Transit on Thursday Friday: Caught
As we are still recovering from the gluttony that was Thanksgiving, and since it was pretty slow news week in, well, everything, we are light on the transit news, too.
But first, which D.C. Council Member likes to ignore laws? You get one guess and the answer is after the jump.
Photo by AlbinoFlea
That’s right, via a very well timed Thanksgiving Day police ride along by the Washington Times, we learn that Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry loves to ignore rules while endangering himself and others.
Oh wait, that’s not really a surprise.
Regardless, the council member was pulled over yesterday by a cop over in Southeast for talking on his cell phone while driving, causing him to impede traffic.
His excuse? His ear piece was broken.
He got off with a warning.
The law against cell phone use while driving, by the way, was passed in 2004, before Barry joined the council.
Speed traps
Not that we advocate breaking the law, but we do enjoying sticking it The Man. Therefore, via WTOP and the National Motorist’s Association, we bring you a somewhat handy list of the worst speed traps in Virginia and Maryland. Don't say we didn't warn you.
(D.C., for the record) was not included in this roundup thanks to the fact that everyone forgets about us. Might have something to do with that no vote in Congress, not a state bit people keep talking about.)
Maryland’s worst spot is in Frederick, with “dishonorable mentions” going to places in Columbia, Hagerstown and Waldorf. In Virginia beware of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Emporia and Norfolk.
Weekend track work, delays
On the Red line trains will be sharing one track between Fort Totten and Takoma between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday due to track work. Riders should add up to 20 minutes to their trips.
On the Green line trains will share one track between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday between Greenbelt and College Park thanks to new car testing. Riders should add up 15 minutes to their trips.