Trying to remember what I was up to on September 15th, 2018 3:36AM…
Thanks to Al for sending:
“somehow the metrobus was a delorean…”
The question is, obviously, can an accordion metrobus get to 1.21 Gigawatts?!?
Transit
“Map includes National Airport station closures (only on March 7-8, May 9-10, and May 16-17).”
Do note the official name used in the WMATA release below…
From WMATA:
“Crystal City Entrance Construction: Spring 2026 Weekend Closures
Highlights
Trains will not operate between Pentagon City and National Airport for ten impacted weekends in spring 2026. For three of those weekends, trains will not operate between Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
Crystal City station will be closed for all ten impacted weekends.
In addition, National Airport station will also be closed for three of those impacted weekends.
Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Pentagon City and National Airport stations, with the shuttle extending to service Potomac Yard for the three weekends that National Airport station is closed.
Beginning the weekend of Feb. 14, 2026, (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.
The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead. (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending: “Spotted coming out of the Union Station garage. The LCD bar in front says self driving.”
Is this a Karsan?
“Karsan has announced its first U.S. order for ten Autonomous e-Jests, marking the start of the model’s deployment in North America. The vehicles will enter service from 2026 in the Atlanta area and Central Florida. (more…)
North Capitol Street at H Street, NW
Thanks to Amber for sending: “Car hit ambulance which hit a pole at north cap and H”
From AlertDC: “DC Fire and EMS report the northbound and southbound lanes on North Capitol Street at H Street is closed due to a motor vehicle crash. (more…)
Thanks to Dave and Blake for sharing photos of this terrible crash at 16th and L Street, NW: (more…)
“Holiday service information for New Year’s Eve; Fares free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve
Metro will offer free bus and rail fares from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve to support safe, responsible travel across the region. Metro will also operate on modified schedules for New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.”
From WMATA:
“Winter construction on the Green Line between Georgia Av-Petworth and U Street will be finished tonight, concluding 13 days of work that started on Dec. 16. Winter work wraps up in time for customers to ring in the new year and celebrate *every other Yellow Line train traveling to Greenbelt which begins at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
From WMATA:
“Holiday service information for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Fares free; after 8p.m. on New Year’s Eve
Metro will offer free bus and rail fares from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year’s Eve to support safe, responsible travel across the region. Metro will also operate on modified schedules for Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
On Thursday, Dec. 25, Rail will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule all day, opening at 6 a.m. and closing at midnight. Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule.
As a reminder, the Green Line runs every 16 minutes through Dec. 30 due to winter construction.
While Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas were recently declared federal holidays, Metro will be operating normal service on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 26.
On New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, Rail will run on a Regular Weekday schedule and remain open until 2 a.m., providing two additional hours of service. Please be aware that some stations in some directions of travel will see last trains before 2 a.m. Customers should check the stations page and add two hours to the Mon-Thurs last train time or use the trip planner at wmata.com for last train times at your specific station.
Metro is partnering with Molson Coors and fares will be free 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Faregates will be open during this period, and rail and bus customers will not need to tap between these hours.
On New Year’s Day, Rail will operate on a Weekend Late Night schedule all day, opening at 5 a.m. and closing at midnight. Bus service will operate on a Sunday schedule.
Parking
Parking will be free on Christmas Day.
On New Years Eve, parking will be free starting at 8 pm and remain free on New Year’s Day.”
“Dear PoPville,
The construction on Connecticut in Kalorama before Dupont is out of control. Today both side walks are closed on both sides of the street making it dangerous and very difficult to walk down the street. (more…)
photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported Sunday night:
“Crash with vehicle striking homes 5400 block Central Ave SE. Vehicle overturned after striking 2 one story homes. (more…)