“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…)
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Thanks to B. for sending: “Someone’s not happy with the new name!”
And while we’re on the subject of metro signs – would you buy one of these: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, Metro’s Board of Directors approved a $4.8 billion capital and operating budget which largely maintains bus and rail service levels when the new budget year begins on July 1. With investments from around the region, Metro will be able to continue to provide great transit service customers are familiar with today.
Last year, Metro faced catastrophic cuts to service (more…)
photo by Josh Bassett
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to reach out to share an experience for the dc women. Monday morning a man on the red line (more…)
via WMATA
Looking good! WMATA wrote “the K Street entrance of Farragut North reopened with three brand new, more reliable escalators. Metro is replacing more than 139 escalators across the system through 2027.”
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Thanks to Pablo for sending. AlertDC reports:
“WMATA reports the Brookland Metro Station is closed due to police activity. Trains are temporarily bypassing Brookland-CUA. Shuttle buses are being provided.”
From WMATA: “Red Line: Trains continue to bypass Brookland-CAU due to police activity at the station. Metro Bus H8, operates between Rhode Island Ave and Brookland-CUA. Metro Bus 80 operates between Brookland-CAU to Fort Totten.” (more…)
J. sends last night: “Spotted at Petworth metro. Undercover cops catching fare evaders.”
Thanks to a reader for sending this great shot on metro!
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
photo by Mark Lyon
From WMATA: “Get your 1st peek inside the 8000-series mock-up.
Dates and Times: March 20-April 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Location: On the National Mall at the intersection of 12th St and Madison Dr NW”
Photos from WMATA: (more…)
From WMATA:
“During the weekend of March 9 and March 10, Free shuttle buses will replace trains on the Red Line between Grosvenor-Strathmore and Friendship Heights for repairs to the aerial structure and additional maintenance work. Two stations – Medical Center and Bethesda – will be closed. (more…)