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725 T Street, NW
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Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
From a press release:
“The DC DMV should work with regional bicycling advocates to send information to all registered drivers about being mindful of bike lanes and the shared responsibility for safety, according to a letter sent from Ward 1 DC Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau today, National Bike to Work Day.
The letter asks the DMV to work with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and the D.C. Bicycle Advisory Council and would complement the work those organizations are doing to educate bicyclists about their role in being responsible commuters. The information could be included in already planned mailings such as annual registration notices, or sent as a standalone piece.
“Washington is a national leader in supporting bicycling infrastructure,” said Nadeau. “As biking to work grows in popularity, we need to ensure both drivers and bicyclists have all the information they need to help keep each other safe on the road. The DMV and bicycling advocates sending safety information to all registered drivers could go a long way to helping keep all the commuters who share our streets safe.”
The full text of the letter is below (more…)
901 G Street, NW
Seems apropos…
From DCPL:
“Monday, May 11, 7:00 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
As the District of Columbia continues its rapid growth and transformation, not only is the population growing, so is the traffic! More bikes, cars and people on the road; longer waits on the metro and buses. Is there a way to improve and survive the daily commute?
Join moderator and avid cyclist David Plotz in discussion with Harriet Tregoning, former director of the District of Columbia Office of Planning; Dan Tangherlini, former director of the District of Columbia Department of Transporation (DDOT) and former interim General Manager of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; and Robert Thomson, aka Dr. Gridlock, traffic reporter for the Washington Post, as they examine the daily commute in D.C.
Please click HERE to RSVP to this event.”
Photo via MPD Lost and Found: Recovered Property
A reader writes:
“I am quite sure this has been covered on the blog but just looked at the MPD lost and found photos, there are many many bicycles and laptops shown.”
The Metropolitan Police Department recovers hundreds of stolen and abandoned bicycles every year. This property is inventoried by the MPD’s Evidence Control Division. Property not claimed within 90 days of recovery is considered abandoned. The MPD will advertise this property as abandoned and may dispose of any property not claimed within the designated timeframe. Bicycles not claimed may be auctioned through www.govdeals.com or donated. Before the recovered bicycles are auctioned or donated, images will be posted online.
The Property Clerk of the Metropolitan Police Department hereby gives notice of the custody of the following property and his intention to sell or otherwise dispose of such property in accordance with the District of Columbia’s code 5-119.
Any person or entity having a right of claim to any item of property pictured online must appear in person to:
Evidence Control Division
# 17 DC Village Lane, SW
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 727-3230To claim property pictured on this site, individuals must provide the MPD’s Evidence Control Division with the following information:
Government Identification
Bar code included with the bicycle image
Proof of ownership of bicycle OR documentation that a police report was filed (CCN)
8th and Monroe Street, NE
From an email:
“It’s finally here: Bikes & Coffee!
Years of dreaming, planning and hard work are becoming a reality, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you. Join us Saturday for the GRAND OPENING of our new shop in Brookland.
We’ll offer basic bike maintenance on the Arts Walk (and balloons!)
The Monroe Street Market will host it’s first Farmer’s Market of 2015
Our friends at Brookland Pint will celebrate by pouring coffee brews all weekend [“18 amazing coffee beers”]
We can’t wait to see you all Saturday on the Arts Walk at 716 Monroe St. NE!”
“The Bat Man of Mexico” courtesy of Environmental Film Festival
Unfortunately tonight’s Swedish Film, Bikes vs Cars, is already sold out but there are lots of other great films. From an email:
“We have LOTs of other programs that aren’t filled — over 160 films all across DC with 80 percent free. Our complete schedule is at www.dceff.org. Also attached is a picture from “The Bat Man of Mexico,” profiling Bat Man Rodrigo, who braves hurricanes, snakes, Mayan tombs and seas of cockroaches to track and save bats during their migration. It turns out that the bats that pollinate the plant that his favorite drink, Tequila, comes from, are in jeopardy. The screening of the film, with the Bat Man in person, will be on Sunday, March 22 at 1:15 p.m. at the National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, and it’s FREE.”
Full press release below:
“The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital, March 17- 29, is the largest and longest-running environmental film festival in the country and the largest film festival in Washington, D.C. The 23rd annual Festival presents over 160 films selected to provide fresh perspectives on a wide variety of environmental issues facing our planet. A special focus on “Climate Connections” explores the impact of climate change on our world. The 2015 Festival features cinematic work from 31 countries and 96 Washington, D.C., U.S. and World premieres.
Most screenings include discussion with filmmakers, environmental experts and cultural leaders. In addition to over 60 filmmakers who will present their film at the 2015 Festival, speakers will include environmentalist Jean-Michel Cousteau, climate scientist Joe Romm, actress Kristin Davis and Tommy Wells, the new Director of the District Department of the Environment. (more…)
Call for Witnesses – Cyclist hit by White Range Rover Sunday Feb. 1 near HowardU:
“I am a cyclist and, while trying to turn left, I was hit from the back by a White Range Rover on Superbowl Sunday at 10:30 PM, on the intersection of 4th St. NW and Bryant St. NW. The driver lied about the incident, saying that I ran a red and cut him off, and the police report reflects a ‘he said/she said’ account, which isn’t enough to pursue compensation from the insurance. In other words, I need eye witness testimony to help prove my case. My bicycle is destroyed, I was bedridden for 9 days, and I have sustained multiple injuries to my back, neck and head – I can barely stand or walk for more than a few minutes. The driver has not been cited and he may not be unless I get further witness accounts. Any help or recommendations would be appreciated
Any witnesses, please reply
Thanks!”
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“Dear PoPville,
My absolutely adorable and beloved bike – which is worth almost no money and is useless to anyone over about 4’10” – was stolen right out of my apartment in Columbia Heights recently. It is a tiny red antique Raleigh one-speed with a bright white seat. It dates from around the early 60s and is very distinctive-looking.
I am heartbroken to lose it – it was truly my most beloved possession, and it’s completely irreplaceable! And it is so frustrating, because the thief almost certainly can’t use it and won’t make significant money from it. It’s also super creepy that someone came into my apartment to grab it.
If you see it anywhere, pretty please contact me at rkukla(at)gmail.com, and ideally slap a lock on it.”
Ed. Note: Be sure to check to see what MPD has recovered as well if you’ve had a bike (or phone/tablet) stolen.
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From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department’s Evidence Control Division announced that the photo accounts for recovered bicycles and small electronic devices have been updated with current images of recently recovered property.
If you were a victim of a crime in which property was taken or if you lost an item in Washington, DC, please visit the MPD’s Recovered Property webpage for links to the Flickr photo accounts with images as well as for information about how to claim any item of property pictured online. Visit here for more information.”