MTPD Notice from 2010
“Dear PoPville,
At Petworth metro station this morning. Multiple MPD officers with dogs and these machines that were searching through people’s bags before getting on the metro. Any idea why? Bomb threat?”
Metro Transit Police have been doing random searches since at least 2008. We also spoke about random inspections in 2010.
Explanation from 2010:
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From WMATA:
“Metro will perform maintenance work over the weekend of May 26-29 to keep trains operating safely and reliably.
Highlights
Green Line trains will operate regular weekend intervals.
Free shuttle buses replace Orange Line trains between Stadium-Armory and New Carrollton due to SafeTrack Surge 15.
Limited shuttle buses replace Red Line trains between NoMa-Gallaudet and Brookland stations.
Blue line trains will operate every 20 minutes.
Silver Line trains will operate every 20 minutes between Wiehle-Reston East and Stadium-Armory only.
Yellow Line trains will operate every 20 minutes between Huntington and Mt. Vernon Square only.
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, The Metrorail system will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight. Trains will operate on a Sunday schedule. Off-peak fares will be in effect all day, and parking will be free at all Metrorail parking facilities. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
every year I get caught in the traffic lock down on the Saturday of Memorial weekend due to the United House of Prayer parade in Shaw/Logan Circle. I seem to recall they shut down the roads before the announced time last year, how do I find out when the shut downs really start?”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 27, 2017, United House of Prayer will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Parade in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
Saturday, May 27, 2017 starting at 9:00am
§ “M” Street NW from 5th Street to 7th Street NW
§ 6th Street NW from “L” Street to “N” Street NW
Saturday, May 27, 2017 starting at 11:30am (more…)
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From MPD:
“On Sunday, May 28, 2017, the 2017 Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
Assembly Area
The rally area will be at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on the north and south parking lots, which will be open at 7:00 am.
The staging area will be in front of the Lincoln Memorial at Ohio and Independence Avenue, S.W.
Parade Route
The following roads will be closed from approximately 10:30 am to 3:00 pm:
Memorial Bridge
Constitution Avenue, NW from 23rd Street, NW to 3rd Street, NW
3rd Street, SW from Constitution Avenue, NW to Independence Avenue, SW
Independence Avenue, SW from 3rd Street, SW to West Potomac Park, SW
All NORTHBOUND traffic across the 14th Street bridge will be diverted to EASTBOUND I-395 (SE/SW Freeway)
12th Street Tunnel will be closed to ALL NORTHBOUND traffic
The 9th Street Tunnel will be closed to ALL SOUTHBOUND traffic
There will be no closures of the 3rd Street tunnel but traffic may be heavier than normal, due to the other closures
The motorcycle ride will form in North Pentagon Parking Lot and will proceed over the following route: (more…)
14th and Irving St, NW looking north towards DCUSA
Ed. Note: A prescient reader requested one back in March of 2014!! You can read about the Barnes Dance in Chinatown here, which debuted back in 2010.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is beginning construction activity for a new “Barnes Dance” traffic signal operation at the intersection of 14th Street and Irving Street, NW, in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Ward 1. Construction is expected to begin in early June and last approximately three weeks.
The new traffic signal timing features an all-red pedestrian-only phase and “No Turn on Red” restrictions designed to improve operations and create a safer intersection for all users. (more…)
This popped up on my twitter “what I have missed” feed. Took me a second to truly appreciate it…
Or Metro’s official @Metrorailinfo has got an awesome sense of humor for liking this! Props to Darcy either way.
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Green Line: Service suspended btwn Waterfront & Mt. Vernon Sq. due to fire dept. activity outside L'Enfant Plaza. Bus service established.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) May 20, 2017
Yellow Line: Service suspended btwn Pentagon & Mt. Vernon Sq. due to fire dept. activity outside L'Enfant Plaza. Bus service established.
— Metrorail Info (@Metrorailinfo) May 20, 2017
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close one travel lane continuously in Grant Circle NW from 6 pm Sunday, May 21 through noon Saturday, May 27. During this time, DDOT will also temporarily close one northbound travel lane on New Hampshire Avenue NW between Upshur Street NW and Grant Circle.
The closure is needed for a traffic study designed to improve transportation safety for all Grant Circle users, and to slow speeding drivers. During the study, Grant Circle operations will be reduced to a single travel lane, and crosswalks into the Circle will be shorter. (more…)
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Ed. Note: I’m told you’ll still be able to use cash or credit card if you prefer.
From a press release:
“In the latest move to bring innovation to the taxi industry and riders of Washington, DC, The Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) has announced new digital meter solutions within taxis with payments powered by Square. Square’s technology will support the shift to an all-digital platform on a smartphone or tablet, eliminating outdated traditional meters, streamlining the taxi experience and ensuring equitable rates for consumers and drivers.
Washington, DC will be the first major U.S. city to transition to a digital platform setting an example for how the industry can transform in the evolving digital economy. The new digital meters will allow dynamic pricing for passengers hailing taxis from the street, as well as a number of other customer-friendly features such as estimated fare calculations, GPS route tracking and electronic receipts. (more…)
Blood on the ground at #galleryplace. Passengers got jumped on the train. Train stopped. Tired of stupid stuff. #dc #metro @unsuckdcmetro pic.twitter.com/LdPSDffZEo
— B.McCoy (@rightschamp) May 12, 2017
My friends father was attacked, unprovoked, by a mob at Gallery Place Metro Fri eve. Looking for #GWU student who helped @unsuckdcmetro #dc pic.twitter.com/QKK5mydPf9
— Emmaly (@EmmaK84) May 14, 2017