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Retired sportscaster at @WCBNsports // Ford School and UMich Econ Class of ‘23 // Metrorail enjoyer 🚇
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Tomorrow morning, the WMATA Board will be briefed with the latest update on the Blue-Orange-Silver Corridor Study, four years in the making. Over the past month, I have analyzed which proposal is best suited to address the system's capacity needs:
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We have arrived at Franconia-Springfield to begin our run! Praying to the Metrorail gods (and
@wmataGM
) for short headways and favorable transfers. Doing this crazy challenge alongside my lad
@owenscrain
— will post updates throughout the day below 👇
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Finished the speedrun — the world record stands to see another day but we broke sub 8hr!!! 🎉🎉🎉 14 trains, 2 buses, 1.2 miles of sprinting and 10 beltway crossings all in 7hrs 54mins! Thanks to
@owenscrain
for indulging me with his company today and everyone for the support!
We have arrived at Franconia-Springfield to begin our run! Praying to the Metrorail gods (and
@wmataGM
) for short headways and favorable transfers. Doing this crazy challenge alongside my lad
@owenscrain
— will post updates throughout the day below 👇
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Visited Loudoun Gateway for the first time this afternoon. After experiencing it myself, I can confidently say this station should never have been built. On the ride back to the city, I’ve been trying to “steelman” any plausible justification for this station but I’ve got nothing
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@beatmastermatt
I hope that the screen can show ‘90s-era janky bowling animations after hitting a strike
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Last transfer of the run — Taking Silver to Ashburn via Tysons and Dulles to finish the run. Will come in around ~7hr 50, barring any delays (🙏)
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I spent a couple weeks researching why exactly this station was built. Finally uncovered a conclusive(ish) answer and I think it is turning me into the Joker
👇 (see below)
Visited Loudoun Gateway for the first time this afternoon. After experiencing it myself, I can confidently say this station should never have been built. On the ride back to the city, I’ve been trying to “steelman” any plausible justification for this station but I’ve got nothing
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Tomorrow morning, me and my absolutely lad
@owenscrain
will be attempting the Metrorail Speedrun (visiting every station as quickly as possible).
@ZachLincolnVA
has the current record at 7h40m. We are trying a new route with a high risk/high reward. Hoping to break sub 8hr
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@AdamTuss
@nbcwashington
Pretty wild considering the station has only a single entrance. Might be time to dust off the plans for a second entrance at 22nd and Eye St —
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Literally sprinted from Farragut North to Farragut West for the transfer (couldn’t get a photo that’s how fast) Headed west to Vienna to complete the Orange line (🟠). Then we will turn around to EFC and pray that silver will be fast enough. The whole thing will be very close…
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Just barely missed the transfer at Vienna. This almost certainly kills any hope of breaking the record, but we are still gunning for sub-8hr. Currently 6hrs and 54mins at the moment
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I did notice a decoy bird above the escalator. So I guess this useless station has at least something charming about it
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Why did the MIS recommend it? Basically, it admitted that it had poor development potential and wouldn’t have much ridership. But it justified its inclusion because “eh it doesn’t cost very much and we can deal with specific engineering details later” 🫠
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Had to call an audible — transfer was looking tough so we jogged from Benning Rd to Minnesota Ave
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First transfer at King Street Station. Headed south to Huntington next
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Our train just stopped right outside Grosvenor-Strathmore for five minutes. We are back moving not but that could be a dagger for our record-setting dreams 😥
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2hr 13 min into the speedrun, just barely made the bus transfer at New Carrollton. The entire C, D, G and J branches are complete. Headed straight to Greenbelt now (🟢)
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🟢Green Line = complete
Had a tight transfer at Branch Ave, but made the train. Now we are backtracking north to Gallery Place-Chinatown
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Bus transfer was tough, but we’re at White Flint … umm North Bethesda now. We’re done with buses — just rail (and foot) left for us
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Beautiful weather as we transfer to the bus. Just under 5hrs total and we need the western branch of 🔴, north Arlington 🟠 and Dulles Cooridor ⚪️. Going to be real close about breaking the record
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Purple Line construction conflicts with major roadway: "Let's rush to complete it in 6 weeks while only working 9pm to 5am to not inconvenience drivers"
Purple Line construction conflicts with high-capacity transit: "Let's take our time & close 4 stations entirely for 3 months"
Over the past month, crews worked at night to successfully install two dozen girders above the East-West Hwy and Kenilworth Avenue intersection to build the flyover bridge that connects to the Riverdale Park-Kenilworth Station under construction.
