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…)
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…)
Extend the Line Full Video from Liam Gideon on Vimeo.
From Friends of the DC Streetcar: “The second is our award-winning transportation equity video series that we helped produce which shows why the streetcar extension is a transit equity issue. Produced with an all ward 7 crew and cast. Liam Gideon was lead producer.” (more…)
8th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pulse the Shaw and DC community on any improvement they’ve seen from the newly installed crosswalk lights at 8th and Rhode Island NW. Cars are still blowing through the crossing lane even when crosswalk alert lights are illuminated. Also, DC installed the press mechanism for the alert lights so far from the crosswalk for the lights, that the lights are rarely used. Is there a way for DC to fix this issue?” Here’s a video: (more…)
Emily sends Tuesday 5:21pm at Metro Center
The Washington Post reported it happened on the platform around 3:15 p.m. “A man was stabbed and critically injured Tuesday afternoon inside the Metro Center station”
Update from Metro Transit Police:
“The Metro Transit Police Department today arrested Antownne Turner, 51, of Northeast D.C., the sole suspect in a stabbing on the Red Line platform at Metro Center Station yesterday, August 23. Turner was taken into custody without incident on the 2200 block of I St. NW. (more…)
From WMATA:
“Whether you choose the free shuttle buses or an alternative rail or bus route, Metro encourages customers to begin travel planning for major construction on the Blue and Yellow lines that will result in rail service changes this fall. Starting September 10, work will begin to fix the aging Yellow Line tunnel and bridge, and advance the critical improvements necessary to open the future Potomac Yard Station later in the fall.
During the first phase, between September 10 and October 22, six Blue and Yellow line stations south of Reagan National Airport Station will be closed (more…)