photo by Adam Fagen
From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen (yesterday):
“Today, in a historic final vote, 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. (more…)
Thanks to L. for sending from Capitol Hill: “I lined myself up with the sign, it seemed like enough space for a car.”
Thanks to all who messaged us from 14th and Florida Ave, NW starting just after 610pm last night:
“Just watched a carjacked vehicle run into Florida liquors on 14th and Florida. No one was injured, driver fled the scene and all airbags deployed. Window and some structural damage to the liquors store. Around 6p”
“Free2Move, Not a drive through liquor store.”
“The owner (of the liquor store) is a great guy who always cheers everyone in the neighborhood up. Hopefully the community can help when he reopens” (more…)
photo by angela n.
Thanks to Justin Margolis for sharing: “Helbiz scooters leaving are the district on Thursday.” (more…)
Thanks to Kimberly for sending. If it weren’t for all the vehicular involved traffic deaths I guess this could be funny.
Thanks to K. for sending from New Hampshire and University. (more…)
photo by Bradley Joines
From WMATA:
“Tired of being ghosted? Metrobus customers now saved from the frustration of “ghost buses”
Nobody likes to be ghosted, especially by a bus. So, it’s good news for Metrobus customers that “ghost buses” have been banished by recent technology upgrades at Metro. (more…)
A reader reported Sunday around 12:30pm: “Was walking back from Seylou and saw a car crash on the corner of 11th and Nst NW. car was empty and was hearing talk that it was a stolen car and the suspects just fled. Right as we passed it the DC Police chopper started doing search rings around the area and more cop cars showed up.”
photo by andy ward
From WMATA:
“Are you planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the region? #YourMetro today announced Metrorail and Metrobus service will be extended until 2 a.m. on Sunday, Jan.1. Additionally, all trips will be free for customers who choose Metro after 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.31.
“Traveling by train and bus is the safest way to celebrate New Year’s Eve and avoid drinking and driving in the region,” said General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “Eliminating costs and extending services are easy steps we can take to give people the power to choose Metro as their safe way to enjoy all the region has to offer.”
To promote public safety in the region, Metro’s Board of Directors gave direction to the General Manager and Chief Executive Officer to provide free trips and extended hours this New Year’s Eve. (more…)
From WMATA:
“New Alexandria station will be Metro’s 98th rail station
Metro announced a new timeline for opening the Potomac Yard Station in May 2023. The much-anticipated infill station is located in the City of Alexandria between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Braddock Road stations on the Blue and Yellow lines. (more…)