Evan writes: “these signs popped up overnight
Will be late to work as I had to drive around finding a place to park
This project has been a nightmare. Nothing has been done. What are the rules about putting these signs up/notifying people in advance?“
photo by John M
“Dear PoPville,
There have been emergency no parking signs posted on the 1600 block of Kalorama NW for a construction setup area for the past 2 weeks, but no vehicles or equipment has been placed there during that time. There was construction on the sidewalk nearby that area a few weeks ago, but since that initial work, I have not seen any construction activity. (more…)
Thanks to Michele for sending from Columbia Heights.
Caption contest time – go!
“Dear PoPville,
Hey there! I came outside to this gem left on my car on Chapin Street NW this morning. Parking is tight there since it’s all residential, but I have a bumper guard on and a very tiny car, because, you know, city living!
Hope the writer is…okay? Deep breaths, bruh.”
Thanks to Zach for sharing the reminder: “After 39.5 consecutive months, the hard-copy 2020 Annual Visitor Parking Pass will no longer be valid beginning Sunday, April 16, 2023!”
Good luck with the Park DC portal for permits, hopefully the transition goes smoothly…
J. writes: “Got single print visitors parking pass on ParkDC. Parked in indicated area – see screengrab from ParkDC website. Got $60 in parking tickets. Please help.”
Update from the Department of For-Hire Vehicles:
“The Department of For-Hire Vehicles, which regulates taxicabs, limos, and ride-hailing companies in the District, allows residents of Maryland and Virginia to operate in the District. One requirement is to display a taxi vehicle tag issued by the District. In the past, some taxicabs had tags issued both by the District and their home jurisdiction. That is why you may occasionally see taxicabs with two tags.”
“Dear PoPville,
Attached is an interesting double license plate I saw in Woodley Park area today – DC and Virginia tags…. for what the helen of troy is this?” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Confusing street cleaning signs also an issue on Kenyon between 13th and 14th. Monday (normal) and Tuesday (just appeared under Monday sign) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The north side of Q Street NW, between 15th and 16th has, in all recent memory (10+ years), been Tuesday street cleaning.
But . . . they’ve put one – one! – new sign in the middle of the block that says “Thursday”! (more…)
NavyYardParking writes: “This car is back (now with expired tag). I chatted with the DCDPW parking guy, and he tells me that he is not allowed to pull up a cover on any car. So, there you go DC: buy a car cover – park illegally for free forever.” (more…)