Friday, December 20, 2013

Lane Ends: Be a Jerk

Here are some thoughts I've had repeatedly on the roadways in and around the District. 

Luckily I took the time to jot them down... in an email to myself... on my phone... while driving. 

You know what they say - if you can't find a solution, be part of the problem.

...on road signs:


DMV posts:



Drivers interpret:




So learn your lesson people - bumper to bumper is a term for a reason!

...on people who park in traffic (or double park for what I can only hope to be a life or death scenario in front of a McDonalds During Rush Hour): 


DMV Section 4 Subsection 3 Paragraph 11:


Hazard flashers are used by drivers in case of emergency; conversely, they may also be used by other worthless human beings as a parking permit for wherever the f*&% they want.


Oh, you drive an SUV? Please try to park in the bike lane to let all 7 squealing 22 year olds out for a night of drinking, dancing, and terrible life choices. What's that? Going shopping for the family and don't want to park too far away because there's too much to carry and none of them love you enough to come along to help? Oh... well, now I just feel bad.

And finally, on traffic statistics:


The following pie chart displays research conducted by a group specializing in identifying the root cause of traffic in and around the DC area. According to their research, there are three main causes for all traffic.


Major Causes of Traffic (by %)