Thanks to C. for sending.
That there is a full meal(s).
Transit
Thanks to Satya for sending: “Snapped a photo couple days ago of the current status of the Dave Thomas Circle restructuring. The view is looking SW from Florida and Eckington Place” (more…)
From WMATA:
“Metro is accelerating the escalator replacement work at Tenleytown-AU Station and will replace the two east entrance escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable.
Starting Monday, August 28, 2023, the entrance on the east side of Wisconsin Avenue, closest to 40th Street, will close for approximately four months. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My car was hit on the street. No note of course. Pretty sure fixing it will be less than the deductible so don’t want to go to insurance. Where do people go to get dents popped out? Thanks!”
A reader sent in a pretty upsetting scooter crash the other day and was curious why we rarely see riders wearing helmets. In the same vein of wearing seat belts in cars, shouldn’t we wear helmets to prevent possible injuries when scooting? For those who scoot – do you wear a helmet? For cyclists, do you wear a helmet when riding?
Ed. Note: This question is not intending to place blame on the rider for the crash.
photo by kelly bell photography
“Dear PoPville,
I was inappropriately flashed and touched near the Rhode Island Ave metro around 11:40 am today (Wednesday.) I was on the walking bridge between Bryant Street and the metro when (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I am currently staying out near the end of the D6 bus line. Today on my way home, the bus driver stopped twice and idled for 5 minutes at random stops. I asked what was wrong and they showed me a screen saying they were ahead of schedule and had to stop in order to “not leave anyone at the upcoming stops.” (more…)
photos by @RealSteveBeam
Thanks to Steve for sharing yesterday: (more…)
photo by Melpomene Wetzlar
From AlertDC: ” The US Air Force will conduct a military aircraft flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery today, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 3:20 PM.”
From WMATA:
“Metro today released preliminary data showing that new, higher faregates are reducing fare evasion by more than 70 percent at the first stations where they have been installed, including Fort Totten, Pentagon City, Bethesda, Vienna, Mt. Vernon Square, and Addison Road. Metro is now publishing both paid and unpaid ridership data on its online ridership portal to provide transparency on the effectiveness of fare evasion reduction strategies and a more complete picture of total ridership to the public.
New faregate installation was completed today at Congress Heights, and installation at Federal Center SW, Wheaton, and Court House is expected to be completed by early September, followed by the rest of the Metrorail system. Metro will continue to monitor the performance of the new faregates as the rollout is completed.
“After testing multiple prototypes and getting feedback from customers, the new faregate design is having its intended effect – reducing fare evasion,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “It is critical for Metro to collect as much fare revenue as possible and keep the system safe so we have a transit system worthy of this great region.”
The new faregate design includes an L-shape door panel that extends over the faregate to minimize gaps between the openings. The increase in barrier height from the original 28 to 48-inch prototype to 55 inches will also make it more difficult to jump over faregates.
The swing doors are made of a polycarbonate which is 200 times stronger than glass, lighter weight, and more durable. The final design also includes more robust hinges and a more powerful motor to strengthen the door. As stations are retrofitted with the new barriers, Metro is also raising the height of fencing and emergency gates.
For more information about Metro’s comprehensive efforts to modernize its fare system, visit wmata.com/faremodernization.”