Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Tell VDOT More Express Lanes aren’t the fix for 495 South
More express lanes won’t solve congestion – provide comments on VDOT’s plan for 495 Southside by 4/21.
Provide Input on Alexandria’s High-Crash Intersections
Alexandria is seeking community input as it explores safety improvements at seven high-crash intersections on the West End, by 4/28.
Take the Mill Road Corridor Improvements Survey
Mill Road is being repaved with bike lanes and other improvements – support by taking the survey, before 4/18.
Help shape the future of Fairfax County Parks
Take the Fairfax County Park Authority’s 2026 needs assessment survey, through June 15th.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Safe Routes Partnership Webinar: Safe Streets and Roads for All Program
Apr 8, 2025
Hear from Safe Routes Partnership to help your community apply for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
Fairfax Paving & Restriping Public Info Meeting: Hunter Mill, Providence & Braddock Districts
Apr 8, 2025
VDOT & FCDOT’s repaving program is an important opportunity to add bike lanes in Fairfax County – find out what’s slated for Hunter Mill, Providence & Braddock Districts.
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #4
Apr 9, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
Fairfax Paving & Restriping Public Info Meeting: Mount Vernon District
Apr 9, 2025
VDOT & FCDOT’s repaving program is an important opportunity to add bike lanes in Fairfax County – find out what’s slated for Mount Vernon District.
Fairfax Paving & Restriping Public Info Meeting: Franconia District
Apr 10, 2025
VDOT & FCDOT’s repaving program is an important opportunity to add bike lanes in Fairfax County – find out what’s slated for Franconia District.
Major Taylor Ride
Apr 12, 2025
Enjoy a variety of activities, food trucks, and club-hosted rides.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Letter: Fairfax Healthy Communities Calls on Dominion to Halt W&OD Trail Clear-Cutting
WABA’s joint letter calling on Dominion Energy halt clear-cutting along the W&OD Trail.
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It’s DC budget season. Here’s what to look forward to.
WABA testified at recent DC Council agency performance-oversight hearings, and we’re looking forward to testifying on the FY26 budget. Here’s a briefing and more.
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JOBS: DC Trail Rangers (Summer Seasonal Roles)
Do you love being outdoors, riding bikes, and connecting with people?
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Protected: Two Rivers Learn to Ride Photos
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Job: Gearin’ Up Mechanic (Part-time)
Gearin’ Up Bicycles is back and looking for part time mechanics!
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Gearin’ Up Bikes is OPEN!
Swing by and say hello for our soft opening phase!