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:
Route 29 Bridge Renaming Interest Meeting
Oct 19, 2026
Join a conversation to discuss the possibility of renaming the W&OD Trail bridge over Route 29/Langston Blvd in honor of Pete Beers.
Basic Skills Clinic – College Park, MD
Oct 21, 2026
2026 WABA Awards
Oct 21, 2026
Join us to celebrate the people working to make bicycling better across the DMV!
N Beauregard Street Trail Pre-Construction Community Meeting
Oct 22, 2026
Learn about the project and expected impacts ahead of construction on this new trail segment!
Seminary West Virtual Community Meeting
Oct 22, 2026
Learn about Alexandria’s latest designs to improve safety on the west end of Seminary Road.
Bellringer Ride
Oct 23, 2026
A bike ride and community movement to end cancer, with year round efforts culminating every October
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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What’s happening at Hains Point?
Read an update about what’s happening at Hains Point as of 10/9/26.
Document
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!