Author: WABA Staff
Earth Day Invasive Honeysuckle Removal with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Join volunteers and the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail in removing invasive honeysuckle along the Mount Vernon Trail.
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 22, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 22, 2023.
Meetup
Tulip Ride with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Join the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail for a fun and casual ride to see the tulip blooms at on or near the Trail.
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 22, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 22, 2023.
Ride
On Freedom Road: Bicycling Explorations & Reckonings on the Underground Railroad
Literary Event at our neighbor The Potter’s House with author of On Freedom Road, David Goodrich. The book explores the heroes and stories, both known and hidden, of the Underground Railroad.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 6, 2023.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 6, 2023.
Meetup
We’re hiring! DC Trail Rangers
Do you love being outdoors and connecting with people? Want to be part of a collaborative trail team in DC, and be paid to engage with folks about trails and fix trails?
Join our team!
Blog Post: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 1, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 1, 2023.
Community Cleanup on Hayes St
Join the Trail Rangers for a community cleanup along Hayes St NE. Clean up supplies, coffee, and muffins will be provided.
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on January 31, 2023.
Community Cleanup on Hayes St
Join the Trail Rangers for a community cleanup along Hayes St NE. Clean up supplies, coffee, and muffins will be provided.
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on January 31, 2023.
Celebrate Transit Equity Day
Join the DC chapter of CCL to honor Transit Equity Day at the Anacostia Community Museum!
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on January 31, 2023.
Meetup
Help Shape WMATA’s Future Goals
WMATA wants your feedback on its plan for the future of Metrorail and Metrobus. Read the plan and take the survey.
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 3, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 3, 2023.
Suitland Parkway Trail Rehabilitation Project – First Meeting
Join the first public meeting on the rehabilitation of the Suitland Parkway Trail
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 9, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 9, 2023.
Meetup
Walk, Roll, & Ride For the Old Georgetown Rd Safety Improvements
Join WABA, Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets and the Action Committee For Transit to bike, walk & roll in support of the Old Georgetown Rd safety improvements
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2023.
Ride
Ward 8 Bike Ride
Join the Ward 8 Bike Ride. Bikes and helmets provided!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 17, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 17, 2022.
Ride - Partner Event
Ludwig Gaines departs Executive Director role at WABA
WABA announced today that Ludwig Gaines has resigned as WABA’s Executive Director, effective August 8, 2022.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 12, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 12, 2022.
Suitland Bike and Roll Safety Day at the Capital Market
Join us to learn bike safety tips, get a bike tune-up, participate in Community Bike Ride and get a free helmet!
Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on June 30, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on June 30, 2022.
Meetup
Saving Trees from Invasive Weeds
Reflections and tips on keeping trees healthy.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 28, 2022.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 28, 2022.
We’re hiring! DC Trail Rangers
Do you love being outdoors and connecting with people? Want to be part of a collaborative trail team in DC, and be paid to engage with folks about trails and fix trails?
Join our team!
Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on June 22, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by WABA Staff
on June 22, 2022.
Youth Learn to Ride Class
A fun, intuitive class for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful.
Event: Last updated by Taylor Williams on June 13, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Taylor Williams
on June 13, 2022.
Class
Updates on the University Blvd Protected Bike Lane
Despite all collected data showing the pilot protected bike lanes were a huge success on University Boulevard, MDOT SHA announced that they will not be coming back.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 8, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 8, 2022.
Tell the Fairfax Supervisors to prioritize parks and trails!
We need your help to advocate for more funding for FCPA and continue to support active transportation!
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 18, 2022.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 18, 2022.
Welcoming the Safety Stop to DC
The DC Council is considering a bill that would allow people riding bikes to use the bicycle safety stop (aka the Delaware Yield or the Idaho Stop) at intersections. WABA supports adopting this practice in DC. Here’s what it is and why.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 11, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 11, 2022.
Reintroducing, Peter Gray!
I felt it was time to formalize my role with the WABA staff and am pleased to announce my new position as WABA’s Maryland Organizer.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 14, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on March 14, 2022.
We’re hiring! Trails Coalition Manager
Do you love connecting people to the outdoors, and to their own power? Can you organize a roomful of excited people to make a plan and get it done?
Join our team!
Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on March 8, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by WABA Staff
on March 8, 2022.
WABA’s Stance on MAGLEV
WABA believes that an investment in improving existing regional infrastructure and service performance with input from the people who live here would be far more cost-effective, less disruptive to communities and the environment, and have greater network benefits.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on March 1, 2022.
We’re hiring! Vision Zero Campaign Manager
Do you love connecting people to the outdoors, and to their own power? Can you organize a roomful of excited people to make a plan and get it done?
Join our team!
Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on February 28, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by WABA Staff
on February 28, 2022.
Meet Our New Trails Coalition Coordinator!
I arrive at WABA eager and excited to advocate for the completion and growth of a world-class network of multi-use trails.
Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 23, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on January 23, 2023.
Allow Me to Introduce Myself
am excited and honored to join WABA as the new Executive Director. I’m looking forward to getting to know you—our advocates, donors, volunteers, partners and neighbors—in the days and weeks to come. Until then, allow me to introduce myself.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 10, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on February 10, 2022.
Take Action for VA General Assembly Priorities
The 2022 VA General Assembly session is heating up and headed towards the final stretch, and there have been a number of bills that are making their way towards the finish line!
Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 28, 2022.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 28, 2022.
Winter 2022 Advocacy Roundup
It’s been a cold month so far, but our advocates continue to heat things up! Getting new protected bike lanes approved and gearing up for this year’s election cycle, things have been busy. We’ve got a lot planned to keep you in the loop, so read on to learn about some of the developments and victories that closed out last year and opened this one.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 24, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 24, 2022.
WABA Proposal for Equitable Bike Investments in Montgomery County
Learn all about WABA’s groundbreaking proposal to build bikeable/walkable networks in Wheaton, White Oak, Langley Park and downtown Silver Spring.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 27, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 27, 2022.
Meetup
We’re Hiring! Events & Partnerships Coordinator
We’re hiring!
Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on January 21, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by WABA Staff
on January 21, 2022.
2022 Transportation Candidate Forum Schedule
WABA is partnering with organizations around the region to host candidate forums for the 2022 primary season!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 22, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on March 22, 2022.