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“Are they just eccentric users who love those bikes so much they can’t possibly have one leave their sight and prefer to be charged for the extra time?”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

During the past few months, I’ve noticed more and more Capital Bikeshare bicycles in situations in which they normally would be seen. Someone taking a bike onto the metro, someone locking one up with a bike lock at a normal bike post (not a docking station), someone sitting in a park with a bike in front of the person, while a Bikeshare dock is about 50 feet away. (more…)

WAR

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ben for sending: “Still adjusting to this new paradigm of the Nats being world %£#*€ champions, but even I, as a non-cyclist (but admitted scooter-hater) pulled it together enough to recognize this as appalling. Whomever charged these scooters decided the best place to put them was in the middle of a bike lane (19th & M). SMH”

“Going to a Nationals Game 7 Watch Party tonight? Metro will stay open a full hour after the game from four stations thanks to Pepco”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown

From WMATA:

“Nationals fans attending Game 7 watch parties can take Metro home thanks to support from Pepco. Metro General Manager/CEO Paul J. Wiedefeld today announced that four stations located near major watch party events will remain open for entry after the system’s regular 11:30 p.m. closing time.

The four stations will remain open for one hour after the game ends, and trains will continue running on all lines until all customers have been accommodated.

After 11:30 p.m., customers can enter Metrorail only at the following locations: (more…)

“I would like to share my story as a cautionary tale and to remind drivers/passengers to check for bikers in the bike lane before opening their car doors.”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.

“Dear PoPville,

I was riding in to work yesterday morning around 8:30am on 4th street, headed SE towards Navy Yard, when someone doored me. The right side of my body slammed into the door, I flipped over the door, and landed on my left side. My bike seat completely turned and my tires need to be looked at for repairs.

Police arrived on the scene, and I was taken to the ER by ambulance. I am lucky to say that I was able to walk away with some bruising on my ribs and legs and a fractured elbow. (more…)

“a transformer exploded by our apartment so now we’re outside at 4:30am”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Christina (and everyone else) for sending:

“1414 17th St NW (Brunswick House) residents and neighboring buildings were evacuated at 4:30AM due to underground explosions. A loud bang (presumably a manhole cover blowing off) that shook the building woke up residents, followed by fire alarms and lights flickering. The police were keeping residents on P street and discouraged anyone from standing close to any manholes in the area. We were allowed to re-enter the building around 5AM, although there is no electricity.” (more…)

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