#purplelineprogress
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Basically, it was adopted into the ARS because it was retained from prior studies. It was included in the recommended alignment from the 2004 EIS — in that study, it recommended a station at Route 606 simply because the prior study (1997’s “Major Investment Study”) recommended it
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This afternoon,
@ggwash
published part 3 of my transit trilogy about future Metrorail expansion. It is evident that the "BLoop" is the favorite among many important stakeholders (WMATA, nearby residents, transit advocates, business leaders, elected officials, atu local 689)
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This afternoon, I created a tier-list of EVERY Washington Metro Station (yes, all 98)! If you are interested, here is the video:
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Transferred to 🚇🔴 at Gallery Place. We are making good time, hoping no delays sneak up on us later
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🟡Huntington ✅
Got a quick transfer and we’re back headed north
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Hello 👋 I have a quick thread about an important cause:
As many of you know, I am finishing up my fourth year as a broadcaster for
@WCBNSports
, the student radio station at the University of Michigan. Over those four years, I’ve covered 81 games across 12 sports. (1/)
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@SukritGanesh
I don’t know about that — the south side of the station is owned by IAD so won’t ever be developed while the north side is in the flight path (bringing both legal and preference-based obstacles to development). And the current land use (data centers) will increase before decrease
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@PYZC773
I question whether it even made sense then. I'm all in favor of mode shift from single-occupancy autos to Metro for 9-5 commuters. But even under that paradigm, I imagine nearly all potential riders would experience little/no inconvenience just driving to Ashburn or Innovation
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This is last broadcast as a student at WCBN 🥲
Very excited to broadcast play-by-play for the first three innings alongside
@supremestevie19
Tune in at the link below 📻
☀️☀️☀️
Beautiful day in Ann Arbor, as
@umichsoftball
takes on
@IlliniSB
in the rubber game of the weekend series. Tune in below at the link below👇
⚾️: Michigan vs Illinois
⏰: 2pm
🗣:
@dcadamb
and
@supremestevie19
📻:
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Passed by the infamous west elevator project at Pentagon City station. Originally scheduled to cost $6.4M and open in Spring 2022. Now its budget has ballooned to $17.3M with a projected opening in October 2025 😡💸
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End of the line in Downtown Largo — the Blue Line (🔵) is complete. Headed back west to Stadium/Armory
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It took four years, but I finally made my first trip to East Lansing. I’ll be broadcasting the whole game for
@wcbnsports
alongside
@cbiii_10
from the Breslin Center
For the first time in station history, WCBN travels to the Breslin Center in East Lansing to broadcast the matchup between
@umichwbball
and
@MSU_WBasketball
. Tune in below 👇
〽️: Michigan vs. Michigan State
⏰: 3:00 EDT
🗣:
@cbiii_10
&
@dcadamb
📻:
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And just like that, we are done with the yellow line (🟡) — got off to transfer to Blue (🔵) northbound
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I finally got around to watching this morning's WMATA board meeting -- I think there might be a controversy brewing behind the scenes, and I haven't seen a peep about it online. Something doesn't pass the smell test
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@ZachLinfield
@wcbnsports
@bluebyninety
It was an absolute pleasure to share the broadcast booth with you on Saturday. I’ll be tuning in this weekend from across the pond 📻🇬🇧💂♀️
Can’t wait to run it back in the CFP 💪
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@MaryKKopp
Fascinating to hear an actual use case for Loudoun Gateway — glad that there are at least some destinations served by that station
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@andrewdefrank
In terms of transit-access, proximity to downtown and integration within the wider neighborhood, Nats Park and Capital One Arena are among the best in the nation. Important considerations when these venues are only used ~90 days a year
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Capitol South Station has replaced its pylon to match L’Enfant Plaza. Disappointed to see the loss of the iconic striped design
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As many of you know, I am the executive director of
@wcbnsports
, the student radio station at UM. Without a doubt it’s been the highlight of my college experience. I’ve had the privilege of broadcasting bowl games and basketball tournaments while traveling across the nation (1/2)
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🏈🏈🏈🎙️🎙️🎙️
This is my last broadcast from the Big House as a college student! In the press box alongside
@ZachLinfield
. Tune in to our coverage on the
@wcbnsports
YouTube channel:
After the bye week
@UMichFootball
