At some point this week, a ghost bike that had sat on and off at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and R and 20th Streets NW for the last three years was removed.
Dupont Circle Ghost Bike Removed Again
Mendelson Casts Doubt on Cyclist Harassment Bill
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.
Witness: Individual "Crushed" by Delivery Truck
It's been a violent morning for pedestrians and cyclists in the District -- but the most disturbing incident occurred at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and I Street NW, where D.C. Fire and EMS reported that a person in a wheelchair was struck by a truck.
Mapping D.C.'s Pedestrian and Cyclist Accidents: July 2010
Last week, we reported on a grisly pedestrian accident on M Street SE. While the Washington media reports on many pedestrian and cyclist accidents, most people don't realize how common they really are in the District. D.C. Fire and EMS reports that there are 8 to 10 pedestrian accidents every day.
Cyclists Rejoice: Re-Paving Season Has Started
As any cyclist in the District can tell you, there really isn't anything much worse than the rough, potholed pavement that dots many of the city's main traffic arteries. From the jarring jolts to the inevitable pinch flats, crappy roads make cycling in the city a holy pain.

