Newsletter: showing off

…for the Cider Ride. We’re not supposed to have favorites but this is definitely my favorite WABA ride.  Share Feedback for Long Bridge Drive Trail—a proposed multi-use trail along Long…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.

 

Newsletter: Flowers, Signups, Tacos

…Piney Branch Purple Line station.  Wednesday, March 8th: VPRA is hosting a popup to share details & solicit input from the local community on the Long Bridge Project. Join the…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.

 

How we make change happen

…Avenue in Silver Spring, MD A more bicyclist and pedestrian friendly design for Long Bridge, a glorious, walkable, bikeable link between Arlington and the DC Waterfront Bicyclist and pedestrian safety…

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.

 

Virginia is home to Bike Friendly Communities! (October Update)

…(the ever-popular Mount Vernon Trail). Alexandrians, share your thoughts on the King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Enhancements. Arlingtonians, weigh in on a multi-use trail on Long Bridge Drive (to one…

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

 

Two Improvements to the Long Bridge Project

After another round of community engagement this spring, the new bicycle and pedestrian span that is being built as part of the Long Bridge Project took a major step towards…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2023.

 

April Virginia Advocacy Updates

…the I-66 Trail Behind-the-scenes Check out some of the other advocacy work we’ve been up to this spring. Advocated for a better the best Long Bridge. In April, we sent…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 28, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 28, 2023.

 

Advocacy Roundup Spring 2023

…supports our efforts in Prince George’s County. Official Testimonies and Comments Submitted by WABA DC WABA Comment letter on Long Bridge Project – Maine Ave SW WABA written Testimony DDOT…

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on April 19, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on April 19, 2023.

 

LAST CALL: Building the Best-Possible Long Bridge

…you want the best-possible Long Bridge TODAY Join the chorus of advocates to emphasize the importance of getting the Long Bridge design right for all future users. You can find…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 14, 2023.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 14, 2023.

 

Hundreds of people speak up for a better Long Bridge

…for Long Bridge. This bicycle and pedestrian connection across the Potomac River is a critical connection that could connect Long Bridge Park in Arlington with the Southwest Waterfront in DC….

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.

 

Trail Connections for a New Long Bridge

…The Long Bridge Project presents a once-in-a-century opportunity for a new high-quality trail connection between SW DC and Arlington to bypass this quagmire. Stakeholder agencies need to hear from our…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.

 

Advocacy Roundup Winter 2023

…partners this year! East Potomac Park  This past October, the Capital Trails Coalition hosted a site visit to East Potomac Park to celebrate the Long Bridge bike and pedestrian expansion,…

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 13, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 13, 2023.

 


27
Mar,
2023

Long Bridge Public Engagement Pop-Up

…community. Listed below are all 5 public engagement opportunities. We’ll be sure to add links/more details as they are released. More information on the Long Bridge Project here. VRE Crystal…

Virtual

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 9, 2023.

Monday, March 27, 2023

Meetup

Virtual

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 9, 2023.

 

Meetup

Capital Trails Coalition Newsletter: Winter 2023

…advocates office hours this Sunday, March 5th – come say hi! Virginia Passenger Rail Authority hosting Long Bridge public engagement events – On February 13th VPRA held a meeting to…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2023.

 


25
Mar,
2023

Long Bridge Public Engagement Pop-Up

…community. Listed below are all 5 public engagement opportunities. We’ll be sure to add links/more details as they are released. More information on the Long Bridge Project here. VRE Crystal…

Long Bridge Aquatics Center

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Meetup

Long Bridge Aquatics Center

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

 

Meetup


21
Mar,
2023

Long Bridge Public Engagement Pop-Up

…community. Listed below are all 5 public engagement opportunities. We’ll be sure to add links/more details as they are released. More information on the Long Bridge Project here. VRE Crystal…

VRE L'Enfant Station

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meetup

VRE L'Enfant Station

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

 

Meetup


08
Mar,
2023

Long Bridge Public Engagement Pop-Up

…community. Listed below are all 5 public engagement opportunities. We’ll be sure to add links/more details as they are released. More information on the Long Bridge Project here. VRE Crystal…

VRE Crystal City Station

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Meetup

VRE Crystal City Station

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 28, 2023.

 

Meetup

Newsletter: Connectivity & Complexity

Long Bridge rail expansion project. The proposed width is now 16’ (up from 14’) but we think there is still room to go bigger. Stay tuned for details on a…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 17, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 17, 2023.

 

Newsletter: The past is real.

…This Week: Long Bridge Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge Stakeholder Meeting Monday, February 13, 2023 2023 WABA Member Meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Light the Night with the DC Bike Ambassadors Wednesday,…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 15, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 15, 2023.

 

Newsletter: The legacy of Stan the Sinkhole

…Speak up for park space for people on Little Falls Parkway on 2/15. What do you want from the new (and newly funded) Long Bridge project? Tell the design team on 2/13….

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 9, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 9, 2023.

 

Rebuilding the Mount Vernon Trail for the 21st Century

…current volume of users, let alone future projected use as new connections like the Long Bridge open in the future. NPS should develop designs that incorporate a 14’ minimum trail…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

 

RAISE Grants fund two critical trail projects

…Potomac River between Long Bridge Park in Arlington, VA and East and West Potomac Parks in Washington, DC. This new bike/pedestrian span, part of the larger Long Bridge rail expansion…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 23, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 23, 2022.

 

Let’s get the Long Bridge right.

Long Bridge Project Plan. Suggested comments are at the bottom of this post. WABA has been invested in the effort to build a better Long Bridge for over a decade,…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2022.

 

Advocacy Roundup Summer 2022

…City! To view the full plan click here! Alexandria  Let’s get the Long Bridge right The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) shared plans for the Long Bridge Project during a…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 1, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 1, 2022.

 

Comment on the Long Bridge Bike/Ped Span Survey

Improve the Long Bridge design for the bike/pedestrian span by calling for a wider bridge in a VPRA feedback survey….

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 20, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 20, 2022.

 

Virginia Advocacy Roundup

…on this bond. And it passed!  The election results are here. Long Bridge The Potomac River is officially getting a new trail bridge when the new Long Bridge is built!…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 4, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 4, 2020.

 

March 2020 Advocacy Update

…River to get to essential work, please get in touch: advocacy@waba.org Looking beyond the current crisis, we’re continuing to advocate for more and better river crossings like the Long Bridge,…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.

 

Long Bridge Bike-Ped Crossing Moves Forward

The Long Bridge Project, which will replace an aging rail connection between DC and Crystal City, includes a brand new bike-pedestrian bridge over the Potomac River. As they finalize plans…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

 

May Advocacy Roundup

…NW. Read more. Long Bridge improvements need to serve bicyclists Long Bridge is the rail bridge you can see from the Yellow Line as you cross the Potomac River. It’s…

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

 

Connecting Virginia and DC via the Long Bridge

…are going to get a dedicated bike and pedestrian bridge from Long Bridge Park in Arlington east to DC. Make no mistake, the Long Bridge Project represents a once in…

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on December 6, 2018.

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on December 6, 2018.

 

The Best Way Across the Potomac Isn’t Built Yet (But It Could Be)

…networks. But that might change. We have an opportunity to build the finest Potomac River trail crossing in an unlikely place—the Long Bridge. Wait…what is the Long Bridge? The Long…

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 29, 2018.

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 29, 2018.