A graduate of Northeastern University and Brookline High School, Jason Fitzgerald Korb has a successful practice as an insurance broker in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. area. In his free time, Jason is an avid cycler.
The District of Columbia, the nation’s capital, is not only home to an extremely well-designed street system, but is also considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States.
1. Bike-friendly accommodations: Washington, DC, holds the distinction as the first city in the US to establish a bike-share program. Originally known as SmartBike and since renamed Capital Bikeshare, the program allows individuals to rent bikes from more than 350 stations across the region. Cyclists also benefit from the city’s protected bike lanes, including one along Pennsylvania Avenue.
2. Diverse views: Cyclists can pedal through the capital while enjoying views of historical landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. For those interested in natural sights, the region offers extensive trails and views of the Potomac River.
3. Ample company: According to census data, Washington, DC, has a higher percentage of bike commuters than all but two other US cities. Many of these cyclists gather on Twitter, where they use the hashtag #bikedc to share tips and advocate for issues pertinent to the DC cycling community.
The District of Columbia, the nation’s capital, is not only home to an extremely well-designed street system, but is also considered one of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States.
1. Bike-friendly accommodations: Washington, DC, holds the distinction as the first city in the US to establish a bike-share program. Originally known as SmartBike and since renamed Capital Bikeshare, the program allows individuals to rent bikes from more than 350 stations across the region. Cyclists also benefit from the city’s protected bike lanes, including one along Pennsylvania Avenue.
2. Diverse views: Cyclists can pedal through the capital while enjoying views of historical landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. For those interested in natural sights, the region offers extensive trails and views of the Potomac River.
3. Ample company: According to census data, Washington, DC, has a higher percentage of bike commuters than all but two other US cities. Many of these cyclists gather on Twitter, where they use the hashtag #bikedc to share tips and advocate for issues pertinent to the DC cycling community.