Thanks to Martin for sending: “Metro gonna Metro. Whole station smells like burnt metal. Single-tracking Blue/Orange/Silver”
DC Fire and EMS reported: (more…)
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Thanks to Cory for sending from near the Target in Ivy City.
From Metro Transit Police:
“Metro releases two camera angles of Dec. 7 shooting incident at the Metro Center Station. If you have relevant information, or cell phone footage, contact @DCPoliceDept at 202-727-9099 or text 50 – 411.” (more…)
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Update from MPD:
“Metro Transit Police have arrested a suspect in the Thursday shooting at Benning Road station that injured three individuals.
MTPD arrested the 16 year old male suspect in Northwest D.C. at approximately noon today. After an extensive investigation he is being charged with attempted second degree murder and carrying a pistol without a license. The suspect was wearing an ankle monitor at the time of his arrest.
“Gun violence is tragic, infuriating, and unfortunately all too common in our society today. I commend MTPD for their quick work apprehending this suspect,” said Metro General Manager Randy Clarke. “Metro has an extensive network of surveillance cameras that allow us to quickly identify perpetrators of violence and bring them to justice, and MTPD has dramatically increased its presence on rail and bus in the past several months to keep customers safe.”
There are no additional suspects in this case. The three victims are all expected to recover.” (more…)
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Megan wrote at 6:27pm: “I was on the red line train when it pulled into metro center. We heard shots fired and everyone on the train hit the ground and the train didn’t stop, went on through. Everyone on our car was ok. What happened??”
From Metro Transit Police:
“MTPD responded to a fatal shooting on the Red Line platform at Metro Center shortly before 6:30 p.m. this evening.
One victim was pronounced at the scene. @DCPoliceDept is leading the investigation. #wmata”
From WMATA 7:29pm: “Red Line service back to single tracking due to police activity/customer fatality, but trains are bypassing the station. Use Gallery Place/Farragut North.”
From MPD: “MPD is assisting an outside law enforcement agency in reference to an officer involved shooting inside of the Metro Center Station.” (more…)
From MPD:
“From Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 10:00 p.m. through Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 12:01 a.m., the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit will take place in the District of Columbia. Numerous law enforcement agencies, including the Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and other law enforcement agencies will be providing security for the event to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, attendees, and members of the public.
Due to this event, there will be numerous impacts to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and public transportation in the area of the Washington Convention Center (WCC). Please plan accordingly and expect delays throughout the week.
In conjunction with this event, parking restrictions will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, and extend through Saturday, December 17, 2022. (more…)
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From the office of Councilmember Charles Allen last night:
“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.
“Today’s vote on this transformational bill shows the District is ready to be a national leader in the future of public transit,” said Councilmember Allen. “We will balance making transit a public good with ensuring world-class service continues to return to our metro system. This bill has the support and excitement of District residents, District businesses, the union representing transit workers, and WMATA itself. That’s because it’s going to make a major difference in people’s lives almost immediately when buses become free as soon as July.”
The second, and final vote, will take place on December 20. Below are the four main parts of the bill, ordered on priority for funding as it becomes available: (more…)
photo by Jeanette.Cook
“Dear PoPville,
I’m 9 months pregnant, and my water broke today on the metro. In shock, all I could do was find someone to look at and say “my water just broke!” I didn’t need anything at the moment except for someone to know what was happening, so thank you to that man for 1) (more…)
Thanks to Rory for sending from Adams Morgan.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
photo by Ayat
From WMATA:
“Metro’s Red Line customers will see more frequent service beginning Monday, December 5, as the transit agency continues to bring more 7000-series trains into service.
Red Line trains will operate every eight minutes during the peak periods of 6 – 9 a.m. and 3 – 7 p.m. to alleviate crowding during the busiest weekday hours. Red Line trains will operate every 10 minutes at all other times, except during scheduled trackwork. (more…)