Stephen pointed this out to me and then I have noticed it several times: in many of the Metro stations the escalators leading DOWN to the station - to the part where you get on the train - is exposed to the elements. Therefore, leaving them vulnerable to rain, snow, falling leaves, etc. Now whose bright idea was that?? Didn't someone realize that this particular design feature would result in escalators breaking down a lot as they are electrical equipment?? I guess some are now being covered to stop this from happening. At the Dupont Circle Station, I had to walk down what is probably one of the longest escalators in the city. It's HARD to walk up or down a non-functioning escalator.
For the elevators connected to the Metro stations, they do have announcements all over every station telling you which stops elevators are not working and giving you the stop you should get out at instead where they will provide a shuttle bus. Still seems like a hassle if you have to use the elevator but at least you know in advance!
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