“Dear PoPville,
Thought you might like an update since the last time you posted about them the chat was a lively discussion (and/or doom spiral depending on your point of view).
The lanes are clearly working exactly as expected… Read More
photo by Bekah Richards<
“Dear PoPville,
Any experience in adding proper bike racks/space in condo garages? Read More
From SaferConnAveDC:
“Two and a half years ago (12/15/2021), Mayor Bowser announced that she was moving forward with Concept C, a plan to reshape the footprint of Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 by removing the reversible lane, lowering speed limits, and adding bike and bus and pedestrian friendly design changes to the streetscape: “After considering several options, it was clear that this design best meets the needs of our city and moves us closer to a greener DC, a safer DC, and a DC that is less reliant on cars.”
The redesign received near-unanimous support from all the ANCs, across three different terms. And yet, last week, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that they were removing bike lanes from the plan without seeking community input, running counter to the notion of community engagement that DDOT prides itself on.
This is a key opportunity to transform a corridor and help the city reach its climate goals by reducing the number of trips made by car. Additionally, numerous studies have shown that bike lanes do not negatively affect businesses, as people who use bicycles are more likely to frequent local stores. Adding bicycle lanes to Connecticut Avenue would also help improve safety along the corridor.
We urge the Mayor and the Council to act expeditiously to restore the protected bike lanes to the redesign of Connecticut Avenue. If you agree and would like to see the city move forward with the bike lane plan, please join us in signing this petition hosted by WABA here.
Some additional background on the genesis of this project and the consequences of the recent decision: Read More
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Last fall, I was at The Wydown on H Street NE, and my bike lock broke. I propped up the lock, but when another rider locked up their bike next to me, the ruse was exposed and the pieces fell apart on the street. The rider came into Wydown, apologized (he didn’t need to!), and mentioned that he could run home and grab a spare bike lock for me. He VERY kindly did so. Read More
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Saw this guy carrying a smaller bird.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
photos by Edward Russell
Thanks to Edward for sharing: “The bike lobby in The 202 to the Met Branch Trail is (actually) OPEN!” Read More
5516 Connecticut Ave. NW, photos courtesy Happy Go!
From Happy Go:
“Established in 2022 by neighborhood residents, Ben and Emma Boerum, Happy Go is a true mom-and-pop endeavor that has steadily built a reputation for being a reliable resource for repairs and top-notch products. Our inventory is carefully curated and includes unique brands such as Rivendell, Tanglefoot, Bassi, and Brompton. Additionally, we offer a diverse selection of youth bike brands, skateboards, and delightful gifts.”
Have a look at all the awesomeness inside: Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Hill Family Biking, a group of friends and neighbors that put on monthly family-friendly group bike rides on Capitol Hill started about a year ago and have had thousands of area residents join on rides.
To celebrate, we’re hosting an anniversary ride & block party on April 27th at 4pm and we’d love your help spreading the work about this big event that I’m coining “Open Streets Jr”
Below are some more details about the event Read More
