“Dear PoPville,
This was on a Sunday afternoon where parking is free. They block off spots then charge for them. There’s a small signed section which is for valet but even that’s only after 5pm.”
Hmm, I thought restaurants were allowed to apply for and pay for permits to do this? Anyone know if this is legit?
Photo by PoPville flickr user BrennaLM
We got another crazy parking ticket to deal with…
“Dear PoPville,
I got a parking ticket last week.
It has the wrong license plate # on it.
Should I pay it or should I just hope that there is no poor sap with the license # the officer wrote down who will have to deal with DMV to fight it?
Is there a way i can research whether there is an actual license with the one on the ticket?
It has a DU rather than a DC …”
Thanks to @herb_legrand for tweeting us the photo above from 20th and E Street, NW.
You can’t tell from the photo if the guy is parked illegally but if he is, well, I don’t think they understand how the system works…
Photo by flickr user Nic Taylor Photography
From DPW:
“The Department of Public Works today announced its decision to postpone the start of the 2014 residential street sweeping season to Monday, March 10, due to a heavy snow storm predicted for Monday, March 3. The employees who drive the sweepers are the same employees who drive snow plows and until the streets are clear of snow, the sweepers will be ineffective.
“In the District, the start of the street sweeping program is as much a harbinger of spring as jelly beans and crocuses,” said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr. “We are disappointed that winter snow is forcing us to delay cleaning those streets that haven’t seen a sweeper since October 31.”
Director Howland suggested motorists use this extra week to familiarize themselves with the signs that designate which streets have restricted parking during sweeping hours. Signs are posted that identify the days of the week and hours of the day when parking restrictions will be enforced so the sweepers can clean the streets effectively. Parking enforcement of residential sweeping violations will begin Monday, March 10.”
Ed. Note: Wait, jelly beans are a harbinger of spring?
Photo by PoPville flickr user ekelly80
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if you could do a GDoN for parking spaces. The last one you did seems to be back 4 years ago.
I’m particularly interested in the 14 and U st area, as things have changed since the last post. I’d be curious in hearing your, and others, opinions on how much someone should expect monthly lease/rents are for parking spots in various neighborhoods.”
“a $30 ticket can be issued for violating the restriction.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
Thanks to Pablo for sending the wild photo above from Meridian Hill Park. Not exactly clear how they got there.
And after the jump, check out a snow sculpture that looks very very different depending on the angle. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I fist noticed this street front gallery just north of K street on Connecticut ave. Based in its look, I figured it was an art gallery (in absurdly expensive space). On closer inspection, it’s a info center for some wealthy developer’s proposal to build a parking lot under the national mall. I googled it, and we website seems to be as much about him as it is about the project.
Serious, or crazy rich guy with too much money?”
National Mall Underground’s website says:
“The National Mall Underground project solves the needs of the public as well as federal and District of Columbia planners by consolidating in one structure several functions: car and tour bus parking, visitor services, a flood reservoir, and irrigation cisterns, while providing new turf grass as the “green roof.” During heavy storm events, buses and cars will be removed from the two lower parking levels and flood waters will be pumped here for temporary storage. The location between the Smithsonian Castle and the Museum of Natural History, and between the 9th Street and 12th Street tunnels under the Mall, is centrally located near the Metro Smithsonian stop and Capital Bikeshare locations.”
“Dear PoPville,
This was at the recent mayoral debate – guess which candidate attended the event and then decided to park illegally – smart move buddy!”
Ed. Note: Council Members are not obligated to follow parking regulations. You can see other examples here.
“Dear PoPville,
I found this angle park job hilarious. 11th St NW between K and L. Blocking the bike lane. DC plates and all…smh”
Anyone know if this is a remnant of church parking allowed to angle park Sunday mornings in some spots? Or is this just a ridiculous parking job?
