It’s the end of an era for D.C.’s H Street corridor. The DC Streetcar is ending service for good after offering free rides to the public along the stretch for the past decade.

“That’s terrible that it’s closing because it really helped the city a lot. It really did. You know, getting to and fro, it’s on time, it’s convenient, never crowded, never had to stand up on it,” streetcar rider Robert Davis told News4.

But in the end, that might have been part of the streetcar’s downfall – the fact that hardly anyone rode it.

“I mean, you know, it’s a free ride, but it doesn’t offer much. It doesn’t go nowhere for the money they have spent on it,” one woman told News4. “This is taxpayers’ money. We have to do better with the money.”

District leaders have criticized the streetcar, saying it costs too much, gets stuck in traffic and serves stops that not a lot of people need to go to.

“It just was not thought through. And so it doomed from the start because of lack of planning and lack of follow through with some of the support that was needed,” D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson said.

Mayor Muriel Bowser has said the city is exploring an electric bus alternative. In the meantime, Metro’s D20 bus travels the same route as the streetcar.

“Guess I’ll revert back to the buses. I’m on public transportation, so, I don’t drive,” Davis said.

Here is a list of events this week.

• Tuesday Bicycle Ambassador Training. This online training will get you up to date on what’s going on with the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition and teach you how to sign up new members. Tuesday, March 31, 5-7 p.m. Sign up here for Zoom link.
• Tuesday Lake Merritt Loop Group Ride. Join Bike East Bay for this monthly after-work, slow-paced bike ride. Tuesday, March 31, roll out at 5:30 p.m. from Lake Merritt BART, east side of Oak Street between 8th and 9th Streets, Oakland. Ends at 19th Street BART, 20th Street at Broadway. RSVP here.
• Wednesday Cayuga Slow Street Upgrade Open House. SFMTA and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission invite neighbors to share feedback on proposed traffic calming and stormwater infrastructure. Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Excelsior Branch Library, 4400 Mission Street, S.F.
• Wednesday Save Bay Area Transit Info Session & Signature Gathering Training. Join SFBike, Connect Bay Area, and Stronger Muni for All to learn about the two transit funding measures that can close the deficit and how you can get involved to support them. Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rikki’s, 2223 Market Street, S.F. RSVP required.
• Friday Woman and Non-Binary Bike S.F. Coffee Club. The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition Coffee Club is a place to meet new people, talk bikes, share tips, and caffeinate. Friday, April 3, 8-9 a.m. Cinderella Bakery, 436 Balboa Street, S.F.

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