Dear PoP – Changes to the G2 Bus Route
Photo by Flickr user thisisbossi “Dear PoP, As I discovered by accident this morning, the G2 has closed down the stops on 17th & P and 18th & P, NW. Instead of the normal run along P St, the...
View ArticleNew Circulator Bus Route Dupont – Georgetown – Rosslyn
Image courtesy of DDOT Forgot to mention this from Friday. From DDOT: Building off the existing Georgetown Metro Connection route (also known as the “Blue Bus”),which already boasts nearly 40,000...
View ArticleMetro to host public hearings on proposed Metrobus service changes
Photo by PoPville flickr user Rich Renomeron From WMATA: “Metro will host a series of public hearings between September 15 and October 2 to solicit input on proposed bus service changes that will...
View ArticleDear PoPville – Starting Monday Expect Bus delays?
Photo by PoPville flickr user ep_jhu “Dear PoPville, Yesterday afternoon (22 Oct) on the 36 bus our driver announced that starting Monday (27 Oct) all buses would be delayed. He said there were...
View ArticleVery Cool –“real-time customer information displays at four bus stops in...
Photo via WMATA From WMATA: “Metro is in the process of installing real-time customer information displays at four bus stops in preparation for a wider rollout next year. The signs show bus riders how...
View Article2 Shot on X2 Bus just before 10:30pm Monday Night on 100 block of H St, NW
From @MetroTransitPD: “Metrobus shooting: Approx 10:20pm. 100blk H NW. Shots fired by suspect off bus striking 2 adults aboard e/b X2 bus. Injuries NLT [not life threatening]. #wmata” “Metrobus...
View ArticleMetro Transit Police make an arrest in Monday’s X2 Metrobus shooting
From WMATA: “Metro Transit Police have arrested Delonte Eric BROWN of Southeast Washington, DC, in connection with Monday night’s shooting of two passengers aboard an X2 Metrobus. Transit Police...
View ArticleReal Time Bus Arrival Display now Live at 16th and Euclid St, NW
Thanks to a reader for the heads up about this one – seems testing was successful – nice.
View Article“Metro invites public to comment on proposed budget, fares”– reader warns of...
Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns “Dear PoPville, Just an FYI – there are a bunch of proposed bus cuts if local jurisdictions don’t step up to pay Metro’s full funding cost. I feel like the bus...
View Article“Ridership on the X2 Metrobus line has jumped 14% after Metro changed the way...
“Dear PoPville, As a dedicated X2 rider for 4 years, the X2 has changed a lot – and the rise of the “bus bunching” last year was noticeable and aggravating. I’m glad WMATA is dedicating more resources...
View ArticleReport of brick thrown through windshield of X2 bus just after 10am
Ridership on the X2 may have jumped 14% and overcrowding has been virtually eliminated but issues remain. From @MetroTransitPD at 10:10am: “MTPD and Medics responding to Benning Rd & 19th St NE....
View ArticleCops Now Riding Along on Some X2 Buses
A friend of mine took this photo of an X2 bus this morning. Anyone else noticing cops riding along certain bus routes? Has this been happening a while or is it pretty recent for those who’ve also...
View Article“Just a normal work day on North Cap & M”
@RhettMitter tweets us just before 9am: “Just a normal work day on North Cap & M”
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