I think I’ve admired this transom before but I never realized what a cool bordering sculpture it has as well:
BikeDC
Photo by PoPville flickr user johnmcochran2012
Dear PoPville,
We live in a small building (about 20 units) between Adams Morgan and U Street. The landlord was very nice to us when we moved in and takes real pride in his units, which are being 100% renovated as tenants move out (ours is completely brand new). Our rent is very reasonable for the area, space, and amenities (brand new appliances, working wood fireplace, etc.) and we like living there.
However, our landlord does not allow bikes in the building (he says they have damaged walls/hallway fixtures in the past and is tired of dealing with it) and recently posted a sign saying that all apartments would be subject to routine inspection tomorrow. Someone will enter our apartment from 9:30-12:30. There is no reason listed on the sign for the inspection.
We have read our lease and there is a clause the the landlord can enter units during an emergency to do inspection and can do regular inspections when giving notice. This seems standard for a lease, but I suppose that we’ve never actually seen this acted upon outside of situations that call for it–broken pipes, etc. What could he hope to gain other than making all of his residents feel like residents of a live-in prison?
A reader just sends word that a cab hit a cyclist at the corner of 15th and T St, NW. They did not mention how badly the cyclist was injured.
@DCPoliceDept tweets:
“(1/2) Traffic Alert: Accident involving a cyclist at 15th and T St, NW. Northbound traffic on 15th St is shut down until further notice.
(2/2) PT is an adult male;he’s going in &out of consciousness/taken to a local hospital. Take EB Swann St,14th St and 16th St/7066”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Faucetini
Dear PoPville,
I was biking up 15th St. on Tuesday when I saw police diverting traffic from 16th st. onto Irving. Curious, I biked further to see what was going on and found the entire block between Arkansas Ave and Oak St. closed. An accident investigation team was working and a bike was on the roadway. I didn’t get closer, afraid of what I might see. The biker went down and a car following behind hit the cyclist.
This raises the question whether biking on that section of 16th is safe. Your options are limited on 16th. You can:
1. Bike to the side of the road and hope cars pass safely.
2. Bike as fast as you can and hope to keep up with traffic
3. Take up the entire lane and piss everyone off.
4. Bike on the crowded sidewalk.
5. Bike on another road.Personally, I try to bike on other roads through that area but there’s a bottleneck in that part of town. What do others suggest? Is 16th St. safe to bike on?
Thanks to DDOT for sending word:
“Attention Georgia Avenue/New Hampshire Station Users: We have had to relocate the station across the GA/NH intersection.
Reason: the Sweet Mango Cafe corner will be under construction soon.”
Looking forward to seeing what happens at the Sweet Mango Cafe corner:
Dear PoPville,
On Thursday in the 0800 hour (or perhaps slightly earlier), a bicycle traveling near the intersection of 22nd and P Streets NW was intentionally rammed by a vehicle. I did not witness the incident… I came outside shortly afterward and saw the bike on the ground and heard about it from some neighbors who HAD witnessed it. Their attention was at first drawn because the car (female driver) was repeatedly honking at some cyclists in front of it (not sure, but I think they were traveling West on P and then queued at the red light at 22nd). At some point this escalated into the car ramming a bike from behind, then driving off. When I walked by, the cyclist appeared unhurt but his bike was damaged, and police were on the scene.
Did anyone else happen to see what happened?
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Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I biked home to my place Saturday night around 10 pm. We both had headlights and tail lights on our bicycles. An older lady in a white sedan and a younger lady in the passenger seat pulled up in front of m yhouse (in the bike lane no less) and asked, “Ma’am, can I have a word with you?”
I asked her what the problem was, and she told me she almost hit me because I had no front light. I pointed to my headlight which was still on, and told her I DO have a front light. She repeated that I needed to get a front light because she couldn’t see me, and only saw me at the last instant because of the gentleman’s light. My boyfriend and I both said, “I/she have/has a light” and pointed to the light on my bike, which was still on and blinking, because we had literally just gotten to my front door. She responded, “Well, you need to get a light, because you didn’t have one.”
Truly bizzare. After we told her again that I have a light, she again said I needed to get a light because she couldn’t see me. So I said, “Well, I don’t know what to tell ya; maybe get some glasses?” We then just went inside.
By 9:30 am, we found this letter (attached) taped to our front door. She had apparently rooted through my mail to find first names (and didn’t find mine, by the way), went home to type up this letter, and came BACK to post it on my door.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Mr. T in DC
From DDOT:
Capital Bikeshare members save an average of $891 per year and collectively reduce their driving miles by 5 million per year. These are just some of the findings from an extensive report released today regarding the annual survey of members of the regional bikesharing program. The report contains detailed insight on how people are using Capital Bikeshare to get around in the District and Arlington, the impact of the program and the satisfaction of users.
The survey was administered in November and December of 2011 and received over 5,000 responses. As the largest bikesharing program in the nation, and one of the few to be in operation for longer than one year, this represents a wealth of useful information to anyone interested in urban transportation.
The survey analysis and report were performed by Lori Diggins of LDA Consulting. The resulting report and executive summary, along with other data on the Capital Bikeshare system, can be found online.
Some of the highlights include:
83 percent of respondents said they were more likely to patronize a business that was Capital Bikeshare accessible
82 percent of respondents reported increased bike use since joining Capital Bikeshare and 70 percent said Capital Bikeshare was an important reason
Over all Capital Bikeshare members, this translates to 5 million fewer driving miles each year
Capital Bikeshare members saved an average of $891 annually on travel
Capital Bikeshare was major/main factor for 56 percent who reduced car use
“Dear PoPville,
This bike is at 21st between O and Newport in Dupont…I don’t want to see them saw it off and trash it!”
Anyone know what happens if nobody claims it?
Help! PoPville, my three wheeled cargo bike was stolen around the area of second and florida ave nw. between 5:15 am and 5:43 am 27th may 2012….its a one of a kind, so if you see it please contact me
it was just the frame, not the box…$100 reward…