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$1000 reward offered for bicycle stolen in Brookland

By Prince Of Petworth

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Boiling point reached in Brookland (from their listserv):

“Not sure when, but sometime in the last few days we had another bicycle stolen from our shed. It’s a light green Jamis Aurora, men’s style, even though it’s mine.

Yes the shed was locked. Yes one bike was locked up within the shed, and that one is still there. Yes we have insurance that will cover PART of the cost of replacement. Yes we installed cameras. My husband is reviewing the tape today to see if there’s anything useful.

We’ll probably start keeping bikes inside- something we’ve been loathe to do because WHY SHOULD WE- we have a locked shed outside, and a curious, accident prone toddler inside. We’ll look into a taller fence. I’ll wrap my bike up in razor wire and unlock it every day wearing oven mitts because you know, that’s apparently a reasonable expectation around here. Fine. (more…)

Washington, DC’s First Annual Blessing of Bicycles is Saturday May 7th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Washington, DC’s First Annual Blessing of Bicycles

Saturday, May 7, 2016 11 am

Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes
12th + Mass Ave, NW

The non-denominational event will be held on church lawn; if rain, it will move in to church nave.

In addition to Blessing of Bicycles, representatives from DDOT, WABA, National Museum of Women in the Arts will speak at event. Capital Bikeshare is contributing bike lights and bike share passes…

Non-denominational event is kick-off to National Bike Month…

There will be a (savory + sweet) bake sale and sale of tee shirts with the very cool (see attached image) patron saint of cyclists, during event, to benefit church’s accessible renovation fund.”

15 Year Old Arrested in Alleged Assault on the MBT where Victim was “approached by 14 juvenile males on bikes”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District have announced an arrest has been made in a Robbery Force and Violence offense, which occurred in the 1900 block of 5th Street, Northeast, on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at approximately 4:50 pm.

The victim was walking to his residence when he was approached by approximately 14 juvenile males on bikes. Several suspects assaulted the victim and stole his cell phone.

On Friday, April 1, 2016, a 15-year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, was arrested and charged with Robbery Force and Violence.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Assault on Metropolitan Branch Trail by “20 Juvenile Suspects” at 4:50pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“TODAY [Tuesday] AT APPROXIMATELY 4:50 PM, A VICTIM OF A ROBBERY REPORTS TO MPD THAT WHILE WALKING SOUTHBOUND ON THE METROPOLITAN BRANCH TRAIL [close to 5th and T St, NE] AN UNKNOWN SUSPECT STRUCK THE VICTIM WHILE RIDING HIS BIKE. THE VICTIM WAS THEN ASSAULTED BY THE INITIAL SUSPECT AND APPROXIMATELY 20 OTHER JUVENILE SUSPECTS. STOLEN FROM THE VICTIM WAS A CELL PHONE THAT WAS TAKEN DURING THE ASSAULT. ALL OF THE SUSPECTS FLED SOUTH ON THE TRAIL.”

Friday Question of the Day – Good Idea to Allow Bikes to Roll Through Some Stop Signs and Red Lights?

By Prince Of Petworth

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I was looking for another non controversial question so I was glad a reader requested this one…

OK earlier in the week the Washington Post reported:

“A proposal before the D.C. Council would permit bicyclists to yield instead of stopping at stop signs and red lights – when safe – without getting ticketed.”

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act (PDF)

Interestingly the OP’s partner who is a cyclist “thinks that it’s too ambiguous. He thinks it relies too much on personal judgment and he doesn’t trust communication to be made by the appropriate people as to when its applicable and when it isn’t (proposal I think at it stands is only for small, less congested and less traveled intersections.)”

What do you guys think? Does it have a chance? Should it?

From the Forum – Found likely stolen Schwinn fixed speed bike @Sherman & Irving

By Prince Of Petworth

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Found likely stolen Schwinn fixed speed bike @Sherman & Irving

“Found a vintage Schwinn frame, fixed speed bike in the alley behind my house at Sherman and Irving. Very unique components so I think it’s got to be stolen from a person who put some work into it.

Contact for details”

You can see all forum topics and add your own here. If you are having trouble uploading your question please email me at princeofpetworth(at)gmail Please Note this is NOT an events calendar.

“Why does this exist on 9th St NW?”

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

There is a rubber gasket and significant gap running down 9th street next to the convention center. I believe it extends from N to New York Ave. What is this and why is it here? My best guess is that rather than digging a tunnel for the metro here they essentially built a big platform on top of it for the road and the convention center, so this functions as an expansion joint like you’d see on a bridge. The gap is wide enough for a bike tire to slip into it, which I was unfortunate enough to experience while changing lanes recently.”

Been a while since we’ve talked about these:

“They are expansion joints. Due to changes in weather, hot and cold, materials expand or contract. You will most commonly see these on bridges. The reason why the convention center has these is because of the sky walks over the streets. The expansion joints allow the entire building to move together and prevents cracking.”

Arrest Made in Recent Mugging on the MBT

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On the evening of 10-26-15, complainant reports that while in the area of the Metropolitan Branch Trail near 8th & Edgewood St. NE he was approached by 3-4 suspects. The suspects assaulted the complainant, stole his property and then fled the area.

On 10-28-15, thanks to the diligent efforts of 5D Detectives and community involvement, a suspect was identified and arrested with no incident. The case continues to be investigated.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Mugging on the Metropolitan Branch Trail Last Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“On the evening of 10-26-15, complainant reports that while in the area of the Metropolitan Branch Trail near 8th & Edgewood St. NE he was approached by 3-4 suspects. The suspects assaulted the complainant, stole his property and then fled the area.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

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