This 10 mile, slow ride, honors all victims of traffic violence in the DMV, while also showing agencies and elected officials how important safety people who bike and walk.

Join us for a thrilling Halloween-themed Alleycat Race on the Anacostia Trail! This 13-mile adventure includes a costume contest with a head start for participants in costume, a photo clue hunt, and a chance to win prizes. The race is free and open to participants ages 13+, with adult supervision required for minors. Bring your […]

Alexandria City Council will vote 10/19 on a redesign of Eisenhower Ave – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).

Alexandria City Council will vote 10/8 on the redesign of King St at the Bradlee Shopping Center – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).

Weigh in on the final draft concept for the Gateway Park project in Rosslyn, now until 10/20.

Northern Virginia Regional Commission hosts a public meeting on the Loudoun County routing of the Potomac Heritage Trail on 10/29.

Northern Virginia Regional Commission to share results and next steps of their wayfinding & amenities study on 10/21.

Huntington Ave in Fairfax is slated for a road diet to improve safety for all users – learn more at the public meeting on 10/9.

Annandale Road is getting a road diet – support the reconfiguration, including bike/pedestrian improvements. Survey closes 10/11.

Join VDOT staff on 10/28 to learn about the bridge replacement which will included improved sidewalks on both sides.

On 10/30, learn about improvements to Arlington Blvd – like rebuilding the derelict shared-use paths – between Glebe & Fillmore.

DC Families for Safe Streets recognizes the 362 people who lost their lives to traffic violence since 2015.

A recap of the 2024 DC Youth Traffic Safety Town Hall

Recommendations for how to be a “roll model” on trails and in bike lanes

WABA is dedicated to making Montgomery County a great place to bike. That means new trails and protected bike lanes and safe streets for all. It means building community, engaging county and state officials, and effective organizing. Working together is a must, and it’s also enjoyable! The 5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit, taking place […]

Join a walking tour on 11th St NW to assess safety, accessibility, and comfort for all road users.

Complete a student survey about your experiences crossing New Hampshire Ave to help improve safety and liveability.

Are you 50+? Do you ride a bike? Complete the survey to share more about your biking history, habits, and preferences.

In recognition of National Drive Electric Week, Arlington’s Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) is hosting a webinar on sustainable transportation.

Arlington’s Master Transportation Plan is getting a refresh. Join the Advisory Group meeting on 10/1 to learn about the process.

Occasionally someone will ask us about the “5th” in “5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit,” our up-coming event taking place Sunday afternoon, September 29 in Wheaton. The fact is, we have plenty of safety and bikeway creation work to do, 5 summits into the series.

Join Arlington County staff to learn about safety improvement projects slated for S Carlin Springs Rd.

Weigh in on initial designs for a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Long Bridge Dr, now through 9/29.

Review initial designs for a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Long Bridge Dr, connecting the future bridge with Crystal City.

Background on ActiveFairfax – what it is, why it’s important, and how to take action.

Share feedback with the NPS to improve the future design of the Anacostia River Trail by Aug. 30th!

Exciting news out of Fairfax and elsewhere in Northern Virginia, plus several events!

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking six committed and dedicated youth, ages 14-18, for the second year of the Prince George’s County Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute.

We hope your summer is going well. WABA’s Advocacy team has been busy! Here’s our latest quarterly Prince George’s County advocacy update, #3 for 2024.

WABA is co-hosting a New Carrollton safety walk. Our aims are to boost walking and bicycling in the area and advance creation of safe streets for all.