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Jul 18, 2017

As D.C. Bike Party Turns Five, Cyclists Are Feeling Optimistic About The Future

The city has gotten steadily friendlier for bikers in the past decade.

Apr 21, 2016

Next Earth Day Could Be A Tax Holiday For Bikes In D.C.

Ride away from the 5.75 percent.

Nov 06, 2014

Cyclist, Pedestrian Advocates Plan To Hold Council Accountable If Negligence Bill Fails

Currently, if a pedestrian or cyclist is found to be even one percent at fault in a crash, they cannot recover damages.

May 16, 2014

Cyclists Arm Themselves With Cameras As Insurance Against Dangerous Driver Behavior

A practice that may not be practical for all cyclists.

Apr 03, 2013

Prosecutors Make Deal With Driver Caught on Camera Hitting Cyclist in 2011 Collision

The driver of a pick-up truck who was caught on tape verbally harassing and then striking a cyclist in an August 2011 incident will perform community service and attend anger management courses in exchange for having charges against him dropped.

Mar 15, 2013

Bike DC Canceled Without Permits From D.C. and Park Service, Delivering Financial Blow to WABA

Cyclists anticipating that warm spring day when they can enjoy 24 miles of car-free roads through Arlington and D.C. will have to look elsewhere this year, because the annual Bike DC organized ride has been called off.

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.

Jan 30, 2013

D.C. Officials Warn Drivers It’s Time to Stop Making U-Turns on Pennsylvania Avenue

Thinking about pulling a U-turn through those Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes? Think again.

Jan 23, 2013

WABA Launches Smartphone App to Help Cyclists

Bike crashes can be very disorienting events, especially if other moving vehicles or the police are involved. Now WABA has an app to help out cyclists in unfortunate situations.

Nov 29, 2007

Donate Your Car, Become a Zipcar Member for Life

Last April I sold my elderly car for a few hundred dollars. I was tired of the expense of repairs, gas and insurance, no longer needed a vehicle for work, and the wide availability of car-sharing services in the D.C. metro area made the switch to no longer owning my own car seem easy and obvious. I hadn’t regretted my decision for a minute — until I got the following press release in my inbox…

 
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