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“I asked three different people at WMATA over the phone what the reason could possibly be for this “pass= no transfer” policy, and no one could give me any reason for the policy”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jordan Barab

“Dear PoPville,

I have an issue if you don’t mind another story about WMATA’s nickle and dimming it’s most loyal customers and an absurd policy that should be changed.

As you know WMATA offers a transfer saving of $0.50 from bus to metro. It also offers an option for a metro pass for monthly riders. But if you do get a pass, you loose the transfer reduction. Why? no one at WMATA knows. and its not clearly communicated on the page where you would buy a pass, so many people may not even know they are getting short changed. Sure it seems small, but for someone who is trying to save $10 a month, pinching pennys to save for college perhaps, it’s just cruel to be squeezed by the public transit system of your city!

How dose this actually affect people… (more…)

March For Our Lives Visitors Please Mail Your Unwanted Metro Cards to Miriam’s Kitchen – Thank You!!

By Prince Of Petworth

After the Women’s March they got 970 cards!!

From Miriam’s Kitchen:

“Attending this Saturday’s March for Our Lives? Are you visiting Washington, D.C. from out of town? If you don’t want to keep your Metro SmartTrip card after your visit — don’t throw it away! Mail your card to Miriam’s Kitchen to help individuals experiencing homelessness. The cards cost $2 each (not including subway or bus fare) and can make a big difference for someone trying to get to a medical appointment, to a shelter, or to get a warm meal. It’s helpful to put a post-it note on the card indicating the fare balance.

Send directly to Miriam’s Kitchen:
Miriam’s Kitchen
Attn: Brenda Segal
2401 Virginia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037”

“Metro service information for March for Our Lives” Federal Triangle Station Closed, “hundreds of thousands expected”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Gerry Suchy

Ed. Note: Free Lyft Rides for Saturday’s March for Our Lives Attendees but watch out for those Road Closures.

From WMATA:

“Metro is preparing for the hundreds of thousands of participants expected tomorrow for March for Our Lives, with special rush-hour service running throughout the day and hundreds of additional Metro staff on hand to assist visitors.

All March participants are urged to buy their SmarTrip cards *today* to avoid long lines tomorrow. (more…)

If This Catches on Ironically, Metro May Make a Windfall

By Prince Of Petworth


via WMATA

From WMATA:

“Ever want a Metro-branded gift, t-shirt or souvenir with the iconic Metro map? You’ll now be able to take home the iconic Metro brand at M Shop, Metro’s brand new pop-up retail store conveniently located at Metro Center Station.

Metro will celebrate the grand opening of M Shop tomorrow (Wednesday, March 7, 2018) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The store is located inside Metro Center near the entrance at 12th and F streets.

M Shop will have something for just about everyone including (more…)

“A stranger saved me on the Metro – Thank You!”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Jennifer

“Dear PoPville,

Thursday morning (around 7:35am) a random jerk was cursing at me repeatedly at the U St. metro station (apparently, he didn’t approve of me running with my 3-year old in a stroller) and he actually followed me to continue to yell and curse at me. A kind gentleman blocked him from getting on the same train car as me and my child and told him repeatedly to just leave me alone and walk away. (more…)

“In the past 5 days, I’ve had three unsettling experiences in/near the Petworth metro station.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

All incidents occurred between 3PM and 7PM.

1. One day, when I attempted to disembark the train at Petworth Metro Station, a group of about 30+ loud and super rowdy teenagers rushed the metro car door and would not let anyone get out of the train. I felt that my safety was at stake, so I pushed my way through the crowd in order to get off the train and exit the platform. Someone in the crowd punched me in the arm. When I got to the platform exit gate, I asked the station manager to call the police. While waiting on the police to arrive, five other passengers arrived separately and asked to call the police. It appeared that the entire Petworth metro station was being overrun by a hundred or so out-of-control high school age teenagers. In the 15 minutes that I was at the manager office waiting on the police, at least 30 of the teenagers (without displaying any type of credential) defiantly walked past the station manager and through the emergency exit gate.

2. On a Saturday afternoon (more…)

“Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc

From Alert DC:

“METRO reports Red Line Train service suspended between Judiciary Square & NoMa due to fire department activity at Union Station. Bus service requested.”

WMATA reported around 2:45pm:

“Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station. Expect delays in both directions.”

Update from Alert DC:

“DC FEMS reports the Fire Department Activity at Union Station is now clear.

Additional Information: METRO reports that they are single tracking between NoMa and Judiciary Square.”

Whew.

4pm Update from WMATA:

“Red Line: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions following fire dept activity at Union Station.”

Heads Up Green Line Riders “Ultrasonic testing has identified a possible rail defect in the early stages of forming outside Columbia Heights Station”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“Metro is advising Green Line customers of unscheduled track work that will likely affect Friday morning rush hour service. Ultrasonic testing has identified a possible rail defect in the early stages of forming outside Columbia Heights Station. In response, Metro plans to replace approximately 100 feet of rail during the overnight hours Thursday night and Friday morning.

Temporary measures are already in place to allow trains to continue to operate safely until permanent repairs are completed.

Service Information

Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, all Green Line trains will single track between U Street and Georgia Ave-Petworth stations. Due to the complex nature of the rail replacement work, the single tracking is expected to continue during the Friday morning rush hour. (more…)

“Metro announced four capital improvement projects in the second half of the year that will impact service for some customers.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki Jourdan

And by “some” they mean a shit ton!

From WMATA:

“CAPITAL PROJECTS – July through December 2018
Red Line Saturday, July 21 – Labor Day, Monday, September 3

Immediately following All-Star Week, Metro will return to Rhode Island Avenue Station to complete necessary structural repair work that begun during SafeTrack. Rhode Island Avenue Station was closed on an emergency basis in 2016 when concrete fell from the aerial structure. Metro engineers stabilized the structure and advanced as much remediation work as possible during a SafeTrack surge in 2016. This 45-day project will allow crews to complete structural repairs at Metro’s oldest outdoor station, including addressing deteriorating platform conditions that affect the ADA-accessibility of the station.

Rhode Island Ave and Brookland stations closed.
No Red Line service between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet stations; use Green Line as alternate. (more…)

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