Rachel sends last night: “Someone’s been parked for over an hour blocking the ramp to a crosswalk directly in front of a no parking sign. Based off the license plate he should have no trouble paying off the ticket from the cops I just called over. (more…)
Last week brought us Notes From Your Neighbors – They’ve Absolutely Lost Their Minds about a parking situation on 15th Street, NW. It is my very great pleasure to present part two thanks to Aloise, Stephen and Chaya for sending: (more…)
A reader reports this “Elite level of pettiness on 15th st in Logan Circle. Dog poop smeared on door handles for taking up 2 parking spaces…” (more…)
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that residents should continue to use the existing 2020 Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) into 2021. The District plans to launch a streamlined digital parking permit program in 2021.
The VPP program allows District residents to register for an annual pass that is used for guests to park for more than 2 hours on Residential Permit Parking or RPP-zoned blocks.
Residents who are new to the District or need a replacement VPP (due to damage or loss) should visit their local Metropolitan Police Department precinct to request a temporary parking pass instead of a VPP.
Beginning in March 2020, and continuing for the duration of the public health emergency, the District has suspended enforcement for the following infractions: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard any news on the 2021 VPP program (Visitor Parking Pass)? I think they usually start registration by now.”
Ed. Note: Been starting to get a few queries about this, I’ve emailed DDOT and will update when I hear back but I assume that because we are still in Phase Two, with most parking restrictions suspended, things have been pushed back. When registration does go live, I’ll be sure to do a new post.
Update From DDOT: “Changes are coming to the Visitor Parking Pass program for 2021! In the meantime, please keep your 2020 pass if you have one.”
Oh, the anticipation.
Johnny sends Saturday afternoon: “Spotted at 8/Florida. Literally parked in the crosswalk, no one inside. Some people just want to watch the world burn…”
Photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
I reserved parking for a moving truck in front of a house I’m moving into through the DC TOPS system about two weeks ago for a move later this week. Two weeks ago, there was regular 2 hour limit residents excepted zone parking on both sides of the street. I walked back by the house yesterday, and now there’s only parking on the opposite side of the street except on Thursdays when you can park in front of my house (presumably for street cleaning). Do I even need to print and post the signs now? Is it legal for a moving truck to park there on a Friday? Can I use the signs for the opposite side of the street?”
Ed. Note: Good news, sorta, since we’re still only in phase two, these opposite side of the street parking signs don’t apply since street sweeping is still suspended.
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I were at Market Common Clarendon today (Sunday), and came back to our car to find a “parking notice” from Colonial with a fine attached to it. It doesn’t seem like it’s a “real” ticket, but I’m wondering if there are any consequences to us just not paying it (acknowledging that they would probably try to send it to collections). Looks like someone asked this back in 2012, but wondering if anyone has more recent experience.”
Thanks to Katie for sending from outside 101 Independence Ave., SE.
At least enforcement should still be suspended under phase two.
Thanks to Jared for sending: “Electric Car charging station. New at Tivoli in Columbia Heights. Giants Parking Garage.”
Very cool. Anyone see these in elsewhere around town?