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John Vosmek
captainjaroslav
Oct 16, 2012 7:35 pm
Hi all, I was wondering something about the trail, and I was Googling around and discovered this group, so I thought I'd join up and ask here... I ride the MBT...
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Geoffrey Hatchard
imgoph
Oct 16, 2012 7:49 pm
John, Everyone's level for what's safe and what isn't is different, so I'll just give my point-of-view, and you can take that for what it's worth. I've used...
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Ray Palmer
rayrakkasanw...
Oct 16, 2012 8:30 pm
John, I was one of the folks who got jumped while riding on the trail alone last year. A guy punched me in the chest as I was coming off the end of the trail...
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Jen BL
jenraeblock
Oct 16, 2012 8:40 pm
Hi John- I do ride the MBT most nights after dark and have never had a problem, but it does make me a little tense. I follow about the same tactic as Geoff. I ...
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Tiffany Bridge
headmocker
Oct 16, 2012 11:07 pm
I have taken the trail home quite a bit late at night (my preferred means of getting home after Nats games) and have never had a problem. Even at 9 or 10,...
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Inez
inezdc09
Oct 17, 2012 10:54 am
Another voice chiming in to say that I also ride the trail at night. I didn't for a while when those attacks were going on (or at least not alone), but it...
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glcanes
Oct 17, 2012 12:30 pm
Good to know everyone else has been enjoying their rides on the MBT. I've been using it almost every day during morning and evening rush hours since May and...
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Carole Jacobs
hattysue
Oct 17, 2012 12:38 pm
My only "precaution" when I ride the trail at night is to turn off my front light while I am on it.  In the bad old days, I figured it would decrease the...
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Carole Jacobs
hattysue
Oct 17, 2012 12:46 pm
Kevin -- That information is a hysterical reading on a former phenomenon.  The trail is a terrific resource for bicyclists, and it is terrible that someone...
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Geoffrey Hatchard
imgoph
Oct 17, 2012 12:54 pm
I'd love to know the name of the shop as well. Kind of amazing to think that a place would actively attempt to sabotage interest in something that can only...
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Carole Jacobs
hattysue
Oct 17, 2012 12:56 pm
Hi Kevin -- I just accidentally replied to the list rather than just to you. If you will send me the name of the shop where the misinformed employee works...
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Rachel Davis
helloracheld...
Oct 17, 2012 1:46 pm
DON'T MISS IT! FOODIE AND FAMILY ALERT: The NoMa Fall Festival and Market runs on Wednesdays Oct. 17 & Oct. 24 — don’t miss these two dates! The festival...
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Ray Palmer
rayrakkasanw...
Oct 17, 2012 5:30 pm
I'm glad that everyone has had trouble-free rides on the MBT recently. For reasons unrelated to my past incident I have not been on the trail since late...
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Erik Kugler
catalunyatime
Oct 17, 2012 5:32 pm
If it's my shop please let me know. I kind of doubt it because we have employees who use the trail at night, alone, almost every day of the week. Best...
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Ray Palmer
rayrakkasanw...
Oct 17, 2012 11:31 pm
Folks, I hate to keep throwing out what might be perceived as negative comments about the MBT because I do love the trail and expect to be using it more soon....
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John Vosmek
captainjaroslav
Oct 18, 2012 3:01 pm
Thanks everyone for all the great advice and information. I wasn't feeling sure and I ended up using the old route I used to bike before the MBT existed,...
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Kelly Pack
kellyprtc
Nov 1, 2012 9:11 pm
Community Veteran 5k Fun Run/Walk on the MBT Saturday, November 10, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FREE!! EVERYONE WELCOME!! Race Location: Metropolitan Branch...
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Dan
ceba0689
Nov 2, 2012 11:05 pm
Thanks to Washcycle for posting this crime report Rhode Island Ave., 600 block, 3:06 p.m. Oct. 20. Two males walking on a bike trail approached a man working...
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heather_deutsch
Nov 11, 2012 9:33 pm
The MBT will be closed from L to M Street (south of NY Ave to the ramp down to L) from this Tuesday to Thursday (Nov. 13-15th) from 10 am to 3:30 pm while...
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railstotrailsconserva...
railstotrail...
Nov 14, 2012 7:17 pm
Gday all, wow, what a great time we all had on Saturday. Here's a link to more of the photos I was taking on the day. There's lots there - so many big smiles...
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Allison Stewart
allisonhstewart
Dec 3, 2012 4:48 pm
Good to know DDOT is listening! I uploaded these concerns to Everyblock, which forwarded them to 311. Best wishes, Allison ... We at the District Department...
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Sherri
geocacher101
Dec 21, 2012 6:33 pm
Plans are afoot for the Third Annual MBT5K and the proposed date is Saturday, May 11, 2013. Please let me know via individual email reply ASAP if your...
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Dorrough, Jonathan (M...
jonathan.dor...
Jan 8, 2013 10:12 pm
See the below message from Greater Greater Washington...
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bizarnold2002
Jan 11, 2013 3:11 pm
A friend of mine is trying to find a paper map of the MBT. Does anyone know if one exists and where/how to obtain a copy? I imagine it would be used to...
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Meijer, Paul H
paul_meijer
Jan 11, 2013 5:35 pm
Elizabeth, I have still a batch. If you let me know your friends address I will send one to him/her. Heather also has some,I think. Paul Meijer ...
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heather_deutsch
Jan 11, 2013 7:33 pm
For Immediate Release: January 11, 2013 Portion of Metropolitan Branch Trail Opened in Silver Spring; Will Enhance Accessibility Around Transit Center A...
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Meijer, Paul H
paul_meijer
Jan 11, 2013 7:35 pm
Heather, Now that is good news! Paul ________________________________________ From: metbranchtrail@yahoogroups.com [metbranchtrail@yahoogroups.com] on behalf...
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5D Community Outreach...
mpd5d_coordi...
Feb 11, 2013 9:57 pm
Good Afternoon 5D Community, The Department will celebrate some of its most outstanding achievements with the annual awards ceremony on Thursday, February 28,...
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D Paris
dparis.law37...
Feb 20, 2013 2:03 pm
Have issues been resolved regarding construction of the trail in the vicinity of the Silver Spring Train Station? --Dave Have issues been resolved regarding...
