I can’t say a lot about biking in the area once you cross the Anacostia River, but from past experience I would say that the Benning Rd bridge over the Anacostia Freeway is a bit sketchy due to the lack of sidewalks and debris-filled shoulders. After crossing the bridge, if you then turn left onto Minnesota Ave and use the Marvin Gaye Trail, things should be a little nicer. Past the Marvin Gaye Trail, my experience riding in that area ends, so hopefully others can pick up the slack.
@ebubar 90240 wrote:
since the school is a bikeable 13 miles away from our apartment in Takoma Park she wants to be awesome like all of us and bike commute some!
With that kind of attitude, it will be no problem at all 