Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
From WMATA:
“Yesterday’s final ridership: 840,145. Wow! Highest since last year’s Women’s March.”
“RIDERSHIP: As of 5:00 p.m., over 567,000 people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 132K from same time yesterday.”
The #StanleyCup takes @wmata too! @PoPville pic.twitter.com/QuPtXRKpID
— Isabella Bulkeley (@iBulkeley) June 12, 2018
Seems like *everyone* wants to get aboard the @Capitals train this morning! (Crystal City Station, 8:30 a.m. today — this little guy somehow wandered into the tunnel & ended up at the station. Safely exited through the tunnel back toward DCA.) #OHDEER #ALLCAPS #WMATA #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/3ibeGuYwUe
— Metro (@wmata) June 12, 2018
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
And speaking of metro:
“RIDERSHIP: As of 12:00 p.m., over 351K people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 78K from same time yesterday. We’re running continuous rush-hour service through this evening. No operational issues to report at this time.”
Photo by SKJ
Photo by DC Teebs
From OPM:
“On Tuesday, June 12, a victory parade will be held at 11:00 a.m. in honor of the Washington Capitals winning the Stanley Cup. The Federal Government in Washington, D.C. will remain “OPEN.” The White House is encouraging Federal agencies to grant employees in the Washington, D.C. area two hours of administrative leave between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to attend the parade.
To help alleviate traffic congestion, agencies may authorize telework or other workplace flexibilities at their discretion. Employees may also request to use their alternative work schedule day off, annual leave, or other authorized time off. Employees should contact their agency human resources offices for assistance. Visit the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council website to view the complete memo.”
via WMATA
Also awesome:
“Metro is honoring the Washington Capitals with a limited-edition commemorative SmarTrip card for winning the Stanley Cup, the first in the Caps’ 44-year history. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric P.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Bowser announced that the District is making it easier for Capitals fans to move around the city during Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final by offering free DC Circulator service on all routes on Thursday, June 7 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The free rides will continue after the game, through the close of service. (more…)
Connecticut and K Street, NW looking north towards L Street
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to close one northbound lane of traffic on Connecticut Ave NW from L Street to M Street starting after rush hour Wednesday, June 6. Two lanes will remain open to traffic at all times.
The closure is needed for the installation of a temporary WMATA cooling tower for the Farragut North and Dupont Circle Metro stations. Placement of the temporary cooling tower will close the lane through the fall. (more…)
@DCPoliceDept on scene of a vehicle that has crashed and is in the inside of a @Wendys at the 100 block of New York Ave @wusa9 @Wusa9traffic @MikeaTurnerTV @Starbuck1004 pic.twitter.com/RouOWBIWYT
— Mark Bost (@obedienttither) June 6, 2018
We last spoke about Fixing Dave Thomas Circle here but it sounds like there were other issues at play here too:
#BREAKING: @DCPoliceDept has taken one person into custody for drunk driving after ramming a car through the front window of the Wendy's on NY Ave. in NE. No injuries reported. https://t.co/My8sFexnhH
— WUSA9 (@wusa9) June 6, 2018
A reader sends a couple photos of the aftermath:
“Dear PoPville,
So now we have to put up with these things in traffic? This dude rode his scooter down Massachusetts in front of me from Garfield to the British embassy. During rush hour. He went about 15mph or so, which was fine when traffic was slowing for a light. But less fine when some people were driving 30mph.”
Another reader writes:
“While we’re talking about scooters… can we talk about how they DON’T belong in the road?! Every day when I bike home down M Street, I have to dodge scooters wobbling and weaving down the street. Those things are not fast enough to be on the road.”
Ed. Note: We used to have these very rants about bicycles not too long ago. So, more bike lanes the answer?
From ANC Commissioner Nick DelleDonne (2B04) via the Dupont listserv:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has prepared a draft plan to add a 2nd bike lane along 17th St. The plans propose a two-way bike path (as on 15th St.) from Lafayette Square to New Hampshire Ave and include the busy, mixed-use area between P and R Streets NW. As presented, DDOT would reduce vehicle traffic from 2 lanes to 1 lane (plus a turning lane at the intersections). Existing sidewalks would not be changed. Parking would be reduced by 20 spaces. Details here.”
“Dear PoPville,
First, let me say that although I am not a hockey fan, I AM very excited for the Capitals! I just have questions. Starting yesterday, MPD had blocked off 6th St NW from H to E St, and F St NW from 5th to 7th. My understanding is there isn’t even a game here until Saturday, so… what is all this stuff? Will it be like this until the hockey is over (which I hope will end with a celebratory parade)?”
It’s cause we have the greatest fans – the scene outside Capital One Arena Last night (where there are viewing parties):
DC!! SEE YOU SATURDAY!! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/9FZ41Tt40g
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) May 31, 2018
From MPD:
“The 2018 Stanley Cup Final, began on May 28, 2018, and the series has the potential to last until June 13, 2018.
The Metropolitan Police Department wishes to advise the public of street closures in conjunction with the 2018 Stanley Cup Final: (more…)
WMATA reports:
“Red Line: Service suspended btwn Gallery Place & Farragut North due to fire dept activity outside Farragut North. Buses available.”
“Metro Center: Due to fire department activity on the Red Line, buses located at 11th and G Street.”
“Red Line customers at Farragut North should consider Farragut West for Orange/Silver/Blue line service to Metro Center, L’Enfant for connections to Gallery Place.”
“Farragut North: Due to fire department activity on the Red Line, buses located at Connecticut Avenue and L Street.”
