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“New pylons on North Lincoln Park traffic pattern”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

After being out of town for a couple weeks I was so thrilled to see that pylons have been installed on SB 11th @ the NW corner of Lincoln Park, dividing the traffic pattern for those turning left from E Cap in the right hand and left hand left turn lanes. I remember a few months back, a poster wrote in about a traffic ticket for “cutting a police car off” when she was in the left most left turn lane (which directs drivers either southbound on 11th or westbound on North Carolina) and correctly went straight down 11th whereas the officer was in the right most left hand lane which directs drivers westbound on Mass or E Capitol. I drive this route really frequently and almost without fail someone in the right most left turn lane will cross over into my lane (going south on 11th). (more…)

“thanks to a fellow biker”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by DCbmyers

“Dear PoPville,

Writing to send out some thanks into the world to a bicyclist who helped un-strand me from Adams Morgan Sunday morning! Something about the cold made my bike lock jam while I was out and about Saturday night, and upon returning to try to rescue it on Sunday morning I still couldn’t get the lock to budge, after which my phone promptly died. (more…)

“Bear with me, this is a little unorthodox.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

Bear with me, this is a little unorthodox. I’m trying to get in contact with someone who lives at Union Row (Union Row Flats, Warehouses at Union Row) who would like to make some extra money.

I would like to negotiate a deal to pay a monthly fee for access to the resident parking garage so that I can park my bicycle. (more…)

“He could have went about his day like everybody else but it’s good to be reminded that there are sweet people in this world.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Master of All Metal

“Dear PoPville,

Sunday morning around 10:30 Am I was riding an ebike at 14th and U St, NW and I crashed.

It probably did not appear that bad but with my 3 metal joints I was laying on the ground in severe pain. A nice man walked over picked up the e bike for me and asked if I was OK. I was so embarrassed that I got up and said thank you and told him I was fine when I really just wanted to lay there. Lol

He could have went about his day like everybody else but it’s good to be reminded that there are sweet people in this world. And I just wanted to express my gratitude in that moment.“

“DC becomes the first city in the world to have a full fleet of Lime’s new Gen4 e-bike”

By Prince Of Petworth

From Lime:

“Lime, the world’s largest provider of shared electric vehicles, launched its brand new Gen4 e-bike today in Washington DC, making the District the first city on earth to experience the new ride. The new bike comes equipped with lock-to technology and a swappable, interchangeable battery that is compatible with Lime’s Gen4 e-scooters, which will significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its operations, and improve vehicle availability for riders. The launch in Washington DC is the first time any city has had a whole fleet of Gen4 e-bikes available following small-scale pilots in several cities in 2021. Lime will continue to launch the industry leading bike in more cities around the world this spring, including other American cities like Atlanta and Charleston.

Next week Lime will also launch its groundbreaking Lime Able program in DC, through which people with limited mobility can reserve a scooter for free and have it delivered to their homes. (more…)

Hallelujah!! Connecticut Avenue NW redesign picked and “removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes”

By Prince Of Petworth


Concept C via DDOT

From the Mayor’s Office:

“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the selection of a preferred redesign concept for Connecticut Avenue NW that removes the reversible rush hour lanes and adds one-way, protected bicycle lanes on the east and west sides of the roadway. (more…)

Sunday, “celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk”

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“Safe streets advocates are gathering to celebrate the life of Allison “Allie” Hart, the 5-year-old girl who was tragically struck and killed while riding her bike in a crosswalk on September 13. A “chalk-in” will take place this Sunday, December 12 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the intersection of 14th St. NE and Irving Street, NE. Participants will fill the intersection with color, joy, and crystal clear messages about the dire need for safer streets for ALL here in DC. The event will be a family-friendly day of action/celebration. (more…)

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