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Update Arrest Made. “three people shot at the Benning Road Metro Station” around 9AM

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

Update from MPD:

“Metro Transit Police have arrested a suspect in the Thursday shooting at Benning Road station that injured three individuals. 

MTPD arrested the 16 year old male suspect in Northwest D.C. at approximately noon today. After an extensive investigation he is being charged with attempted second degree murder and carrying a pistol without a license. The suspect was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of his arrest. 

“Gun violence is tragic, infuriating, and unfortunately all too common in our society today. I commend MTPD for their quick work apprehending this suspect,” said Metro General Manager Randy Clarke. “Metro has an extensive network of surveillance cameras that allow us to quickly identify perpetrators of violence and bring them to justice, and MTPD has dramatically increased its presence on rail and bus in the past several months to keep customers safe.” 

There are no additional suspects in this case. The three victims are all expected to recover.” (more…)

“Fatal shooting on the Red Line platform at Metro Center shortly before 6:30 p.m.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via Metro Transit Police

Megan wrote at 6:27pm: “I was on the red line train when it pulled into metro center. We heard shots fired and everyone on the train hit the ground and the train didn’t stop, went on through. Everyone on our car was ok. What happened??”

From Metro Transit Police:

“MTPD responded to a fatal shooting on the Red Line platform at Metro Center shortly before 6:30 p.m. this evening.

One victim was pronounced at the scene. @DCPoliceDept is leading the investigation. #wmata”

From WMATA 7:29pm: “Red Line service back to single tracking due to police activity/customer fatality, but trains are bypassing the station. Use Gallery Place/Farragut North.”

From MPD: “MPD is assisting an outside law enforcement agency in reference to an officer involved shooting inside of the Metro Center Station.” (more…)

“Council Passes Metro For DC Bill…paving the way for free buses operating in the District as early as July 2023 and a $100 monthly balance on a registered SmarTrip card for DC residents beginning in 2024.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by nevermindtheend

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen last night:

“The DC Council unanimously passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s Metro For DC bill, paving the way for free buses operating in the District as early as July 2023 and a $100 monthly balance on a registered SmarTrip card for DC residents beginning in 2024.

“Today’s vote on this transformational bill shows the District is ready to be a national leader in the future of public transit,” said Councilmember Allen. “We will balance making transit a public good with ensuring world-class service continues to return to our metro system. This bill has the support and excitement of District residents, District businesses, the union representing transit workers, and WMATA itself. That’s because it’s going to make a major difference in people’s lives almost immediately when buses become free as soon as July.” 

The second, and final vote, will take place on December 20. Below are the four main parts of the bill, ordered on priority for funding as it becomes available: (more…)

Red Line service “to improve” Today

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Ayat

From WMATA:

“Metro’s Red Line customers will see more frequent service beginning Monday, December 5, as the transit agency continues to bring more 7000-series trains into service.

Red Line trains will operate every eight minutes during the peak periods of 6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 7 p.m. to alleviate crowding during the busiest weekday hours. Red Line trains will operate every 10 minutes at all other times, except during scheduled trackwork. (more…)

Hope they are OK but wait, what?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Tim for passing on “there is a lot going on in this tweet” from DC Fire and EMS:

“Technical rescue Union Station. Person suffering electrical injury after coming into contact with power while walking on roof of train car. Victim has been located beneath H St NE.”

Updates if/when more is learned.

IT. IS. A. TRAP!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to V. for sending from the U Street Metro: “…we decided that it might be electrified or something.”

I’m pretty sure an anvil would come smashing down on your head…

“Metro For DC Bill to Advance to Committee Vote With Major Additions: All DC Bus Service Will be Free and Major Bus Routes Will Now Have Overnight Service”

By Prince Of Petworth

From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen:

“Today, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) are holding a joint press conference to announce Councilmember Allen’s Metro For DC bill will include two major additions when it comes up for a vote next Tuesday, December 6. 

The bill makes all WMATA buses operating in the District free to riders beginning next summer. 

In a major win for DC’s nightlife and service sector, the bill funds overnight service for 12 major bus lines.

The bill still establishes a $10 million bus service improvement fund dedicated to annual investments in bus lanes, shelters, and other improvements to make bus service itself faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable. 

The bill still provides a $100 monthly subsidy for all DC residents to use on Metrorail, buses outside of DC, or anywhere else SmarTrip is accepted. This is similar to what was previously announced. (more…)

WMATA unveils some prototypes fare gates “to reduce fare evasion”

By Prince Of Petworth

Some interesting tweets from WMATA this morning:

“We’re continuing to look at ways to reduce fare evasion. The image shows a prototype customers will see at Fort Totten.”

“Here is another prototype shown that will be at Fort Totten to help reduce fare evasion.”

Also of note:

“We also have a new screen inside Columbia Heights. This screen will be an outward display of our security system.

“We want criminals to know we are watching you, and we will not tolerate any criminal behavior in our system.” says @wmatagm” (more…)

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