seeks redemption against in-state rival
@MSU_Football
. WCBN’s coverage can be heard from Detroit to Lansing on 88.3 FM and worldwide at the link below👇
〽️:
#4
Michigan vs MSU
⏰: 7:45 PM
🗣:
@ZachLinfield
&
@dcadamb
📻:
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Last night, I was in the booth with
@wcbnsports
for Michigan's upset over third-ranked Purdue. Here are some highlights from the call:
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On my first Men’s Basketball broadcast of the season tonight! I’ll be doing color for both half - alongside
@cbiii_10
in the first half and
@jmsing94
in the second. Tune in to the broadcast at the link below
After a tough loss on Thursday,
@umichbball
returns home as it takes on
@OhioMBasketball
. Tune in to WCBN’s coverage at the link below👇
〽️: 20 Michigan vs Ohio
⏰: 7:37 PM
🗣:
@cbiii_10
@dcadamb
&
@jmsing94
📻:
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@RyanRadia
@headwaysmatter
@ImNotOwned
WMATA Board still needs to officially approve the agency’s FY25 budget, but it’s looking likely that it will extend Metrorail service to 2am on Fridays and Saturdays — excited about the prospective improvement
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Very exciting! (Although probably a bit overpriced for the utility that it provides)
Stations with new entrances under active construction (in rough order of scheduled completion):
⚪️McLean
🔵🟡Pentagon City
🔵🟡Crystal City
🔴Silver Spring
🔴Bethesda
Big improvements coming to
@ArlingtonVA
! New Metro east entrance at 18th St South/Crystal Dr. Customer improvements will support enhancing accessibility, safety, & more. Construction kicks off summer 2024, and it’s set to open late 2027! Details▶️:
#wmata
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@cojobrien
@_brianpotter
Jackson Graham was a genius, a pragmatist and exactly who Metrorail needed at the time. Also, I appreciate how they included the full system on the map from day one, making an implicit promise to riders and leaders about the system’s scope, preventing cuts down the line
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Fare free initiatives + fleet electrification mandates = eventual curtailment (or in this case, elimination) of service. Who could have predicted this
@headwaysmatter
?
DC Circulator set to end service on December 31 after nearly two decades of rides
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For the first broadcast of my senior year, I’ll be providing color commentary alongside
@ZachLinfield
in tonight’s game between
@UMichFootball
and
@HawaiiFootball
. It’s my first time broadcasting in the Big House since November 27, 2021 — there’s precipitation tonight as well 👀
Gates are officially reopened and the players are back on the field. WCBN will bring live commentary over the internet and FM airwaves.
〽️: Michigan vs Hawaii
⏰: 9:00 PM (updated)
🗣:
@ZachLinfield
@thenearestdream
@dcadamb
&
@kelinflynn
📻: 88.3 FM or
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I’ll be the first to admit this is incredibly stupid and probably nobody else cares — I’ve been doing some research into WMATA’s enabling statutes and due to a legal technicality, one could argue that WMATA as currently operating is unconstitutional
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And for the impatient, or those without 1hr40min of free time on their hands, here are my final rankings:
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@MRodDC
@yitgordon
Any extension to Dulles necessitated a new rail yard due to the increased fleet to serve the new line. The only feasible sites were on the north side of IAD — from there, an extension to Ashburn is half-complete so I understand the reasoning there. No justification for LdnGwy tho
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🎙️Live from Columbus🎙️
I’ll be color commentator in the second half alongside
@ZachLinfield
, the future voice of the Wolverines. In the first half my fellow Executive Director
@cbiii_10
will be on the call. Tune in at the link below 👇
🚨GAME. OF. THE. CENTURY. (Pt. 2)
Both teams are undefeated for the first time since 2006,
@UMichFootball
and
@OhioStateFB
hope to secure their spot in Indy.
〽️:
#3
Michigan vs
#2
Ohio State
⏰: 12:14
🗣:
@ZachLinfield
@cbiii_10
&
@dcadamb
📻: 88.3 FM &
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@its_Xopher
I love how Apple Maps has a rough diagram of each Metrorail station superimposed over its city map. They aren’t perfectly accurate or to scale, but I find it helpful for orienting yourself when exiting a station into an unfamiliar neighborhood
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Possible big news coming at WMATA’s board meeting on Thursday? The Safety & Operations Committee has an agenda item titled “Operations Update”: Vague title + the fact that slides won’t be posted until the day of the meeting (both relatively uncommon) could indicate something big
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Next Saturday night I’ll be joining
@ZachLinfield
in the radio booth for coverage of the Michigan v Michigan State rivalry night on
@wcbnsports
. Listen over the FM airwaves in southeast Michigan and across the globe on YouTube:
📆: October 29
⏰: 7:30
📻:
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@wcbnsports
@umichbball
@GopherMBB
@jared_greenspan
@nubbers100
Today is
@nubbers100
‘s final broadcast as a student!!!!!! Tune in and give him some love!
