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Cyclist Stabbed on Bike just before 5pm Tuesday Reports What Happened and Where

By Prince Of Petworth

“I was the cyclist involved in this incident. I do believe it was a student from that school who attacked me. The police report is inaccurate in several points, it happen at L and 7th SE. There was a pack of kids on the sidewalk and one just casually walked out between the cars into the street and said “hey sir”, I wasn’t about to stop and vered around him when he punched me in the chest. I didn’t realize he had a blade in his hand until I noticed I was bleeding a block later. I called 911 at 4:43 pm.

In case you are wondering, I am doing great and will be back at work tomorrow, biking down 7th.”

Free coffee time for bicycle commuters going through Logan Circle Wed. morning

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe in DC

From an email:

“The Bike Rack in partnership with Peregerine Espresso is offering Free HOT coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, November 12th from 7:30 am until approximately 9:30 am. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of coffee as you make your way into work or wherever you are headed. Bring your own travel mug or grab one of our cups. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”

Props to the Cops – Arrest Made in Hit and Run where Cyclist was Killed at 8th and S St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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8th and S St, NW Sept. 20th

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Unit have announced an arrest has been made in the fatal hit and run that occurred at the intersection of 8th and S Streets, NW.

On Saturday, September 20, 2014, at approximately 2:33 am, a bicyclist was on 8th Street, NW when she was struck by a light colored SUV that was traveling southbound on 8th Street, NW. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

The decedent has been identified as 53 year-old Tonya Reaves of Northeast, Washington, DC.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, 20-year-old Dajane Thomas of Southeast, Washington DC, was arrested pursuant to a DC Superior Court arrest warrant charging her with Murder Two.”

“The new rules require any construction site that blocks a sidewalk or bicycle lane to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bicyclists through or around the work zone”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user JosephLeonardo

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the adoption of the final rules to implement the provisions of the Bicycle Safety Amendment Act of 2013. According to DDOT Director Matthew Brown “The implementation of these new regulations will ensure that all users of the transportation network are provided safe passage as the District continues to grow and develop.”

The new rules require any construction site that blocks a sidewalk or bicycle lane to provide a safe route for pedestrians and bicyclists through or around the work zone. This safe route must be equal to the accommodation that was blocked, such as providing a bike lane that is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic if a protected bike lane is blocked. Also, the safe pedestrian or bicycle route must be free of obstructions and surface hazards such as loose gravel or uneven surfaces and must follow the path of the original pedestrian or bicycle route as closely as is practical.

Additionally, the rules define the term “safe accommodation” and require that signs used to direct pedestrians or bicyclists along a detour route display a message that is specific to bicyclists or pedestrians. The DDOT Director may revoke a permit if the permittee fails to comply with these rules or the approved traffic management plan issued with their permit.

The final regulations may be viewed here.”

“So, word to the wise, from one cyclist to another: don’t leave your bike outside overnight no matter which neighborhood you’re in”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user AWard Tour

“Dear PoPville,

Stolen bike: recovered. Stolen again.

I bought an older model grey Schwinn Moab secondhand about 2 years ago.

It was stolen from the corner of Euclid & Ontario NW in September.

The next day I recovered it at 14/T NW across from Saint-Ex.

A guy had it chained to a stop sign & I confronted him about it (probably not the best idea). Anyway, he willingly handed it over after I threatened to call the cops.

Between 12pm Oct. 15th and 12pm Oct. 16th it was stolen again. This time from the corner of 15/N NW.

Of course, by this point I realize it’s my own dumb fault for having faith in humanity I could leave a bike outside overnight.

However, I wanted to relay my experience with the MPD.

Shortly after it happened I was able to flag down an officer and ask him how to report a stolen bike.

(The bike probably isn’t worth much, but I use it everyday to commute.)

The officer informed me I could go to the nearest police station (in this case, 14/U) and file a report.

But “without a serial number, it [the report] is just gonna get thrown in the trash.”

So, word to the wise, from one cyclist to another: don’t leave your bike outside overnight no matter which neighborhood you’re in.

And write down your bike’s serial number if you (theoretically) want the MPD to take your case seriously.

Best of luck,
Your Adams Morgan neighbor”

Update – of course the bike was locked.

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Props to the Cops – Stolen Bike Arrests on U Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“1) On today’s date [Saturday], at approx. 17:08 hours, and adult male was observed by members of 3-D VICE staling an unattended bicycle from the 1000 block of U Street, NW. VICE stopped, arrested and charged the Defendant with “Theft-1.”

2) On today’s date [Saturday], at approximately 21:00 hours, 3-D VICE Sgt. Arthur Gregory intervened on a “Theft-1 Stolen Bike” in progress. Another adult male defendant was attempted to break a bicycle from a bike lock when Sgt. Gregory interrupted him. The Defendant attempted to flee on foot while armed with a crow-bar pipe, but after a brief foot pursuit, Sgt. Gregory apprehended the defendant without incident. The defendant was arrested and charged with “Theft-1 Bike”. Recovered was the crow-bar/pipe, the stolen bike and a damaged Kryptonite bike lock.

Prevention Tip of the Day: Never leave you Bicycle unattended, even for a second. This is all it take for an assailant to made away with your property. Always lock your bicycle when leaving it unattended. The best locking mechanism to prevent a bike theft is a heavy gauge U lock, although any lock is better than none.”

MPD’s Crime Suppression Team makes two bicycle theft arrests last night

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“At 11:30 p.m. the Third District Crime Suppression Team conducted an operation involving the Theft of Bicycles in the 1600 Harvard Street, NW.

A short time later a suspect was arrested for the Theft of a Bicycle at 1600 Harvard Street, NW.”

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“At approximately 1:00 a.m. the Third District Crime Suppression Team conducted an operation involving the Theft of Bicycles in the 1700 Columbia Road, NW.

A short time later a suspect was arrested for the Theft of a Bicycle in the 1800 Columbia Road, NW.”

Reader Reports “Brazen Bike Theft” Arrest Made on U Street Friday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user streetamatic.com

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to alert you and PoPville to an incredibly brazen attempted bike theft that took place last night [Friday] on U Street. As I was walking from 13th to 12th on the north side of U at about 9:15pm, a guy was crouched down in a shadowed spot next to Tropicalia with enormous bolt cutters working on a u-lock. After walking by him (and realizing what he was doing), I was able to grab the police officers posted in 7-11 at 12th and U and they were able to apprehend the thief as he was about to ride away (leaving the u-lock he had just cut dangling on the metal rail next to Tropicalia).

As a follower of PoPville, I know how often bike thefts get reported. But this struck me in two ways: first, I was impressed by the sheer audacity of this thief to attempt to steal a bike right off of U Street on a Friday night with so many cops on patrol and so many pedestrians passing by in close proximity; second, I was really surprised that it did not seem there was anyone else who did anything to thwart the theft (I was the only “witness”), especially given how much foot traffic there was and how long the perpetrator must have been working on the u-lock with his bolt cutters.

Another reminder to get a good bike lock and to keep an eye out for bike thieves, even when/where you might not expect them.”

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