The rules of Metro has numerous but generally well-accepted. Residents know not to eat or drink on trains, and people playing music loudly will often get dirty looks from commuters who enjoy the relative silence of their morning ride to work. As for bikes, it has long been the rule that they're not allowed on trains during rush hour. Should that change? more ›

The District has a skate park, polo fields, softball diamonds and plenty of other facilities for sports -- but it doesn't have a velodrome. That's about to change. more ›

It looks like the National Park Service has set aside any concerns with Capital Bikeshare and is moving full-steam ahead to get stations in place for next year. more ›

Yesterday, the third annual autumn gathering of the District's dandiest tweed aficionados -- now numbering around 900 strong -- took over the streets of Washington. more ›

The family of Neil Michael Godleski -- the 31-year-old Catholic University student who was shot and killed in a robbery attempt as he rode his bike through Sherman Circle last August -- is now suing the city, claiming that the city's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services failed to keep the teen responsible under its watch. more ›

Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) has concerns about a proposed law that would increase civil actions available to cyclists who claim to have been assaulted or intimidated by drivers. more ›

Generally speaking, "don't drive through Georgetown" is fairly sound advice. But it's essential guidance today. more ›

As we've recently reported, Capital Bikeshare is expanding, with new stations planned for the District and Arlington. (Alexandria is even getting in on the act!) And the locations of the new stations are to be picked by a select group: everyone. more ›

Capital Bikeshare marches on with its expansion across the D.C.-area with today's expected approval to expand its presence in Arlington County. The plan, approved by The Arlington County Board, calls for 30 new stations and 190 bikes at the cost of $1.2 million in federal grant funds. The new stations are planned to be in place by next summer, just in time for biking weather. more ›

One of the biggest complaints from cyclists in the District is that, even when they follow the rules of the road, they're unable to get help from authorities when they're wronged. The District's Police Complaints Board agrees with them. more ›

According to WABA, no criminal charges have been brought against a driver who was caught on tape hitting a cyclist. more ›

Thousands turned up at Yards Park for games, food trucks, giveaways and speeches about the success of Capital Bikeshare's first year yesterday. more ›

No, cops in Columbia Heights are not stopping people on bikes, asking to see proof of ownership and confiscating the bikes if none could be provided. more ›

During yesterday's one-year birthday party for Capital Bikeshare, Terry Bellamy, the director of the D.C. Department of Transportation, had big news -- 50 more stations and 500 more bikes will be added to the system in early 2012. more ›

Metro's board of directors is meeting today, and the conversation has centered on crime. more ›

Earlier this month, we let you know about a bike ride which will take riders along all 50 of the District's state-named roadways. Now, thanks to this video, cyclists who are undertaking that 60-plus-mile ride this Saturday can get an idea of the sights they'll see. more ›

On this day last year, District officials launched Capital Bikeshare, an initiative premised on an elementary concept -- people sharing bikes. more ›

You might have the idea that bike theft in the District of Columbia is something that occurs under the cloak of darkness or in areas where foot traffic is at a minimum. Of course, that just isn't the case. Take, for example, this video, which shows a thief stealing a bike on a late Thursday afternoon along busy Connecticut Avenue as dozens of pedestrians simply stroll by. more ›

It appears as if the National Park Service has backtracked on previous statements that the installation of a Capital Bikeshare station located on the National Mall would "destroy the nature" of America's backyard. more ›

After yesterday's earthquake, an acquaintance of mine quipped on Facebook, "If ever there's an emergency evacuation of Washington DC, everyone will die except those riding bikes." more ›

Local cycling blog TheWashCycle reported yesterday that at least one person had been told that they wouldn't be able to walk a bicycle under the steely gaze of the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. more ›

Thanks to a new feature of the District's popular bikesharing program, riders can tell how many calories they burned and what their carbon offset was, both cumulatively and for individual rides. more ›

While taking a walk around the city with some out-of-town guests this weekend, yours truly received disbelieving looks after dropping the knowledge that District police can occasionally be spotted handing out tickets for jaywalking. more ›

Ever wonder what a bicycle sees as it winds in and out of traffic along the busy streets of the District? more ›

Harriet Tregoning, the Director of the District's Office of Planning, was struck by a car while riding her bicycle to work this morning. Fortunately, she came out of it without injury. more ›

So, about that whole "Capital Bikeshare would 'destroy the nature' of the National Mall" thing? Yeah, that might not mean that there won't be stations around the Mall. more ›

The subject of pedicabs was a hot one this weekend, after a pedicab driver was tased by a U.S. Park Police officer. That incident also sparked a wider discussion regarding the regulation of the vehicles -- today, Mayor Vince Gray announced that the District Department of Transportation would begin doing just that in the very near future. more ›