From WMATA:
“On New Year’s Eve, fares will be free after 8 p.m. thanks to a partnership with Miller Light and Coors Light’s Free Rides Program, which will help revelers get home safely and responsibly. Faregates will be open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. and no SmarTrip card will be needed. Bus customers will not need to tap between those hours either.
Metrorail will also stay open until 2 a.m. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Between Friday, Dec. 20 and Monday, Dec. 30, Metro will alter train service and close some downtown stations as part of a major construction project to improve tracks and signaling, which will result in a smoother ride for customers. During this period, free shuttle buses will replace trains in between affected stations. Shuttles will use the existing bus lanes on H and I streets to speed travel. (more…)
From WMATA:
“For the first time in 15 years, Metro trains will operate in automatic mode, a move that allows the system to operate as it was originally designed. Automatic Train Operation (ATO) controls the trains’ acceleration, deceleration, and speed while being regulated by safety critical equipment. Trains will get signal and speed commands from equipment located between the tracks for a smoother ride, enhanced safety, and improved on-time performance. Metro will operate in a semi-automated mode with a train operator always inside of the operator’s cab. (more…)
Thanks to Adil for sending. Chalk_About writes:
“The #dcmetro is the country’s second-busiest rail system after NYC! (more…)
Not sure how I never noticed this memorial, apparently unveiled in 2011, before at Metro Center (I guess I don’t normally use this F Street exit) but it’s very well done: (more…)
Update from WMATA (thanks to El): “The artwork was damaged and had to be removed. We’re working on a solution with the artist and local partners. -KB”
“Dear PoPville,
The mural in the Columbia Heights metro has been missing for a number of months now, since around the beginning of the summer. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Are you a cyclist who bikes to Metro? We want to hear your opinion on our new proposed bike storage solutions that will replace our current bike lockers.
Come to NoMa-Gallaudet U Station on 7/10 from 3-7 p.m. to try the options & leave feedback.”
Ed. Note: Metro announced coming fare increases in late April.
Thanks to M. for sharing:
“We’ve seen the months of desperation re: funding for Metro, but to drop the fare changes with little to no notice & no FAQs (incl. examples of station to station increases) is almost just as bad as cutting the circulator (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I get on the Metro at Glenmont where they just added the new fare gates. However, at either side, there is still a low rail that people can jump over. Most of the time at this station, (more…)
