Jack’s in DC
@transitopinions.bsky.social
Engineer, Urbanist, and Opinion Sharer
WMATAs planning and runway are impressive given the state of the org just 4 years ago. However, I can’t help but selfishly wish they would embark on a mega project (e.g., network expansion, new line) as I want something BIG and NEW to look forward to 😬 I will settle for the 8k series in the interim.
Metro's proposed budget and service plan, that would begin in July 2026, focuses on bus and rail improvements without raising fares while continuing to identify cost saving opportunities. Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...
December 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM
WMATAs planning and runway are impressive given the state of the org just 4 years ago. However, I can’t help but selfishly wish they would embark on a mega project (e.g., network expansion, new line) as I want something BIG and NEW to look forward to 😬 I will settle for the 8k series in the interim.
It didn’t, and still doesn’t, have to be this way
November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It didn’t, and still doesn’t, have to be this way
Zillow map neeeeeeeds an actual transit layer
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Zillow map neeeeeeeds an actual transit layer
Noticed today that @wmata.com has an active Amex offer for using tap to pay!
October 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Noticed today that @wmata.com has an active Amex offer for using tap to pay!
Crazy that in <1 year we went from plans for dedicated lanes to improve performance to ceasing operations. I don’t think the streetcar was particularly well executed, but stuff like this makes me feel despair
Rachel Weiner of the Post confirms that the DC Streetcar will shutter in 5 months, in March, about a year earlier than expected because DC budget cuts + early termination of contract costs.
Operational for a decade, tracks were laid back in 2007.
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Operational for a decade, tracks were laid back in 2007.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Crazy that in <1 year we went from plans for dedicated lanes to improve performance to ceasing operations. I don’t think the streetcar was particularly well executed, but stuff like this makes me feel despair
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Usually this takes me an embarrassing number of tries, BUT NOT TODAY
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Play Junctions #15 to put your urbanist skills to the test.
Play GGWash Junctions weekly word puzzle #15
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September 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Honestly amazing how fast this project has gone up, at least partially attributable to not having to dig down to create parking
This new residential building in NoMa is looking great! 100% affordable with 115 new homes, and walkable to Metro, groceries, and schools. With DC Green Bank's energy investments, utility costs will be 15-20% lower than typical!
August 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Honestly amazing how fast this project has gone up, at least partially attributable to not having to dig down to create parking
Looks like CaBi in its current form tops out around 700k trips/month. If we mitigate the bike availability challenge, I expect we’d see a rise in ridership from new capacity.
Capital Bikeshare recorded 705,343 trips in July, an increase of 19.7% from July 2024. Annual ridership in 2025 is up 27.1% from the same time 2024.
Bikeshare Beat: Over 700K rides in July, over 4 million in 2025
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August 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Looks like CaBi in its current form tops out around 700k trips/month. If we mitigate the bike availability challenge, I expect we’d see a rise in ridership from new capacity.
“[this place] is not [that place]” is such a tired, meaningless argument that, in my experience, usually underlies the wrong side of the issue in question
"The District is not New York," says Councilmember Wendell Felder, saying he will oppose funding ranked-choice voting.
"The people spoke," counters @robertwhitedc.bsky.social, though he wants a data check after two cycles to see if there are equity issues.
"The people spoke," counters @robertwhitedc.bsky.social, though he wants a data check after two cycles to see if there are equity issues.
July 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
“[this place] is not [that place]” is such a tired, meaningless argument that, in my experience, usually underlies the wrong side of the issue in question
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🎶 Better Bus, tell me what’s your function? 🎶 Check out the new bus network— explained in a song! wmata.com/BetterBus 🚌
June 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
🎶 Better Bus, tell me what’s your function? 🎶 Check out the new bus network— explained in a song! wmata.com/BetterBus 🚌
Looking forward to the reporter who dares to ask the hard question: Is our mayor’s ribbon-cutting addiction interfering with her attention to the actual job?
June 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Looking forward to the reporter who dares to ask the hard question: Is our mayor’s ribbon-cutting addiction interfering with her attention to the actual job?
“Unprotected bike lanes are fine because people can illegally park in them” is insane tbh
June 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
“Unprotected bike lanes are fine because people can illegally park in them” is insane tbh
Rode up this bad boy for the first time today 😎
May 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Rode up this bad boy for the first time today 😎
The streetcar is ineffective for 2 reasons and this project is the fix for 1 of those. If driving effectiveness of existing assets is not a core goal, what is?
The H St NE bus lanes are supposed to deliver safety and transit efficiency. If the Mayor cancels them now, it could represent a pattern of killing long-term projects that communities and her own administration have invested in for several years.
