Thematically Correct
Parking, like everything else in Washington, D.C., is complicated.
AMY ALKON, APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AUTHOR, SPEAKER, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED COLUMNIST
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Taken on the Mall, probably on Madison.
I lived in DC for 4 years, and that top sign is for real: you block the rush hour traffic otherwise, and the police come, literally pick up the car and move it onto the walkway next to the street. Gets you a nasty-sized parking ticket. Was quite a surprise for me when it happened for the first time when visiting: that 4 o'clock time rolls around pretty quickly when you've come down to visit someone for an afternoon appointment.
This one isn't actually too bad. There are a lot worse...
John F. Opie at February 22, 2009 12:32 PM
Amy Alkon
https://www.advicegoddess.com/archives/2009/02/thematically-co.html#comment-1635521">comment from John F. OpieI actually think it was on a side street where we stopped to get for coffee, but I can't really be sure, because I spent much of our time in D.C. being carsick. Seriously. We got lost and drove round and round and then we were looking for a parking space. Gregg has pictures of me lying in the back seat curled up sleeping. I'm usually a much better travel companion in urban areas.
Amy Alkon
at February 22, 2009 1:27 PM
The better to get your $$ in parking tickets. Which is the sole thing the DC government does effectively.
BlogDog at February 22, 2009 8:08 PM
That looks like the work of a congressional committee. Probably the same one that wrote the stimulus bill.
I don't drive in D.C. if I can avoid it. Usually, I'll park in Arlington and Metro in from there.
old rpm daddy at February 23, 2009 5:06 AM
On second thought, maybe it was the work of the IRS. Those signs are a screaming example of "Whatever You Decide to Do, You Will Have Done It Wrong, and We Will Fine You."
old rpm daddy at February 23, 2009 7:46 AM
Not the most timely post, Amy, but did jog a blast from the past for me...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awBlBhDJaVw
Hasan at February 23, 2009 12:49 PM
Almost as bad as Beverly Hills where I took this photo close to where we once organized a Press Club party:
http://emmanuelle-simplelifeinla.buzznet.com/user/photos/?id=551912
The warm weather makes you more tolerant, though.
Emmanuelle at February 24, 2009 8:56 AM
I'm not sure what is so complicated about it. On one side, you can't park, ever. On the other side, you can park from 7-4, and after 6:30.
NicoleK at February 25, 2009 7:15 AM
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