Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Share thoughts on 5 of Arlington’s most dangerous corridors
Arlington will be auditing 5 corridors in its high-injury network in 2027 in order to make safety recommendations. Share your thoughts on each by 11/1.
Review Langston Intersection Concepts
Arlington and VDOT have some mediocre preliminary concepts for 14 Langston Blvd intersections. Take a look and weigh in, before 10/25.
Review Refined Designs for Seminary West
Alexandria has refined concepts for the western portion of Seminary Road – share your thoughts by 11/6.
Share thoughts on proposed West End safety improvements
Alexandria wants your thoughts on initial safety improvement concepts for 7 West End intersections, before 11/6.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Bellringer Ride
Oct 23, 2026
A bike ride and community movement to end cancer, with year round efforts culminating every October
Hill Family Biking: Halloween Ride
Oct 24, 2026
Get your costumes ready for the Hill Family Biking Halloween ride!
Adult Learn to Ride – Bethesda, MD
Oct 24, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in 3 hours
VEO Road Riding Basics
Oct 24, 2026
WABA has partnered with VEO to teach you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets and […]
Bicyclists Against Invasive Vines
Oct 24, 2026
A ride/clean up of invasive plants from the trail.
Walk the future Central Avenue Connector Trail
Oct 24, 2026
Explore the future route of the Central Avenue Connector Trail from the Morgan Metro to the Beltway!
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Making biking less scary together in Virginia
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October as Pedestrian Safety Month.
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If you’re reading this it’s (not) too late
This is a brand-spanking-new newsletter from me, Taahira, a native Washingtonian and your favorite local safe streets advocate.
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RFK Campus Master Plan hearing testimony, September 30 2026
WABA testified at a September 30, 2026 DC Council committee hearing on the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Master Plan Small […]
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A Heavier Virginia Newsletter this September
A somber start to the school year in Fairfax, Carlin Springs getting a makeover, and tons of fall rides (and not-rides).
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50% Off Annual Capital Bikeshare Membership
Standard WABA Members and up can email membership@waba.org for your CaBi Membership discount code!
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Spreading the Joy of Capital Bikeshare with Our Members
I am beyond excited to announce that WABA is helping to share the convenience, joy, and freedom of Capital Bikeshare […]