Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
From WMATA:
“Yesterday’s final ridership: 840,145. Wow! Highest since last year’s Women’s March.”
“RIDERSHIP: As of 5:00 p.m., over 567,000 people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 132K from same time yesterday.”
The #StanleyCup takes @wmata too! @PoPville pic.twitter.com/QuPtXRKpID
— Isabella Bulkeley (@iBulkeley) June 12, 2018
Seems like *everyone* wants to get aboard the @Capitals train this morning! (Crystal City Station, 8:30 a.m. today — this little guy somehow wandered into the tunnel & ended up at the station. Safely exited through the tunnel back toward DCA.) #OHDEER #ALLCAPS #WMATA #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/3ibeGuYwUe
— Metro (@wmata) June 12, 2018
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And speaking of metro:
“RIDERSHIP: As of 12:00 p.m., over 351K people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 78K from same time yesterday. We’re running continuous rush-hour service through this evening. No operational issues to report at this time.”
Photo by SKJ
Photo by DC Teebs
From OPM:
“On Tuesday, June 12, a victory parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. in honor of the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup. The Federal Government in Washington, D.C. will remain “OPEN.” The White House is encouraging Federal agencies to grant employees in the Washington, D.C. area two hours of administrative leave between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to attend the parade.
To help alleviate traffic congestion, agencies may authorize telework or other workplace flexibilities at their discretion. Employees may also request to use their alternative work schedule day off, annual leave, or other authorized time off. Employees should contact their agency human resources offices for assistance. Visit the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council website to view the complete memo.”
via WMATA
Also awesome:
“Metro is honoring the Washington Capitals with a limited-edition commemorative SmarTrip card for winning the Stanley Cup, the first in the Caps’ 44-year history. (more…)
Connecticut and K Street, NW looking north towards L Street
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to close one northbound lane of traffic on Connecticut Ave NW from L Street to M Street starting after rush hour Wednesday, June 6. Two lanes will remain open to traffic at all times.
The closure is needed for the installation of a temporary WMATA cooling tower for the Farragut North and Dupont Circle Metro stations. Placement of the temporary cooling tower will close the lane through the fall. (more…)
WMATA reports:
“Red Line: Service suspended btwn Gallery Place & Farragut North due to fire dept activity outside Farragut North. Buses available.”
“Metro Center: Due to fire department activity on the Red Line, buses located at 11th and G Street.”
“Red Line customers at Farragut North should consider Farragut West for Orange/Silver/Blue line service to Metro Center, L’Enfant for connections to Gallery Place.”
“Farragut North: Due to fire department activity on the Red Line, buses located at Connecticut Avenue and L Street.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Jonathan Rogers
From MPD:
“On Sunday, May 27, 2018, the 2018 Rolling Thunder Event will be conducting their annual procession in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be closed:
Sunday, May 27, 2018, from approximately 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
23rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Memorial Bridge
3rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue SW
Independence Avenue, SW from 3rd Street, SW to 23rd Street, SW
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
23rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Memorial Bridge
3rd Street, NW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue SW
Independence Avenue, SW from 3rd Street, SW to 23rd Street, SW”
From WMATA: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
From WMATA:
“Metrorail will remain open an additional hour Monday night for fans attending the Capitals v. Lightning game at CapitalOne Arena.
The $100,000 cost associated with keeping open the 234-mile, 91-station Metrorail system for an additional hour is being funded by Uber.
“Planes, trains, and automobiles – it’s going to take it all to get the Caps a win on Monday and then back to Tampa to close out the series,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “The more fans we have out the better, and the more transportation options the better. Thank you, Uber, for helping move our city and this series forward.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
From WMATA:
“Here is a summary of Metrorail service changes for Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 to allow for safety and maintenance work:
Highlights
Green Line trains operate regular weekend service.
Free shuttle buses replace Red Line trains between Van Ness and Dupont Circle.
Silver Line trains operate every 24 minute, Wiehle-Reston East to Ballston.
Orange and Blue line trains operate every 24 minutes.
Yellow Line trains operate every 24 minutes, Huntington to Mt Vernon Sq. (more…)
Photo by DC Fire & EMS
Thanks to a reader for the reminder:
“From WMATA’s Twitter an hour ago: “Red Line trains are operating every 6-12 min with single tracking due to warehouse fire near tracks. Crowding conditions possible.”
And about 2 hours ago “Red Line: Due to ongoing fire activity, single tracking continues btwn Silver Spring & Fort Totten w/trains every 12 min Shady Grove-Glenmont + add’l trains Grosvenor-NoMa every 6 min. Rush Hour Promise remains suspended today for Red Line trips; in effect for other lines.”
Photo by DC Fire and EMS
From Alert DC:
“WMATA reports Red Line service suspension may continue into tomorrow morning rush hour due to ongoing fire activity near the tracks. If so, Rush Hour Promise will not be in effect on the Red Line but will continue for all others. Check wmata.com for all updates before traveling.”
From WMATA:
“Red Line service has been restored at Brookland and Fort Totten. Shuttle bus service remains from Fort Totten, Takoma and Silver Spring. Delays and crowded conditions continue.”
“Red Line service suspension may continue into tomorrow AM rush hour due to ongoing fire activity adjacent to Metro tracks. If so, Rush Hour Promise will not be in effect on the Red Line; in effect for all others. Check http://wmata.com for updates before traveling.”
Chillum Place 2nd Alarm update. Partial roof collapse with heavy fire now venting thru the roof. We continue to maintain a collapse zone and maintain a defensive stance. pic.twitter.com/0NNs3kceL2
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 10, 2018
Working Fire 6500 Chillum Place NW. Fire 2 story warehouse.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 9, 2018
