photo by Adam Fagen
From WMATA:
“Metro developing plan to fix wheels and return 7000-series fleet to normal service
Metro’s plan to change the way it presses wheels on 7000-series rail cars (7Ks) is under development, based on technical data released today by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (more…)
photo by Jennifer
From Metro Transit Police: “MTPD is on scene investigating a stabbing on the platform at U St that occurred ~ 4:20 p.m. (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From WMATA:
“Metro has opened the public comment period for the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget that seeks to expand service on Metrorail and Metrobus, provide more equitable fares, implement a low-income fare program, enhance public safety, and maintain a safe and reliable system through capital investments.
The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the $4.8 billion capital and operating budget proposal that focuses on creating the best service and customer experience on #YourMetro throughout the region. The funding will modernize our transportation and infrastructure for the future and deliver services that support and grow ridership, which are among the key initiatives.
Additional proposals include: (more…)
Ed. Note: Official language from WMATA (in addition to service animals) about pets on metro: “However, a pet may be transported on Metrorail and Metrobus, provided it is carried aboard in a secure container from which it cannot escape.”
Upsetting report from Metro Transit Police yesterday:
“Shortly before 1:30 p.m., Metro received a report of a person struck by a train at Dunn Loring Station. The adult male was transported to the hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. (more…)
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From WMATA:
“District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke announced a new partnership between the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) and the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to enhance public safety and security on the transit system. The partnership will increase police presence and MPD will be the first partner.
“We know that residents and visitors want to see a strong police presence in our community, and that’s what this partnership will allow us to provide,” said Mayor Bowser. “When police are in the community, people feel safer and our officers can respond faster. Hundreds of thousands of people use Metro every day to move around DC, and now, they can expect to see more MPD officers out during their commutes.”
Beginning next week and continuing through June, MTPD officers will partner on patrols at stations and transit centers with police officers working on assignment from MPD, beginning with five stations within Washington, DC. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro is boosting mid-week service for customers who use the Blue, Orange and Blue Plus lines during the morning and evening rush hour periods. As announced just over a week ago, service on the three lines will increase to every 12 minutes instead of 15 minutes from 6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. In the heart of the system, between Rosslyn and Stadium-Armory where the lines merge, trains will arrive at stations every four minutes. (more…)
Robert Cunningham
“Dear PoPville,
Can we promote this GoFundMe for the family of Robert Cunningham, the metro employee killed at Potomac Ave metro station? I think we should try to go well above the donation goal…”
The GoFundMe says:
“Metro customers and employees are invited to support the family of a true hero, Metro employee Robert G. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham lost his life trying to protect others during a senseless shooting (more…)
Stock photo of Potomac Ave Metro photo by Jim Havard
Update from WMATA:
“Metro is mourning the loss of a heroic employee, Robert Cunningham, who intervened on behalf of a customer today at Potomac Avenue Station and was a victim of senseless gun violence. Mr. Cunningham was 64 years old and a mechanic in our power department. In his remembrance, Metro has lowered its flags to half-staff during this time of grief. Below are statements issued by the Metro Board of Directors and General Manager/ Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to share a frustrating issue I encountered with the new SmartTrip system since they switched over last year. I lost my wallet last week so I bought a new SmarTrip card, registered it online, transferred my funds from my old card, and even topped it up with more funds and set up automatic refill, all online. Apparently, none of that actually gets sent to your new card until you tap your card at the same metro station at least 24 hours apart so it can “localize” (whatever that means). (more…)
photo by Daniel Kelly
From WMATA:
“Metro announced today that beginning Feb.7, customers on the Blue, Blue + (Yellow Line replacement) and Orange lines will see trains every 12 minutes from 6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday. Beginning Feb. 21, Red Line customers will see trains departing every 8 minutes all day until 9 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. (more…)