Uh oh! Is Bowser trying to kill the long-planned H St NE bus lanes?
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May 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The streetcar is ineffective for 2 reasons and this project is the fix for 1 of those. If driving effectiveness of existing assets is not a core goal, what is?
Today I had to drop off a box truck about 5 miles away from my home. I was able to drop the truck, unload my bike from the back, and ride back home on (mostly) protected bike infrastructure. Variety in transportation options is a good thing.
May 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today I had to drop off a box truck about 5 miles away from my home. I was able to drop the truck, unload my bike from the back, and ride back home on (mostly) protected bike infrastructure. Variety in transportation options is a good thing.
When asked what the right price for parking is, this is my answer
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When asked what the right price for parking is, this is my answer
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RTO, beautiful spring weather, and one of the busiest cherry blossom seasons ever powered Capital Bikeshare to its 3rd biggest month ever with 627k rides, a 43% YoY increase! CaBi also broke its single day record both days of peak bloom weekend, reaching 35,569 rides on March 29!
April 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
RTO, beautiful spring weather, and one of the busiest cherry blossom seasons ever powered Capital Bikeshare to its 3rd biggest month ever with 627k rides, a 43% YoY increase! CaBi also broke its single day record both days of peak bloom weekend, reaching 35,569 rides on March 29!
I think it’s bad that candidates with significant and recent criminal charges have seen increasing success at the ballot box, which seems to be emboldening more candidates with like profiles.
Ousted D.C. Councilmember Trayon White has announced he's running for reelection to the Ward 8 seat vacated when the Council expelled him less than two months ago.
Trayon White announces campaign for DC Council seat weeks after he was expelled
The D.C. Council voted unanimously to expel Councilmember Trayon White, who was arrested last summer on a federal bribery charge and accused of accepting $35,000 cash.
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April 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I think it’s bad that candidates with significant and recent criminal charges have seen increasing success at the ballot box, which seems to be emboldening more candidates with like profiles.
Based on my own habits and observations the last 3 weeks, I am predicting a huge March for @bikeshare.bsky.social. Can’t wait to see!
March 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Based on my own habits and observations the last 3 weeks, I am predicting a huge March for @bikeshare.bsky.social. Can’t wait to see!
This rocks
If you don’t pay, your car goes away!
Stay legal: Don’t cover or block your license plate. If you do, your vehicle may be towed.
Stay legal: Don’t cover or block your license plate. If you do, your vehicle may be towed.
March 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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It’s clear that @wmata.com operators have been directed recently to announce every time a train stops unexpectedly (e.g., waiting for train in front). Small things like that are big for overall customer experience, and I love it. In general, people are less annoyed when they know what’s going on.
March 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It’s clear that @wmata.com operators have been directed recently to announce every time a train stops unexpectedly (e.g., waiting for train in front). Small things like that are big for overall customer experience, and I love it. In general, people are less annoyed when they know what’s going on.
I hope @wmata.com sells/auctions these signs so transit enthusiasts can spend hours convincing their partners that this is decor worthy of living room wall space.
We’re thrilled to see the first new bus signs go up as part of our Better Bus initiative! These temporary signs show the current route name & the new route name, which will go into effect on 6/29. Thanks to our crews responsible for changing out over 7k signs across the region!
March 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I hope @wmata.com sells/auctions these signs so transit enthusiasts can spend hours convincing their partners that this is decor worthy of living room wall space.
Never been a better time to live in a car-optional neighborhood. Let’s keep making more of those, so that more can experience freedom from the financial burden of car ownership.
Even without a spike from tariffs, the cost of car ownership (gas, insurance, maintenance, and the car itself) jumped 44% from 2007 to 2023. (Source: www.bts.gov/content/aver...)
Americans pay a massive surcharge for living in a car-dependent nation.
Americans pay a massive surcharge for living in a car-dependent nation.
March 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Never been a better time to live in a car-optional neighborhood. Let’s keep making more of those, so that more can experience freedom from the financial burden of car ownership.
Street parking permits should be minimum 10x the current price. And that would value street space at roughly $.25/SF/mo., which is a bit low IMO.
I think our street space is worth more than the nominal fee we currently charge for it.
I think our street space is worth more than the nominal fee we currently charge for it.
February 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Street parking permits should be minimum 10x the current price. And that would value street space at roughly $.25/SF/mo., which is a bit low IMO.
I think our street space is worth more than the nominal fee we currently charge for it.
I think our street space is worth more than the nominal fee we currently charge for it.