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“During the 10 commuting days customers who use these metro lines are being encouraged to plan alternate routes now and use Metro only if absolutely necessary.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro is reminding customers to plan for two upcoming summer capital improvement projects to keep Metro on its current path of improved safety and reliability. The work will impact customers who use the Red, Orange, Blue and Silver lines.

During the 10 commuting days of the Orange, Blue and Silver line work in particular, customers who use these lines are being encouraged to plan alternate routes now and use Metro only if absolutely necessary.

Metro announced both projects in February, scheduling the work for late summer when ridership is generally lighter.

One month from today, following Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, Metro will close two stations on the Red Line – Rhode Island Ave and Brookland – to complete structural repairs at Rhode Island Ave, Metro’s oldest outdoor station. The work will begin Saturday, July 21, and continue through Labor Day, Monday, September 3.

The second capital project will impact all Blue, Orange and Silver line riders for 10 commuting days in August as Metro completely rebuilds the sharpest and most heavily traveled curve in the Metrorail system, located between Metro Center and Smithsonian stations.

For full details view news release.”

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), announced plans to install temporary bus lanes on Rhode Island Avenue NE to manage traffic during the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s planned closure of two Metrorail stations on the Red Line beginning July 21. (more…)

This Weekend’s Metro Track Work

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Bekah Richards

From WMATA:

“Here is a summary of Metrorail service changes for Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June 17 to allow for safety and maintenance work:

Red and Green line trains operate every 15 minutes
Orange and Blue line trains every 24 minutes
Yellow Line trains every 15 minutes, Huntington to Mt Vernon Sq only
Silver Line trains every 24 minutes, Wiehle-Reston East to Ballston only”

And in happier transit news – Piney Branch is now smooth as butter. Thanks to Paul for sending:

So Just How Big Was That CAPS Parade? A Hint from Metro Ridership Numbers

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”


via Washington Capitals

Hahaha the Guy Checking His Phone Not Noticing the Deer Jumping Out of the Tracks is Spectacular

By Prince Of Petworth

If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

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

Sweet – Some Feds Getting 2 Hours Leave to Watch the Parade!! Also Sweet? These Coming Commemorative SmarTrip cards

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

I Got Some Good Commuting News and Some Bad Commuting News

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Metro “Service suspended btwn Gallery Place & Farragut North due to fire dept activity”

By Prince Of Petworth

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.”

Street Closures for this Sunday’s Rolling Thunder and This Weekend’s Metro Track Work – Still Shuttle Buses on Red Line

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

“Metro announces extended late-night service Monday for Capitals Game 6, sponsored by Uber”

By Prince Of Petworth


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.”

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