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…)
BikeDC
“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!!
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society!
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the launch of a new pilot project to promote safety on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), one of the District’s most popular multi-use trails. The pilot will test whether speed feedback signs can help slow vehicle speeds, reduce the concern for collisions, and enhance the experience for people using the trail—especially during busy hours. (more…)
“notifications from my few failed attempts”
“Dear PoPville,
It seems like the whole Capital Bikeshare network is down? Or maybe just ebikes? I was only getting errors in the app and from the bike screens in Union Market and a friend reported the same in Capitol Hill: (more…)
From a press release:
“Now in its fourth year, the Ride for Your Life is a 10-mile slow ride from downtown Bethesda to the Lincoln Memorial that is expected to bring over 1,000 cyclists and others together to honor victims of roadway violence and demand change to protect road users. (more…)