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Region-Wide Actions
50+ Cycling Survey
Are you 50+? Do you ride a bike? Complete the survey to share more about your biking history, habits, and preferences.
Let’s pass the E-BIKE Act
Show your support for a federal tax credit for e-bikes can make carbon-friendly transport more affordable for all.
Communities Over Highways Campaign from America Walks
Call on leaders to invest in projects that put communities and people first, rather than highway expansions.
District of Columbia Actions
Ride For Your Life 2024
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.
Share feedback on traffic operations at the Capital One Center
Weigh in on the Traffic Operations and Parking Plan for the Capital One Arena.
Safety First on Q And R Streets NW / NE
DC has many north-south protected bike lanes in Ward 2, but the lack of high-quality, east-west routes put people who bike in constant danger. It’s time to put Safety First on Q & R St.
The Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lane needs to happen this year.
Ask the council to use legislation and the budget to move this project forward this year.
Join the “I Bike, I Buy Stuff” Campaign
Business owners are an important stakeholder for street safety redesigns. Join our campaign to remind business owners on Connecticut Ave that their customers get there by bike.
Petition – Bikes Belong in Ward 8
Sign the Ward 8 Bike Alliance and WABA petition to urge Ward 8 and DC leaders to make Ward 8 a safer place for people who bike.
Remove Police from Traffic Enforcement
The best way to ensure walkers, bicyclists, and bus riders have safe commutes is to fund safe infrastructure to change driver behavior, and to educate drivers on safety rules and regulations. We can start to move the pace towards investing in safe infrastructure by moving away from the dated status quo of relying on armed […]
Maryland Actions
Ride For Your Life 2024
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.
Help support and enhance the safety and utility of Old Georgetown Road!
Sign up to be a member of a WABA campaign group to support and enhance the safety and utility of the lanes
Virginia Actions
Ensure Best-Possible Bike Lanes on Crystal City’s 18th St S
Bike lanes (and a park!) are coming to 18th St S between Crystal Dr & the Metro – let’s make sure they’re awesome (by 11/4).
Support Better Biking & Walking at Arlington National Cemetery
Better biking (and the long-awaited Arlington Memorial Trail!) could be coming to the National Cemetery. Speak up in support (by 11/3).
Arlington’s Transportation Future: Transportation Preference Questionnaire
Phase 1 of Arlington’s Master Transportation Plan overhaul is getting input from you! Share your transportation preferences by 11/15.
Support future Bike Lanes along Duke Street
The future bike route along Duke Street hinges on converting some service lanes to one-way. Share your support before City Council votes on 11/12.
E-Bike Vouchers are coming to Arlington – sign up to learn more!
Arlington is set to launch an e-bike voucher program in spring 2025! Fill out the interest form to stay in the know.
Potomac Heritage Trail – Loudoun County Feasability Study
Northern Virginia Regional Commission hosts a public meeting on the Loudoun County routing of the Potomac Heritage Trail on 10/29.
Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements – Design Public Hearing
On 10/30, learn about improvements to Arlington Blvd – like rebuilding the derelict shared-use paths – between Glebe & Fillmore.
North Glebe Road Bridge Replacement – Design Public Meeting
Join VDOT staff on 10/28 to learn about the bridge replacement which will included improved sidewalks on both sides.
Join Bike Falls Church
Falls Church is a great place to bike through. Let’s make it a great place to bike around.
Page last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 13, 2023.