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DistrictGrow t1_ixxplit wrote

Because the laws in DC are not enforced and are concurrently being diluted by city council. Surprised you are just noticing.

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strayvoltage t1_ixxvkc1 wrote

Pretty harsh way to say, "Yeah, I feel the same."

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manifestdustiny t1_ixzaivc wrote

Yeah, some people in this sub constantly try really hard to be witty pieces of shit and mostly just manage the latter part.

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4look4rd t1_ixyenqj wrote

It’s because our infrastructure sucks and prioritizes cars over people

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Formergr t1_ixyqb06 wrote

I’ve lived in DC over 15 years, and the infrastructure has gotten better over the years in terms of non-car transport becoming more favored, not worse. But the last three years it’s gotten so much more dangerous out there with antisocial behavior from drivers.

The infrastructure is just a tool they are now using, not the cause.

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CaptainSpeedbird1974 t1_ixyrpjc wrote

Infrastructure is an enabler, build it better and these people won’t feel safe driving like assholes.

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kallie412 t1_iy318hl wrote

You’ve lived here for 15 years (just like me) and you think the infrastructure has gotten better? We must be living in two different cities. 2019 and prior, I commuted using metro but upon becoming a disabled cane user who can’t stand for longer than a couple mins, I cannot physically do that commute - especially a transfer. Elevators broken or escalators broken and I’m SOL. The infrastructure is awful here compared to other cities.

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Formergr t1_iy3bod6 wrote

You're absolutely right on metro, my apologies my comment wasn't very clear. I was thinking (but didn't write) more in terms of bike lanes being added, scooters becoming available, and some pedestrian improvements (but not nearly enough).

There have been incremental improvements on that end, but metro has indeed degraded in service and options for those with limited mobility have lessened, not increased.

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IcyWillow1193 t1_ixyo2rb wrote

No, infrastructure has always sucked. Antisocial and violent driving at the level we're seeing now is a new problem.

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