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Group Seeks Increase In Southeast D.C. Bike Riding

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is starting a new program to increase bicycle riding in Anacostia and other neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River.

The association plans to begin providing "Learn to Ride" classes and "Confident City Cycling" classes for residents of Wards 7 and 8 in April. The group also plans to give away 10 bikes and 20 Capital Bikeshare memberships to residents in exchange for a commitment to continue riding over the summer.

The group's director says some have opposed adding bike lanes in the eastern half of the city. But longtime commuters and cyclists in those areas also have asked for improvements to make bicycling easier and safer. The group has advocated for bicycle lanes across the city.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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