The very large complex on the left in 2:13 is a brand new defense office building. It houses 4000 defense employees and obviously is super secure and fresh. There was a lot of controversy over it because the federal govt just came and built it but the state and local govts have to deal with the excess traffic.
@CAMINOANDALUZ Thank you! I've got one more DC video that I'll release in the next week depending on when I get done with it. That will probably be one of my last road videos for a while due to escalating gas prices here in the US... >:-{
Very nice job! VDOT also wants to put HOT lanes on I-395 as well but is currently being sued by Arlington County on the basis that HOT lanes discriminate against lower-income residents.
@VaFreeways Thanks! That's interesting; I didn't know that. I believe some Orange County, CA residents raised a similar concern about the discrimination against lower-income residents. CalTrans' answer was that they do not favor privileged citizens because "the time you waste in congestion can result in being late for work and even being fired. You can pay a toll and arrive to work faster and on-time." I had to chuckle at that a little. haha
@CosmoPhotography This is just the latest example of obstructionist behavior on Arlington's part when it comes to roads. They fought I-66 inside the beltway tooth and nail and finally when they did build it the result was a narrow 4-lane highway (although that is being widened in some spots).
Love the video and the ride, you were so lucky, I have never seen traffic that good along that route, save for crossing the Potomac (That always seems to be sluggish).
I especially love the Tunnel complex, it is always a thrill to drive through there.
@Freewayjim Thanks, Jim! Besides the broken down minivan at 5:00 and a few slow-pokes, it was an easy drive.
I've passed through those tunnels a lot and have always seen these luxury sedans and SUVs flying through. I always wondered why until I learned that senators and congressmen cannot be ticketed for speeding if they're on their way to the floor or a meeting. Have to love our laws...haha
Nice ride. unfortunately my videos that I shot in Chicago a few days back will look similar, all of the spray from the roads!! I have a bittersweet relationship with winter.
@FreewayTitan Thanks! Yeah, the salt is a real pain in the ass. I would have stopped to clean my windshield, but the salt would have just picked up on it again due to the speeds I was traveling. The windshield wipers and fluid would have just left streaks of dried liquid salt if I had used those. Fortunately, the next video around the streets of DC at night has a spotless and clean windshield.
@CosmoPhotography I know it gets annoying. They don't salt the roads as much in Chicago so that wasn't much of an issue for me. The videos (yours) still look great
@aswchris Thank you, Chris! :-) Actually, a little bit of both. There were a couple of left-lane hogs in this video doing about 45-50 mph on a road where everyone normally goes between 65-80. However, there are some who drive well over that (BMW at 5:51). I believe the speed limit is 55 mph, but hardly anyone obeys it. In the parts where I'm passing people and doing NASCAR maneuvers, I'm doing between 70 and 80.
Great video, and outstanding editing. Any road video that showcases the governmental buildings of the U.S. automatically qualifies as interesting. By the way, Exit 3B leads to H-Mart (my favorite Korean supermarket chain) and Korean BBQ restaurants, galore. Yummy, yummy, yummy...
@FreewayBrent Thanks, man! You should like my next video then as I passed by almost every major governmental department through DC at night. I have yet to try Korean BBQ. But, knowing how you swear by it, I'm going to have to locate a place here in NC that serves it.
@CosmoPhotography: Hmmmm, something about North Carolina and Korean BBQ that doesn't seem to go together quite well, lol. I'd probably wait until you make it back out to Los Angeles. I had Korean BBQ in Louisville; meh. :-X
excellent stuff here!
jmvfrva 5 days ago
We have a Seminary Rd in Silver Spring
GigaElectricBird 3 months ago
The Springfield Interchange is confusing. But at least I know the direction around it.
GigaElectricBird 3 months ago
The very large complex on the left in 2:13 is a brand new defense office building. It houses 4000 defense employees and obviously is super secure and fresh. There was a lot of controversy over it because the federal govt just came and built it but the state and local govts have to deal with the excess traffic.
DennisfromDC 3 months ago
awesome video favorited..
ScrewdUPClickV2 1 year ago
@ScrewdUPClickV2 Thanks, bro!
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
Great looking video,great music,great everything.Keep up the good work, can´t wait to see more vids...
CAMINOANDALUZ 1 year ago
@CAMINOANDALUZ Thank you! I've got one more DC video that I'll release in the next week depending on when I get done with it. That will probably be one of my last road videos for a while due to escalating gas prices here in the US... >:-{
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
When I see most of these cars, I get pissed because they get all of the wealth from tax dollars in Washington.
It makes you want to hate them!
