Thanks to Laurie for sending around 9:45am:
“On park place, metro access car between varnum and Webster”
Transit
Thanks to Jennifer for sending: “Today around 4p, car flipped over on corner of Wisconsin and Rodman St. NW, close to new Wegmans (despite two traffic lights). Occupants looked to be uninjured.”
Josh also sends a couple of photos from the scene: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
WTOP reported:
“D.C. police said it happened around 4 p.m. at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station in Southwest.
A woman, who investigators say was a bystander, was shot (non-life threatening injuries and wasn’t taken to the hospital.)”
Metro Transit Police reported last night:
“The quick work by MTPD officers and inventory of more than 8,000 video surveillance cameras led to the immediate arrest (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wish to report a disturbing incident at the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro Station. At approximately 8:05 a.m. today, an individual deliberately struck me with his large hiking backpack as I was standing on the platform, and proceeded to strike others on the platform before (more…)
I noticed these flags underneath speed limit signs up and down Connecticut Ave. over the weekend.
A bit reminiscent of the good old (bad) days, when crossing the street for pedestrians was like a game of frogger. [It seems like a joke, but I swear to you this really was a thing. And it worked about as well as you might imagine.]
And yet there are those who still think this is the problem: (more…)
photo by eyes4thecity
“Dear PoPville,
Is it just me, or is it every time that I get to a station for a transfer (Fort Totten, L’Enfant, Metro Center, Chinatown), the connecting train is already there. But they never wait. It’s like they see another train coming, and they’re just like, NOPE, now we’re in a hurry and have a schedule to keep. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Through the end of November, Metrorail customers will be asked to complete ridership surveys that will help ensure future policy decisions reflect the needs of Metro customers.
Metro staff in yellow vests will be handing surveys out at various stations across the system, and they will be collected from drop boxes at stations through the end of November. (more…)
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D. writes: “I’ve seen a couple dozen on the streets before, but nothing like this. There were hundreds”
Not sure if the embed is working but here’s the direct link to the YouTube.
The video: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This past Sunday 8/28 at midnight, a car came barreling down 13th St NW (and Euclid St NW. Cars were parked on 13th) and hit a parked car, resulting in 5 cars all hitting each other and causing rear/front damage to everyone. The driver drove off – if anyone sees this car around DC, please report to the police.”
The video: (more…)
From an email:
“I’m writing to share details for this weekend’s Open Streets taking place in Ward 5 on 12th Street NE between Franklin and Monroe Streets NE. The feel-good vibes of Open Streets with no cars, yoga, fitness classes, a DJ, bands, bikes and scooters zipping by, foam and mist tents and more is amazing. Guests can snag lessons and free felmet from LIME along with their first ride free (new customers) as well as enjoy live music giveaways and more. It is a family friendly event with arts and crafts, games and plenty to do for the entire family. The event is this Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
OPEN STREETS IN WARD 5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (more…)