Thanks to M. for sending from 16th and P Street, NW last night: “Trying to imagine how it got that way.”
Well it was nice while it lasted.
Incidentally, got more info about that car driving dangerously around Logan Circle the other night and, uh, it’s exactly what you imagined, and more: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Today, the WMATA Board of Directors approved a $4.957 billion capital and operating budget which improves service while not raising fares.
The approved budget continues to fund Metro at levels where service is safe, frequent, and reliable. In recent years, Metro has seen increased ridership thanks to those tenets and expects that trend to continue with additional Metrorail service and a revamped bus network coming in June.
“We’ve now accomplished 48 months of ridership growth with continued increases to service and continuous improvements for customers,” said Metro General Manager and CEO Randy Clarke. “I want to thank our Board of Directors for their support of this budget and our jurisdictional partners in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Metro could not move the region without their collaboration and leadership.”
Metro has also done its part to become a leaner, more efficient organization by identifying $20 million in operational savings from bus scheduling, rail service, fleet management, and administrative savings.
“The Board commends the Metro senior team and staff for identifying opportunities to streamline and improve operations and achieve cost efficiencies across both service and administrative areas,” said Board Chair Valerie Santos. “Even during the significant budget challenges of recent years, Metro’s unwavering commitment to provide efficient, accessible, safe, and reliable excellent service guides the team’s work.”
The FY2026 Operating Budget is $2.498 billion and supports the launch of the Better Bus Network Redesign in year one, which introduces 11 new routes to the Frequent Service Network, expands midday, evening, and weekend service, and enhances connectivity to transit stations, employment centers, and key destinations.
Thanks to Nils for sending “Massachusetts Ave / Scott Circle closed due to fallen tree.” (more…)
Update from K.
“the car, which did nearly two dozen laps around the circle.
After popping all 4 tires while circling the statue, he made his way down the pedestrian sidewalk west of the circle headed towards P Street and turned on Kingman. He was detained on Q Street by police, who said he was very intoxicated and believed he had done nothing wrong. According to Park Police, he said there was nothing wrong with “driving around the circle…!” He didn’t realize though that the circle he was driving around was the one surrounding the Statue and not actually the street surrounding Logan Circle.”
“A driver drove a car into Logan Circle last night around 9:30pm. Circled around the inner part of the circle at least 5 times before turning and driving off. The bumper of the car is still out there!”
Thanks to all who sent in photos. Another reader writes:
Aftermath photos of yet another car crash last night in Logan Circle. Eyewitnesses told me a car was driving in circles around the Logan statue and narrowly missed some people. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just spotted this self driving car downtown. It’s by the company Waymo which is already operating in Arizona and California. I’m thinking they are just testing it right now though because (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a driver involved in a crash that injured multiple pedestrians along the U Street corridor early Saturday.
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a vehicle traveling eastbound on U Street crashed resulting in multiple injuries near the intersection with 11th Street, Northwest. The vehicle struck a pedestrian, a utility pole, and a metal trash can. The impact with the metal trash can injured additional pedestrians on the sidewalk. (more…)
You can explore the race map in PDF here
From MPD:
“On Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run will take place in the District of the Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Thanks to FQF for sharing: “Practicing GTA stunts on Florida Ave”
I’ve probably seen dozens of these if ot a hundred by now but it’s always, always, always, how they hell did they manage to do this on a straightaway…
Thanks to M. for sending in another disguised Tesla:
“If it were a real BYD, it would charge faster, cost less, have higher quality, and have much better features.”
Ed. Note: Had to google BYD, CNN reported last week:
“BYD, the Shenzhen-based Chinese EV champion, eclipsed Tesla in annual sales last year.
…BYD is starting to expand globally, with notable exceptions like the United States, a country it is effectively barred from due to 100% tariffs on its passenger cars.”
photo by Fritz Myer
From WMATA:
“In alignment with Metro’s Strategic Transformation Plan, the Metro Board of Directors has adopted a banning policy, which will take effect on June 2, 2025, or on a later date as may be necessary for all administrative processes to be in place.
The purpose of the banning policy is to prohibit a person who commits a sex or sex-related crime or any assault on a Metro employee, contractor, or customer from entering or using the Metro system, properties, or facilities for more than 24 hours.
Currently, MTPD may ban a person for up to 24 hours if they violate the passenger conduct rules in Metro’s Tariff, which includes abusive, unacceptable, or unsafe conduct.
Under the new policy, the banning period will apply as follows: (more…)