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Why are Cabs from Dulles to DC so expensive?

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Jen Tuohy

A reader asks:

“I’m living out of the US at the moment, and was planning a trip back to Washington. I noticed on this Dulles Airport page with “Estimated Taxi Fares” (of course, pretty much locked in with Washington Flyer), that the estimated cost from Dulles Airport to Rosslyn is $28.00 for 25 Miles. However, cross the bridge into DC (26-28 Miles) and the cost for Dulles-DC is suddenly estimated at $60.00-$64.00. Same thing for Dulles to Pentagon City (26 Miles, estimated cost is suddenly $64.00).
See for yourself.

I was just a bit astounded by this…. It’s a bit over the top.

I’m a bit flummoxed… is there some sort of tax or surcharge to these places? Just a truly wild disparity.”

“Red, Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow line trains will operate every 24 minutes”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend

From WMATA:

“Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of September 11-13 with service adjustments on all six rail lines beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Sunday.

This weekend, Red, Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow line trains will operate every 24 minutes. Green Line trains will run on a regular weekend schedule between College Park and Branch Ave stations. At Greenbelt Station only, buses will replace trains on Saturday and Sunday.”

“Riders should expect significant crowding aboard trains and at rail stations near Papal events.”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh

From WMATA:

“Metro is preparing for large crowds and extensive traffic detours during Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Washington, D.C. Tuesday, September 22, through Thursday, September 24.

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to attend events during the Papal visit, which will likely result in crowding and delays on trains and buses, and could produce near Inauguration ridership levels at selected stations.

While many regular commuters are expected—and encouraged—to adjust their work schedules or take advantage of telecommuting, Metro will take steps to provide additional train service during non-peak hours Wednesday and Thursday during the Papal visit. (Metro does not have the ability to add significant capacity during the traditional morning and evening rush hours.)

Riders should expect significant crowding aboard trains and at rail stations near Papal events. (more…)

Parking in the Cycle Track Continues but Why are there still Parking Meters?

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

I dodged this amazing parking job this afternoon on 15th St just south of K St NW. More off-pissing than anything else was the fact that the legal parking on the correct side of the barriers, along the entire block, was completely unoccupied. When DC parking enforcement seems to issue no tickets on Sundays, I guess this is inevitable. Of note: this is the first time I’ve seen this particular move by a car that didn’t have Maryland plates, but that doesn’t really feel like cause for celebration.”

I agree it’s annoying as hell but is it possible they were confused by the parking meters? Why are there even parking meters next to the cycle track, a vestige before it went in?

Prepare the Children – This Weekend’s Track Work Will be Rough

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood

From WMATA:

“Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of September 4-7 with service adjustments on four rail lines beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Monday.

This weekend, Yellow and Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals. Red Line trains will operate every 20 minutes. Orange, Silver and Blue line trains will operate every 26 minutes.

Labor Day service information
On Labor Day, Monday, September 7, Metrorail 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.”

Streetcar Woes Vol. 1,082

By Prince Of Petworth

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Streetcars may not be carrying passengers (yet?) but its saga remains hilarious. Ed. Note: Living in the District we often encounter scenarios where we can either laugh or cry – your choice. Thanks to a reader for sending the photo above last night:

“They’re destroying this trolley stop at H and 5th. Not sure what that means but it didn’t look good.”

Car Flipped at 16th and Park Road, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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A reader reports:

“Car flipped on Park Road at 16th street. Police have closed Park going towards Mt Pleasant for now.”

UPDATE: “@dcfireems UPDATE: 1 pt transported w/serious but non-life threatening injuries”

This Weekend’s Metro Track Work – Pretty Bad except for Green Line

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Julian Ortiz

From WMATA:

“Reconstruction of the Metrorail system will continue over the weekend of August 28-30 with service adjustments on five rail lines beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Sunday.

This weekend, Green Line trains will operate at regular weekend intervals. Red Line trains will operate every 20 minutes. Orange, Silver, Blue and Yellow line trains will operate every 18 minutes with Yellow Line trains operating to Mt. Vernon Sq only.”

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