Ward 8 DC Council Candidate Forum

Ward 8 DC Council Candidate Forum Sponsored by Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative, Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Ward 8 Bike Alliance, and the Historic Anacostia Block Association (HABA)

Event, External Link: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on February 4, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on February 4, 2024.

 

Meetup

ANC Vision Zero Caucus Retreat – Free and Open to Public

WABA’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners Vision Zero Caucus will be host a retreat to come up with shared goals for the coming year. Open to the public but must RSVP.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on January 4, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on January 4, 2024.

 

Meetup

2023 WABA Awards

WABA Awards are an important opportunity for WABA to recognize the people and places in our region that make bicycling great.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 3, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on September 3, 2023.

 

Meetup

We’re hiring: Prince George’s County Youth Organizing Coordinator

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a committed and dedicated individual for Prince George’s County Youth Organizing Coordinator.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 10, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on July 10, 2023.

 

We made major progress in the FY24 D.C. Budget

You did it — you testified, lobbied, signed petitions, and you rallied asking the D.C. Council to reverse the Mayor’s transportation cutbacks, and because of your efforts we made major progress this FY24 budget season. 

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 27, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 27, 2023.

 

FIX YOUR BUDGET FAILURES RALLY

With the Council set to mark up D.C.’s FY24 budget now more than ever we need to tell them to don’t sacrifice lives on our roadways and invest in a sustainable transportation future for all. 

Wed, April 26th, we will be holding a press conference and rally on K street at 5pm.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 25, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 25, 2023.

 

Meetup

Advocacy Roundup Spring 2023

During these past few months, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—racking up some major victories to make our transportation system more sustainable for all road users. Check out our winter roundup, which includes info on campaign updates, the building of new coalitions, upcoming events and actions, and more!

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on April 19, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on April 19, 2023.

 

Advocacy Roundup Winter 2023

During these past few months, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—racking up some major victories to make our transportation system more sustainable for all road users. Check out our winter roundup, which includes info on campaign updates, the building of new coalitions, upcoming events and actions, and more!

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 13, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on March 13, 2023.

 

Beach Drive for people, all year round!

This is an unqualified win for everyone who loves to spend time in Rock Creek Park. Your petition signatures, your letters, and your presence out on Beach Drive made this possible. Thank you for speaking up. 

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 18, 2022.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 18, 2022.

 

Transportation Equity Pledge for 2022 Candidates

Encourage candidates for office to sign this pledge.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 25, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on July 25, 2023.

 

Prince George’s County Special Election Candidate Questionnaire

To find out where they stand on our issues, WABA sent a questionnaire to all the registered candidates (for strictly educational purposes only, no endorsement will be made).

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 4, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 4, 2022.

 

Police aren’t the solution to traffic safety

On Thursday, May 20th, the DC Council held a hearing on “The Recommendations of the D.C. Police Reform Commission.”

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 8, 2021.

 

2021 VA Elections: Candidate Questionnaires

It is election season in Virginia! So where do the candidates stand on issues such as expanding bike and trail networks, transportation equity, and vision zero?

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 8, 2021.

 

WABA Advocacy Update: Spring 2021

See updates on the campaigns, projects and events we have been organizing the last couple of months

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 30, 2021.

 

Fall-Winter Maryland Advocacy Roundup

As we continue to virtually organize from our homes, the WABA advocacy team has made it a priority this year to remain engaged in the push to achieve Vision Zero and complete our bike and trail networks in Maryland.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 4, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on December 4, 2020.

 

March 2020 Advocacy Update

Working to reopen river crossings, mitigate trail crowding, and ensure that emergency planning keeps people safe even if they can’t afford cars.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 1, 2020.

 

Update on the Eastern Downton Protected Bike Lane

Using a street safety project as a proxy for concerns about neighborhood change has real, physical consequences that are measured in ambulance rides and lives permanently changed. We don’t think that’s okay.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 9, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 9, 2020.

 

Tell the DC Council to pass (and fund) its Vision Zero Bills.

Last October, we spent an emotional day in the Wilson Building with many of you, urging the DC Council to pass a suite of bills aimed at making our streets safer. Several months later, none of this legislation has moved through mark-up or been funded in the Council’s budget.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 30, 2020.