Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Tell Congress: Defend Trail Funding
Tell federal legislators that trails, walking and biking infrastructure is essential.
Support a trail on George Mason Drive!
At long last, Arlington is getting ready to build a trail along S George Mason Drive – chime in to support this crucial north-south connection by 6/21.
Let’s fill a gap in the Arlington Boulevard Trail!
Arlington is tackling one of the biggest trail gaps on Arlington Boulevard/Route 50. Share your feedback before June 21st.
Share Feedback on Arlington Boulevard Trail Improvements
Fixes to the Arlington Boulevard Trail are coming! Weigh in on the proposals for a stretch between S George Mason and S Glebe, by June 21st.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Virginia Bicycling Community Coffee Pop-Up
Jun 10, 2026
Join WABA for another trailside coffee pop up in Virginia, sponsored by the National Landing BID! We’ll have free coffee, snacks, and conversation about all things bike advocacy.
Basic Skills Clinic – Rockville, MD
Jun 13, 2026
Learn to ride a bike in three hours!
Trolley Trail Day 2026
Jun 13, 2026
A full day of activities celebrating the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail & connection to the regional trail network.
Bike to the Polls — Early Voting
Jun 13, 2026
Come bike to the polls to vote for your MoCo candidates!
Ward 5 Family Bike Ride
Jun 13, 2026
Join us June 13th at 11:30am at Turkey Thicket for a fully-marshalled, police-escorted, family-friendly ride to the Rhode Island Ave […]
Prince George’s County Pedal to the Polls
Jun 13, 2026
Get on your bike and get out to vote on June 13th!
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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The Quiet Work
How WABA quietly but crucially helped secure support and passage of Fairfax’s Active Transportation & Trails Plan.
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Comment on DC’s Safe Routes to School plans for your community
Share your thoughts
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DC is voting. What are the candidates’ transportation priorities?
We shares candidates’ responses to questionnaires and surveys from organizations that, like WABA, work to advance safe, sustainable, equitable transportation.
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DC Voting starts soon. Are you ready?!
Do you have a 2026 Primary Election voting plan? Resources on WABA’s priorities & ranked choice voting.
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WABA’s DC Dept. of Public Works (DPW) FY27 Budget Testimony
WABA’s 2026 (FY27) Dept. of Public Works (DPW) budget-oversight testimony.
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WABA’s DC Office of Unified Communications (OUC) FY27 Budget Testimony
WABA’s DC Office of Unified Communications (OUC) FY27 Budget Testimony