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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.

Nov 27, 2019

Why Googly-Eyed Brooms Have Sprouted Up Around D.C.

Plus, a map of where to find these quirky-looking street safety advocates.

Aug 11, 2014

Courtland Milloy Went On A Bike Ride, Wrote About It

He now has “a tad more sympathy for bikers in general.”

Jun 27, 2013

Alexandria Legalizes Biking on the Sidewalk

Sidewalks throughout Alexandria could become a lot more crowded and difficult to navigate with the latest decision by the city’s leaders.

Apr 01, 2013

D.C. Launches Website to Curb Car-Related Fatalities

The District Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Police Department launched a website today geared toward reducing the number of automobile-related fatalities in the District.

Feb 19, 2013

Bike Safety Bill Would Require Drivers to Take Notice of Cyclists

A bill introduced today would apply tough penalties to drivers who fail to yield the right-of-way to cyclists trying to share the road.

 
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