Thanks to S. for sending from: “11th and Florida NE. All 4 stolen and further damage from the brick used to prop it.”
Not always Hondas afterall! (more…)
Transit
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been seeing a lot of these scooters/mopeds with their front panels taken off. I wonder if there’s someone going around stealing some component from them. Do you know anything?”
From WMATA:
“Reduced Metrorail service is expected to continue until at least Sunday, October 24, as the investigation into the October 12 derailment continues. Beginning tomorrow, trains will operate every 15 minutes on the Red Line and will continue to operate every 30 minutes on all other lines. Silver Line trains will operate between Wiehle-Reston East and Federal Center SW only.
Metro has taken all 748 of its 7000-series railcars out of service pending further inspections, (more…)
photo by Dean Clark
From WMATA:
“As part of the investigation into the Blue Line derailment, Metro is holding out of service all of its 7000-series railcars, which is nearly 60% of its rail fleet. Without these railcars, Metro will operate about 40 trains tomorrow – offering a basic service pattern on all lines of trains departing about every 30 minutes. (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “More scooter content because that seems to be all the rage these days. Bird fining users “as required by DC”
From Bird:
“Please remember to follow DC’s new rules when locking your scooter!
As required by DC, riders will be fined for not correctly locking their scooters after a trip. Please double-check the rules below to avoid a fine next time you ride! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I have a very early flight (6am) out of DCA next week, and I’m wondering if people have recommendations for taxi companies. Since the pandemic I’ve always had problems and delays when trying to get a pick-up from Uber or Lyft that early, so I thought it would be better to schedule something ahead of time with an actual local company. I was hoping your readers might know of some good reliable companies!”
“Dear PoPville,
I biked to Union Market this evening and was dismayed to find the predictions had come true: while the sidewalks were devoid of scooters (great!), the bike racks were full of them. (more…)
photo by Phil
From MPD:
“On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, the Washington Capitals Red Carpet Home Opener event 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 on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.: (more…)
Connecticut between Kalorama and Belmont Road, NW
I’ll give you one guess: (more…)
Thanks to C for sending from 13th and U Street, NW: “13th and U St NW (more…)