoom in): (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Watched a disabled patron navigate their walker with all their groceries down the curb to walk to the L2 bus because this Coach Express charter bus parked in the official WMATA bus stop. I should note, I called 311 about 20 minutes before this happened and they said they would send MPD and the bus remained.”