Thursday, May 30, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
Avoid Potholes In These Streets
Any person that drives throughout DC will tell you about how raggedy the streets are in this city. It seems that many of the complaints are about potholes and other traffic annoyances. However, I complain about any and everything that could particularly mangle the undercarriage of my car. My car sits very low to the ground. It's far from a sports car but, it sits like one. Every time I hit a bump, man-hole cover, pothole, dip and any other road blemish, I immediately tense up and curse. The curse word I use depends on how hard I hit something. For yearsssssssssss I have complained to whomever would listen about how terrible the streets are; mostly on deaf ears, until...
Let's go back to around 2010 maybe 2011 when I discovered that the DC Dept. of Transportation was on twitter. (@DDOTDC) I have never been so siced to connect with somebody in my life. At last, a social media line where other people can read about my transportation concerns. I would hope some of my followers would hop on the bandwagon but, I don't think that is happening. As a tax paying resident of the District of Columbia, I have numerous first hand accounts of how negligent the DC government can be. However, for the 1st time since Ive been of age to vote, have I felt like someone was not only listening but, was about resolving the issues I have with this city.
Here's a list of some the transportation concerns I have tweeted to the DC Dept of Transportation
Recently, it seems that the folks at DDOTDC are taking action. Shortly after I tweeted about repaving Minnesota Ave from Pennsylvanian Ave to Good Hope Rd, it was done. The most raggedy parts of Suitland Parkway (DC) were most recently repaved. They are currently repaving Maine Ave. Ive also noticed that most if not all of the potholes I have tweeted about, have been patched up. Now, I am not saying that my tweets were responsible for getting these issues addressed. But, I would like to think even if they weren't; at least DDOT was notified and, are now addressing some of my biggest concerns.
If I were to give a DC govt agency an award it would be to the DC Dept of Transportation. Thank you!!! Trust me, your efforts are not going unnoticed.
***If you're coming into the city via 295 to 395 S - AKA the SE?SW Freeway - you've noticed the new traffic pattern. There is some congestion trying to merge unto the new bridge/ramp that connects to the actual SE/SW freeway. Im sure this is an issue for many of the people who travel this route. For me, I love it. It frees up all of the traffic that used to be on the SE/SW freeway. I can do 60 + from the time I get off the ramp until I have to get off at the Maine Ave exit. Before, it could take up to an hour for me to travel from Minn Ave SE to 20th street. Now it take 30 mins. Today it took less than 30 mins.
Last thing, Now that I'm a commuting pedestrian I have realized the importance of pedestrian safety. So I wanted to thank DDOTDC for installing pedestrian signals throughout the city. & If you are reading this blog, could you check all of these buttons to make sure they work???
Let's go back to around 2010 maybe 2011 when I discovered that the DC Dept. of Transportation was on twitter. (@DDOTDC) I have never been so siced to connect with somebody in my life. At last, a social media line where other people can read about my transportation concerns. I would hope some of my followers would hop on the bandwagon but, I don't think that is happening. As a tax paying resident of the District of Columbia, I have numerous first hand accounts of how negligent the DC government can be. However, for the 1st time since Ive been of age to vote, have I felt like someone was not only listening but, was about resolving the issues I have with this city.
Here's a list of some the transportation concerns I have tweeted to the DC Dept of Transportation
- Repave Ridge RD SE
- Repave Minnesota Ave from PA Ave to Good Hope Rd
- Repave Minnesota Ave from Benning Rd to Nannie Helen Burroughs
- Maine Ave from 395 - right before your get to 17th street
- Repave 12th street NW from Constitution Ave to L Street
- Repave Suitland parkway
- Repave the streets that run through Ft. Dupont Park
- Repave the exit ramp for Pennsylvania Ave from 295 S & N
- H Street Between First & North Capital Street
- Various potholes I notice throughout the city
Recently, it seems that the folks at DDOTDC are taking action. Shortly after I tweeted about repaving Minnesota Ave from Pennsylvanian Ave to Good Hope Rd, it was done. The most raggedy parts of Suitland Parkway (DC) were most recently repaved. They are currently repaving Maine Ave. Ive also noticed that most if not all of the potholes I have tweeted about, have been patched up. Now, I am not saying that my tweets were responsible for getting these issues addressed. But, I would like to think even if they weren't; at least DDOT was notified and, are now addressing some of my biggest concerns.
If I were to give a DC govt agency an award it would be to the DC Dept of Transportation. Thank you!!! Trust me, your efforts are not going unnoticed.
***If you're coming into the city via 295 to 395 S - AKA the SE?SW Freeway - you've noticed the new traffic pattern. There is some congestion trying to merge unto the new bridge/ramp that connects to the actual SE/SW freeway. Im sure this is an issue for many of the people who travel this route. For me, I love it. It frees up all of the traffic that used to be on the SE/SW freeway. I can do 60 + from the time I get off the ramp until I have to get off at the Maine Ave exit. Before, it could take up to an hour for me to travel from Minn Ave SE to 20th street. Now it take 30 mins. Today it took less than 30 mins.
Last thing, Now that I'm a commuting pedestrian I have realized the importance of pedestrian safety. So I wanted to thank DDOTDC for installing pedestrian signals throughout the city. & If you are reading this blog, could you check all of these buttons to make sure they work???
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