BikeSpecific – Page 4

DDOT extends dockless permits for 2019 operators

This month, DDOT granted five dockless e-bike and scooter operators (HelBiz, Jump, Lyft, Skip, and Spin) public space space permits for the 2020 calendar year, apparently rejecting four 2019 dockless vehicle operators.

At least one dockless company was furious because, as they saw it, the selection process was unclear.

Being the holiday season, it appears that DDOT has had a change of heart.

In a press release issued December 20th, DDOT states that it will extend the permits for the four dockless companies not selected (Bird, Lime, Razor and Bolt) until Tuesday March 31, 2020. The 2019 dockless operators not granted a permit to operate in the 2020 may appeal of DDOT’s rejections of its application. All appeal must be submitted in writing to DDOT by anuary 2, 2020. DDOT will issue final decisions by Friday, February 28, 2020.

Dockless operators must continue to adhere to the 2019 permits guidelines which include adherence to vehicle minimums and maximums and apply

DDOT says that it granted an extension to, “ensure continued access to shared mobility options for residents and visitors while DDOT considers appeals to the permit awards for the 2020 shared dockless vehicle program.”

Morning Commute – 12/20

The Morning Commute is an occasional look at meetings or other #BikeSpecific discussions and stories happening in the District. It also looks at interesting bike ideas or concepts from other places across the globe that could possibly work here. Again, this isn’t journalism, just fun.

Today’s commute includes:

Bikeshare wins
DDOT Dockless permitting process is unclear
Uber to expand its market

The Bike Estate – EDENS project

Rendering of EDENS project, which span 4th Street NE in Union Market

The Bike Estate scours local blogs and government websites for information about bike facilities in new, recently opened, or planned residential or commercial buildings. The following is recently-filed development applications with the D.C. Zoning Commission.

UrbanTurf reports that the EDENS project, an expansive development in Union Market and pictured above, will offer public access to it rooftop and a total of 222 bicycle parking spaces.

According to the plan documents, the first level of the garage will include a secure bicycle storage room capable of accommodating 185 spaces. Residents will have separate bicycle storage from office and retail users, and all bicycle parking is located conveniently at the entrance of the top level of the garage.

The plans call for an additional approximately 37 short-term bicycle parking spaces located in public areas around the property. Showers and lockers will be provided for cyclists who commute to the project for work.

The building will include approximately 360 units, retail, and up to 250 vehicle parking spaces. The highlight of the project includes public access to a 28,800 sq feet of space with a quarter-mile walking and jogging path and multi-use recreational space that can be used for events.

Plan for roof top recreational area (EDENS)

Around the site, a pocket park will be built and contain fixed and movable site furnishings, dining areas, planters and other streetscape elements to hold sidewalk events and the daily use for residents, visitors, and office workers. On Street bicycle parking will also be available on or near sidewalks surrounding the site.

Morning Commute – 12/13

The Capital Trails Coalition is something big
Florida starts with “F”, which is also the grade that someone gave on initial plans to revitalize it
Women are less likely to bike for many reasons – including because many men are jerks
Happy Friday the 13th

Morning Commute – 12/9

The newly-reopened MBT at the soon-to-be Alethia Tanner Park

How to get more women on scooters
The final lap of the Hains Point 100
Another bike shop closes