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.”
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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.”
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced additional Clear Lanes locations in the District. The Clear Lanes program is a joint initiative between Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and DDOT that aims to improve bus travel times and enhance bus stop safety by using camera technology to identify illegally parked and stopped vehicles in dedicated bus lanes and bus zones. The locations are traffic sites where data analysis has identified need for expanding sections of bus lanes.
Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, DDOT will initiate a 45-day educational phase for the expansion of bus zone and bus lane enforcement. During this period, violators will receive warning citations. Following the educational phase, starting Monday, March 17, 2025, DDOT will begin issuing $100 fines to vehicle owners for bus zone and bus lane violations.
The new Clear Lane locations and directions are as follows: (more…)
photo by Kristine Marsh
From WMATA:
“Metro’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke joined District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser for a press conference today detailing preparedness related to the first winter storm of the year. Working with jurisdictional partners, Metro continues to monitor winter weather approaching the region to adequately respond to service needs. Customers should expect disruptions to Metrobus service on Monday, Jan. 6, throughout the region due to snow route detours. (more…)
Eliana caught the GovDeals listing: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if anyone knows the date for the new WMATA buses? The announcement is clear as mud. It says changes start on Dec 15, but I have seen my old bus route (N2) running when I know it will be renamed and have the route changed. Trying to figure out the new schedule, but can’t even determine when the changes happen. Any insight would be helpful!”
I’m told:
“The new service will start June 29, 2025.
Updated schedules and trip planner will be released in spring.“