Weigh in on Crystal City to DCA Connection

Arlington wants your feedback on ways to connect Crystal City to National Airport via a new tunnel or bridge. Is there a path or route that they missed? Share your thoughts on the survey by Jan 9.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 2, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 2, 2022.

 

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.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 24, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 24, 2022.

 

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!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 29, 2021.

 

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.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 15, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 15, 2022.

 

DDOT Must Commit to Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes

DDOT is long overdue for a decision on the future design of Connecticut Ave NW in Ward 3. Acting DDOT Director Lott must committee to this project before he is confirmed.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 1, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 1, 2021.

 

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.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 24, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 24, 2022.

 

Envisioning a Safer Street

Your street doesn’t feel safe. How could you change it to make it better? You don’t need a traffic engineering degree to come up with workable solutions.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 25, 2022.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 25, 2022.

 

Workshop: Working with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

In this session, we’ll look at the ups, downs and idiosyncrasies of the District’s hyperlocal elected bodies. ANCs are critical to advancing safe streets projects in DC.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Understanding and Participating in the Transportation Planning Process

In this video, we explore how the District Department of Transportation moves a project from idea to construction and opportunities to weigh in.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Effective Tactics

In this video, we will cover some tactics to build support for a project, and then demonstrate that support to the right decision-makers.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Planning to Win

Thoughtful strategy is key to a successful campaign. In this video, we look at strategies for winning campaigns—power-mapping; understanding the process and biases of people (and agencies); setting goals and measuring progress; and connecting the right tactics with the right people at the right time.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 20, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 20, 2021.

 

Workshop: Talking About Safe Streets

In this session, we’ll tackle one of the most fundamental parts of winning campaigns: how to talk about what you want.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Geometry of Street Transformations

Dive into the geometry and limits of transforming streets, plus get to know a tool for mocking up street changes.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 19, 2021.

 

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.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 14, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 14, 2022.

 

Speak up now for safe, low-stress biking on 37th & Tunlaw

DDOT has a plan to create a low-stress bike corridor on 37th, Tunlaw and New Mexico & ANC 3B wants to hear from you.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 30, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 30, 2021.

 

Protected Bike Lanes for Connecticut Ave – The Clear Choice

Let’s put the debate to rest. Connecticut Ave needs fewer lanes and protected bike lanes. Take Action!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 29, 2021.

 

What’s Next For a Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lane?

CT Ave needs protected bike lanes in Ward 3. Join us & Ward 3 Bike Advocates to learn how to help make it happen

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 24, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 24, 2020.

 

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Take Action: Connecticut Ave Needs Continuous, Safe, Protected Bike Lanes

Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 has long put the needs of drivers first. That needs to change. Speak Up!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 24, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 24, 2020.

 

Fenton St. Protected Bike Lane Virtual Meeting

Since January 2020, Montgomery County Department of Transportation staff have been busy planning the final major piece of downtown Silver Spring’s protected bicycle network: a protected bike lane on Fenton Street. On November 18, MCDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting to present findings from their study and to share design alternatives for what protected […]

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 13, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 13, 2020.

 

20X20: Getting It Done

We are cranking up the pressure to finish the 20×20 campaign off strong. Many key protected bike lanes are already done or slated for construction this fall, promising a larger, more protected and connected bicycle network for DC. But too many important projects on the map are still plodding along with an uncertain future. Read […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 30, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 30, 2020.

 

Support Protected Bike Lanes & Bus Lanes on Penn Ave SE

DDOT wants your feedback on three designs for protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Ave SE. Comments due July 31

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 1, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 1, 2020.

 

Some Big Things Going Right

We’re getting things done because of folks like you stepping up and taking action.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 28, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 28, 2020.

 

Fill the Trail Gap on 8th St. NE

When finished, the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) will span more than 8 miles, connecting Silver Spring to DC’s Union Station with a low-stress, off-street walking and biking trail.  In Edgewood, the trail diverts onto 8th St. NE where trail users share the road with industrial truck traffic, chaotic school drop-offs for four separate schools, and […]

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 31, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 31, 2021.

 

It’s Time for a Safer 17th Street NW

17th St. NW in Dupont is not working for the people and businesses that rely on it. Sign our petition to support a new, biking, walking, and business friendly design.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 15, 2020.

 

20×20 Campaign May Update

For many, this crisis is proving how liberating getting around by bike could be, if only there were a complete network of reliable, safe, and low-stress places to ride across the city.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 14, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 14, 2020.

 

POSTPONED

Advocacy Training: Making the Case for a Project

POSTPONED

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 3, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 3, 2020.

 

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Advocacy Training: Know and Use The Bureaucratic Process

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 8, 2020.

 

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Advocacy Training: Effective Tactics

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 8, 2020.

 

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Advocacy Training: Working with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 15, 2020.

 

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POSTPONED

Advocacy Training: Who Decides?

POSTPONED

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2020.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 24, 2020.

 

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