Some people fight bike trails in their neighborhood because they fear they will bring crime and reduce value. Inevitably, they become selling points.
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- Sam C on Work on the Capital Crescent Trail extension to restart soon
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- Drew on The Other GAP trail 2022: An updated status of the Metropolitan Branch Trail
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- Moose on Rose Park Trail rebuilt and bridge in place as DDOT's Rock Creek Park trail project chugs along
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- Sam C on Rose Park Trail rebuilt and bridge in place as DDOT's Rock Creek Park trail project chugs along
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- How To Box A Bike
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Recent Posts
- Work on the Capital Crescent Trail extension to restart soon
- The Other GAP trail 2022: An updated status of the Metropolitan Branch Trail
- Arlington's natural surface trails study; pump tracks, bike parks and mountain bike trails on the agenda
- Rose Park Trail rebuilt and bridge in place as DDOT's Rock Creek Park trail project chugs along
- 2021 Christmas Shopping Guide
- Regional Travel Survey shows a dramatic increase in cycling
- Capital Crescent Surface Trail and Tunnel will be reviewed by the Planning Board on October 14
- Mount Vernon Highway Trail Project is underway, to be completed this winter
- DC allocates $2.2 million to study Connecticut Avenue PBL
- Capital Trails Coalition impact report highlights benefits of a full trail network
Links
- Alexandria Bike & Walk
- Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
- America Bikes
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- Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
- Beginner's Guide to Mountain Biking
- Bethesda Transportation Solutions
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- bicyclinginfo.org
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- CarFreeDay
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- MORE Mountain Biking
- MyBikelane DC
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- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
- Reston Bike Club
- Rockville Bike Advisory Committee (RBAC)
- Route 1 Velo
- Safer America: Bike Safety Tips
- Silver Spring Trails
- Smartbike DC
Other Locations
Blogs
- wrench in the gears
- gwadzilla
- Metroblogging DC
- CommuterPageBlog
- BlogNetNews.com - Cycling
- CYCLE-LICIOUS
- Streetsblog - NYC (bicycling only)
- Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space
- W&OD Trail Report
- FABB - blog
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- The Practical Cyclist
- Bicycling - About.com
- Silver Sring Trails
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- Trails Network Blog
- DC Guide
- VeloDC
- Quick Release - WABA
- VeloTraffic
- Will Bike for Change (or Pie!)
- The Family Pedaler
- BicycleSPACE - Our Blog
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