Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Take WMATA’s Walking & Biking to Metro Survey
Metro is looking at how people get to Metro – take the survey and share your experiences.
It’s time to raise DC’s insurance minimums
D.C.’s minimum auto insurance requirements haven’t changed in 40 years, leaving many crash victims unable to cover the high cost of medical care and recovery.
Support a Road Diet for Piney Branch Road in Springfield
FCDOT is considering changes to Piney Branch Rd during repaving to add buffered bike lanes and a center turn lane. Speak up in support by 5/9.
Provide Feedback on Edsall Road & Yoakum Parkway Corridor Concepts
Review and comment on the design concepts featuring new bike lanes on Edsall Road & Yoakum Parkway, before May 26th.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Learn to Ride
Jun 1, 2025
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Trail Riding Basics
Jun 1, 2025
This class teaches participants the skills needed to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many wonderful trails.
Urban Adventure Squad Activity Day in Oxon Run Park
Jun 2, 2025
A kid-focused activity with the Urban Adventure Squad in Oxon Run Park.
HABA Ward 8 Council Candidate Forum
Jun 2, 2025
Meet candidates running for Ward 8 Councilmember and hear their plans for our community!
Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Design Public Hearing
Jun 2, 2025
Come hear about the multimodal improvements VDOT is planning for Braddock Road in Fairfax.
Trail Walk on the Marvin Gaye Trail
Jun 3, 2025
Join a trail walk with the Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative and the District Department of Transportation.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Bike Month 2025: May Advocacy Updates
Read on about advocacy updates related to bike month!
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TPB Awards Funding to 9 Local Projects
Funding announced for local projects promoting walking, biking, and road safety
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Meet Taahira: WABA’s new Community Outreach and Coalitions Coordinator!
I am Taahira Thompson, and I am elated to be joining WABA as Community Outreach and Coalitions Coordinator.
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Recap: The 2025 Maryland Legislative Session
A summary of 2025 legislative wins and continuing efforts for better biking in Maryland.
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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.