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“The District Awards Lyft Contract for Next Five Years of Capital Bikeshare Operations”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Mr.TinMD

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), on behalf of the Capital Bikeshare regional partnership, announced the award of a new five-year Operations & Maintenance contract to Lyft. This award builds on a record-breaking year for the system and positions Capital Bikeshare to expand electrification, grow its station network, and remain available to riders across the region. It also means Capital Bikeshare will remain one of the most affordable bikeshare systems in the country.

“More than 6.6 million trips in one year tells us something important: (more…)

Parts of 11th Street NW Becoming a One Way Street!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Peter for sending above: “In biking and painting news, 11th St NW north of U St NW actively transforming right now! From 11th and W St NW…. it’s part of the bike lane extension they’ve been working for years.

It’s supposed to be all southbound from Florida to S St. However, it’s a bit of a free for all right now (lots of games if chicken! MD drivers of course)” (more…)

“Bike lane saga”

By Prince Of Petworth

“R and 17th near Ross Elementary School”

“Dear PoPville,

DC repaved part of 17th near R St back in June and don’t seem interested in restoring the bike lane. Any thoughts?” (more…)

Developing: Cyclist said to have been struck and killed in Logan Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Councilmember Brooke Pinto:

“I am heartbroken to share that a bicyclist was hit and killed near Rhode Island Ave NW in Logan Circle this afternoon. MPD says the crash involved a truck and a bicyclist.

I am sending my deepest condolences to the loved ones of the person who was tragically killed in this crash. MPD will release more information once available.”

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone know what’s going on at Rhode Island and Logan Circle NW? Street is closed and there’s a ton of police.”

Another reader shares with me that a cyclist “Swerved in front of a truck and died.” (more…)

“Rage-fueled driver…It’s inconceivable to me that this driver could very easily have killed somebody”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

On Monday, September 14th around 8:00AM, I was biking my kid to school along with two other parents/children. While going south on 11th Street NW by Cardozo High School, a driver in a blue Tesla from Maryland started honking at us repeatedly for no reason. He then passed us at a high rate of speed dangerously close: particularly the parent/child in front, the driver was within inches of running them over.

There’s a stoplight at the bottom of the hill where cars were stopped at a red. The driver stopped, got out of his car, and started yelling at us. He was ranting incoherently about the rules of the road, swearing, and threatening us — all while our children watched. While flailing his arms and pointing exuberantly at the bike lane he smacked me in the face several times hard enough to leave a scratch. Eventually a bystander was able to calm the situation enough that we were able to bike away.

In all the mess, (more…)

End of an Era: “City Bikes-permanently closed”

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Andy for passing on the sad news about City Bikes Adams Morgan (2501 Champlain St, NW):

“Noticed they updated their Instagram bio to “permanently closed.” Unfortunate to see, I always had great experiences there.”

On their Facebook page they also post a permanent closure as well as noting “On September 21, 2023, City Bikes filed for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy.” (more…)

DC Bike Ride is Only a Few Weeks Away!

May is National Bike Month and DC Bike Ride is the main celebration!

DC Bike Ride is more than just a ride — it’s a fun filled adventure through the most iconic and historic streets of D.C. Your registration to the May 18 ride gives you access to all the live music, delicious food, giveaways and pit stops along our 20-mile car-free course!

After the ride, stop by the Finish Festival on 3rd Street between the U.S. Capitol building and the National Mall to enjoy the FitDC Movement Zone and dance to DJ Jealousy beats!

No Bike? No problem! Bike and helmet rentals are available for just $12 added to your registration. You can also B.Y.O.Bike! 

Let’s ride!

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