via MPD
Ed. Note: I don’t recall ever getting an alert like this for a bicycle theft.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects in the theft of a bicycle in Northwest.
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at approximately 7:51 p.m., the victim discovered two of their bicycles were stolen from the 3700 block of 14th Street, Northwest. (more…)
2501 Champlain Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending: “bike shop cleared out at Champlain and Euclid.”
Fin.
Stay tuned.
A reader warns: “I was attempting to unlock a Capital bike share in Foggy Bottom, a squirrel wouldn’t leave me alone. As I took a step aside, it hopped on the seat hoping for a ride.”
photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
On Wednesday afternoon I fainted while riding my bike on 11th St NW, between NY Ave and Mass Ave (I think). I don’t remember anything but wanted to thank the people who helped me and called 911. (more…)
From an email: “This month, I’ll be hosting free bike maintenance/repair classes and offering free basic bike repairs at the Adams Morgan Ace Hardware. (more…)
Thanks to Isabel for sending: “Spotted in MVT” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Thought you might like an update since the last time you posted about them the chat was a lively discussion (and/or doom spiral depending on your point of view).
The lanes are clearly working exactly as expected… (more…)
photo by Bekah Richards<
“Dear PoPville,
Any experience in adding proper bike racks/space in condo garages? (more…)
From SaferConnAveDC:
“Two and a half years ago (12/15/2021), Mayor Bowser announced that she was moving forward with Concept C, a plan to reshape the footprint of Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 by removing the reversible lane, lowering speed limits, and adding bike and bus and pedestrian friendly design changes to the streetscape: “After considering several options, it was clear that this design best meets the needs of our city and moves us closer to a greener DC, a safer DC, and a DC that is less reliant on cars.”
The redesign received near-unanimous support from all the ANCs, across three different terms. And yet, last week, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that they were removing bike lanes from the plan without seeking community input, running counter to the notion of community engagement that DDOT prides itself on.
This is a key opportunity to transform a corridor and help the city reach its climate goals by reducing the number of trips made by car. Additionally, numerous studies have shown that bike lanes do not negatively affect businesses, as people who use bicycles are more likely to frequent local stores. Adding bicycle lanes to Connecticut Avenue would also help improve safety along the corridor.
We urge the Mayor and the Council to act expeditiously to restore the protected bike lanes to the redesign of Connecticut Avenue. If you agree and would like to see the city move forward with the bike lane plan, please join us in signing this petition hosted by WABA here.
Some additional background on the genesis of this project and the consequences of the recent decision: (more…)
photo by Eric P.
“Dear PoPville,
Last fall, I was at The Wydown on H Street NE, and my bike lock broke. I propped up the lock, but when another rider locked up their bike next to me, the ruse was exposed and the pieces fell apart on the street. The rider came into Wydown, apologized (he didn’t need to!), and mentioned that he could run home and grab a spare bike lock for me. He VERY kindly did so. (more…)