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“Dear PoPville,
I was riding my motorcycle around 5pm (Monday) and saw a bicyclist with a stroller attached to it that was hit by a car on 8th and Kennedy NW. Fire dept was on scene but ambulance had yet to arrive. (more…)
BikeDC
“Dear PoPville,
I was running on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail near the aquatic gardens early this morning when I spotted a huge turkey sitting in the middle of the trail. Here’s a video I captured while still in the “what a lovely bird” mindset.
But it just kept walking towards me, so I decided I’d better be on my way and turned to run in the other direction. But it followed me–chased is the better word. And when I realized, looking panicked over my shoulder, that it was closing in on me like a velociraptor road runner, I saw that I definitely could not out-run a turkey and probably shouldn’t try to. So I stopped and yelled “I’m a vegetarian!”, (more…)
photo by Mary Bender
From DDOT:
“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that shared dockless scooter and bicycle operators with Public Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits can receive extensions of current permits through June 30, 2022 to ensure continued access to shared mobility options for residents and visitors.
DDOT will issue amended Terms and Conditions that will address feedback from riders and non-riders related to sidewalk riding, rider safety education, and proper parking, among other concerns. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the 15th Street bike lane in front of the Washington Monument isn’t quite working out as planned. :facepalm” (more…)
photo by Martha Wilson
Marth writes: “Thank you, DDOT for these bike lanes on 17th Street NW. With all of the one-way streets in this part of town, it’s really helpful to have these!”
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Lyft announced that to help ease travel disruptions caused by reduced Metrorail service, starting Monday, October 25, Capital Bikeshare is offering one free 30-day membership to all DC residents. (more…)
“Driving Dangerously – exciting new “HOV” lane on Irving St NW”
“Dear PoPville,
Came up behind a couple of drivers headed westbound in the protected bike lane on Irving Street this afternoon (around 2pm). They seemed to get a little panicked after nearly hitting one cyclist headed east, (more…)
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Photo by Diane Krauthamer
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“Dear PoPville,
During Friday’s night Halloween bike party en route to Hains point….we made eye contact and you smiled at me after calling out “BIKE PARTY!” into the night. You were wearing all black (appropriate for the occasion) and were filling the night with some great tunes on your small speaker. (more…)
From an email:
“In June 2021, Gearin’ Up moved from Eckington to a larger location on Rhode Island Ave in Woodridge. In the new 3300 square foot space, Gearin’ Up aims to train more DC youth in bicycle mechanics and entry-level job skills and diversify the DC cycling scene. (more…)
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the immediate acceleration of safety improvement projects that will better protect pedestrians as well as new reforms that will streamline and speed up the completion of safety projects.
“The work to make our roads and sidewalks safer is urgent,” said Mayor Bowser. “In addition to accelerating safety improvement projects citywide, residents deserve a faster process for having dangerous conditions on our roads and sidewalks addressed. We can and will move faster, and implementing a streamlined, less bureaucratic process is the first step in making that happen.”
Beginning this week, DDOT will accelerate roadway and intersection improvements that will enhance pedestrian safety, including the installation of speed humps, stop signs, and right turn hardening measures. DDOT will also install measures that provide visual and concrete reminders to drivers that they must drive responsibly, to include driver feedback signs, high visibility crosswalks, concrete curb extensions, and extended leading pedestrian intervals.
Also, starting now and continuing annually, DDOT will target 100 intersections that are within the District’s high-crash, high-injury corridors. (more…)