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Sep 30, 2021

Here’s What’s Happening At D.C.’s Second Major ‘Open Streets’ Event On Georgia Avenue This Saturday

It’s the second time in three years that D.C. will fully close three miles of Georgia Avenue, though the pandemic did lead to other experiments with streets and sidewalks.

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.

Dec 28, 2015

Riide’s E-Bikes Are Speeding Up The Pace For D.C. Cyclists

Riide’s e-bikes throttle at 20 MPH, taking riders up to 25 miles before charging.

Oct 24, 2014

Cyclists Allowed To Share The Road With Streetcars Under Proposed Regulations

The effective ban would be gone.

Apr 09, 2013

D.C. Kicks Off Traffic Safety Campaign With Interesting Ads

Local governments are kicking off a campaign aimed at encouraging safe behavior by motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Jan 17, 2013

Anti-Dooring Bill Makes It Through Virginia Senate Committee

A bill that could make dooring a cyclist in Virginia an offense punishable by up to a $100 fine made it through a state senate committee yesterday.

Jan 04, 2013

Virginia Legislator Wants to Make Dooring a Cyclist Punishable By a Fine of Up To $100

A Virginia State Senator from Fairfax has introduced a measure that would slap motorists with a $100 fine for dooring cyclists.

Dec 07, 2012

Cyclist Stabs Motorist After Altercation Near Scott Circle

A cyclist stabbed a motorist near Scott Circle last night.

Nov 27, 2012

Gray to Clarify That U-Turns Through Pennsylvania Avenue Bike Lanes Are In Fact Illegal

Tomorrow Mayor Vince Gray will issue a regulation clarifying that making a U-turn through the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes is in fact illegal.

Oct 26, 2012

Cyclists Push For Changes to Pennsylvania Avenue Bike Lanes to Stop Drivers from Making U-Turns

Cycling advocates are pushing for measures to stop drivers from making illegal U-turns through the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes, from more enforcement to physical barriers along the lanes.

 
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