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May 28, 2021

Long-Stalled Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane In Shaw Moving Forward Next Year

The 1.6-mile bike lane will stretch down 9th Street from Florida Ave. NW to Pennsylvania Ave. NW.

Jan 15, 2021

D.C. To Begin Long-Awaited Revamp Of Rock Creek Park Bike Path

The current path is an old horse trail: narrow, bumpy and crowded. Paved in the 1970s, it is long overdue for an upgrade.

Oct 02, 2020

Beach Drive In Rock Creek Park Closed To Traffic During The Pandemic — Could It Stay That Way?

Volunteers have been counting the number of users during the pandemic and argue there will be less of a commuting need through the park after the pandemic.

Sep 23, 2020

D.C. Council Passes Long List Of Changes To Try To Achieve Zero Traffic Fatalities Goal

The Vision Zero Omnibus bill has been in the works for 16 months and aims to implement more than a dozen ideas to help reach D.C.’s goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024.

May 22, 2020

As The District Considers Reopening, Councilmembers Call For Plans To Open Streets

Some District leaders want the city to do more to expand sidewalks, shut down lanes, or close whole streets so that pedestrians and cyclists can move about the city at a safe social distance from each other.

Aug 22, 2019

Here’s What This Map Of D.C. Intersections Says About Our Streets

Many of D.C.’s quirkiest street intersections weren’t designed with humans in mind, according to Gabe Klein, former chief of the District Department of Transportation.

May 16, 2019

Here Are The Streets That Will Close For Saturday’s D.C. Bike Ride

The 20-mile course starts in West Potomac Park, travels into Georgetown and Arlington and finishes by the National Mall.

Jul 18, 2018

Bike And Pedestrian Advocates Plan To Protest D.C.’s Failure To Prevent Road Deaths

WABA, All Walks DC, and other groups will rally at the Wilson Building on Thursday.

Aug 11, 2017

15 Best Bike Group Rides Around The District

Whether you’re a hardcore cyclist, a novice just trying to get in shape, or just trying to meet new people, there’s something just for you.

Sep 19, 2016

D.C. Is Named The 9th Best Biking City In The U.S.

According to Bicycling magazine.

 
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