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Big rainbow over the Hart Senate Office Building as viewed from Union Station
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First broadcast of 2023! I’ll be on with
@jared_greenspan
in the first half. Tune in at the link below 👇
🟨Maize out in Crisler🟨
@umichwbball
hosts in-state rival
@MSU_WBasketball
and looks to earn a key conference win.
〽️: Michigan vs Michigan State
🗣:
@jared_greenspan
@dcadamb
KG Foley & Alex Miller
⏰: 2:00 EST
📻:
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@adnan_barazi
I buy this excuse (and understand why WMATA might be hesitant to explain this to the public). Ironically, it is very possible that this arrangement was agreed to by WMATA under Wiedefeld and then is now being executed by MTA/MDOT ... under Wiedefeld
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I’m broadcasting the second half alongside
@jared_greenspan
. We have a full house here in Ann Arbor, tune in at the link below 👇
BROADCAST: Men's Basketball: Michigan vs. Michigan State here at the Crisler Center. Tune in here at the WCBN Youtube Channel
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This morning, WMATA posted the meeting slides ahead of Thursday’s board meeting. Although many people will (understandably) be focused on the current budget situation, I am really excited to see Metro move forward in its efforts to return to faster trains and automated operations
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I’m color commentator for the first half of the WBB rivalry matchbetween
@umichwbball
and
@OhioStateWBB
on
@wcbnsports
alongside
@jared_greenspan
. It’s my last regular season broadcast (we’ll see about March Madness🤞). Tune in at the link below 👇
BROADCAST:
#12
vs
#16
at the Crisler Center as
#Michigan
WBB hosts
#OhioState
. Winner positions themselves for a double bye in the B1G tournament!
〽️:
@umichwbball
vs
@OhioStateWBB
⏰: 7 pm
🎙️:
@jared_greenspan
,
@dcadamb
,
@kelinflynn
,
@AlexMiller2002
📻:
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Trying to watch
@umichsoftball
in the Big Ten Softball Championship but facing technical difficulties on BTN? Tune in to
@cbiii_10
‘s coverage on
@wcbnsports
at this link:
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This afternoon, I explored the history of EVERY station that was deleted from the Metrorail system. If you enjoy public transit or history, you can watch the video here:
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@philindc
@tomsherwood
@wcp
For most circumstances, the NBA charter provides exclusive geographic territory to a franchise within 75 miles of the corporate limits of its principal city: for the Wiz this would allow unrestricted relocation to Annapolis/Leesburg but anything further would require NBA approval
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First would involve turning around some trains outside of Rossyn and having those make a crescent down to National Harbor and across the Wilson Bridge (and using a non-revenue wye to go to Franconia-Springfield). This would allow 26 TPH in the core and 52 TPH crossing the Potomac
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@Wash_cycle
Not sure why this is open to cars at all. Beyond the golf clubhouse/Buckeye Drive, Ohio Drive is literally a loop to nowhere. They should close it to automobiles like they do on Beach Drive in Rock Creek, and reserve it for runners, cyclists and pedestrians.
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@AdamTuss
@nbcwashington
If Randy Clarke is able to establish a dedicated funding structure during his first two years at the helm (...something that hasn't been done in WMATA's 56 years of operation...) he will instantly become the most effective GM in agency history. Name the new L'Enfant HQ after him!
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Second, would combine aspects of the SV Express and the Bloop to expand the umbrella of Metrorail to more communities than any proposal could individually. This allows for 26 new TPH in the system core and 39 new Potomac river crossings, although coming at a very high cost
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Excited about this — will fit seamlessly into the neighborhood (great forward-looking design from the developers to accommodate the possible entrance a decade in advance). Should save 4 mins from the metro to union market on foot. This will turn NoMa into an S-tier metro station
Speaking of NoMa, “New Entrance for NoMa Gallaudet Metro Approved in DC Budget” - PoPville
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Tonight I’m on the call for
@wcbnsports
as the Wolverines host the number three team in the nation. I’ll be on the call for the first half. Tune in to the broadcast at the link below 👇
🏀🏀🏀
For the final time, the Wolverines are competing in the Big Ten-ACC Challenge.
