Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Cars should be optional: Testify at Arlington County Board Meeting
Testify in-person OR virtually in favor of a bolder transportation vision for Arlington where driving is optional, on Saturday, July 19th.
Prioritize South Dakota Ave Intersection Improvements
Help prioritize spot treatments for a few problematic intersections on South Dakota Ave.
Comment on Montgomery Parks’ Open Parkways for Beach Drive
Comment on Montgomery Park’s Open Parkways schedule for Fridays on Beach Drive between Cedar Lane and Knowles Avenue.
Maryland Vulnerable Road User Survey
Provide feedback to improve biking and walking infrastructure to make Maryland’s roads safer for all users.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Ward 5 Family Biking July Ride
Jul 19, 2025
Join Ward 5 Family Biking for coffee and then depart for our family-friendly bike ride which ends back at Right Proper.
2025 DC Explorers Bike Camp
Jul 21, 2025
Join us for the return of our popular DC Explorer’s Bike Camp!
WEBINAR: Designing Streets for Kids
Jul 23, 2025
Learn strategies and guidelines to create safer, healthier, and more joyful streets for children.
WEBINAR: Trails and Economic Development: Showcasing Impact
Jul 23, 2025
Learn about the economic impact of trails and their important role in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability and more.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Comment Letter: VDOT’s I-495 Southside Express Lanes Aren’t the Answer
We need a better solution than VDOT’s proposal to add tolled express lanes to I-495 over the Wilson Bridge.
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Comment Letter: Shreve Road Shared-Use Path & Haycock Road/Route 7 Intersection Projects
Initial designs for Shreve Road & Haycock Road/Route 7 intersection are good. Let’s make them great.
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Letter: Fairfax City Council must approve the George Snyder Trail
Calling on the Fairfax City Council to do the right thing and proceed with building the George Snyder Trail.
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Comment Letter: Supporting & Refining the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements
The proposed improvements to Braddock Road are pretty good but safety-focused refinements could make it great.
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WABA is hiring: a Temporary Youth Development Manager!
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a temporary Youth Development Manager to oversee the Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute
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Bike Month 2025: May Advocacy Updates
Read on about advocacy updates related to bike month!