Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
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.
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.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
NPS Public Meeting: Improvements to Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway
Apr 2, 2025
Hear about plans to improve safety, minimize congestion, increase access along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway.
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.
Neighborhood Community Meeting on Central US 1
Apr 3, 2025
Review project feedback and hear about future design and planning work in the Central US 1 corridor.
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.
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!