Thanks to Mary for sending from Logan Circle. And for inquiring minds, the license plate was: Virginia!
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Photo by Chris Williams
From AlertDC: “The United States Air Force, Air Combat Command, will conduct a fly over in the National Capitol Region (Arlington National Cemetery) on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9:50 AM.”
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Photo by Bekah Richards
From WMATA:
“Metro’s Board of Directors today approved improvements to Metrobus and Metrorail service and fares that will support the region’s recovery and encourage more customers to return to transit.
Rail service will be extended to midnight, seven days a week, in July, and other bus and rail service improvements and fare changes will start being implemented in the Fall, beginning Labor Day weekend, as many in the region prepare to go back to work and school.
“This package of service and fare changes makes it easier for riders to return to Metro and give transit a try,” said Metro Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “The Board today voted to provide more frequent trains and buses, addresses the historic transfer fee to promote connecting from bus to rail, and includes special weekend fares that will encourage visitors and area families to take transit as they start traveling again.”
Dates of key service changes and improvements will be detailed in future announcements. The improvements approved by the Board today include: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if someone can give me information on what the “period remaining value” means in your WMATA balance?
Like a lot of people, I stopped filling my SmartBenefits order/tax free method of loading mySmartTrip card in April 2020. I’ve only ridden the metro/bus a handful of times since then and when I tapped my card last time, the turnstile indicated that my current balance on the card was over $1,000! (more…)
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Connecticut and Jefferson Pl, NW
From AlertDC:
“MPD reports the 1200 Block of Connecticut Avenue NW is closed until further notice for water service repairs. Please use an alternate route.”
Thanks to AJ for sending around 12:35pm.
And Mike: (more…)
Ed. Note: All the info on the Pride Walk & Rally here.
From MPD:
“On Saturday, June 12, 2021, the First Amendment march, Pride Walk & Rally, will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: (more…)
If you missed our look back on commemorative smartrip cards, you can see them here.
Ed. Note: Info on iPhone and Apple Watch action here.
From WMATA:
“Metro today announced the launch of SmarTrip® on Google Pay, providing more options and more convenience to Android™ customers wherever they go on the Metro system. SmarTrip — the way to pay for Metro and all regional transit providers in the Washington, DC area — allows the ease to tap-and-go on any Android compatible phone using the Google Pay app.
As the region recovers from the pandemic and more riders return, customers will find managing their SmarTrip card even easier with Google Pay, with more functionality from the app. Customers can transfer an existing SmarTrip card or purchase a new one, and instantly add value or passes. (more…)
Thanks to Allie for sending: “Found a cicada commuting on the Silver line this morning!”
And thank to Rachael for giving a taste of just how loud these guys can get: (more…)
600 block of T Street, NW
From MPD around 10pm: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 600 block of T Street, NW. LOF: Sliver Infiniti with unknown MD tags, L/S towards S Street, NW.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411″
and around 3am: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Beginning Sunday, June 6, Metro customers who need to get to work or home late at night will have more options when Metrobus extends late-night service on dozens of bus lines throughout the District, Maryland and Virginia. Buses on 36 of Metro’s busiest routes will operate until 2 a.m., seven days a week, providing a vital link for those that depend on public transit. (more…)