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  • A Griper reports a pothole in a curve that is particularly treacherous for cyclists in Capitol Hill neighborhood between 574 and 598 block of C Street in northeast.

    Pockets of Potholes Akeya Dickson 2011

  • However, it is not at all clear since there are no lane lines painted, reported the Griper.

    (Try to) stay in your lane 2011

  • A pothole is reported in the right lane of Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda's Westmoreland Circle, causing many cars to immediately lurch into the other lane, according to the Griper.

    Pockets of Potholes Akeya Dickson 2011

  • Griper Richard Bellin followed up with us to say that his "persistence, perseverance, and just plain ornery stubbornness" paid off after contacting John Thomas, associate director of the Urban Forestry Administration at the District Department of Transportation in November and subsequently coordinating with Pepco.

    NW resident persists in getting danger tree cut 2011

  • A Griper reported a "large area of broken up pavement on the right hand side of the southbound lane on Massachusetts Avenue" in northeast near Constitution Avenue on Capitol Hill.

    Pockets of Potholes Akeya Dickson 2011

  • Griper Tim regularly crosses the Memorial Bridge on his walk home from work in D.C. The route affords him prime views of the Potomac and a couple of less savory sights: a junked truck bumper and a big garbage can.

    Walker: A wonderful view of...junk 2010

  • Griper Sinjun Sharp rattled off a list of accidents at a single traffic circle on the D.C. - Maryland border that are sobering, to say the least:

    Residents: Traffic circle is a hazard 2010

  • Griper Annoyed parent also sounded the alarm: "Drivers leaving 7-11 DO NOT stop, they just drive!"

    Stop sign replaced in Germantown 2010

  • Griper msh345 reports that 18th Street between Massachusetts Ave. and U Street in NW D.C. is in "abysmal" shape.

    Weekend roundup: Roads and a light dangling by a thread 2010

  • Griper tennesseer has been busy documenting potholes in bike lanes around NE.

    Weekend roundup: Roads and a light dangling by a thread 2010

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