Matthew Urquhart
@urquhartmatthew.bsky.social
Virginia Tech Networking & Cybersecurity Graduate Student. Computer repair business owner. I love all things travel, photography, technology and transportation! In the DC area.
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Each year, our Metro Transit Police Department’s holiday bus is one of our biggest events, attracting more than 2,000 kids and community members. Be sure to check it out this year at Columbia Heights on Dec. 17 and Fort Totten on Dec. 18 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. ❄️ 🚌
December 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Each year, our Metro Transit Police Department’s holiday bus is one of our biggest events, attracting more than 2,000 kids and community members. Be sure to check it out this year at Columbia Heights on Dec. 17 and Fort Totten on Dec. 18 from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. ❄️ 🚌
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Reminder: Starting tomorrow after 10 PM through Dec. 30, trains will single track between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth while crews complete track, communications, and lighting upgrades. All stations will remain open. Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...
December 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reminder: Starting tomorrow after 10 PM through Dec. 30, trains will single track between U St and Georgia Av-Petworth while crews complete track, communications, and lighting upgrades. All stations will remain open. Learn more: wmata.com/about/news/M...
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JOIN US TODAY! Get answers to your questions! ⤵️
Don’t miss your chance to connect with @wmatagm.bsky.social LIVE! Feel free to drop your question below or ask live in the comments on youtube.com/metroforward Monday starting at 6 pm. We won’t be able to get to them all, but the GM is ready to speak to a range of hot topics. Tune in!
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
JOIN US TODAY! Get answers to your questions! ⤵️
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Starting today on the C53 route, we’re rolling out a new plan to manage bus headways that will increase reliability, reduce bunching/crowding, and ultimately make trips faster! 🚍 Watch below.
December 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Starting today on the C53 route, we’re rolling out a new plan to manage bus headways that will increase reliability, reduce bunching/crowding, and ultimately make trips faster! 🚍 Watch below.
Finally rode an MDOT Ride-On @rideonmct.bsky.social bus for the first time, and I am happy to report a good experience. On time and clean, and the operator was friendly when I asked about the route. I will be happy to ride again. Stay tuned for Montgomery Mall content!!
December 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Finally rode an MDOT Ride-On @rideonmct.bsky.social bus for the first time, and I am happy to report a good experience. On time and clean, and the operator was friendly when I asked about the route. I will be happy to ride again. Stay tuned for Montgomery Mall content!!
Went to the @wmata.com holiday pop-up shop for a second time. It really is a magical place. They had a lot I didn’t see the first time. Also saw the Downtown DC Holiday Market outside the Gallery Place Metro, which looks much more impressive than the DuPont Circle one.
December 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Went to the @wmata.com holiday pop-up shop for a second time. It really is a magical place. They had a lot I didn’t see the first time. Also saw the Downtown DC Holiday Market outside the Gallery Place Metro, which looks much more impressive than the DuPont Circle one.
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Huge crowds gathered today in observance of Wreaths Across America at Arlington Cemetery. Metro honors the service and sacrifice of veterans to our nation and is proud to move our region to support this event each year. Thank you to all who came out.
December 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Huge crowds gathered today in observance of Wreaths Across America at Arlington Cemetery. Metro honors the service and sacrifice of veterans to our nation and is proud to move our region to support this event each year. Thank you to all who came out.
Saw the National Archives last night before wrapping up my hangout with @adamsisk.bsky.social and it was beautiful.
December 12, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Saw the National Archives last night before wrapping up my hangout with @adamsisk.bsky.social and it was beautiful.
Time for a few more posts on my adventures yesterday!! Before leaving Crystal City, I walked the tunnels linking the Metro and VRE stations. Surprisingly, there were a couple of shops still open in this section. The building had two super nice atriums. With @adamsisk.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Time for a few more posts on my adventures yesterday!! Before leaving Crystal City, I walked the tunnels linking the Metro and VRE stations. Surprisingly, there were a couple of shops still open in this section. The building had two super nice atriums. With @adamsisk.bsky.social.
Final Crystal City photos with @adamsisk.bsky.social. We walked around the area some after going to the shops and the Metro. Found some nice parks which I will revisit. We even scored a free banana in the tunnel towards the VRE Station, sponsored by Amazon. Hope everyone had a great day!!
December 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Final Crystal City photos with @adamsisk.bsky.social. We walked around the area some after going to the shops and the Metro. Found some nice parks which I will revisit. We even scored a free banana in the tunnel towards the VRE Station, sponsored by Amazon. Hope everyone had a great day!!
Explored the sadly abandoned Crystal City Shops, and walked the tunnels to the Metro. The tunnels were quite nice. The last time I was here, We The Pizza inside the shops was still open, but sadly, even that has now moved. I did not see any stores currently open. @adamsisk.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Explored the sadly abandoned Crystal City Shops, and walked the tunnels to the Metro. The tunnels were quite nice. The last time I was here, We The Pizza inside the shops was still open, but sadly, even that has now moved. I did not see any stores currently open. @adamsisk.bsky.social
Finished my last station on the blue line!! Let’s go!!! Also, got a nice photo of the Lincoln Memorial and the Women in America Military Service Memorial. More to come!! With @adamsisk.bsky.social.
December 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Finished my last station on the blue line!! Let’s go!!! Also, got a nice photo of the Lincoln Memorial and the Women in America Military Service Memorial. More to come!! With @adamsisk.bsky.social.
Went to the Crystal City for the first time in months today with @adamsisk.bsky.social!! Today was his first time there. Explored the area and saw the defunct Cristal City Shops, which is sad. More photos coming soon!! Also saw this mobile commuter store. I wonder what the schedule is.
