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Disability Groups Sue DC Over Bike Lanes

Disability Groups Sue DC Over Bike Lanes

By Evie Steele December 2, 2022

Disabled individuals sued Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21 for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with the construction of new protected bike lanes. The Nov. 21 lawsuit filed...

District Launches Free Bike Initiative in Response to WMATA Derailment

District Launches Free Bike Initiative in Response to WMATA Derailment

By Paige Kupas October 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. residents can choose to commute via bicycle for free amid recent Metro delays and disruptions thanks to a new initiative established by city officials.  Mayor Muriel Bowser (D)...

ROCHELLE VAYNTRUB FOR THE HOYA | Capital Bikeshare rolled out e-bikes as part of a pilot program in September 2018. Many riders reported injuries from overly strong brakes.

Brake Issues Prompt Capital Bikeshare E-Bike Recall

By Moira Ritter April 26, 2019

After users experienced multiple injuries because of brake issues, Capital Bikeshare is temporarily pulling its electric bikes from Washington, D.C. Capital Bikeshare’s parent company, Lyft, announced...

GRAPHIC BY SAAVAN CHINTALACHERUVU AND MICHELLE KELLY/THE HOYA
While cyclist deaths have increased nationwide over the last five years, Washington, D.C., remains an outlier in total number of deaths as a result of traffic accidents involving cyclists. Georgetown seeks to expand its biker-friendly initiatives in coming months.

University, GUSA to Develop Improved Cyclist Resources

By Alfredo Carrillo September 1, 2017

The Georgetown University Student Association and university administration are planning a series of new initiatives to make the university’s campus and surrounding areas friendlier to bicycle riders,...

DAN KREYTAK FOR THE HOYA
A joint effort between multiple university offices, including the Office of Sustainability, HoyaCycle launched Sept. 25 and provides 10 bikes for rental to students

Bicycle Rental Program HoyaCycle Launches

By Susannah Price October 6, 2015

The Center for Student Engagement, Outdoor Education and the Office of Sustainability collaborated to create HoyaCycle, a bicycle rental pilot program, that launched Sept. 25. The program will enter...

GU Gears Up for Bike Initiatives

By Allison Cannella April 15, 2014

A series of bicycle-focused measures spearheaded by students and the Georgetown University Police Department aims to foster the biking culture on campus. However, plans for a university bike share...

Oh, the Places Youll Go with Georgetown Bike Share

Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Georgetown Bike Share

By KP and KP August 29, 2013

Welcome back to the Hilltop, Hoyas! While you're probably anxious to start off the new year on a good foot, here at 4E, we're here to get you off on good wheels – with some help from GUSA, that is....

Bike Thefts Rise This Month

By Maggie Ferrato October 19, 2010

Bikes have been the latest targets for theft on campus, with six bicycles stolen in the first two weeks of October. A total of nine bikes have been stolen since the beginning of the semester, revealing...

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