[Ellen]

I went on the DC 311 chat – Ebony will report the problem.

[Ellen]

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The bottom of the sign is 5’5″ from the sidewalk (I measured it this morning).

[Ellen]

There is a dangerous low hanging sign on the Roosevelt bridge. Someone must have moved the sign lower when working on the bridge – my husband got banged in the head by the sign while riding this morning. Fortunately his helmet took most of the impact, but it didn’t do his neck any good.

[Ellen]

@Tom H 109342 wrote:

Anyone attempt/look at the TR bridge sidewalk lately?

I rode the TR bridge this morning with studded tires. I would not attempt it with regular tires. Most of the bridge and ramp is covered with frozen ruts. It was a real challenge and I am trying to decide if I am more afraid of the cars in G’town (and taking the Key Bridge back to Custis), or of going back over the TR bridge back home. I did feel like a real hero after I crossed the bridge. . . still trying to decide.

[Ellen]

@sjclaeys 66838 wrote:

Suicidal rabbits are my greatest fear on the bike.

My problem is suicidal squirrels in Lafayette Square. They try to dive into my wheels. Once I ran right over one – he was OK, though. They are very durable.

[Ellen]

Hello Dirt – I really appreciate you taking the risk and reporting back for the rest of us. I’ll skip my ride tomorrow, again. I heard the temperature is supposed to be around 40 tomorrow. Maybe trails will be clear and safe for the commute Thursday.

[Ellen]

Thanks, I’ll ride tomorrow.

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