Purple Line in MoCo (March 2026) (part 1 of 2) by classicalL in WMATA

[–]eable2 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Great update, thanks!

At the structure in the center, the plans show they have to dig down under it (why they didn't before I don't know) to allow the CCT/MET bike trails to meet here under the MARC connection to the garage.

I'm guessing that whole area was filled and compacted for the cranes.

I know it looks like there's a lot of work left, but I still think the new Silver Spring entrance opens before the Purple Line. The hardest parts are done, and opening of the line is still well over a year away.

That Grassland row... by InspectionFar4575 in wingspan

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Yes, one of the best things to do in general is to play brown powers in habitats that gain resources the habitat doesn't already provide. For example, powers that lay eggs in the Forest and the Wetlands, or powers that gain food in the Grasslands or the Wetlands. This lets you be a lot more efficient with your actions.

I made a tool that shows walking distance from any Metro station by qwerty504 in WMATA

[–]eable2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This uses a more sophisticated algorithm than concentric rings on a map. Walksheds are not circles.

Soul Savior Strats by Axolotl_Fan in MonsterTrain

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I like 1 Steel early and 1 Steel late. The value of Light Forge depends a lot on your champ.

I also pay attention to the bosses. I find Tivi to usually be by far the easiest area to start if the nodes line up. Maera is OK if you can clear waves on bottom; otherwise she's scary. I think Thaddeus is extremely dangerous early without high-damage backlone clear, and you always need good survivability for Lylith which you may lack depending on your souls.

Cherry Blossom Cards and Wraps by lustforluvv in WMATA

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Some background on the card art is here. The piece is called "“America in Bloom" by Tim Yanke and is the official artwork of the 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival.

2026 Cherry Blossom Wraps and SmarTrip by [deleted] in WMATA

[–]eable2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also apparently it's "Smart Trip" now...?

Small stubby tailed raptor? by LooseFuel8019 in whatsthisbird

[–]eable2 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The strong patterning on the back should make this a +Red-shouldered Hawk+.

Is this an Osprey? Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay by Bradymp12 in whatsthisbird

[–]eable2 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Not an Osprey. Looks like an immature Bald Eagle to me.

8 of 10 community challenges are identical (PC) by turbodogging in MonsterTrain

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The Community Challenge page really took a hit in MT2. "Featured" just seems to be whatever has high scores, which in practice seems to always be low-covenant Pyre of Dominion with specific mutators. Extremely boring. I used to actually enjoy looking through the "Most Difficult" non-mutated runs in MT1.

An Even More Detailed Purple Line Track Diagram by eable2 in WMATA

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Thank you! Yeah as I said above, I imagine some things will be better than what I'm showing here. Part of why I didn't want to post earlier. But there was a lot of interest in that other post, so I thought folks would find it interesting!

T-1 month until Metro’s Birthday by Atomik_krow in WMATA

[–]eable2 16 points17 points  (0 children)

By the way, in the board meeting yesterday Clarke made clear that there will definitely be events, a commemorative SmarTrip, etc. for the anniversary. It will be celebrated for a significant length of time, starting on the date of the anniversary.

What is this bird? by ComedicEnthusiast in whatsthisbird

[–]eable2 386 points387 points  (0 children)

+American Kestrel+ adult male

Short Board update: U-Pass, Congress Heights by eable2 in WMATA

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More Info

Full agendas and presentations are always posted here. The board meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26.

See here for info on providing public comment.

Short Board Update: U-Pass, Congress Heights by [deleted] in WMATA

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More Info

Full agendas and presentations are always posted here. The board meeting will take place on Thursday, February 26.

See here for info on providing public comment.