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This Weekend’s Metro Track Work – Greenbelt Closed

By Prince Of Petworth

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From WMATA:

“Red Line 10 p.m. Fri, Mar. 14 through closing Sun, Mar. 16
Trains every 8-16 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows:

Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 16 minutes throughout the weekend
Between Farragut North & Silver Spring: Every 10 minutes from 9AM-9PM only

Work Performed: Rail fastener renewal, rail joint elimination, and infrastructure improvements between Van Ness and Friendship Heights; rail fastener renewal and track joint elimination between Dupont Circle & Van Ness.

Orange Line
Regular weekend service

Blue Line Sat., Mar. 15
Regular service EXCEPT Saturday at Franconia-Springfield station only

On Saturday, Blue Line trains will operate:

Between Largo Town Center & Van Dorn Street stations at regular Saturday intervals (every 12 minutes)
At Franconia-Springfield Station only, trains will arrive and depart every 20-25 minutes between 9AM-9PM

Regular weekend service on Sunday.

Work Performed: Improvements to track infrastructure – including rail joint elimination and fastener renewal – between Van Dorn Street & Franconia-Springfield stations.

Yellow Line
Regular weekend service between Huntington & Fort Totten

Green Line Sat, Mar. 15 through closing Sun, Mar. 16
Regular service EXCEPT buses replace trains at Greenbelt Station only

Free shuttle buses will replace Green Line trains between Greenbelt and College Park. Riders using shuttle bus service should allow about 15 minutes of travel time.

Green Line trains will operate at normal weekend intervals between College Park and Branch Ave throughout the weekend. Normal intervals are every 12-20 minutes.

Station Closed: Greenbelt

Work Performed: Continued construction of a new test track located between College Park and Greenbelt to accept Metro’s new fleet of 7000-series railcars.

Map and Advice on Navigating Rock n Roll Marathon’s Street Closures

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Do you know anything about how the marathon street closures will work? For example, if I drive on Maryland NE going east, can I drive through 13th St NE?”

According to the Road Closure Grid for 13th Street, NE the whole road will be closed from North Carolina Ave NE to East Capitol Street SE from 8am to 11am. You can see a list of all the road closures and times here:

Road Closure Grid (PDF)

Ed. Note: We spoke about the marathon earlier in the week here if you’d like to celebrate or curse the event you can do so there.

Dear PoPville – What is the proper etiquette for Talking on Cell Phones on Public Transit

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

Thought it’d be fun to see where people stand on talking on their cellphones on Metro/Metro Bus by having a poll question on the topic. Just a fun idea as personally I’m shocked how many people seem to talk and have personal conversations on their cell phone during rush hour on the S buses.

-OK on buses only
-OK on Metro only
-OK on either
-Not OK on either”


Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon Road Closure Reminder for Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“This is a friendly reminder that the Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Marathon & CareFirst Rock ‘n’ Roll USA Half Marathon is coming up on Saturday, March 15, 2014.  Informational door hangers were distributed to residents, businesses and organizations along the route this last week and course signs have been placed on the designated course streets.

Visit our website to view an interactive course map and download PDF versions of the course map and road closure times.  If you are affiliated with a community group or business along the route, please share this information with your members and/or employees.“

This Weekend’s Metro Track Work – Metro Center Closed (and don’t forget Daylight Saving Time)

By Prince Of Petworth

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Don’t forget Daylight Saving Time will push clocks forward an hour Sunday night – From WMATA:

“Red Line
Regular weekend service; trains will bypass Metro Center

Red Line trains will run on a regular weekend schedule throughout the weekend.

Metro Center closed this weekend: On Saturday and Sunday, Metro Center Station will be closed to allow for signage and lighting upgrades. All Red, Orange and Blue line trains will pass through the station without stopping. Free shuttle buses will operate between Federal Triangle, Metro Center and Gallery Place.

Last Train Information: Red Line trains will depart stations at their normal times. Exit at Gallery Place and use free shuttle bus service to Federal Triangle for transfers to the Orange or Blue lines. (more…)

Major Delays on Green Line

By Prince Of Petworth

From @WMATA:

“Green Line: Single tracking btwn L’Enfant & Navy Yard due to a person struck by a train at Waterfront. Expect delays in both directions.

Green Line: Greenbelt trains are bypassing Waterfront & L’Enfant. Transfer to a Branch Av train at Archives for service to these stations.

Green Line: Consider Red Line as alternate btwn Gallery Place & Fort Totten. Person struck by train at Waterfront.”

Daylights Saving Time is this Weekend – Remember When Riding Metro

By Prince Of Petworth

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From WMATA:

“Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend, meaning late-night riders should pay special attention to last train times.

At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 9, all clocks will be moved ahead one hour. When that happens, it will become 3 a.m. EDT (new time) and the Metrorail system will close.

The last trains of the night will move through stations between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. EST (old time).

Riders get an extra hour of service in November when the time “falls back” from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m.”

Limited Metrobus Service Tuesday – “severe snow service plan with limited service”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From WMATA:

“Metrorail: The rail system will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
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Metrobus: Buses will begin Tuesday operating on a severe snow service plan with limited service as indicated on Metro’s website (wmata.com).

Under Metro’s severe snow plan, only the following routes will have bus service, and only on the busiest portions of each route:

District of Columbia: 32, 36, 52, 54, 70, 90, 92, A6/A8, S2, X2

Maryland: 83, A12, C4, C22, D12, F4, J2, K6, P12, Q1, T18, Y9, Z8

Virginia: 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 7A, 9A/REX, 10B, 16A, 22A/25A, 23A, 28A, 29N

Service will begin with the first scheduled trips of the day Tuesday. Bus riders are advised that even after service is restored, delays and detours are possible due to road conditions.

Additional bus routes will be restored when it is safe to do so.”

This Weekend’s Metro Track Work

By Prince Of Petworth

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At least the Cherry Blossom break is coming soon… From WMATA:

“Red Line 10 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 through closing Sun, Mar. 2
Trains every 10-16 minutes

Red Line trains will operate as follows:

Between Shady Grove & Glenmont: Every 16 minutes throughout the weekend
Between Shady Grove & Judiciary Square: Every 10 minutes from 9AM-9PM only

Work Performed: Improvements to track infrastructure – including rail joint elimination and fastener renewal – between Judiciary Square and NoMa-Gallaudet stations.

Orange Line 10 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 through closing Sun, Mar. 2
Trains every 20 minutes

Orange Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Improvements to track infrastructure – including rail joint elimination – and fiber optic cable installation between Stadium-Armory and Eastern Market stations

Blue Line 10 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 through closing Sun, Mar. 2
Trains every 20 minutes

Blue Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Improvements to track infrastructure – including rail joint elimination – and fiber optic cable installation between Stadium-Armory and Eastern Market stations

Yellow Line 10 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 through closing Sun, Mar. 2
Regular weekend service between Huntington & Mt Vernon Sq only

Green Line 10 p.m. Fri, Feb. 28 through closing Sun, Mar. 2
Trains every 20 minutes

Green Line trains will operate every 20 minutes throughout the weekend.

Work Performed: Replacement of track switch components between Georgia Ave and Fort Totten stations; rail and fastener renewal between Navy Yard and Anacostia stations.”

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