Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr.TinDC
Yesterday the gauntlet was thrown down by Jonathan Murray:
“I think it’s time for an investigation into if/when the @bikeshare/@lyft e-bikes are coming back, led by @PoPville”
But I have answered, and answered with vigor:
Capital Bikeshare shares with us, “We’re committed to bringing them back in the fall. Can’t wait!”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone who uses the rideshare app VIA noticed a dramatic change in the availability (or know the reason behind it?). I first started using it several months ago as a 1-2 times a week alternative to riding the bus. Because my bus route requires a transfer and is not direct, VIA saved me 20 minutes or so and was a much more affordable option than the other rideshare apps (it requires a little walking at both ends and travels along mostly fixed routes). At first it was frequently available in the mornings, maybe a 5 minute wait max. It then got to a point that whenever I tried to use it there would be a 20 minute wait til the next available ride or there would be a message that no cars were available at all. It stopped being a quicker alternative to the bus. I now haven’t used it in a few months, but thought about it again yesterday as I swam to work in the flash floods. (more…)
Thanks to Adam for sending:
“Spotted this Public Service Announcement at the NoMa Metro Station today. Looks like Metro has started an anti-manspreading campaign, which I’m very much for. And this display made me laugh aloud.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
From Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA):
“Due to today’s severe weather, the Bowser Administration advises the following road closures remain in effect and will likely be closed for the duration of the afternoon rush hour.
Canal Road, NW (Foxhall Road to Chain Bridge Road)
4700 Block of South Capitol Street, SE
1800 Block of Kalorama Road, NW
Arizona Avenue, NW (between Canal and MacArthur Boulevard)
Northbound I-395 at the 7th Street Ramp“
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
“Dear PoPville,
I am writing to find out whether any of your readers have any advice on the most effective way to petition WMATA to change its policy regarding strollers on its buses. I recently had a horrible experience on a bus with my stroller and would like to find out why WMATA does not allow unfolded strollers on its buses, as many other metropolitan cities do. I understand from a September 2018 GGW article that WMATA may have considered changing its policy for umbrella strollers but either has not yet, or decided not to. Any advice? See my complaint to WMATA below. (more…)
Before the floods came:
Official permission to go back to bed. https://t.co/ICy0SSFymc
— PoPville (@PoPville) July 8, 2019
UPDATED: Red Line Delay: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions due to an earlier track problem outside Friendship Heights.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) July 8, 2019
Then came the floods:
I always wanted my own private pool…@capitalweather @PoPville @nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/6klDFE3wFm
— Rachel R (@Rakora10) July 8, 2019
From WRAP:
“WRAP’s Independence Day SoberRide® Promo Code will be posted at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday July 4, 2019.
Limited quantities available.
Valid for the first 1,500 Lyft passengers who enter the code.
This code will be valid from 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4 until 2:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2019.
Enter the code in the app’s ‘Promo’ section. Valid for up to $15 off one ride home taken in the Washington, D.C. coverage area.”
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday around 8:15 a.m., a dump truck going fast downhill toward a 33 bus stopped at Wisconsin and 34th Street veered off the road and onto the sidewalk, barreling across the sidewalk in front of Hardy Middle School and narrowly missing several pedestrians who scattered to get out of its way. The driver of the truck then briefly stopped on 34th and then continued southward. I called 911, as did others on the scene (I think). It’s unclear whether the driver lost control or drove into the sidewalk intentionally. No idea if police ever stopped the driver.”
Photo by Ursula Fox-Koor
In this case – especially wrong. Unless you were blind drunk. Then well done for recognizing you should not be operating any kind of transport. Carry on and be safe y’all!
From an email:
“Lyft is integrating Capital Bikeshare into its app, the second city in the nation to get that treatment after New York City, and the latest step as we march toward becoming a multi-modal urban transportation provider in the District and across the country. (more…)