Thanks to Stephanie Coleman for sharing this instant classic from Rhode Island Ave, NE yesterday. Following on the heels of our hero riding on top of a couple cases of beer comes this legend. I get it. Sometimes you’ve had a long day but still gotta scoot home. Respect!! Now, keep in mind these folks are professionals, please don’t try this at home.
Photo by Andrew Bailey
D’oh! While there were reports of enforcement witnessed this is quite the picture. Thanks to Andrew for sending at 9am this morning:
“I don’t think this is how these new red bus lanes on I St. NW are supposed to work…
Seems to still be some confusion…the sign says right-turns are OK, but how about when there are bus stops at the same corner? Then again, DC isn’t known for having the clearest signage…”
Ed. Note: These dedicated bus lanes are set for AM Peak: 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM
PM Peak: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Since this was the first day hopefully continued enforcement will help work out the kinks. If this is indeed a kink.
Caitlin reports just after 9am:
“wmata having serious issues at Columbia Heights right now. Already packed platform just watched a completely empty train roll past.”
From the files of some people are the worst.
Around 4:30pm yesterday Metro tweeted:
“Red Line Delay: Trains are single tracking between Fort Totten & Rhode Island Ave due to a track obstruction at Brookland. Expect delays in both directions.”
Rachel reported:
“the reason the red line is/was currently single tracking is because someone threw a scooter *on the tracks* near Brookland. Our very nice train driver announced it while we were at Gallery Place. We had to hold while they single tracked around it so that they could turn off the third rail to go retrieve it…”
I thought this was pretty cool as I got out of an uber last night – Drop off near bike lane alert:
“A Bike Month reminder: Look over your shoulder for people on bikes before opening the door.”
Hopefully they keep this alert year round and not just for ‘Bike Month’.
Thanks to D for sending yesterday from “H street, rush hour.”
Ed. Note: We checked out the new H and I Street bus lanes yesterday.
All the info about the bus lanes from DDOT: (more…)
Photo by Raka Choudhury
Raka reported over the weekend:
“In case you’re wondering what’s going on here, we’re installing bus lanes in downtown Washington, DC today! H & I (Street) Bus Lanes” (more…)
Photo by Mary Bender
Thanks to Mary for sending:
“Realize fellow commuters south of airport aren’t facing a great commute today, but on the flip side of the line, the insane policy of no yellow line service past Mt Vernon during rush is now over. Thrilled to see this sight today upon entering Columbia Heights!”
Thanks to Lexi for sending yesterday around 5pm from 16th. Street, NW around Crescent Street.:
Thanks to Mary for sending from Irving and Park Place, NW around 9:45am:
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
There was a hit and run that happened last night at approximately 9:55 PM at the intersection of R ST NW and 6th ST NW. I was about to cross 6th street, standing on R when I saw a cyclist (who had a green light) crossing 6th street in the bike lane on R St. At the same time, a speeding car driver turning left from Rhode Island Ave NW ran the red light and T-boned the cyclist at the intersection, sending him and his bike flying. The car driver decelerated for a few seconds, and sped away on 6th street heading south. (more…)