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…

…review last year’s routes here: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/2218115 We are still making tweaks, but these will be very similar to this year’s routes. FAQs We will share complete details and answers to…

…record of successful fundraising, innovative thinking, and a commitment to community engagement. As part of WABA’s Senior Management Team, the Development Director will enable WABA to maintain its position as…

Kick off the Week Without Driving with a walking tour on 11th St NW to assess safety, accessibility, and comfort for all road users. Join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association,…

…Projects requests comments on whether changes to the FHWA Design Standards regulation or other FHWA regulations are needed to facilitate the development of Complete Streets and Complete Networks that serve…

WABA is grateful to announce new funding from Shawn Blumenfeld’s family to establish the Bega Memorial Fund for Bicycling Safety. Known as “Bega” in the bicycling community, Shawn was struck…

…Comments Submitted by WABA DC Tunlaw & New Mexico Ave NOI Comment Letter WABA Comments in support of NOI 22-244 PSD 4th St. SW WABA comments in support of NOI-22-183-PSD…

…completely bypass 15th & Maine, terminating in the less congested and more useful locations of Maryland Ave SW and L’Enfant Plaza. What’s New Earlier this year, the Long Bridge Project…

…stated that they’re committed to Vision Zero, the District has failed to meet traffic safety goals due to staffing issues at DDOT and lack of designated funding for the Vision…

…to meet you, too! We’ll give her a few weeks to get comfortable in her new role, then she’ll be out and about at a number of WABA’s bike month…

…of dangerous intersections, congested sidewalks, and freeway ramps that separate DC from Arlington. WABA was proud to stand with numerous other groups and elected officials that sent official comment letters…

…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…

…individuals mostly likely to be stopped at even greater risk of harm.  You can watch all of CASA’s testimony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RL9CUl1Y6k&t=4297s. This testimony, from Omodamola Williams, whose traffic-enforcement interaction led…

…for free snacks, giveaways, and to grab the latest iteration of the iconic BTWD tee shirt. Bike Month wouldn’t be complete without it – register here today. A segment of…

…step. Indeed, this project promised to deliver a safe, complete street that would have set a new bar for Vision Zero projects (view the full plans here). But in April,…

You did it — you testified, lobbied, signed petitions, and you rallied asking the D.C. Council to reverse the Mayor’s transportation cutbacks, and because of your efforts we made major…

…near–term safety improvements if a newly approved pedestrian or bicycle safety construction or improvement project is projected to take more than a certain number of months to complete. In other,…

…DDOT officially launched a long-discussed plan to reconstruct K Street NW from 11th Street to 22nd Street NW with a new center-running busway, new protected bike lanes, new and wider…

…Anacostia River Trail through Kenilworth Park and across the Anacostia River on a new bridge to the Arboretum. It funds completing the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Fort Totten through Takoma…

In collaboration with the Fairfax Healthy Communities network, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association participated in the preparation of a questionnaire that has been sent to all candidates running for a…

A belated Happy New Year from WABA’s Advocacy team! We’d like to recap Montgomery County activities over the past few months and highlight a few up-coming opportunities we’re pursuing. We…

…reworking its roadways and building a new parking garage. Testified in favor of stronger bike parking policies in Fairfax County (written, video) during the Parking Reimagined hearings. While the changes…

…for new Maryland rules-of-the-road and safety legislation WASHINGTON DC, December 20, 2023— The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) has launched the Complete State Roads initiative, calling for roadway reengineering and…

…by October 13, 2023 for return by mail or drop-box by November 7, 2023. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/415/Voting-Elections for Rockville election information. The Washington Area Bicyclist Association would like to help Rockville…

…request a ballot to mail in or deposit in a drop-box, or they may vote in-person, early on October 29 or on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7. Visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/government/elections for…

…suggested that the Sector 2 feasibility study comment period would be 2-4 weeks, and the full trail comment period 4-6 weeks. Thus, we should get a first look at the Sector 2…

…Urban Street Act, introduced by Councilmember Eric Olson and passed last year, and they’ve organized Complete Streets Training for Prince George’s County officials that will take place in early April….

…responsibility to negotiate that space in a way that is comfortable and safe, both for you and for the person you are passing. This might mean slowing down and waiting…

…and to strategize in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned for more news. And as always, don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions, comments, or…

…Montgomery County’s Freedom to Leave Act Safer Streets for ALL Drivers: Banning Consent Searches WABA testified in support of the Freedom to Leave Act at a County Council public hearing…