Biking in Washington DC: Capital Bikeshare, bike lanes, and commuting
Capital Bikeshare’s signature red bikes have become a visible presence in Washington DC. Tourists can rejoice that the National Park Service recently allowed Bikeshare stations to be opened on the Mall. Go ahead, explore Washington on two wheels. Locally, the red bikes plus added bike lanes make commuting by bicycle a much more viable option. Yet the city might not even be able to keep pace with the growth in bicycle ridership. Here are some tips so you don’t get in any bicycle collisons.
A bike map for Washington and (eventually) by Washington
(Ricky Carioti / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Bicycle riders have a new way to plan trips around the Washington region and help other cyclists.
New bike routing site needs your input
(Bill O'Leary / WASHINGTON POST)
Bicycle riders have a new way to plan trips around the Washington region. And this new tool lets them use their own experience and wisdom to guide future cyclists.
Things to do Aug. 2-15: Riseband & Show, the nine-member R&B/Funk/Jazz/Motown ensemble performs in Bel Alton
(Ron Dahlquist / FTWP)
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DeMorning Links: More DCPS teachers fired
(Evy Mages)
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New to the D.C. area: What you need to know to get around
(Chris Danger / TWP)
Dr. Gridlock addresses 10 frequently asked commuting questions by Washington area newcomers.
D.C. planners weigh parking concerns
Planners estimate that thousands will move to D.C. in coming years, and parking battles will heat up.
DeMorning Links: Derechoed
(Daniel C. Britt)
Violent storm Friday night ruined a whole lot of people’s weekends.
Another libertarian critique of Capital Bikeshare
(Bill O'Leary / WASHINGTON POST)
Why Bikeshare hatred is an odd polemic for lovers of freedom and limited government to undertake.
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