Thanks to Tahera for sending from Dupont Circle Sunday: “Massachusetts Ave Between 21st and 22nd street 4:30.” (more…)
Transit
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photo by @yaelshap
From WMATA:
“This week, Metro installed the first automated inspection system to test wheelsets of the 7000-series railcars in real-time. The schedule to restore the fleet to passenger service later this summer remains on time. (more…)
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Thanks to Bill for sending: “Hey for anyone commuting along Beach Dr/ Rock Creek Park: Tree blocking Park Rd NW, just up the hill from Piney Branch Parkway. Cars are having to turn around – looks like it’ll get messy.” (more…)
photo by Rusty Shuffelton
“Dear PoPville,
Is road rage worse these days? I was almost run over in a crosswalk that had a big sign that said yield to pedestrians or pay $250 fine. The guy sped up and pulled over, got out of his car and started running toward me screaming (more…)
Farewell reversible rush hour lane, your reign of terror has officially concluded.
More on what’s coming to Connecticut Ave here.
From WMATA:
“Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg released the following statement on behalf of the Board of Directors:
“The WMATA Board of Directors has accepted Paul Wiedefeld’s decision to make his retirement effective today. In addition, Chief Operating Officer Joe Leader has resigned, effective immediately. (more…)
photo by Kevin McQueen
Thanks to Kevin for sending just after 1am: “turned into wrong Union Station (rental car return) entrance and got stuck, sticking out on to H St. Oops.”
From WMATA:
“Metro’s Chief Safety Officer reports that nearly half of Metro’s 500 rail operators have lapsed recertification, which includes classroom instruction, and supervised testing in the rail yards as well as on the mainline.
In consultation with the Board of Directors, Metro management is taking immediate corrective action to remove from service 72 train operators who became out of compliance prior to May 2021. This will result in a temporary reduction in Green and Yellow line service (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday, I was driving down Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown (just south of 27th St). The sewer grate in the middle of the exit lane popped up as I drove over it and my brand new car is now essentially totaled. Is there any way to pursue recourse with the city? I’m very frustrated this happened! The strut and suspension in my car is broken. I hope the grate was fixed bc I imagine it’s very unsafe and hurting other people’s cars too!!!!”
North Capitol and Michigan Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending: “Mercedes 300CE coupe spotted next to the McMillan site” (more…)