Thanks to Zoe for sharing: “This is so sad!!”
From Wikipedia:
“The North Bethesda station was opened on December 15, 1984, as White Flint (more…)
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Thanks to Brent for sending: “LOL”
Gonna need a new calendar!
Metro lists the advisory for “Advisory Effective: 8/9/20 – 8/31/22”
Light at the end of the tunnel?
Thanks to Matt for sending last night: “Caught this little guy perfectly pacing his scurrying to match the speed of the Metro Center escalator, turning it into a mouse treadmill.”
The absolute must watch video: (more…)
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photo by washingtonydc
Update: “At this time, we can report that an adult male suspect has been arrested for the stabbing that took place on the corner of First and Massachusetts Avenue NE at approximately 2:20pm today. All closures that were in place around the scene have reopened.” (more…)
photo by Paul Sirajuddin
From WMATA:
“Important service note: Due to the reduced number of railcars available for service, capacity on Metrorail will be less than previous Independence Days. That means customers should be prepared for longer lines to enter stations near the Mall after the fireworks, up to 60 minutes, and for crowding to occur. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“The Metro Transit Police Department will equip officers with body worn cameras (BWC), adding a new tool to MTPD’s crime fighting initiatives. The program is designed to create an additional layer of transparency for sworn officers who protect Metro customers and employees.
MTPD is in the initial stages of developing the program, supported by a grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) of approximately $905,000. (more…)
photo by Phil
From WMATA:
“As people across the region prepare to celebrate the Independence Day holiday, Metro is also preparing to get people to and from July Fourth activities and fireworks. Trains will operate regular weekday service on all lines, with supplemental service on the Red Line and trains positioned throughout the system to provide extra capacity when needed.
Downtown where stations are served by multiple lines, as well as the Red Line, trains will arrive every 6-8 minutes. Off-peak fares will be in effect and parking will be free at all Metro parking facilities and garages.
Customers traveling to the National Mall are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional time post-fireworks due to large crowds expected to converge on stations after the event. L’Enfant Plaza and Smithsonian stations typically experience heavy volume and customer should consider alternate stations to avoid long lines.
Metrorail closes at midnight which should give people plenty of time if they want to allow the crowds to clear before leaving. (more…)
photo by Alex Palombo
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced that lower-priced unlimited Metrorail and Metrobus monthly passes are now on sale for travel beginning July 1, providing more flexibility and value to customers who may no longer be commuting five days a week. And beginning Monday, June 27, all customers traveling on Metrorail after 9:30 p.m. on weekdays will benefit from a flat fare of $2 per one-way trip. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro took control of the Silver Line Extension today at 6:00 a.m. This milestone, known as the “Operational Readiness Date” (ORD), marks the point where provisional care and control of the Extension – including six new Silver Line stations, 11.4 miles of new track, and a new rail yard – is formally transferred from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to Metro.
The opening date for passenger service will follow an action by Metro’s Board of Directors on the final acceptance of the line from MWAA. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I visiting the US for the first time, arrived 2 days ago in Washington before heading to Phillie tomorrow. Absolutely love the city BTW!!
But I have no clue of what to expect in term of safety, police or if I should be cautious.
Anyway around 4.30pm, in l’Enfant Plaza, we where taking the escalator down to the lower platform to go the other side of the red line.
When reaching the bottom of the escalator and almost being on the blue line platform, someone sprayed my arm from the escalator going up. (more…)