Washington, D.C. has officially taken the wheel — and slammed on the brakes.

According to the latest Consumer Affairs report , the nation’s capital now has the worst traffic in the United States, surpassing Los Angeles and cementing its reputation as a daily grind for drivers. From Northeast to Southeast, from the Beltway to the Hill, frustrated commuters in D.C. aren’t imagining it — they’re living it. And it’s never been worse.

The average commute in the District has climbed to a nation-leading 33.4 minutes. On weekdays, traffic congestion stretches for more than 6.5 hours. Over the course of a year, that translates to 71 full days stuck in gridlock — the second-highest total in the country.

Denise Pennington has had enough. A Northeast D.C. resident for 37 years and a Capitol Hill

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