@umichbball
welcomes 3rd-ranked
@UVAMensHoops
to Crisler this evening
〽️: Michigan vs
#3
UVA
⏰: 9:30
🗣:
@willgregory75
@jared_greenspan
@AmerBektas_
&
@dcadamb
📻:
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@wcbnsports
@TomBrady
@Edelman11
@RobGronkowski
@DannyAmendola
@Janefonda
@LilyTomlin
@TheRitaMoreno
@sally_field
@80forBrady
Movie of the year! Happy to support this decorated Michigan alum in his time of need
@TomBrady
@80forBrady
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@SantaJOno
Best cardio is on the 3rd floor. I love overlooking Ferry Field and Fisher Stadium while grinding miles on the treadmill. Also stop by the front desk and say hello — student staff is always friendly and helpful!
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I propose the creation of a new "Pink Line" to provide additional capacity downtown on underutilized portions of the new BLoop alignment. And it only requires limited construction beyond the current design (new pocket track south of Rosslyn and new crossovers in Alexandria)
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In my responses, I hammered home improved service (lower headways, longer span) and urged the task force to avoid the typical distractions (emissions free vehicles, improved placemaking, fare free transit, better marketing). Hoping the data is used, not just checking a box
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Happy Birthday to my absolute lad, Grimace! 🎉🎁🎊
I’m disappointed
@McDonalds
doesn’t have your favorite shake to celebrate this year 💜💜💜
@HuinGuillaume
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However, the alignment as currently designed is fundamentally flawed in its ability to provide capacity in the core and reduce crowding on the system. Many are sold on the BLoop due to the popular destinations served and the emphasis on transit equity -- both worthy goals.
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I finally got around to watching yesterday's
#DMVMoves
task force meeting ... and honestly, I don't have many thoughts. Following a short presentation on the state of regional transit, most of the meeting was members sharing aspirational platitudes about what they want to see
@headwaysmatter
I think I’ll hold off on sharing any more thoughts until after the meeting actually occurs — I want this to be a success but I’m not too optimistic from what I’ve seen. Stay tuned 👀
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It took four years and literally the final regular season game, but I’m finally broadcasting a hockey game from Yost. I’ll be on the call for the second period tonight. Not sure how much insight I’ll provide but I guarantee it will be an enjoyable listening experience
It’s senior day at Yost and
@umichhockey
controls it’s own destiny for the B1G tournament as it closes the season vs
@NDHockey
WCBN has the call at the link below👇
〽️: 4 Michigan vs. 20 Notre Dame
⏰: 8:00 PM
🗣️:
@AmerBektas_
@SegalCoby
@dcadamb
📻:
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Still don’t love the pylon design, but I feel like I’m shouting into the wind with this battle. Although I’m glad to see that the sketchiest entrance in the entire system (elevator only, no station manager, and a dozen CCTVs watching your every move) has an official name
This is your sign to take Metro! Navigating Gallery Place-Chinatown Station just got easier. Our new wayfinding signs, including new pylon designs and exit labels, lead the way and will point you in the right direction. Stay tuned for more upgrades to
#YourMetro
#wmata
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@headwaysmatter
Even more frustrating when you realize there won't even be a direct connection. Commuters will have to walk over 600 feet along the street when transferring between Metrorail and Purple Line (see yellow dashed line below)
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This broadcast was one of your best — helped that the team gave you lots to work with. Looking forward to running it back under the lights on 10/29
Radio PxP Highlights of Michigan’s 41-17 rout of
#10
Penn State on Saturday 🎙️
Another great call with
@dcadamb
and can’t wait to broadcast the whole Michigan State game after the bye on 88.3 FM and YouTube!
@wcbnsports
@bluebyninety
@MaizeRageUM
#GoBlue
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@headwaysmatter
I'm hearing "transit advocates" online cope and seethe by saying WMATA will use this opportunity to do other trackwork on the line. BUT, WMATA itself is publicly attributing it to the PL. They need to make the case for why this couldn't have been done at night/via single-tracking
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Since BL/OR/SV lines share track in downtown DC, the frequency of each line individually is constrained. Below is a capacity diagram depicting the maximum capacity of the current system (with trains allocated to minimize overall passenger wait time)🗺️
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@CurtisWalkerMD
@headwaysmatter
Color me naive, but I would like our government agencies providing public service that people rely on for their jobs to at least attempt to justify such an inconvenience to the public it is ideally supposed to serve. We've gotten nothing
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@ZestHockey
👀 first I’ve heard this, but would not surprise me.
I’ve been researching the history of the Silver Line, and from what I could find, deliberations were a black box. However, there was a big public-facing debate about support by the LoCo BoS so I figured that might play a role
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@PYZC773
Although never ratified, this map shows the alignment and stations that were considered by WMATA for the Columbia Pike line when designing the system. I think it's reasonable to assume these stations would have been constructed if Metro adopted that branch in the 1968 ARS.
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