Just reported this guy parked in the bike lane.

I’d love to have my voice heard on the inadequacy of 311 though. It often tells me that I’m on private property and always tries to force name/phone number. Dude, if you want me to get murdered, force me to dox myself.

Who do I need to talk to? I would even put in work myself if it were authorized. It seems a bit absurd how long this has been an issue given the amount of traffic on this section of the MBT

Ugh. From the WABA newsletter.

Anyone have more information on this removal?

You probably remember the Connecticut Avenue bike lane saga -- long story short, DDOT had spent years planning to build a great protected bike lane on about 3.5 miles of Connecticut Avenue, before Mayor Bowser suddenly cancelled the project in spring 2024. From that moment on, it was clear that the plan was dead, at least as long as Mayor Bowser was in office.

But as you know, we're getting a new mayor next year, which means this is our best chance (maybe our only chance) to get the project re-started and back on track. We need to make sure that incoming mayor Janeese Lewis George knows this project is important to us and knows that she should prioritize it as soon as she takes office.

To that end, there are two opportunities coming up this month to help draw attention to the issue:

First, mayor-to-be Lewis George is holding listening sessions in all 8 wards to get input from residents before she takes office. The ward 3 session will be on Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 – 8:30pm. You can RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/janeesefordc/event/1008203/

Next, on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, WABA is hosting a group ride down Connecticut Ave, starting at Chevy Chase Circle and going to Dupont Circle: https://waba.org/event/ct-ave-09-30-26/

Please join us for one or both of these events and help spread the word! The more people we can turn out, the louder our message will be. Although to be honest if you have to pick one I'd say the JLG town hall is more important.

Hope to see you all there!

A safe space for biking in DC. Hains Point?

Basically the title.

I used to prefer separate protected bike lanes (PBLs) going in each direction of traffic. But I see *so many* users going the wrong way in them or still using the sidewalk (even when the infrastructure is separated and pretty good), that I’m starting to think the two-way cycle tracks are a better option (still want them to be protected though). What do you all think?

Have you noticed any difference in how people use the different kinds of infrastructure?

Leaving this here in case anyone is looking for a tree management company…… or not

Source: https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/08/28/trees-removed-east-potomac-park-golf-course-trump-lawsuit

Apparently 60 more will be cut down by the end of the week.

https://waba.org/event/tomorrow-save-americas-bike-lane-rally-5pm/

Gift link https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/us/politics/trump-bike-lanes-funding-dei.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9lA.9u79.aaMRQqH_oldF&smid=url-share

Some call it the "wharfletrack"

The bike stencils are long gone, the only things indicating its for bikes, and that pedestrians should use the adjacent sidewalk, are tiny signs. Effectively it functions like a multi use trail (and not a great one - on the MVT for example most walkers do stay to the right)

(This is aside from the pavement condition)

Does the developer have a legal obligation to redo the stencils?

General curiosity, plus want to add to my list of places to check out.

Note, im already aware of A. The new trail next to the Beltway (rode it a few weeks ago) B. Extension of the I66 parallel trail. C. Some work on Rte 50 between Blake and Prosperity

Note, by "infrastructure" I mean new bike lanes, or off road multi use trails. While I prefer protected bike lanes, do let me know about paint only ones of some length or importance.

Not interested in sharrows. For road adjacent shared use paths, only if its a useful piece of infrastructure. You be the judge.

Coming to y’all with an urgent update on the 11th St bike lanes: the Mayor has gotten involved and the project is at risk of being Connecticut Avenue’d (sadly now a verb) but we can still do something about it.

Despite overwhelming public support and unanimous support from the ANC, I learned through the grapevine that the Mayor has gotten involved in the process after a few neighborhood cranks reached out to her office. She even granted said cranks a secret private in person meeting at the Wilson Building and is apparently going to meet with them again. They apparently falsely claimed that no one wants the project and used that as a way to get her to stop the project. The opposition also has its own very dumb petition they have started to flyer for which I am not gonna link because I don’t want to give them rent free attention.

This is bad news because it’s building the pattern that the Mayor will just override planners if a loud enough group of cranks complain. We should not give up and instead we should ramp up our outreach.

WABA has a petition out for the project (link below) which also lets you email them directly through the form. If you’d prefer to email the Council, DDOT, and the Mayor’s office through your own email, I listed the emails below. I’d suggest focusing on the Mayor’s office, DDOT, and the Ward 2 Councilmember because the Ward 1 Councilmember already wrote a letter in support.

https://waba.org/action-page/calling-for-a-protected-11th-street-nw-bike-corridor/

Emails:

DDOT:

christopher.berg@dc.gov  mike.goodno@dc.gov  sharon.kershbaum@dc.gov  matthew.marcou@dc.gov megan.kanagy@dc.gov sandra.marks@dc.gov

Ward 1 Council:

bnadeau@dccouncil.gov  dmeni@dccouncil.gov

Ward 2 Council:

bpinto@dccouncil.gov  ghulick@dccouncil.gov  bromanowski@dccouncil.gov

Mayor’s/City Administrator’s Office:

muriel.bowser@dc.gov lindsey@dc.gov kevin.donahue@dc.gov helder.gil@dc.gov

Read "Mount Pleasant wants to bike safely. For that, we need better community connections." and sign the community-WABA petition: https://ggwash.org/view/104747/mount-pleasant-wants-to-bike-safely-for-that-we-need-better-community-connections .

