“Dear PoPville,
As has been rumored in the past week, the Trump admin is threatening to remove the 15th Street protected bike lanes on the national mall. DDOT just completed a before/after evaluation showing major safety improvements since implementation, including a 91% reduction in bicycle injury crashes! (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
A woman crashed on an electric bike around 8:10ish last night (Thursday) and was lying unconscious in the middle of the road in Cleveland Park on Porter St NW towards the bottom of the hill. The two gentleman who found her called 911 and when I arrived I helped them to move her out of the middle of the road per the 911 operator’s instructions. She was unconscious, but (more…)
“‘Zoo Loop’ in Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park includes a ½ mile section of recreational trail known as the ‘Zoo Loop’. This paved pathway extends along the edge of the Zoo property.
The loop is open during Zoo hours but closes one hour before the Zoo closes.
The loop may be closed without advance notice in the event of an emergency, inclement weather or as determined by Zoo management.”
Thanks to Alisa for sending the good news about the zoo loop clearing: (more…)
From DDOT:
“Snow Removal Update: #DDOTDC crews have cleared and made passable 20+ miles of protected bike lanes and trails across DC as ice cleanup continues, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I had a bike accident on 9th Street, close to Unconvential Diner, on Wednesday morning. I don’t remember anything from the crash – just waking up in the ambulance, but I do have a recollection of three people looking after me. (more…)
hero from the PoPville archives
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to attend public meetings for the 11th Street NW Multimodal Safety Project from L Street NW to Monroe Street NW. This project updates the existing bike lane and improves safety for all road users for one of DC’s most heavily used bicycle corridors. (more…)
From DDOT:
“DDOT has made design changes to the Kansas Ave NW bike lane between Nicholson & Longfellow Streets based on community feedback. Instead of protected bike lanes, DDOT will maintain curbside parking and add a striped buffer. (more…)
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the return of the successful District E-Bike Incentive Program that helps District residents—particularly of low-income residents—purchase an e-bike using a voucher worth as much as $1,500. The $250,000 program also helps support bicycle businesses within the District. (more…)
1216 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share the Brompton Junction in Georgetown closed just before Christmas–close to zero notice for staff, and none whatsoever to loyal customers. Learned myself 12/28 when I was going to stop in the shop only to discover the remodel already underway…quite a shock!” (more…)
Thanks to G. for sending from H Street, NE – note the lights!!
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