What’s on the horizon for WABA in 2021

Greg Billing

WABA’s network of volunteers, advocates, neighbors, friends, and family made bicycling better—and kept WABA strong and steady!— in 2020. Now, as we brace ourselves for 2021, we know that community is more important than ever. We made progress over the past year, and we’re celebrating it. But there’s still work to do building a region […]

Thank you. Yes, you!

Colin Browne

There aren’t many things in this world that are just plain good, but gratitude is one of them—and community is another. Everyone in this bicycling community supports each other in so many ways, and we here at WABA are grateful for all of you: advocates, riders, volunteers, neighbors, and friends. Here are a few other […]

Bicycling made 2020 a little better.

Greg Billing

I hope bicycling has made this year a little bit better for you. For me, a sunny afternoon on a busy trail was a welcome moment of levity, freedom, and connection to this wonderful community. During the pandemic, this community brought the joy of bicycling to more people than ever before— and made our region […]

Let’s Make Bicycling Better For Everyone

Greg Billing

Virginia Advocacy Roundup

Jonathan Kincade

As we continue to virtually organize from our homes, the WABA advocacy team has made it a priority this year to remain engaged in the push to achieve Vision Zero and complete our bike and trail network in Northern Virginia. Our strategies in Northern Virginia this year include : Regional Coordination: We have been hosting […]

Take Action: Connecticut Ave Needs Continuous, Safe, Protected Bike Lanes

Garrett Hennigan

Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 has long put the needs of drivers first. That needs to change. Speak Up!