From AlertDC: “Traffic Advisory: Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. (July 22-September 3)
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, and Sunday, August 23, 2026, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with the buildout and the security requirements for this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration. (more…)
Thanks to Terry Lynch for sending from 15th and H Street, NW Downtown.
Somebody will say this is easy to understand and makes perfect sense.
Somebody is wrong.
mural being painted by Jeff Huntington
Thanks to G. for sending from H Street, NE: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I thought I would send a couple screen shots of some of the automobile “makes” that are listed when using the guest parking permit website or app. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to send a quick plea to my neighbors about not leaving half spaces in between them and the car ahead of them. Similarly, (more…)
“Dear PoPville (and DDOT),
I’ve lived here a very long time and I still don’t know what this means. When does “24 hours” start and end? Noon to noon? 24 hours on both days? I think an entire metro area of millions would like to know.”
Also apparently one/one’s building can’t just write themselves a free parking pass: (more…)
“I called 311 & I requested your car be towed. Today is street cleaning you ASS!”
Goodness that’s some serious passion about street cleaning…
Thanks to A. for sending from Shaw: “Someone has *feelings* about street cleaning days! 😂”
Thanks to Griffin for the reminder:
“Street sweeping starts back up next week sadly.”
A great sign of spring tho!!
From DPW: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In Brookland this has been our view for the past week now, it’s getting absurd. Car owner leaves for hours on end with this spot saver in place. And spot saver has only grown over time, more items have been added over time. Started off with just one red block.”
and
“Dear PoPville,
The parking wars have gotten out of hand! Last night I saw a woman essentially reburying a car in the snow (in Bloomingdale.) And this wasn’t just simply kicking some snow under the tires then driving away. She used a shovel. And when she was done with the shovel, she started moving large blocks of ice with her hands and wedging them under the car. I don’t need to tell anyone here how disgusting the snow and ice is these days to be picking up with your hands. And this was no quick act. This went on for almost half an hour! All the while her car sitting in the street with its hazard lights on. (more…)
Thanks to Hunter for sending: “The 131 M Street NE Parking Lot is Closing. It’s the lot next to Wundergarten. Wonder what will be going in there?” (more…)