My Morning Commute
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@Drewdane 81632 wrote:
A lot of those shuttles have those “How am I driving” stickers on the back. I’ve had good responses in the past registering complaints about commercial drivers in bike lanes, parked in handicapped spots, etc. (of course, the dispatchers could just as easily been humoring me, but…).
In this case, I don’t remember seeing a how’s my driving number ever, but I’ll look more closely next time in case I’m just blind with rage at this point. One time, I stopped, took pictures, and was able to find contact information for the company ($hitheads LLC or whatever it was) that was listed as the contractor. I sent a letter with photos to them as well as to someone in facility operations for the DC region for the EPA, one of the tenants in the building and the agency whose logo was plastered on one side of that particular shuttle, though I think USAID is also in that building? Regardless, I didn’t hear bupkis back from either. Surprise.
I’ve thought of trying to raise the issue somehow with Arlington parking enforcement or other appropriate body. Thoughts? There doesn’t seem to be an appropriate category on the famous Arlington app thingy?
I’ve matter-of-factly told a driver once or twice when his window has been down that he’s parked illegally in the bike lane. One responded once that that is where he’s instructed to wait to pick up passengers. Others act like they don’ even hear me. I continue to verbalize my frustration when I pass if I think the driver will hear me. This verbalization occasionally includes a little bit of colorful language depending on my mood. On numerous occasions I’ve made certain gestures to the driver with certain fingers that I’m not so proud of, but it’s just F-ing annoying.
@cyclingfool 81633 wrote:
In this case, I don’t remember seeing a how’s my driving number ever, but I’ll look more closely next time in case I’m just blind with rage at this point. One time, I stopped, took pictures, and was able to find contact information for the company ($hitheads LLC or whatever it was) that was listed as the contractor. I sent a letter with photos to them as well as to someone in facility operations for the DC region for the EPA, one of the tenants in the building and the agency whose logo was plastered on one side of that particular shuttle, though I think USAID is also in that building? Regardless, I didn’t hear bupkis back from either. Surprise.
I’ve thought of trying to raise the issue somehow with Arlington parking enforcement or other appropriate body. Thoughts? There doesn’t seem to be an appropriate category on the famous Arlington app thingy?
I’ve matter-of-factly told a driver once or twice when his window has been down that he’s parked illegally in the bike lane. One responded once that that is where he’s instructed to wait to pick up passengers. Others act like they don’ even hear me. I continue to verbalize my frustration when I pass if I think the driver will hear me. This verbalization occasionally includes a little bit of colorful language depending on my mood. On numerous occasions I’ve made certain gestures to the driver with certain fingers that I’m not so proud of, but it’s just F-ing annoying.
Have you called Arlington Police? Non-emergency number is 703-558-2222
@lordofthemark 81630 wrote:
Its by Bell, and I don’t know the model (I got it from my daughter’s apartment it apparently belonged to a previous resident who had left it behind when moving out – typical student apartment that has had different roommates moving in and out for years, yet has never been vacated, and has accumulated “stuff”) It does not have a gauge – I suppose I can use the tire gauge from my car.
I second the recommendation for a basic floor pump at home. And regarding pumps to take on the go, I’ll just note that I’ve ripped off my share of tube valves using frame pumps that don’t have a flexible hose, but just attach directly to the valve. I may be somewhat ham-handed, but a ripped valve isn’t patchable and isn’t something I want to deal with when I’m out with the bike. I suggest a portable/frame pump that includes a hose…
@guga31bb 81557 wrote:
I went for a walk on L St today and was amazed at how many vehicles are parked in the cycletrack. Luckily (for me) my commute doesn’t take me this far into the district, but I feel bad for those who do (if anyone even takes L St). What’s the point of even having a cycletrack if there are cars parked in it on every block?
I ride L street every day and unfortunately this is true. The bike lane is just wide enough so that vehicles can park on it, not block vehicle traffic, and make it impossible for bikes to pass unless they swerve into the traffic lane. The bollards on the ends of the block have not been replaced since last spring. There was also a bollard in the middle of the lane in front if the Quincy hotel that hasn’t been replaced. I really think this cycle track makes it more dangerous for cyclists. More enforcement and replacing the bollards would help a lot.
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