“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if anyone knows the date for the new WMATA buses? The announcement is clear as mud. It says changes start on Dec 15, but I have seen my old bus route (N2) running when I know it will be renamed and have the route changed. Trying to figure out the new schedule, but can’t even determine when the changes happen. Any insight would be helpful!”
I’m told:
“The new service will start June 29, 2025.
Updated schedules and trip planner will be released in spring.“
A reader reports: “This car smashed into the CVS at 11 and NY Ave, NW around 3 am Saturday morning. No idea what happened.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What are current opinions, of ZipCar users in NW DC (and other quadrants), regarding the brand and does it still offer somewhat quality vehicles. There’s a lot of chatter, it seems, out there that their vehicles 1) (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11:40AM.”
5:54pm
“Dear PoPville,
I was viewing Thursday’s Driving Dangerously, Morning Edition photo, when Kaboom! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Lately I have had to take the 42/43 buses downtown for a job that requires me to be absolutely punctual. The first day I was caught off-guard and was nearly late because I was unaware that there is a
change of drivers at Farragut Square at 8:45am. Several times my bus has been delayed because the driver was not present when we arrived. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
around 10 am Thursday morning. This car careened onto the sidewalk in front of the apartment building in Eckington at 1501 Harry Thomas Way NE. (more…)
From DDOT:
“DC Circulator Service to End Dec. 31, Riders Encouraged to Seek Alternate Routes with Metro
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the final days of operation for the DC Circulator. After December 31, 2024, the service will officially cease operations. After this date, DC Circulator service will no longer be available, and riders are encouraged to seek alternate routes with WMATA’s Metrobus service. (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “52 headed north… gotta bring your globe!”
From WMATA:
“Between Friday, Dec. 20 and Monday, Dec. 30, Metro will alter train service and close some downtown stations as part of a major construction project to improve tracks and signaling, which will result in a smoother ride for customers. During this period, free shuttle buses will replace trains in between affected stations. Shuttles will use the existing bus lanes on H and I streets to speed travel. (more…)