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“back to back incidents with large groups of youths gathering on the trail and trail connection lobby at Washington Gateway. They have then proceeded to getting into altercations that spill down into our plaza and the lobby…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to E. for passing on from an ANC Rep via the Eckington Civic Association (ECA):

“I have received the following from MRP, the company that manages the bike lobby linking the MBT to Florida Avenue, and pass it along.

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Over the last two days we have had back to back incidents with large groups of youths gathering on the trail and trail connection lobby at Washington Gateway. They have then proceeded to getting into altercations that spill down into our plaza and the lobby of the Burton apartments. The police have been relatively quick to respond, but similar to the firework incident that we had in July (where the youth shot a roman candle into our lobby) the police tactic is just to disburse the crowd.

We have closed the trail connection to try to de-escalate the situation. Hopefully this will bring some normalcy and we will be able to reopen shortly. (more…)

“I was struck by gunfire while (bike) riding home from work…You were there for me until the EMTs took me away. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me.”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by D. Garrett

“Dear PoPville and the MBT Community,

On July 28th, around 5:30 p.m., I was struck by gunfire while riding home from work on the 8th Street NE section of the bike trail (the section of protected bike lanes across from the Dew Drop Inn.) I was riding fast, trying to beat the storm and deciding whether to stop at Trader Joe’s to pick up some vegetables when I heard gunshots. They were all around me. Moments later, I was lying on the street, trying to make sense of what had happened and bleeding.

Then, all of you showed up.

I can’t thank you all enough. You asked all the right questions, (more…)

Cargo Bike Stolen from the WABA Cargo Bike Library. Wait, WHAT is the WABA Cargo Bike Library?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

“Borrow an electric cargo bike – free!”

A reader requested I share this stolen cargo bike BOLO from The WABA Cargo Bike Library:

“Our beloved Xtracycle Swoop was stolen on Monday at 2am.

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support from our community, our volunteers, MPD and Park Police to work toward recovering this bike!

We believe it to be located in or near 3801 Connecticut Ave NW or in Rock Creek Park or in the vicinity.

PLEASE KEEP EYES PEELED FOR THIS BIKE!!!!! (more…)

“Rock Creek Park — loose gravel danger”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Is anyone talking about the Park Service putting down loose gravel to fill potholes on the hilly, curvy roads that lead into Rock Creek Park? I’m specifically thinking of Ridge Road and Morrow Drive, but based on the markings they’re putting down, it appears they will be doing this everywhere. As a cyclist I can tell you that these inclined streets have been made *extremely dangerous* by the addition of these large, random patches of loose gravel, but I can’t find any information about it online.”

OP shares a National Park Service (NPS) inquiry into the situation: (more…)

“More Fireworks on MBT – With the number of people and children who use the trail every day, this is so dangerous and scary.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to add a follow up warning to your post about the fireworks at Tanner Park’s movie night last week. Anyone using the MBT should be very aware of their surroundings this weekend and use extra caution passing through.

Today (Wednesday) at about 6:45pm, a kid was holding and shooting a lit firework down the trail at basically chest height. He, and we, were all under the New York Ave bridge – that’s how close range this was, and it’s lucky no one was hit. (more…)

“Thank you to hit and run bystanders”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On June 5th around 8pm, I was hit while riding a CaBi at Florida and 11th Street, NW by a hit and run driver. I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the bystanders who came to my aid immediately after. They blocked traffic, called 911, contacted my sister to alert her and sent her pictures of the case number and description of the car/driver the cops got. One kind person even (more…)

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