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Metro (Bus and Rail) Update for Wednesday

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley

From WMATA:

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Metrobus will begin service on a “moderate” weather service plan on Wednesday. Under the moderate service plan, Metrobus service will be available on 160 regional commuter routes. Additionally, Metro will run the 32 Metrobus school trips to the extent possible, given road conditions.

Bus riders are advised that even on routes where service is operating, delays and detours are possible due to road conditions. More information on how buses operate under a moderate snow plan

Additional bus routes will be restored when it is safe to do so. Metro continues to encourage riders to sign up for MetroAlerts  to receive email or text-message updates for their specific routes.

Metrorail

The Metrorail system will open at 5 a.m. on the Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Yellow lines.  It is not yet known whether service can be restored on the Silver Line in time for morning rush hour due to ongoing ice and snow clearing efforts.  In the event that rail service is not restored on the Silver Line, free shuttle buses will be provided starting at 5 a.m. between all Silver Line stations and West Falls Church, where connections can be made to the Orange Line. (more…)

Groundhog Day Has Many Elements – Parking Spot Saving Controversy is High on the List

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Kennedy St, NW by district kate

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12th btw M and N. Not sure if his efforts were respected from Amy

Thanks to all who sent emails about the sign Andrea Noble spotted on Capitol Hill and posted to twitter:

I wonder what happened to that spot in Brightwood…

Also Sean reminds folks that you can’t just park next to snowbanks in the middle of the street – from Adams Morgan:

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“Four Orange Line Stations will not open as scheduled”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Chris Williams

From WMATA:

“Metro will be unable to restore train service at four Orange Line stations that had been expected to reopen this morning: Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church and East Falls Church. The change in service plan is due to weather-related damage and icing issues with the electrified third rail that were discovered overnight as test trains were run on the line. Specifically, test trains were unable to move through the area reliably and maintain third-rail power to sustain service.

Metro’s priority is ensuring that trains in passenger service are able to operate safely and reliably.

Orange Line service is running between Ballston and New Carrollton every 12 minutes. Affected Orange Line customers in Virginia should use Ballston Station until further notice.

Metro apologizes for the inconvenience and is working restore service to these stations–as well as five Silver Line stations–as soon as possible.”

Starting at 3pm you can Metro to DCA Again

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Grace C

From WMATA:

“At 3 p.m., Metro will restore aboveground service on the Blue and Yellow lines, including service to Reagan National Airport. Blue Line trains will operate between Largo Town Center and Huntington, and Yellow Line trains will operate between Mt. Vernon Square and Huntington. Braddock Road Station remains closed at this time.

Metro has already restored service on the following Metrorail lines:

Orange Line: Ballston to New Carrollton
Red Line: Medical Center to Glenmont
Green Line: Fort Totten to Branch Avenue

Trains are currently running every 20-25 minutes, and the system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25. Metro will announce the opening of additional Metrorail segments as they are clear of ice and snow.”

Anyone Try to Travel Today – How’d It Go?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Can you have a space where people can post about their experiences with local transportation, Metro, buses, roads, what’s plowed and what isn’t, adventures in getting from point A to point B, etc.? (I’m supposed to be flying out of DCA to Buffalo, of all places, this afternoon. Wish me luck with that.)”

Metro Restoring Above Ground Service on Parts of Red, Orange and Green as of 11am

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw

From WMATA:

“Metro will restore aboveground service between Union Station and Glenmont on the Red Line, between Ballston and New Carrollton on the Orange Line, and between Fort Totten and Branch Avenue on the Green Line as of 11 a.m. today.

Trains are currently running every 20-25 minutes, and the system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25. Metro will announce the opening of additional Metrorail segments as they are clear of ice and snow.”

For the Bus:

“In addition to the “lifeline service” routes previously announced on Metrobus, the B30 route (Greenbelt-BWI) and the 5A route (L’Enfant Plaza-Dulles) will begin operating at 12 p.m. today. Riders should note that although the B30 will run to Greenbelt Station, Metrorail service remains suspended at Greenbelt.

Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.

A complete list of the Metrobus lifeline service operating at 12 p.m. today:

District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, S4, U8, V4, X2
Maryland: C4, B30, D12, K6, P12, Q2, Y2, Z8
Virginia: 5A, 16A, 16E, 28A

Many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts. Fares will not be charged on Metrobus today.”

“Metro plans restoration of limited underground Metrorail, “lifeline” Metrobus service for Monday”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From WMATA:

“Metro today announced the restoration of limited service on Metrorail and Metrobus as the region digs out from the historic Blizzard of 2016.

