The feds are lopping off the 15th Street bike lane

State of play: The bike lane on 15th from Constitution Avenue through the Tidal Basin will revert to car traffic, said a source with knowledge of the plan who wasn't authorized to speak about it. (NPS controls that space since it's federal land.)

• Untouched: The bike lane north of Constitution under local DDOT control.
• The X account BarredinDC first tweeted the news.

Friction point: Cyclists are planning a "Protest Ride" from Lincoln Park to the Mall on Sunday to fight the change.

NPS tells Axios: "With the upcoming National Cherry Blossom Festival and preparations underway for America's 250th anniversary, ensuring safe access for residents, commuters, visitors, and emergency services is a shared priority."

• "These nationally significant events draw substantial visitation and require coordinated infrastructure planning to support mobility, security, and a positive experience for all."
  

The other side: DDOT tells Axios it recently published a study showing the 15th Street protected bike lane has "reduced all roadway crashes by 46% and bicycle injury crashes by 91%."

More disruptions ahead: The Pennsylvania Avenue bike lane is likely to be dismantled — at least temporarily — for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race on Aug. 22–23.