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“Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station.”

By Prince Of Petworth


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From Alert DC:

“METRO reports Red Line Train service suspended between Judiciary Square & NoMa due to fire department activity at Union Station. Bus service requested.”

WMATA reported around 2:45pm:

“Red Line: Trains single tracking btwn NoMa & Judiciary Square due to fire dept activity at Union Station. Expect delays in both directions.”

Update from Alert DC:

“DC FEMS reports the Fire Department Activity at Union Station is now clear.

Additional Information: METRO reports that they are single tracking between NoMa and Judiciary Square.”

Whew.

4pm Update from WMATA:

“Red Line: No longer single tracking. Residual delays continue in both directions following fire dept activity at Union Station.”

“a dangerous type of behavior seems on the uptick–getting in and out of Uber/Lyfts in the middle of traffic”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil

“Dear PoPville,

I hope that you might be able to send out a PSA to stop a dangerous type of behavior that seems on the uptick–getting in and out of Uber/Lyfts in the middle of traffic. Not only is this incredibly selfish, but there is a reason we regulate traffic. It keeps us all safe.

Around 5:45PM on Wednesday, as a pedestrian, I was crossing the intersection of 4th and H NE, going from north to south. This is a busy place, especially when you add in the confusion of the street car. As I waited at the light, a couple apparently had their ride stop between 4th and 5th, in a middle lane. The car behind them, justifiably, laid on the horn for about 30 seconds while they leisurely got out, walked through two lanes of traffic, and gave a smile and wave.

This caused a string of cars to back up. And as a result of the chaos that this couple left behind, I was hit by a car while I was legally in the crosswalk. Thankfully, I’m fine. (more…)

Heads Up Green Line Riders “Ultrasonic testing has identified a possible rail defect in the early stages of forming outside Columbia Heights Station”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“Metro is advising Green Line customers of unscheduled track work that will likely affect Friday morning rush hour service. Ultrasonic testing has identified a possible rail defect in the early stages of forming outside Columbia Heights Station. In response, Metro plans to replace approximately 100 feet of rail during the overnight hours Thursday night and Friday morning.

Temporary measures are already in place to allow trains to continue to operate safely until permanent repairs are completed.

Service Information

Starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, all Green Line trains will single track between U Street and Georgia Ave-Petworth stations. Due to the complex nature of the rail replacement work, the single tracking is expected to continue during the Friday morning rush hour. (more…)

“Metro announced four capital improvement projects in the second half of the year that will impact service for some customers.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki Jourdan

And by “some” they mean a shit ton!

From WMATA:

“CAPITAL PROJECTS – July through December 2018
Red Line Saturday, July 21 – Labor Day, Monday, September 3

Immediately following All-Star Week, Metro will return to Rhode Island Avenue Station to complete necessary structural repair work that begun during SafeTrack. Rhode Island Avenue Station was closed on an emergency basis in 2016 when concrete fell from the aerial structure. Metro engineers stabilized the structure and advanced as much remediation work as possible during a SafeTrack surge in 2016. This 45-day project will allow crews to complete structural repairs at Metro’s oldest outdoor station, including addressing deteriorating platform conditions that affect the ADA-accessibility of the station.

Rhode Island Ave and Brookland stations closed.
No Red Line service between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet stations; use Green Line as alternate. (more…)

“Power is out at the North Dupont Metro entrance. Pretty weird”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by @Coffee2Brain

Dean writes around 6:45pm:

“Power is out at the North Dupont Metro entrance. Pretty weird”


Photo by @Coffee2Brain

Billy writes at 6:30pm:

“No power in Dupont Circle Station. Passengers have to go up the escalators in the dark.”


Photo by @Billyistan

From WMATA:

“WMATA reports Dupont Circle’s 19th St entrance is closed due to escalators and elevators malfunctioning, however the 20th St entrance remains open. Shuttle bus service has been requested.

Metro reports the following correction, the 20th St NW entrance is closed and the 19th St NW entrance remains open.”

Sounds Like Audio Ads Coming to Buses Soon

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Mark Andre

Thanks to a reader for passing on this solicitation from WMATA:

“The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) requires the services of a qualified contractor to develop and maintain audio advertising of qualified advertiser’s products/services through the Authority’s existing ITS and AVA system on the Authority’s existing Metro Bus fleet.”

Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program Coming to SW? RFI Released

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Mayor Bowser today announced new efforts to explore an autonomous vehicle (AV) program by establishing the Interagency AV Working Group to proactively prepare the District for AV technologies and ensure that AV deployment will benefit District residents and visitors. The working group is comprised of District agencies focused on transportation, disability rights, environmental issues, and public safety. Additionally, the Bowser Administration is partnering with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) to release a Request for Information (RFI) for a AV pilot program on 10th Street, SW. (more…)

Cupid’s Undie Run is Saturday – Heads Up for Some Street Closures

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering

From MPD:

“On Saturday, February 10, 2018, Cupid Charities will being hosting the Cupid’s Undie Run in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm

· 14th Street, between K & H Streets NW

· 15th Street, between K & H Streets NW

· Service roadway on K Street (south side), between 14th & 15th Streets NW

· I Street, between 13th & 15th Streets, NW

· Vermont Ave NW, between H & I Streets NW

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

Saturday, February 10, 2018 the following parking restrictions will be in place from 10:45 am to 4:00 pm. There will be no parking allowed on the following streets: (more…)

“that stop sign has returned”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

When the NPS reopened the the part of Beach Drive that had been closed for road work, they made a miraculous adjustment to the traffic flow from NW DC to downtown by removing the Southbound stop sign at Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway. It was a huge improvement to the morning commute by relieving congestion in the lane of the vast majority of southbound traffic during rush hours when Rock Creek Parkway is geared to move as many cars south to downtown as quickly as possible by keeping traffic moving unobstructed in the direction of the vast majority of rush hour drivers’ commutes.

But in the past several weeks, that stop sign has returned, and brought the congestion with it. (more…)

“There’s no rules posted on how to behave while on metro but I think it’s important to review these unspoken rules from time to time.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

There’s no rules posted on how to behave while on metro but I think it’s important to review these unspoken rules from time to time.

The unspoken rules of riding the metro/bus:

When riding the escalators, stand on your right and walk on your left

BUS

· If you need to add money to your metro card, please let other riders enter the bus first.

· If you notice a bus is full, proceed to stand at the very back of the bus to allow more space for incoming riders.

· Do not take up more than one seat, especially if you’re just using it for your handbag.

· If you’re riding public transportation only for a couple stops, do not inconvenience other metro riders by squeezing yourself into a seat only to have to get back up again soon after.

TRAIN

· To avoid holding up foot traffic, take out your metro card well before you must tap it into the station.

· Do not take up more than one seat, especially for your belongings. (more…)

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