Tom sends above from 16th and Newton St, NW: “The driver tried to turn their car on and leave but it wasn’t moving at all. The fire and police came as the person saw them he fled the scene. The person driving the car came back in another car when the fire department left and grabbed some items and left as the cops were coming onto the scene.”
And Todd sends from 13th and D Street, NE: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been stuck at my transfer station for over 20 minutes — I’m going to miss a meeting because it will take me an hour and fifteen minutes to go less than 5 miles.
I really really want to support public transit but the time tables are wrong, the trains are constantly late, and it’s so unpredictable I don’t know if I can keep using it for work. Are things going to get better? Can anyone talk me out of buying a vehicle?”
Ed. Note: Yesterday we posted about the upcoming retirement of WMATA General Manager and CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld.
4th and New York Ave, NW. photo by Steven Sprouse
Thanks to Steven for sending last night just before midnight:
“Another day, another car crash into this light pole.”
photo by washingtonydc
From AlertDC:
“On Friday, January 21, 2022, the annual March for Life will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: (more…)
photo by Jeanette.Cook
From WMATA:
“Metro Board Chairman Paul C. Smedberg announced that General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld, age 66, gave notice today that he will retire from Metro in six months, after more than six years at the helm of the regional transit agency.
“Forty plus years in transportation teaches you that there is no set mile marker for this decision, but given the seismic shifts happening in transit and the region, Metro needs a leader who can commit to several years of service and set a new course.” Wiedefeld said. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Help! Do you happen to know who is overseeing Cabi in our region and have any means to contact a real, live person (in the region)?
Calls to the Cabi number now go to Lyft support in Guatemala. Customer service for Cabi used to be fantastic. Now, it is run by a call in service that has no ability/authority to fix a problem. They simply listen to the customer and agree that there is reason to be frustrated. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld said today he will not resume the placement of 7000-series trains into passenger service for about 90 days to allow Metro engineering and mechanical experts time to focus on root cause analysis and acquire technology to measure 7000-series wheelsets.
During the 90-day period, Metro will accelerate efforts to restore 6000-series railcars to increase the availability of newer cars in the fleet and improve reliability for customers. (more…)
Photos by DC Fire and EMS
From DC Fire and EMS around 11pm:
“Crash with vehicle overturned and entrapment 1600 block Wisconsin Ave NW. #DCsBravest were on scene with single vehicle overturned that also struck store front. Occupant was extricated by our Rescue Squad & transported with critical injuries. Damage to building was cosmetic only.” (more…)
From Lime:
“Lime, the world’s largest provider of shared electric vehicles, launched its brand new Gen4 e-bike today in Washington DC, making the District the first city on earth to experience the new ride. The new bike comes equipped with lock-to technology and a swappable, interchangeable battery that is compatible with Lime’s Gen4 e-scooters, which will significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its operations, and improve vehicle availability for riders. The launch in Washington DC is the first time any city has had a whole fleet of Gen4 e-bikes available following small-scale pilots in several cities in 2021. Lime will continue to launch the industry leading bike in more cities around the world this spring, including other American cities like Atlanta and Charleston.
Next week Lime will also launch its groundbreaking Lime Able program in DC, through which people with limited mobility can reserve a scooter for free and have it delivered to their homes. (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “ice on road but this guy must have been speeding like hell…” Other readers report a helicopter above and “It seems that the driver might have fled the scene, which is who they’re searching for.”
From AlertDC: “MPD reports the 500 block of Sheridan St NW is closed in both directions due to crash activity. Please use alternate routes.” (more…)