DC: Va School Buses hazard to Pedestrians

Washington, DC - Fairfax County Public Schools buses park blocking crosswalks in upper Northwest DC. A concerned citizen reports that the District of Columbia's Department of Public Works sent a Parking Enforcement Officer in response to her call. The Officer arrived promptly and ticketed both buses. This concerned citizen also called the Fairfax County Public Schools, she indicates the call taker laughed at her complaint.

Within the last year 2 fatalities have resulted within 5 blocks of this location. Sidewalk restriping was in progress nearby to improve safety.

See recent reports:
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