December 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Went to the Crystal City for the first time in months today with @adamsisk.bsky.social!! Today was his first time there. Explored the area and saw the defunct Cristal City Shops, which is sad. More photos coming soon!! Also saw this mobile commuter store. I wonder what the schedule is.
Went to Ballston Quarter Mall yesterday and saw their small but nice Christmas display. Santa was not there however. Also a photo of my Christmas tree at home!! I think it came out very nicely this year. This will be the only post of the day due to final exams. Be back tomorrow!!!
December 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Went to Ballston Quarter Mall yesterday and saw their small but nice Christmas display. Santa was not there however. Also a photo of my Christmas tree at home!! I think it came out very nicely this year. This will be the only post of the day due to final exams. Be back tomorrow!!!
Let's celebrate this with a video of the Blue line from end-to-end showing how amazing WMATA really is!! I made this video back in April and originally used it for my now-defunct YouTube (decided YT was not for me). Enjoy!!!
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December 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Let's celebrate this with a video of the Blue line from end-to-end showing how amazing WMATA really is!! I made this video back in April and originally used it for my now-defunct YouTube (decided YT was not for me). Enjoy!!!
www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/...
www.icloud.com/iclouddrive/...
Went to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum near Dulles with @adamsisk.bsky.social shortly after the shutdown ended. This has always been a favorite of mine so I had an amazing time. Got some great photos from the observation tower and explored the hanger. More photos in the replies section.
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Went to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum near Dulles with @adamsisk.bsky.social shortly after the shutdown ended. This has always been a favorite of mine so I had an amazing time. Got some great photos from the observation tower and explored the hanger. More photos in the replies section.
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Hi there. The Yellow line will extend to Greenbelt starting on December 31. You can find more info here: Metro announces Green Line service changes in December for winter construction | WMATA -BM
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Hi there. The Yellow line will extend to Greenbelt starting on December 31. You can find more info here: Metro announces Green Line service changes in December for winter construction | WMATA -BM
This is my last Metro post for a while, but I couldn’t forget about Benning Road Station!! Having also visited last week, it was the last one I needed to finish the blue and silver lines!! Saw a cool apartment building, and there is also a Denny’s and 7-Eleven which is good to know for late nights.
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
This is my last Metro post for a while, but I couldn’t forget about Benning Road Station!! Having also visited last week, it was the last one I needed to finish the blue and silver lines!! Saw a cool apartment building, and there is also a Denny’s and 7-Eleven which is good to know for late nights.
My 87th Metrorail station was exited on the same day as Addison Road, Capitol Heights!! This station is almost on the Maryland State line, you can walk over the boarder and see the signage directly outside the parking lot. Thanks to @adamsisk.bsky.social for coming along on this adventure!!
December 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
My 87th Metrorail station was exited on the same day as Addison Road, Capitol Heights!! This station is almost on the Maryland State line, you can walk over the boarder and see the signage directly outside the parking lot. Thanks to @adamsisk.bsky.social for coming along on this adventure!!
Got my car washed at Auto Bell Sterling and they were excellent. My car was covered in road salt after driving 200 miles in the snow yesterday and it looks brand new now. Then, visited a friend and went to Rocco‘s Italian Restaurant in McLean, which is a favorite of mine. The pizza was phenomenal.
December 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Got my car washed at Auto Bell Sterling and they were excellent. My car was covered in road salt after driving 200 miles in the snow yesterday and it looks brand new now. Then, visited a friend and went to Rocco‘s Italian Restaurant in McLean, which is a favorite of mine. The pizza was phenomenal.
Exited my 88th station in the Metrorail system with @elevatorandtravel.bsky.social on our Wednesday hangout. This is Addison Road/Seat Pleasant, a former terminus for the blue line. There wasn’t much around, but we grabbed drinks at a gas station and rode a new PGCT bus route. Only 10 more to go!!
December 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Exited my 88th station in the Metrorail system with @elevatorandtravel.bsky.social on our Wednesday hangout. This is Addison Road/Seat Pleasant, a former terminus for the blue line. There wasn’t much around, but we grabbed drinks at a gas station and rode a new PGCT bus route. Only 10 more to go!!
Had the limited-time Grinch meal today at McDonald’s and it boy was it AWESOME. You get special pickle-flavored salt for the fries and a bag to shake that on, and a PAIR OF SOCKS. Absolutely wild. Go out and get this piece of history before they run out!!
December 6, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Had the limited-time Grinch meal today at McDonald’s and it boy was it AWESOME. You get special pickle-flavored salt for the fries and a bag to shake that on, and a PAIR OF SOCKS. Absolutely wild. Go out and get this piece of history before they run out!!
Went to Johnson and Towers with @schuminweb.com today and saw some awesome vehicles in the shop. This shop is really a one-stop shop for all sorts of commercial and public safety vehicles!! Was really cool to see some of these being worked on.
December 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Went to Johnson and Towers with @schuminweb.com today and saw some awesome vehicles in the shop. This shop is really a one-stop shop for all sorts of commercial and public safety vehicles!! Was really cool to see some of these being worked on.
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See how your rides rank with Metro Rewind 2025. Arriving December 17. Stay up to date: www.metrorewind.com?utm_source=b... #metrorewind2025
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
See how your rides rank with Metro Rewind 2025. Arriving December 17. Stay up to date: www.metrorewind.com?utm_source=b... #metrorewind2025
Got my 2025 YouTube recap today, and holy cow this is awesome. I’ve been watching YT as my primary entertainment for years and I haven’t seen this before. Though, a large category of what I watch was missed, with that being police body cam. Anyone else watch similar channels and video types to me??
December 5, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Got my 2025 YouTube recap today, and holy cow this is awesome. I’ve been watching YT as my primary entertainment for years and I haven’t seen this before. Though, a large category of what I watch was missed, with that being police body cam. Anyone else watch similar channels and video types to me??