via WMATA GM, Randy Clarke’s 2023 report
Major news revealed last night after a joke tweet: (more…)
bus
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to flag WMATA’s clusterf**k of a rollout of the new (old) S2 and S9 routes and hopefully save people from waiting for a bus that may never come. This week, WMATA rolled the S2/9 routes back to 16th between K and M after about a year of running that strip on 15th. However, they didn’t inform passengers or drivers clearly of this change. Sometimes buses take the old route, sometimes the new one, so it’s roulette getting a bus at either stop right now. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Starting Sunday evening, December 17, 2023, Metro will significantly expand Metrobus service into the overnight and early morning hours across Washington, D.C. providing 24/7 bus service across 14 routes, ushering in a new era of affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation for customers. (more…)
16th and Shepherd St, NW
Thanks to Emma and LB for sending over the weekend:
“Looks like a car hit it, there were black pieces of frame still scattered about.” (more…)
M. sends at 12:46pm:
“Just saw kids streaming out of a smoking school school bus on Piney Branch and Arkansas. Kids are all fine. Bus is not.”
Thanks to Sylvia for sending: “First time I’ve ever seen it”
Last month we saw some new screens on metro at L’Enfant Plaza.
photo by Jeff Vincent
“Dear PoPville,
Since MetroHero shutdown back in July, I was wondering what the people say is the next best Metro app.
I’ve used CityMapper, and it’s ok, but wanted to know what other metro location alternatives people are using and what the pros/cons are. (more…)
photo by Erin
From WMATA:
“Trying to figure out the various Metrobus routes can be a puzzle with a mix of letters, numbers, and street names, express or limited-stop service. This outdated naming convention dates to Metro’s takeover of the region’s private bus companies and street cars and is about to get a refresh. For the first time in its 50-year history, Metro is looking to revamp the bus system and simplify routes with its Better Bus, Better Names campaign. (more…)
photo by nevermindtheend
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if any other readers have found the D6 so unbearably slow recently that it’s basically unusable. I recall reading a story a few weeks ago about a new(er) bus system where they have to wait at stops or intentionally slow down. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am currently staying out near the end of the D6 bus line. Today on my way home, the bus driver stopped twice and idled for 5 minutes at random stops. I asked what was wrong and they showed me a screen saying they were ahead of schedule and had to stop in order to “not leave anyone at the upcoming stops.” (more…)