“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know why the Capital Bikeshare station on 20th St between P and O St NW isn’t working? I haven’t been able to dock or take a bike from this station for over a week, and I’ve seen others have trouble. It doesn’t show up on the app anymore (pic attached), even though there are about 20 bikes there.”
Ed. Note: In happier bikeshare news m. sends us yesterday: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Move over bike lane sinkholes! This new mountain range erupted during preparations for TFG’s June 14, 2025 birthday parade. We were promised the streets wouldn’t be damaged, but nothing can stop the tectonic movement caused by moving several ton tanks transported down residential streets. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Maybe you can get some attention to a small but irritating issue. Where Vermont Ave NW ends and leads into the White House grounds there is an access point for bikes at the security kiosk. This access allows bikes to come from the 15th st bike lane, enter PA Ave, and meet up with the NY Ave bike lanes.
For years, (more…)
Thanks to Bryce for sharing the latest from the 15th Street Bike Lane debacle:
“Not ideal, but better than before. Now a large bump.”
But how long will it last?
15th between Q and R Streets, NW
Actually? as my daughter would ask – ACTUALLY as I always respond.
Thanks to Charles, and Ben for sending: “asphalt crew on site this morning,” (more…)
15th and Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Another injury just now at the 15th Street Bike Lane, pot hole. Gentleman on a scooter with head injury and more. Passerby called 911 – he is being treated. It’s a lot of blood! The same spot! It is particularly bad for scooters because of their smaller wheels catch the edge. It’s been marked now (by citizens) but not repaired.”
Thanks to the guy on Mintwood Place for sending the update from the 15th Street Bike Lane, which sent a reader to the ER yesterday.
Yesterday’s victim notes: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Emailing you from the ER! I just hit a divot on the 15th ST bike lane heading south. It’s very hard to see, and i flew over the handlebars, tearing up my arm.
The resident of the house out in front of the area immediately rushed out and was very helpful. But he also said (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Readers concerned about bike theft may be interested in my DIY 70-pound concrete anchor with rebar loops. I’m moving so giving it away. (more…)
Thanks to M3 for sending this awesomeness from Bethesda:
“This is just about the cutest thing I’ve ever seen….”