Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
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.
Call U.S. Representatives to restore DC’s Budget
Join Free DC to make calls to every U.S. Representative about restoring DC’s power over our local budget.
Call for Votes on Maryland Bicycling & Road-Safety Legislation
A set of strong Maryland bicycling and road-safety bills has passed the House of Delegates in time to guarantee Senate consideration. Please use this advocacy action to ask the Senate to advance six key bills.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #1
Apr 1, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
495 Southside Express Lanes Open House #2
Apr 2, 2025
Turn out at an upcoming VDOT open house to urge better solutions than a wider highway & more toll lanes.
WEBINAR: Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan
Apr 3, 2025
Learn about MDOT’s Maryland State Transportation Trails Strategic Plan.
Credit Union Cherry Blossom Expo
Apr 4, 2025
Use Bike Valet DMV’s conveniently situated temporary bike parking to secure your bike while at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Health and Fitness Expo.
Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets
Apr 5, 2025
Take a walk with Arlington County’s Vision Zero team and learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.
Community Walk at Poplar Point
Apr 5, 2025
Join the District and the National Parking Service for a walking tour of the Poplar Point site with the project team.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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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!
Document
Letter to VDOT re: MUTCD Adoption Process
On February 20, WABA provided comments to VDOT re: updating Virginia’s Manual on Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).