Increased funding for Bike projects

WABA is currently advocating for more funding for bike and pedestrian projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Click here for more information.

Mt. Vernon Trail Extension

For nearly two decades, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association has been working to extend the Mt Vernon Trail from its current northern terminus near Rosslyn Circle further north toward the American Legion Bridge.  To date the George Washington Memorial Parkway(GWMP) division of the National Park Service has remained opposed to putting the trail through sensitive natural areas.  However, new plans for the rehabilitation of the Parkway offer an opportunity to construct the trail as part of the roadway reconstruction, but the GWMP has failed to include any provisions for cyclists or pedestrians in their draft environnmental assessment.

WABA urges you to contact GWMP Superintendent David Vela to urge him to include the Mt Vernon Trail extension as part of any rehabilitation of the George Washington Memorial Parkway
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WABA's Position on the Mt Vernon Trail Extension

I-66 Expansion

Proposals to widen I-66 inside the Beltway directly affect an important bicycle corridor.  The addition of a third westbound lane could require permanent relocation of significant sections of the Custis Trail and jeopardize the usability of this route connecting Northern Virginia and Washington, DC.  Construction activity would also force the closure of trail overpasses on I-66.  These developments would be highly detrimental to many bicycle commuters and other cyclists who use this route.         

Any expansion of I-66 inside the Beltway would also have less direct but equally grave impacts on bicycling conditions in Northern Virginia.

WABA's Position on the Widening of I-66

Expanded Bike Education Programs

WABA hopes to continue to expand its adult and youth bike education programs in Arlington, and also expand distribution of our Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area Guide. WABA also hopes to work with Northern Virginia jurisdictions on developing a Pocket Guide to VA Bike Laws.

Expand Bike sharing
updated 5.4.09

DC's Smart Bike program, the first third generation bike sharing program in the US, started as a pilot project with 10 stations and 120 bikes.  WABA wants to see the system expanded to more locations in DC, and expanded in a way that other surrounding jurisdictions like Arlington can buy in to the program.