Photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday around 2:30 pm you were crossing the street from Logan circle to P st heading west. You had what I believe to have been walking a corgi or corgi mix. I was biking through the circle and came way too close to you and your poor dog. You had to hold them back for a moment. (more…)
From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Friday, April 9, 2021, at the intersection of 2nd Street and Massachusetts Avenue, NW.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 7:30 pm, a bicyclist and a 2012 Kia Sorrento were traveling westbound on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Concurrently, the operator of a 2020 Honda Civic was traveling west in the same block. The Honda struck the rear of the Kia and the bicyclist simultaneously. The Kia then entered into the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and 2nd Street, NW, striking a 2013 Ford Van the was traveling north on 2nd Street, NW. The Honda then struck a 2015 Dodge Durango, that was traveling north in the same block before coming to final rest. (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
I recently bought a new car and I’m looking to install a hitch (I already purchased it and have it in my possession) so I can then attach my bike rack. I am not handy in any way, so I need to get it professionally installed. I’m having a hard time finding anywhere in and around the DMV that offers this service, so I’m wondering if anyone with experience has any suggestions? Including the price for labor would be very helpful as well.”
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and National Park Service (NPS) announced today that construction for the rehabilitation of the Rock Creek Park Trail and new pedestrian bridge is scheduled to begin on March 31, 2021.
“We are thrilled to finally start construction on this project which is the result of decades long collaboration with our partners and community stakeholders,” said DDOT Interim Director Everett Lott. “The planned repairs and upgrades like the addition of a pedestrian bridge will make this very popular DC destination much more enjoyable for all who use it.”
DDOT and NPS will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4 from M Street NW in Georgetown to Broad Branch Road NW. (more…)
via Google maps
“Dear PoPville,
This is a long shot, but last Monday, 3/15, I was hit by a bicyclist between 3:30 and 3:45 pm while crossing K St. towards the Farragut North Metro Station at the corner of Connecticut Ave. and K St. At the time, I failed to exchange info with the cyclist, but I later found out I broke my elbow and my finger, which required minor surgery. If she sees this, I’d appreciate if she could please reach out.”
Please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Stopped to take this picture along the “fast casual row” on 1st St SE in Navy Yard. Then had to walk my bike around the sign. DPW’s irony game is strong.”
Michael writes: “Road crews are installing bollards and protected curbs for the bike lane on 20th St NW! (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW next to the Georgetown Butcher
The liquor license placard says:
“The Establishment will be a cycling clubhouse and cafe selling bike accessories and clothing. An on-site bike shop will provide clubhouse member services and custom builds. The cafe will serve an all-day food menu accompanied by coffee, tea, wine, and cocktails. (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Park Service (NPS) will host a virtual public meeting to introduce the Rehabilitation of Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail and Pedestrian Bridge project. DDOT will rehabilitate and construct more than 3.7 miles of the paved, multi-use trail spanning Wards 1 through 4 from M Street in Georgetown to Broad Branch Road NW. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
That stretch is so scary for pedestrians/cyclists (and even as a motorist when crossing Michigan). Cars come really flying down that hill. And the metro station and Turkey Thicket are right there, so lots of folks on foot. They need to do some real rethinking that road to make it safe.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality resulting from a traffic crash that occurred on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the intersection of 10th Street and Michigan Avenue, Northeast.
Preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 11:07 am, a bicyclist was traveling southbound on 10th Street, Northeast, crossing from the north to south side of Michigan Avenue, Northeast, in a marked crosswalk. Concurrently, the operator of a 2017 Ford Bus made a left turn from 10th Street to Michigan Avenue, Northeast, and struck the bicyclist. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
There’s a big pile of stolen bikes sitting on a public sidewalk just off Mt. Olivet Road in Trinidad/Ivy City. They aren’t chained to anyone’s property – they’re just sitting along an empty stretch of sidewalk and the pile keeps getting bigger. This has been going on for months. My neighbors and I keep calling 311, our councilmember, and MPD to ask them to do something – unfortunately the District doesn’t really care about much that goes on around here and has ignored all of our requests. How can we get these bikes out of here, and maybe back to the people they belong to, or at least someone who needs them?“