Posts by Jay Corbalis — Contributor

Jay Corbalis lives and bikes in DC, where he is the Manager of Planning and Communications for the Capitol Riverfront BID. Before joining the BID Jay worked to promote smart growth at LOCUS and NJ Future. He has a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Studies from Cornell University and is pursuing a Masters in Real Estate Development at Georgetown.

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  GGW on the road: Citibike struggles with software glitches

  BicyclingBy Jay Corbalis (Contributor) July 29, 2013 52

  When it opened on Memorial Day, New York’s Citibike instantly became the nation’s largest bikeshare system. But after an alternatingly fun and frustrating Saturday touring New York City on 2 wheels, I found that the system continues to struggle with crippling software glitches. “Excuse me, do you know how this thing works?” I turned to see two middle-aged…  Keep reading…

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  Who’s blocking L Street today, and what can we do?

  BicyclingBy Jay Corbalis (Contributor) May 2, 2013 183

  Who’s blocking the L Street bike lane today? A delivery driver, most likely. That’s the conclusion I’ve reached after 4 months of chronicling obstructions in the city’s newest bike lane.   Keep reading…

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  DDOT seeks community input on R Street bike improvements

  BicyclingBy Nolan Treadway (Guest Contributor), Jay Corbalis (Contributor) September 26, 2011 22

  The R Street NW bike lane is an important east-west thoroughfare for cyclists in DC, stretching from Massachusetts Avenue NW to Florida Avenue NW.  The only gap remaining is 6 blocks between Florida Avenue and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. DDOT hopes to fill this gap soon. On Saturday morning, local ANC Commissioners hosted representatives from DDOT to meet with residents…  Keep reading…