Thanks to Lucas for sending: “Train time display screens at L’Enfant Plaza being replaced with digital screens like those used at newly renovated open air platforms” (more…)
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From WMATA:
“Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Capitol South Station. The exercise will simulate a real-life security threat to test operational coordination, communications, and response between law enforcement agencies.
During this time, the Capitol South Station will be closed from opening until approximately 2 p.m. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Federal Center SW. (more…)
ANC Commissioner Chris Hart writes: “Womp womp. Looks like the Zoo Loop is closing at 5pm again starting tomorrow. Anyone know if this is supposed to be seasonal? If so, why change it when sunset is still at 7:20?”
EHN’s communications director, Sharon Eliza Nichols, replies: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over the Pentagon River Field in Arlington VA. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at approximately 10:45 AM.”
photo by Pablo Raw
From WMATA:
“This weekend, Sept. 16 – 17, Metro will close four stations on the Red Line to perform track work in the interlocking, where the two tracks intersect and is critical to maintaining safe reliable service. To accommodate this work the Shady Grove, Rockville, Twinbrook, and North Bethesda stations will be closed, with free shuttle buses replacing trains. (more…)
photo by nevermindtheend
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if any other readers have found the D6 so unbearably slow recently that it’s basically unusable. I recall reading a story a few weeks ago about a new(er) bus system where they have to wait at stops or intentionally slow down. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Seen in Dupont on Sunday. How are these still allowed??”
“Dear PoPville,
Every time is rains, this light fills up with water and then sits like this: (more…)
photo by Will
Thanks to Beth for sending: “Spotted on North Capitol St, 7:45 am, Tuesday”
Caption contest time!