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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 1d

Come on our Halloween Ride on 10/25 to see this IRL 💀🎃

Giant skeleton decoration on Capitol Hill

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 2d

Silly distraction: how do we feel about Hill-o-ween being on actual Halloween this year? @thehillishome.com

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 2d

"Definitely not" was the official option

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 2d

Definitely just took a poll for potential Jack Evans DC Council Chair bid @maustermuhle.bsky.social

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 2d

When we say @hillfamilybiking.org is for "all ages and abilities", we mean it.

Over the next 2 months, we're hosting 4 rides for:
-> littles (ages 3-6) 👶
-> t(w)eens 🤘
-> adult-only 🍺
-> everyone for our massive Halloween Ride 🎃

Find YOUR ride hillfamilybiking.org/events/

Events

Advocating for the joy and safety of biking around the neighborhood

hillfamilybiking.org

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 4d

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DC's new bike lane street sweeper cleans up debris around city

D.C. released its new bike lane street sweeper to help clean lanes around the city so cyclists can ride around safely without debris in their way.

www.nbcwashington.com

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 4d

October is BIKE-tober for Hill Family Biking as host 3 rides this month including our first ever adults-only ride.

Our infamous Halloween ride and growing t(w)een nighttime monuments ride round out the month.

Join us: hillfamilybiking.org/events/

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The 51st @51st.news · 5d

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 5d

Bike lanes are beautiful

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 6d

Get your costumes ready! Our Halloween ride is in 3️⃣ weeks
eventbrite.com/e/1097366184...

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 7d

Mt Olivet to 17th is a 2-way cycle track on the right side and 17th South of Potomac is on the left by Congressional due to less conflict and more direct access to the ART.

Switchover was originally at Potomac but I convinced DDOT to move it to Mass as its a safer intersection

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 7d

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Kingman Island Ride Photos 📷 | 3 HFB Rides in October 🎃

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 8d

Wait for it (audio on)

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 8d

Inside the Hill Family Biking Kingman Island Friends & Family Ride #BikeSky

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 10d

I have a new obsession
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Bike lane sweeper for safer cycling

YouTube video by Bike Lane Sweeper

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 11d

We're ready for Kingman Island Friends & Family Day

Join us at 10:30 at Stanton Park to ride down to the island for a fun day or adventure!

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 11d

Hill Family Biking Ride Day! 10:30 at Stanton Park 🚲🏝️

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 12d

HFB rides tomorrow!
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Rain or Shine! Kingman Island Here We Come 🚲🏝️

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Friday #bikeDC from the ALMOST complete 17th St SE protected bike lane btwn Mass & Potomac Ave!

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 13d

Today ANC6B sent a letter to DDOT in support of our 11th St SE protected bike lane plan ❤️ #BikeDC #BikeSky

Dear Director Kershbaum:
At a regularly scheduled and properly noticed meeting on Sept. 9, 2025 with a quorum
present, ANC 6B voted 8-0-0 to support the Hill Family Biking proposal to install a
two-way protected bikelane along the length of 11th Street SE.
Hill Family Biking, a local group dedicated to supporting families who ride bikes and
advocating for improved street safety, has presented a compelling case for this crucial
infrastructure upgrade. The current state of 11th Street SE, with its unprotected,
painted bike lanes, presents significant safety concerns for all road users, particularly
cyclists and pedestrians. Issues such as lack of protected separation, obstruction by
double-parking, the risk of "dooring" incidents, and unsafe conditions near the
intersection with I-695 highlight the urgent need for a safer design.
The proposed two-way protected cycle track on 11th Street SE would offer numerous
benefits:
• Enhanced Safety: Protected separation from vehicular traffic will significantly
reduce crashes and injuries for cyclists, pedestrians, and even car occupants.
• Unobstructed Passage: A protected lane will prevent blockages from double-
parked vehicles, ensuring a consistent and safe path for cyclists.
• Preservation of Existing Infrastructure: The proposal maintains existing travel
lanes and parking, minimizing disruption to other modes of transportation.
• Improved School Access: This protected lane will provide a much safer route for
children and families traveling to Chisholm and Watkins Elementary Schools.

Completion of the Bike Network: This project is vital for establishing 11th Street as a critical
north-south "bike spine," completing a significant gap in the protected bike network and
encouraging greater community usage, especially among families and new riders.
Research consistently demonstrates that the implementation of "low-stress" bike infrastructure, such as
protected cycle tracks, not only reduces …

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 14d

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Saturday: Hill Family Biking x Kingman Island Friends & Family Day

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 15d

Breaking: Our friends at @joelnelsongroup.bsky.social are both sponsoring Saturday's ride and raffling $500 in gift cards to @thedailyrider.co!

eventbrite.com/e/1097376114...

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 16d

Tell DDOT you want protected bike lanes everywhere, especially on 11th St SE!
survey123.arcgis.com/share/a99465...

Strategic Plan_Feedback Survey

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Hill Family Biking @hillfamilybiking.org · 18d

Route Drop! Join us next Saturday for a Hill Family Biking ride to Kingman Island Friends & Family Day by @doeedc.bsky.social
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Route for the Kingman Island Friends & Family Day Ride

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Mark Sussman @mark-sussman.bsky.social · 21d

I can't wait for world class transit and bike infrastructure improvements to move people safely and efficiently from RFK!

Mayor Muriel Bowser @mayorbowser.dc.gov · 21d

BREAKING: The Council just officially passed the RFK Campus Redevelopment Deal.

This is the final step in securing our future at the new RFK Stadium.

Our businesses, our people, our project. Now, let's get to work.

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