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“WMATA reports train service has been suspended between Van Ness and Dupont Circle Metro station due to fire activity at Woodley Park.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Yannick Shamamba

Update 6:25pm:

“Red Line Delay: Trains are single tracking between Van Ness & Friendship Heights due to a track problem outside Van Ness. Expect delays in both directions.”

UPDATE 6:08pm from Alert DC:

“FEMS reports the fire activity has cleared. WMATA reports trains are no longer single tracking, and normal operation has resumed. Residual delays continue in both directions.” (more…)

“In the District, low-income riders comprise 48% percent of bus ridership, compared with 18% of rail ridership.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new research project within The Lab @ DC to study the impact of low-income transit subsidies on transportation equity in the District. The study, which includes collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), will help determine if subsidies for low-income residents increase the use of transit and overall well-being. The study will go before the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board at its December 12 meeting for approval.

“Through innovative investments and initiatives, we can make our public transportation system more equitable and affordable for our residents,” said Mayor Bowser. “A strong, sustainable, and reliable public transit system keeps our city growing and thriving. This study will guide best practices on how we can effectively use transit subsidies to give more Washingtonians a fair shot.”

In the District, low-income riders comprise 48% percent of bus ridership, compared with 18% of rail ridership. Much of this discrepancy is likely caused by the higher cost of rail. Low-income riders are also less likely to receive a subsidy from their employer or be able to afford other transit options. (more…)

“a $50 ‘damage’ fee for droplets of water on a cloth seat in a very dirty car seems totally excessive!!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Wednesday, it rained. I took a Lyft eight blocks. When I got out of the Lyft, I noticed the cap on the bottle of water in my purse was slightly loose and the gloves in my purse were a little damp. I then received a FIFTY dollar “damage” charge from Lyft for what I can only assume were the few droplets of water from my bottle that may have spilled on the cloth (not leather) seat. (more…)

Farragut West Metro Station Closed Due to a Person Struck by a Train

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news. From DC Fire and EMS:

“Update technical rescue Farragut West Metro Station. #DCsBravest have unified command with @wmata & @MetroTransitPD. We are working to determine if this is a rescue or recovery operation of individual struck by train.”

Update: “Update technical rescue Farragut West Metro station. #DCsBravest working beneath the train have confirmed this is a recovery rather than a rescue. Scene will be turned over to @MetroTransitPD and @wmata.”

From Alert DC: (more…)

“wireless service is now available on the entire length of the Green Line and most of the Yellow Line”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“Metro and the nation’s leading wireless carriers – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless – today announced wireless service is now available on the entire length of the Green Line and most of the Yellow Line, following activation of the tunnel segments between Gallery Place and Branch Avenue stations.

To date, 80 of Metro’s 100 miles of tunnel track have cellular and data service available for riders to talk, text and stream. With today’s announcement, three Metro lines have complete wireless coverage: Green, Orange and Blue. The three remaining segments – the Red Line from Dupont Circle north to White Flint, the Yellow line from L’Enfant Plaza to the Potomac River portal along with the one-mile Silver Line tunnel in Tysons – are expected to be completed by June 2020. (more…)

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