BikeDC

Said the dockless bikeshare mangers deployed to D.C. Thanks to Mike for sending the latest:

“Apparently folks have already figured out how to steal the dockless bikes. MPD is dealing with a rash of bikes that have had their rear brake locks knocked off. They apparently can’t arrest people on them until the company reports them as stolen.”

So maybe this explains this scene from yesterday.

Another Mike sends: “This bike, seen at Union Market, got into fight and lost. I’m not even sure how just the basket broke–rest of the bike looks OK.”

Thanks to Tony for sending from 21st and Benning (above).

And thanks to Cole for sending below from 1st and L St, NW in NoMa.

If you spot a dockless bike in an odd location please send a photo in an email and mention where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Where’d You Find A Dockless Bike Today? is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

Photo by PoPville flickr user Jacques Arsenault

“Dear PoPville,

The 15TH Street bike lane claimed another victim yesterday afternoon. As I was riding a Capital Bikeshare bike north by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, a man walked into the bike line and between two cars without looking for oncoming buckets. I had no time to stop and swerved to miss him falling onto the sidewalk. No one was hurt, thankfully, but I neglected to thank the nice ladies by the Veterans Affairs Office who picked me up and dusted me off.”

Following the parking woes, Ryan spotted this guy earlier this morning:

“I spotted a Mobike at the bottom of the C&O Canal near 29th St. I suspect this won’t be the last to end up in the Canal or Rock Creek.

Fortunately for whoever has to fish it out, the Canal is still drained for the nearby work on Lock 3.”

Damien found this one in Petworth:

“I found this dockless bike share abandoned in the middle of Sherman Circle last night. I guess the ability to leave them anywhere also increases the likelihood that their parts will be up for grabs. I’m waiting to see one without wheels propped up on cinder blocks.”

And Emily found this one in Eckington.

Hopefully folks will stop being such docks and we can make this thing work.

Photo by Lila Guterman

But c’mon!!

Thanks to Lila for sending: “I somehow don’t think this is what is meant by “park anywhere.” 16th St NW near V.”

A reader reports:

“This new dockless Mobike has been parked out in front of my house for the last 2.5 days in Ledroit Park. When I came home tonight, it’s been knocked over and had practically fallen into the street. I’m wondering if wear and tear on these will be a bigger issue after a few months compared to the traditional docked bikes, especially if they keep falling over, or get left in high-traffic areas.“

hahaha thanks to Goodomens for sending over the weekend:

“Is it too early to start shaming poor dockless bike placements?”

Kinda missing the point a bit here…