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WMATA GM: “We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

WMATA GM Randy Clarke posted yesterday:

“Thx you @CMBrookePinto @AnitaBondsDC @CMFrumin @CMWendellFelder & @MayorBowser for supporting legislation to improve safety on @wmata.

Safety is a core value at Metro and while crime is at a 7 year low and we have had a significant reduction in fare evasion on rail. There is still more work to do, especially on bus.

The number one request we hear from frontline staff & customers is to have more security on Metro, specifically on buses. Council Member Pinto’s bill supported solutions that address these concerns.

We are disappointed and confused that there is not universal agreement and support to make Metro safer. Our team will never stop working to improve Metro for our customers and staff.”

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 (Union of 15,000 transit workers) posted: (more…)

Speaking of Getting Towed – Street Closures, Airport Info, Maps and more about Saturday’s Military Parade

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Increased local security measures will be in place in the days leading up to, during, and immediately following the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade on June 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

The Army’s 250th Birthday Parade is designated a National Special Security Event by the Department of Homeland Security, a designation that is based in part on the event’s significance, size and attendees. Designating an event an NSSE allows for significant resources from the federal government, as well as state and local partners, to be used to ensure a robust security plan is in place.

This page will provide public safety information, road closures, and restrictions related to this event.

For information about the US Army’s 250th celebration, please visit their website.

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“Connecticut Avenue NW Streetscape Work to Begin Monday, June 23”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to begin streetscape work on Connecticut Avenue NW between S Street and California Street starting Monday, June 23, 2025, weather permitting. This marks the first phase of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project. The deckover portion of the project is expected to begin in late July.

Construction will begin in the median between S Street and California Street NW, followed by work on the small island between T Street and California Street NW. Sidewalk construction is scheduled to begin in early Fall.

Traffic Impacts: (more…)

“Scooters were basically completely restricted.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

FYI – Scooters are basically completely restricted. I assume this has to do with the military parade over the weekend. There was literally zero communication from the city or Lime. It is absurd that they regulate them like this.

They lifted some so I guess it was partially for Pride, but wouldn’t be surprised to see them come back for the army parade. (more…)

AND about Those Horses on H Street, NE (and Shaw) Last Night – I’ve Said it before and I’ll definitely say it again, Occasionally a Horse will canter by you

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I saw a dude (not a cop) riding a horse on H and 12th NE last night.”

Thanks to Elliot for sending the photo above: “there are 4 people on horseback riding down h…”

col. also caught them in action in Shaw: “anyone know why there are horses galloping through 7th & RI NW?” (more…)

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