From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Lyft announced that to help ease travel disruptions caused by reduced Metrorail service, starting Monday, October 25, Capital Bikeshare is offering one free 30-day membership to all DC residents. (more…)
Beth reports: “North Cap service road northbound, just north of Rhode Island Ave, 10 pm Saturday night. How is this even possible on a short narrow road like this?!?“
Opinions vary: (more…)
From Lime:
“Saw that this issue came up and want to let you know that throughout the process of switching to lock-to, we’ve advocated every step of the way for more bike racks, parking corrals, and safe streets infrastructure.
We are glad DDOT has added 800 bike racks this year per their 9/27 release and plans to add 1000 in 2022. (more…)
7000 series train photo by Tommy Kaelin
From WMATA:
“Metro continues working to finalize plans in cooperation with safety officials to return the 7000-series railcars to passenger service and fully restore its rail system. As a result, Metrorail service will remain at the current reduced service levels through at least October 31, 2021.
During this time, trains will operate basic service every 15-20 minutes on the Red Line and every 30-40 minutes on all other lines. (more…)
“Driving Dangerously – exciting new “HOV” lane on Irving St NW”
“Dear PoPville,
Came up behind a couple of drivers headed westbound in the protected bike lane on Irving Street this afternoon (around 2pm). They seemed to get a little panicked after nearly hitting one cyclist headed east, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was driving behind a silver Nissan in Adams Morgan yesterday evening around 8pm. In the course of a few minutes, I realized they weren’t the usual run of the mill bad driver. The car drove through every stop sign, almost struck pedestrians in a crosswalk and stopped at red lights, before running them a few seconds later while still red. (more…)
Photo by John M
From AlertDC: “US Air Force reports a flyover in the NCR consisting of 2 military aircraft at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11:48AM.”
Thanks to Eva for sending: “Caption contest: Scooter locked to object! From the wharf Friday night!!!”