They have a low unemployment rate!
Great clip though.
Cyrus992 1 year ago
@Cyrus992 Yeah, you can always rely on a US government job for a secure future and providing employment. Thanks!
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
yeah
BuLLReD86 1 year ago
Nicely done, Evan. Nicely done. Loved the ending with the signage you placed at New York Ave.
Bryant5493 1 year ago
Very nice job! VDOT also wants to put HOT lanes on I-395 as well but is currently being sued by Arlington County on the basis that HOT lanes discriminate against lower-income residents.
VaFreeways 1 year ago
@VaFreeways Thanks! That's interesting; I didn't know that. I believe some Orange County, CA residents raised a similar concern about the discrimination against lower-income residents. CalTrans' answer was that they do not favor privileged citizens because "the time you waste in congestion can result in being late for work and even being fired. You can pay a toll and arrive to work faster and on-time." I had to chuckle at that a little. haha
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
@CosmoPhotography This is just the latest example of obstructionist behavior on Arlington's part when it comes to roads. They fought I-66 inside the beltway tooth and nail and finally when they did build it the result was a narrow 4-lane highway (although that is being widened in some spots).
VaFreeways 1 year ago
Nice work. Thanks for the ride. BTW, what was that minivan at 5:00 doing in the lane just to your left?
necroslair 1 year ago
@necroslair Glad you enjoyed! I believe the minivan had broken down (of all places...).
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
Love the video and the ride, you were so lucky, I have never seen traffic that good along that route, save for crossing the Potomac (That always seems to be sluggish).
I especially love the Tunnel complex, it is always a thrill to drive through there.
Freewayjim 1 year ago
@Freewayjim Thanks, Jim! Besides the broken down minivan at 5:00 and a few slow-pokes, it was an easy drive.
I've passed through those tunnels a lot and have always seen these luxury sedans and SUVs flying through. I always wondered why until I learned that senators and congressmen cannot be ticketed for speeding if they're on their way to the floor or a meeting. Have to love our laws...haha
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
@CosmoPhotography I did not know that, interesting. I hate em all!
Freewayjim 1 year ago
Great video! Last time I was in the DC area, I did not fully "clinch" I-395, but it is definitely in the roadgeek "bucket list". Thanks for sharing!
georgiaroadgeek 1 year ago
@georgiaroadgeek hahah thank you!
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
Nice ride. unfortunately my videos that I shot in Chicago a few days back will look similar, all of the spray from the roads!! I have a bittersweet relationship with winter.
FreewayTitan 1 year ago
@FreewayTitan Thanks! Yeah, the salt is a real pain in the ass. I would have stopped to clean my windshield, but the salt would have just picked up on it again due to the speeds I was traveling. The windshield wipers and fluid would have just left streaks of dried liquid salt if I had used those. Fortunately, the next video around the streets of DC at night has a spotless and clean windshield.
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
@CosmoPhotography I know it gets annoying. They don't salt the roads as much in Chicago so that wasn't much of an issue for me. The videos (yours) still look great
FreewayTitan 1 year ago
@FreewayTitan Thanks! I just boosted the contrast levels on the video to get rid of the gray tint that the salt caused.
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
very interesting ride into DC! Great job. :-) Did you drive fast or do they drive slow?
aswchris 1 year ago
@aswchris Thank you, Chris! :-) Actually, a little bit of both. There were a couple of left-lane hogs in this video doing about 45-50 mph on a road where everyone normally goes between 65-80. However, there are some who drive well over that (BMW at 5:51). I believe the speed limit is 55 mph, but hardly anyone obeys it. In the parts where I'm passing people and doing NASCAR maneuvers, I'm doing between 70 and 80.
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
Great video, and outstanding editing. Any road video that showcases the governmental buildings of the U.S. automatically qualifies as interesting. By the way, Exit 3B leads to H-Mart (my favorite Korean supermarket chain) and Korean BBQ restaurants, galore. Yummy, yummy, yummy...
FreewayBrent 1 year ago
@FreewayBrent Thanks, man! You should like my next video then as I passed by almost every major governmental department through DC at night. I have yet to try Korean BBQ. But, knowing how you swear by it, I'm going to have to locate a place here in NC that serves it.
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago
@CosmoPhotography: Hmmmm, something about North Carolina and Korean BBQ that doesn't seem to go together quite well, lol. I'd probably wait until you make it back out to Los Angeles. I had Korean BBQ in Louisville; meh. :-X
FreewayBrent 1 year ago
@FreewayBrent hahaha yeah, now that I actually give that some consideration you're right.
CosmoPhotography 1 year ago