The Metrorail system will open at 7 a.m. with limited underground service on the Red, Orange and Green lines as follows:

  • Orange Line: Ballston to Eastern Market only
  • Red Line: Medical Center to Union Station only
  • Green Line: Fort Totten to Anacostia only

At the start of service, trains will run every 20-25 minutes. Service levels may be upgraded as conditions allow. The system will remain open until midnight. Fares will not be charged on Metrorail on Monday, January 25.

For your safety, travel only if necessary. Check wmata.com before starting your trip or sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updated service information by email or text message.

  • Metrobus service will operate Monday from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. on “Lifeline Service,” meaning SERVICE WILL BE LIMITED TO 22 ROUTES ONLY. Additionally, many of these routes will operate on snow emergency routes only to keep vehicles off hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other problem areas. Details will be posted at wmata.com and sent via MetroAlerts.
  • Buses will operate from origin points every 30 minutes on a “clockface” schedule with departures at :00 and :30 each hour. The last trips will depart at 5 p.m. and operate to the end of the route.
  • Fares will not be charged on Metrobus on Monday, January 25.

The Lifeline Service bus routes are as follows. Note that these buses will operate on Snow Emergency Routes only:

  • District of Columbia: 32, 33, 36, 53, 70, 90, A6, A8, P12, S4, U8, X2
  • Maryland: C4, D12, K6, Q2, V4, Y2, Z8
  • Virginia: 16A, 16E, 28A

IMPORTANT: Service changes are possible due to road conditions. Customers are encouraged to sign up for MetroAlerts to receive updates.”

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Flat fee of $15 added to Taxi Fares During Snow Emergency – Circulator Stopping at 5pm and Suspending Service through the Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPvillle flickr user Jen Tuohy

Yesterday we learned metro would be stopping service at 11pm through the weekend.

From the DC Taxi Commission:

“In conjunction with the declaration by Mayor Bowser of a snow emergency, the DC Taxicab Commission authorizes the Snow Emergency Fare effective for District taxicabs on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 9:30 am. The fare will remain in effect for 12 hours unless extended as determined by the weather conditions. The Snow Emergency Fare allows taxicabs to add a flat fee of $15.00 to the metered charge.”

From DC Circulator:

“#Alert Due to the severe weather headed our way DCCirculator will suspend service at 5pm Fri and cancel service this weekend. #safetyfirst”

Map of Snow Emergency Routes – Move Cars off ’em by 9:30am – DCUSA to the Rescue!! (for some)

By Prince Of Petworth

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Enlarge emergency snow route map here

From DCDPW:

“Once the Official Snow Emergency announced by DC government goes into effect Friday, January 22 at 9:30 am, then DCUSA will allow nearby residents to utilize the parking facility for the price of $1 per day. Upon arrival, the resident will receive a ticket and have their name and license plate information recorded by a U Street attendant. On their departure, the resident will present the same ticket received in order to get the discounted parking rate. Once the emergency has been lifted, any residents still utilizing parking in the garage will be charged the difference, at the standard rate, for the time they were in the garage.

Vehicle owners have a 2-hour grace period from the time the snow emergency declaration ending announcement to retrieve their vehicle without receiving any additional charges.”

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Scheduled Street Closures for Friday’s March for Life Activities

By Prince Of Petworth

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Yesterday we learned about the somewhat curious warm up – here are the street closures from MPD for the official March for Life activities:

“The Metropolitan Police Department, the United States Park Police, the United States Capitol Police, and the District Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of several street closures in conjunction with the 2016 March for Life Activities scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2016.

· F Street NW will be closed between 6th Street NW and 7th Street NW starting at 7:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m.

· Rolling street closures will take place between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on 7th Street NW, from F Street to Jefferson Drive NW.

· Rolling street closures will take place on Constitution Avenue NW, from 17th Street to 1st Street beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. and running to approximately 4:00 p.m.

· Rolling street closures will take place on Independence Avenue, from 15th Street, SW to 1st Street, SE, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. and running to approximately 4:00 p.m.

Motorists traveling in the area of this event may experience traffic congestion as well as delays and should consider alternative routes, if possible. We would like to remind motorists to pay full attention whenever operating motor vehicles in the area and to be mindful of heavy pedestrian traffic that may be associated with special events. These street closings are subject to change without notice based upon unanticipated events and prevailing conditions.

For more information regarding this event please visit, http://marchforlife.org/.”

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