Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Speak up for a more walkable, bikeable Braddock Road!
Send an email or plan to testify in support of better bike access on E Braddock Rd in Alexandria, on or before Feb 23rd.
Four meetings and a hearing: Tell DDOT to get moving on DC bike lanes!
DDOT must ensure that project designs meet safety standards and should unfreeze paused projects. Please add your voice via upcoming project meetings, via WABA’s Safety First letter-writing campaign, and by contacting your representatives.
Tell the District: Safety First!
Ask the District to return to a Safety First transportation policy and keep bikeway projects on track!
How Should Arlington County Balance its Budget?
Share your priorities as Arlington tries to navigate a challenging budget year, by January 30th.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Benning Rd NE Project Open House
Feb 17, 2026
Hear updates on the Benning Road Project latest updates and timeline. Construction could begin in summer 2026!
DDOT 11th St Bike Project Meeting (Virtual)
Feb 17, 2026
Hear updates on the plans and timelines for the 11th St NW Bike Safety Project.
DDOT 11th St Bike Project Open House (In Person)
Feb 18, 2026
Hear updates on the plans and timelines for the 11th St NW Bike Safety Project.
Pennsylvania Ave SE & Minnesota Ave SE Intersection Safety Improvement Meeting (Virtual)
Feb 18, 2026
Hear about the final design to the intersection and adjacent streets.
RESCHEDULED Fairfax Winter Bike to Work Day
Feb 20, 2026
Join FCDOT and community partners at The Bike Lane in Reston or Belle Haven Park near Alexandria for winter Bike to Work Day! Coffee, donuts, and giveaways!
APACC General Meeting with Trust for Public Land
Feb 20, 2026
Hear about investing in parks, schoolyards, & conservation.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Additional Information for 2026 Omnibus Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661)
Additional information on Virginia’s 2026 omnibus bicyclist safety bill and scenarios for riding two-abreast.
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WABA’s Coverage of the 2026 Virginia General Assembly Session
Running bicycling-related updates of Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session.
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Federal meddling on 15th Street
We don’t know a lot for certain but we could use your help.
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2026 DPW Performance Oversight Hearing Testimony
WABA’s 2026 testimony submitted in connection to the Washington DC City Council’s Department of Public Works (DPW) Performance Oversight Hearing.
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Four meetings and a hearing: Tell DDOT to get moving on DC bike lanes!
DDOT must ensure that project designs meet safety standards and should unfreeze paused projects. Please add your voice via upcoming project meetings, via WABA’s Safety First letter-writing campaign, and by contacting your representatives.
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Performance Oversight Hearing on the Department of General Services 2026
We need more responsiveness and transparency about long term solutions.