Thanks to Ori for sharing:
“In Union Market right by the old Motel 6. MD plates, of course.
Everyone seems ok and the cops were just milling around after 3 firetrucks and ambulances left the scene.”
Questions remain… Questions remain.
Transit
Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)
At 10:30 this morning we tried to alert folks about this anticipated 11:15/11:30am flyover. While we were told it was coming over the Mall, it was heard and seen from ALL OVER DC and was quite loud. Anyway, ‘This Town’ or something like that… (more…)
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photo by Victoria Pickering
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over the National Mall on Tuesday, October 28, at approximately 11:15AM to 11:30AM.”
Tell your friends. Tell ’em PoPville told you.
ICYMI last week: Lime Bikeshare Access Program Increasing Monthly Fee to $30/month
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone noticed in the last week a significant difference in the speed/throttling of limes? (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro will perform critical work on the Green Line in December to improve safety and reliability. The work includes both station closures and single tracking. Customers are encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time. (more…)
Haven’t seen one of these sights since the Nats were contenders…
Thanks to Danny for sending from the Rossyln metro yesterday (Sunday): (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
From MPD:
“On Friday, October 24, 2025, and Saturday, October 25, 2025, Howard University Homecoming Weekend events will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with these events, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
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photo by Solomon Tucker
Thanks to Solomon for sharing with us:
“Left something behind at TSA at DCA?? you may or may not ever see that item again since the GOVT shutdown has forced the short staffed folks to close lost and found.”
And thanks to Larry for sending the “only remaining Smithsonian: (more…)
“Dear Lime Access Member,
As we move into Fall, we wanted to connect with our valued riders with some important updates. Every ride you take helps transform how people move throughout our cities, connecting communities and creating more livable urban spaces for everyone.
To continue growing the Lime Access program and provide more value to our community, we will be updating the monthly fee to $30 starting October 30, 2025. This fee unlocks unlimited free Lime Access trips all month long.”
“Dear PoPville,
When the scooter/bikeshare company Lime first set up operations in D.C., it was required (alongside other micromobility companies) to make various affordances in order to earn the right to park its vehicles on city sidewalks, including operating a low-income program offering affordable rides to people who make 200% or less of the federal poverty line. (more…)