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Region-Wide Actions

 

Support a better bike connection across the Potomac

The new American Legion Bridge Trail needs to connect to the C&O Towpath.

 
 

Ask your elected officials to support the Capital Trails Network!

We’ve got about 400 miles to go to complete the Capital Trails Network. Let’s get building!

 

District of Columbia Actions

 

People’s Alliance for Rock Creek (PARC)

The People’s Alliance for Rock Creek Park supports keeping upper Beach Drive closed to car traffic permanently.

 
 

Support Traffic Calming on New Jersey Ave NW

New Jersey Avenue between N Street and Florida Avenue NW is a dangerous and a glaring gap in the low stress network. Sign this petition to support DDOT’s plan to fix it.

 
 

Demand Action on Connecticut Ave!

Connecticut Ave in Ward 3 should be a safe, low-stress place to walk, bike, live and shop. Instead, it’s a dangerous traffic sewer. DDOT has been sitting on a plan since July. Take action to get things moving!

 
 

Petition: Safe Biking & Walking on Lincoln Road NE Now!

Join us in urging DDOT to take this next step in connecting the bike lanes of Northeast DC, and taking the next step towards a safe commuting future for the District.

 
 

Close the North Carolina Ave. Bike Network Gap

North Carolina Ave needs a continuous, low-stress, all ages and abilities bike connection from Lincoln Park to C St, the Fields at RFK, and the Anacostia River Trail to fill out the Capitol Hill network.

 
 

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

 

Tell SHA to Keep The Protected Bike Lanes on MD-193/University Blvd

Tell the Maryland State Highway Administration not to remove this protected bike lane.

 
 

Support a better bike connection across the Potomac

The new American Legion Bridge Trail needs to connect to the C&O Towpath.

 
 

Tell Maryland SHA to make the bike lanes on University Boulevard permanent!

now that the pilot period is over, SHA intends to remove the project on November 14, 2021. We need to act now to insist that SHA keep the protected bike lanes in place permanently!

 
 

Support a Safer, More Sustainable Montgomery County

Ask the Montgomery County Council to support the Transportation elements of the Thrive Montgomery 2050 Plan

 

Virginia Actions

 

Safe Walking & Biking Access to the East Falls Church Metro

Give input on Arlington’s plan to improve Sycamore St. for better walking and biking access to East Falls Church Metro by Dec 12.

 
 

Give Feedback on South Eads Street Complete Street

Weigh in on a proposed protected bike lane an buffered bike lane on S Eads Street in Pentagon City.

 
 

Support a better bike connection across the Potomac

The new American Legion Bridge Trail needs to connect to the C&O Towpath.

 
 

Get Action Updates from Sustainable Mobility for Arlington

A weekly newsletter with actions to support biking, walking and transit in Arlington County.

 
 

Join the People Before Cars Coalition

Championing the implementation of best practices in people-centric urban design and planning.

 

Last updated by Colin Browne on November 1, 2021.