These are difficult times for DC bike lanes – but our work must go on. Our message to the federal government is: hands off our bike lanes, and to the District Dept. of Transportation, it’s: continue the forward momentum. District officials must reestablish their support for bike lanes. 

Here are some actions you can take to advance & protect DC bike lanes. They’re quick: Come to the rally on Thursday to fight for 15th Street. Advance other projects by clicking the links in our Web page...

I’ve been incredibly frustrated with the state of MacArthur Boulevard so I did some emailing to MCDOT. It turns out a repaving and bike path project is funded and designed for the entire stretch from Old Angler’s to the DC Line. Since the road is right above the Washington Aqueduct, the Army Corps of Engineers is sitting on a permit to do paving work for the road.

Please email Andrew Friedson, Marilyn Balcombe, and Evan Glass and ask them to tell USACE to hurry up and let the county repave the road. I did it yesterday and Glass’s office let me know they are notifying the USACE.

The potholes are out of control!

Arlington plans to build a new trail along George Mason Drive in Arlington, from Arlington Boulevard south to the County line, bringing much-needed North-South connectivity for people walking, biking, and scooting. Angry NIMBYs, clinging to their free street parking are trying to stop the project. Speak up now to support this great new trail that would connect to the Arlington Boulevard Trail, the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards, the W&OD Trail, the Four Mile Run Trail, Wakefield High School, and more! Deadline: this Sunday, June 21st

TAKE ACTION

I support the Taylor St NE/Fort Drive/Harewood/Rock Creek Church Rd protected bike lane corridor project for many reasons. Chief among them is this Brookland kick scooter lady.

On many mornings, I see a woman commuting on a large kick scooter westbound on the sidewalks of Taylor and the other roads in that corridor -- AT LEAST as far east as the South Dakota NE intersection and AT LEAST as far west as Harewood between North Cap and Rock Creek Church NW. This awesome lady pushes herself with a large backpack, a high-visibility cape over her bag, and a high-viz vest on her chest, all the way up that nasty Taylor Rd climb. She wears cycling gloves and a kickass pink helmet. Her scooter has serious disc brakes.

We should build our city so you don't have to be as brave and badass as this woman to use a bike or mobility device to commute. But we should never let detractors say people don't use active transportation already to commute. Rock on, scooter lady.

These proposed bike lanes (which would help with future network connectivity in this area) are on the Traffic and Parking Board agenda for Monday night. Please support by sending an email to

trafficandparkingboard@alexandriava.gov

Local cyclists often ride past the Kennedy Center. If you are interested in its future, please know this - Mayor Bowser of DC, ​Senator Van Hollen of Maryland, and Senator Warner of Virginia are all ​members of the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees.​ Use your clout as their constituents and urge them to ATTEND THE BOARD MEETING on August 13th. Likewise, if you live in New York, Sen. Chuck Schumer is also on the Board, as are Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Sen. Whitehouse of RI, and Sen. John Thune of SD.

The ex officio members don't usually bother to attend these meetings, but they can, and are entitled to participate fully. This meeting may be one of the most important in the history of the Kennedy Center. The Board will be voting whether to close the Center for two years for renovations, or to do the renovations in stages as originally planned, so that the building can remain open and operating as a performing arts center in accordance with its mission.

Short is best. If you call, plan out your own succinct script. (My own "talking points" are: Please attend the meeting on the 13th; Vote for phased repairs to keep the building open and functioning as an arts center; and approve the National Symphony Orchestra budget.)

Thank you for considering this small action.

P.S. The "spite tarp," alas, is still there, but the name is definitely gone.

Edited to add in Mayor Bowser!

DDOT just sent out an email delaying release of the new draft strategic bikeways map to Fall of this year in order to incorporate the large amount of feedback.

The project page has been updated to reflect the new timeline.

DDOT has posted a public survey on the Missouri Avenue NW Trail Connection project. Please respond and, of course, boost the protected bike lane options.

As of July 1st, all maintenance of Beach Drive in MoCo is under the responsibility of MNCPPC. Previously, MCDOT patched and repaved the road, and it’s gone to shit. MNCPPC was fed up with the lack of maintenance, and took it in-house.

According to MNCPPC, if you want to report a road issue on Beach Drive, use this form or call 301-495-2595. They accept Google Maps pins and you can submit multiple problems at once.

MNCPPC doesn’t want to publicize this but I thought you should know.

Feedback form closes on Wednesday, August 5th

https://www.research.net/r/XFGNSJS

Official site + registration + more info:

https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/

Fairfax County BTW info:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/bike-work-day

Loudon County BTW info:

https://www.loudoun.gov/biketowork

DC BTW info:

https://www.mwcog.org/newsroom/2026/03/02/bike-to-work-day-celebrates-25-years-in-the-dmv-register-for-the-free-event-today/