A reader writes:
“I know you posted about the first attack, but another woman was attacked the same day!”
The report from WTOP:
“Chanel Marshall, 30, tells WTOP that she was walking from work to the NoMa-Gallaudet Metro Station about 5 p.m. when she was attacked from behind by a man who had followed her along the trail.”
Ed. Note: We’ve previously discussed safety issues and concerns on the MBT here.
“Dear PoPville,
Attached is a picture of the 15th street bike lane at U street Sunday afternoon. I just don’t understand why it is allowed for this construction truck to block the bike lane, especially at such a busy intersection. Its dangerous. I live at nearby; I drive, I walk and I bike in the area. A few weeks back you posted a picture of a car blocking a bike lane — presumably those people would be ticketed and towed if left for days; why is this vehicle allowed to do so essentially without penalty? This willful disregard for the few safe paths is one of the reasons people who ride bikes feel unsafe in the city. And don’t get me started on the terrible light synchronization of the 15th street bike lane — you basically hit every red light riding at a medium pace…”
“Dear PoPville,
Monday night I was driving south on Georgia Avenue with some friends when we witnessed something disturbing: a man (25?) speeding down the hill on a bicycle, steering the bike with his left hand and holding a baby in his right. By baby I mean maybe 18 months? Definitely not old enough to talk. Neither were wearing helmets.
We watched the guy run TWO red lights (and nearly miss and SUV turning onto Georgia at the first) before hopping on Florida and speeding away.
First of all–this has to be illegal, right? Child endangerment?
Secondly, I see lots of parents biking with kids, and it always makes me nervous (and I say that as a fellow city biker myself). Most parents do the all the rights things by biking in bike lanes, strapping their kids in seats, and making sure everyone has a helmet. But there are still so many things you can’t control for.
I’m curious to know what your readers think: Is it always a bad idea to bike on city streets with kids? And when you see something so clearly reckless as we did last night, should you bother reporting it to the police? Were any laws actually broken (besides the running of red lights)?
And I forgot the most important thing: it was after dark and he had no reflectors or lights on his bike!”
Noticed these signs all over Logan Circle this weekend:
Well, they’re still pretty new…
@RobertLMooreII tweets us:
“found this “art” blocking the Penn Ave cycle track this a.m. Who thought this was a good idea?”
Leftover from yesterday’s Pride festival?
I finally got to use the free air dispenser on 13th Street (around Kenyon) and it worked like a charm.
“Tour de Fat
May 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tour de Fat is a wacky, whimsical and family friendly festival and celebration of bicycling.
Tour de Fat is FREE and open to the public. The day is jam-packed with live music and entertainment, local vendors, interactive bicycle activities, and of course beer! This ballyhoo of bicycles and beer is sponsored by theNew Belgium Brewing Co, makers of Fat Tire beer. All proceeds from beer and souvenir sales benefit WABA, Black Women Bike DC, Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling, the Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts, and Phoenix Bikes.
Date:
Saturday, May 31
Location:
Yards Park
Registration:
10:00 a.m.
Ride Times:
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Entertainment/Revivalation: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This bike has been parked at night in a tree for the past few weeks. It’s hurting the tree. Any way to get word out (like a PSA) to the community that this is a no no? I’ve placed notice on 311 and contacted DDOT about this already (removing from tree and request adding a bike rack).”
@ryan2499 tweets us:
“New bicycle signal at Rhode Island Ave, M St, Connecticut Ave is too darn cute.”
First one I’ve seen of these in DC. Nice.
A reader writes:
“Here’s a couple shots of cops parked in bike lanes near Thomas Circle. You’d think the police in general would obey laws more than most. But these guys especially-they’re all here for a bike race. Ridiculous.”
