In a further sign that construction on the PN Hoffman project at the Verizon building at 14th and R is about to get underway, Capital Bikeshare workers this morning relocated the station across 14th Street. the station now resides at the northeast corner, in front of the Whitman-Walker clinic.
The PN Hoffman project is one of two significant development projects set to get underway at that corner this summer--the other being the Bonstra | Haresign-designed condo project at 1638 14th Street, next door to the AYT Auto Shop.
Unfortunately, Bikeshare is not adding any docks to the 14th and R station, despite the fact that it--like most area stations--is devoid of bikes by 8 AM most weekdays.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
14th and R Bikeshare station moved to make way for construction
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Glad to hear about the move. I've experienced some harassment while returning bikes there and while walking by people who hang out on the 1400 block of R Street. There have also been several documented assaults and hate crimes on that block, see: http://www.tbd.com/articles/2010/11/in-gentrifying-logan-circle-affordable-housing-meets-hate-crimes-31696.html
Here's Bonstra's fact sheet about 1638 14th St. http://www.bonstra.com/pdf/cs_163814thStreet.pdf
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