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thewashcycle.com - 12 hours ago
Driver Charged in Mirenda Case
— thewashcycle.com — I mentioned this fatality last month , and now the driver has been charged with reckless driving. Joseph V. Mirenda, a 49-year-old from Virginia Beach, was struck from behind while riding his bike, State Police said. He died at the scene. Jessica L. Chandler, a 22-year-old from Port Republic, ... (more) Driver Charged in Mirenda Case

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Bike items that have little to nothing to do with DC (11/22/09)
thewashcycle.com - 15 hours ago
Bike items that have little to nothing to do with DC (11/22/09)
— thewashcycle.com — GGW has a link to a story about how Philadelphia is cracking down on cyclists after two pedestrians died in collisions with cyclists. This line would be funny, were it not so sad And unlike reckless drivers, bike scofflaws typically get off free. Hitting pedestrians is bad. Hitting them and ... (more) Bike items that have little to nothing to do with DC ...

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thewashcycle.com - 23 hours ago
WABA to Move Office by Bike!
— thewashcycle.com — Since 1972, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) has promoted bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, throughout the Washington region.  So when the association needed to move its office from its current location, they immediately began to think of a way to do it on two ... (more) WABA to Move Office by Bike!

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Saturday Morning Ride (11/21/09)
thewashcycle.com - 42 hours ago
Saturday Morning Ride (11/21/09)
— thewashcycle.com — DCist i s now saying that DC could get two stages of the 2011 Giro d'Italia (I had two stages of he Giro d'Italia once, but an ointment cleared it up). Still, right now it's only a proposal by a group of local race promoters. While the prologue would stay within the city's federal core, ... (more) Saturday Morning Ride (11/21/09)

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thewashcycle.com - 2 days ago
Gabe Klein Chat: Bike Share Expansion, 15th, Parking and Wilson Bridge
— thewashcycle.com — Here are the questions and responses from the live chat with DDOT Director Gabe Klein that had to do with cycling (and there were quite a few). Gabe Klein's responses are in blue. As a commuting cyclist, I am delighted with the southbound bike lane on 15th St. Marking the northbound lane for ... (more) Gabe Klein Chat: Bike Share Expansion, 15th, Parking and ...

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Cleaning the bike lane
thewashcycle.com - 2 days ago
Cleaning the bike lane
— thewashcycle.com — Street Cleaning , originally uploaded by M.V. Jantzen . (more) Cleaning the bike lane

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thewashcycle.com - 2 days ago
You made you're crosswalk, now you have to die in it.
— thewashcycle.com — College Park has asked Prince George's County to replace a yellow blinking light that drivers routinely ignore with a red light at the spot where the College Park Trolley Trail crosses Paint Branch Parkway. The site has been the location of three crashes, which resulted in a pedestrian, ... (more) You made you're crosswalk, now you have to die in it.

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Ribbon Cut on 15th Street Bike Lane
thewashcycle.com - 2 days ago
Ribbon Cut on 15th Street Bike Lane
— thewashcycle.com — The District had a ceremony yesterday morning to cut the ribbon on the 15th Street contraflow bike lane. Borderstan , unlike me, was able to make it out. Mayor Fenty, Councilmember Jack Evans and DDOT Director Gabe Klein showed up on SmartBikes and did the usual photo-op, ribbon cutting and ... (more) Ribbon Cut on 15th Street Bike Lane

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
R. Emmett Tyrrell Does Not Like Cyclists
— thewashcycle.com — R. Emmett Tyrrell , the founder of The American Spectator, wrote a letter to the Indianapolis Star in 1980 in which he wrote about bike lanes and cyclists. Salon.com has more and some commentary. Not only are bicycles dangerous, they are as antiquated a form of transportation as the ... (more) R. Emmett Tyrrell Does Not Like Cyclists

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
Another Letter on 15th Street
— thewashcycle.com — Alan Roth of Washington, thinks 15th Street still has problems. His first complaint is that cyclists aren't staying in the right lane. The large, bright white lettering on the far left lane warns drivers turning left to watch for bicycles and pedestrians, but it also seems to signal northbound ... (more) Another Letter on 15th Street

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
DDOT Director Gabe Klein to Host Online Chat Tomorrow
— thewashcycle.com — First Live Discussion will Focus on Agency’s Overall Vision (Washington, DC) -- District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Gabe Klein will take questions from an online audience during a live chat this Friday, November 20, 2009, at 12:30 pm. Director Klein will discuss DDOT’s ... (more) DDOT Director Gabe Klein to Host Online Chat Tomorrow

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
"Safe Streets" for Bicyclists
— thewashcycle.com — An opinion writer to the post ask that half of the city streets be turned over to cyclists. For example, even-numbered streets and D, F, H, K, M streets, etc., would be for bicyclists. Residents and those making deliveries or carrying out other local functions would still be allowed to drive ... (more) "Safe Streets" for Bicyclists

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
DC to Close Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Over 295
— thewashcycle.com — Via JDLand comes this notice : On or about November 30, 2009, the pedestrian bridge crossing DC 295 between Anacostia High School and Anacostia Fitness Center will close to allow 11th Street Bridge Project construction. The pedestrian bridge must be demolished to enable construction of a ... (more) DC to Close Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Over 295

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New Bike Lane on 5th Street NW
thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
New Bike Lane on 5th Street NW
— thewashcycle.com — The Convention Center Community Association reports that DDOT has installed a new bike lane on 5th St, NW from New York Avenue to Rhode Island Avenue. Photo by CCCA (more) New Bike Lane on 5th Street NW

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thewashcycle.com - 3 days ago
CTB considers how to allocate TE money
— thewashcycle.com — The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) of Virginia has proposed prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects for funding through Transportation Enhancement(TE) money. But, it seems historic preservationists are none-too-keen on setting aside the lion's share of TE money in Virginia for ... (more) CTB considers how to allocate TE money

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