WABA’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee

WABA’s turning 50, and we’re celebrating! Join us for a cocktail reception at District Winery where we’ll celebrate 50 years of accomplishments and launch a bold vision for the next 50 of making bicycling better and streets safer in the Washington, DC region.

Program

6:00 PM: Reception with beer, wine, and passed hors d’oeuvres (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options).

• Be sure to check out our raffle prizes and enter to win! Tickets are included with ticket purchase and will be available for purchase at the event.
• Full bar available to Activist Table and Sustainer Level ticketholders until 6:45 PM

7:00 PM: Program

• Hosted by WABA Board President Joanne Neukirchen
• United States Department of Transportation Deputy Secretary Polly Trottenberg on why a safe, sustainable, equitable transportation system is critical to our future, both regionally and nationally— and how local advocates are a key part of making it happen.
• DC Councilmember Mary Cheh on the progress WABA and DC have made towards a just and sustainable transportation system. 
• A Sizzle Reel of highlights from WABA’s advocacy over the years

8:00 PM: Reception continues with beer, wine, and passed hors d’oeuvres

8:15 PM: Raffle winners announced

9:00 PM: Event concludes

Host Committee

Many thanks to our host committee:

• Peter Harnik and Linda Keenan, Co-Chairs
• Allen Muchnick
• Bruce and Linda Dwyer
• Douglas Stewart and Tamara Harvey
• Ed Blanton
• Greg Billing and Carrie Ross
• Jim Sebastian
• Marya Torrez
• Michael Gessel
• Robert Patten
• Samantha Trumbull
• Sharon Gang
• Shelley Vinyard

Want to join the host committee, and help fundraise for the next 50 years of work for safer streets and better bicycling? Email development@waba.org.

Register

Registration for the Jubilee is now closed.

Please email development@waba.org to inquire about space on the waitlist.

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring WABA’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee? Email Akyra Davis at business@waba.org to learn more.

Event Details

Date: October 12, 2022

Time:  6-9 PM

Location Name: District Winery

Location Address: 385 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003 

Dress code: Celebratory! If getting fancy feels fun to you, you won’t be alone in your cocktail attire.

Getting there: in the spirit of a region where walking, biking, and transit are the best ways to get around, we encourage you to walk, bike, or take transit to this event! District Winery is about a 10 minute walk from Navy Yard metro (Green line), and there will be bike parking available at the venue on Water St SE. Car parking in the neighborhood is limited; you can view options here.

COVID-19: This event will be indoor/outdoor. WABA requires that all attendees be vaccinated for COVID-19. If, as circumstances evolve, we implement masking guidelines, we will let you know a week before the event. Thank you for your flexibility as we continue to navigate this pandemic together.