Author: Jonathan Kincade
WABA’s Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute’s Vision Zero Toolkit
This past year, WABA received a grant from Maryland’s Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. The goal of the project was to put on a Youth Leadership Institute- mentor four Prince George’s County youth, ages 14-18, and help them learn about vulnerable road users in Prince George’s County, the county in Maryland […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 23, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on July 23, 2024.
Prince George’s County-Fort Washington Community Forum on Transportation, Road Safety & Bicycling
Southern Prince George’s County faces transportation challenges that affect residents, businesses and employees, visitors, and the quality of life. Indian Head Highway is particularly unsafe, southern PGC transit falls short, and the area lacks safe pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure and the network of trails found in other parts of the county. Equity is a key consideration.
Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on July 26, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 26, 2024.
5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit
If you’re a recreational rider or bike commuter or family biker – if you want to see safe streets and the creation of new trails and bike lanes and easy transit access – if you’re an advocate or county or state official or just a biking enthusiast – please join us at the summit.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 17, 2024.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on July 17, 2024.
Meetup
Lotus and Water Lily Festival Bike Ride
Join the DC Trail Rangers for a short, beginner friendly bike ride on Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 15, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on July 15, 2024.
Ride
WABA Zine Club
Join us for our first ever WABA Zine Club! We invite you to peruse this awesome library of e-zines collected by Cyclista Zine.
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 16, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on July 16, 2024.
Meetup
Earn-A-Bike Camp!
Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 27, 2024.
Blog Post, Event
July 29 - Aug 2
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Blog Post, Event
July 29 - Aug 2, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 27, 2024.
Class
DC Explorers Bike Camp!
DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students in grades 3-8.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 27, 2024.
Blog Post, Event
July 22 - 26
2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Blog Post, Event
July 22 - 26, 2826 Q St SE, Washington, DC 20020
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 27, 2024.
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Trail Ranger Monthly Clean Up – Oxon Run Trail
Come out and help us keep the Oxon Run Trail clean and useable!
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 7, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 7, 2024.
Trail Ranger Monthly Clean Up – Marvin Gaye Trail
Let’s come together once a month to clean up the Marvin Gaye Trail and keep our trails beautiful!
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on April 5, 2024.
Meetup
Trail Ranger Monthly Clean Up – Anacostia River Trail
Come join us for our monthly clean-up event along the beautiful Anacostia River Trail!
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 5, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on April 5, 2024.
Meetup
Montgomery County Bike Advocate Meetup
An informal social time for bicycling advocates and friends!
Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on April 2, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on April 2, 2024.
Meetup
WABA FY25 Budget Testimony Drop-in Working Session
To prepare for DC’s upcoming public hearings and comment periods on the District’s FY2025 budget (Council Schedule), including the DDOT hearing on April 30th, we’re hosting a drop-in working session to chat about the budget, share best practices for preparing your comments, and hear more about what you’ve been working on.
Action Alert, Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 3, 2024.
Action Alert, Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 3, 2024.
Bike Camp!
Bike Camp is a free summer bike camp for students!
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 1, 2024.
Event
July 22 - 26 and July 29 - Aug 2
The DC Dream Center - 2826 Q St SE 20020
Event
July 22 - 26 and July 29 - Aug 2, The DC Dream Center - 2826 Q St SE 20020
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 1, 2024.
Ride
Call for Votes on Maryland Bicycling & Road-Safety Legislation
“Sine die,” the close of the 2024 Maryland legislative session, is fast approaching. Bills that haven’t been heard and voted in committee within the next few days won’t pass the General Assembly before closing day, April 8th.
Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 21, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on May 21, 2024.
2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit
WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!
Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on May 14, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on May 14, 2024.
Meetup
Welcome Walk- Anacostia River Trail Bridge to Bridge
GirlTrek’s Welcome Walks center our joy and there’s an ecosystem of these local and national events to support you. Use the map to connect to the movement and women near you.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 4, 2024.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 4, 2024.
Ride - Partner Event
Bird Watching on Anacostia River Trail
Join us for a scenic bird-watching stroll along the Anacostia River Trail. Discover the beauty of nature right in our back yard.
Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on March 26, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on March 26, 2024.
Meetup
Urban Sketching on the Met Branch Trail
Join us for a creative adventure on the Met Branch Trail! Learn to sketch with Urban Sketchers & WABA’s Trail Rangers. No experience needed!
Event: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on March 26, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on March 26, 2024.
WABA April 2024 Member Happy Hour
We’re happy to invite you to a WABA member-exclusive happy hour in Arlington!
Event: Last updated by Ken Reichmann on March 26, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Ken Reichmann
on March 26, 2024.
Meetup
Tell us how you’d like to get involved in Montgomery County advocacy!
There are lots of ways to help out!
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes on April 12, 2024.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on April 12, 2024.
2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet
Join WABA for a meet-and-greet to hear from Alexandria City Council and Mayoral candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 2, 2024.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on April 2, 2024.
Meetup
Ward 7 DC Council Candidate Meet and Greet
Come meet DC Council Candidates for wards 7 and 8!
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on April 4, 2024.
Blog Post, Event
April 8th
Blog Post, Event
April 8th,
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on April 4, 2024.
Capital Trails Coalition Panel: Health Benefits of Active Transportation and Recreation
The Capital Trails Coalition welcomes you to an engaging panel discussion about multidisciplinary approaches to advancing health – the physical, mental, social, and public health benefits – on multi-use trails and in parks.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 15, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on March 15, 2024.
Class
Join the Old Georgetown Bike Lane Ride/Walk
Please join WABA, MoCo Families for Safe Streets, and the Action Committee for Transit to bike and walk along the Old Georgetown Road bike lanes on April 13th.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 2, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 2, 2024.
Ride
Transportation Safety Town Hall
Are you interested in transportation safety? Do you want to meet your elected officials and hear their priorities? Do you want to learn how to advocate for your community? Do you need service hours? If you are a Prince George’s County High School student and your answer is “yes,” to any of those questions, sign up for our Vision Zero Youth Town Hall!
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 7, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 7, 2024.
Great Eskape x WABA present Coffee Outside: Downtown Edition
What if we flooded the coffee shop with cyclists to show the mayor that there is demand for a safe cycling route into and around downtown?
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 29, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on February 29, 2024.
DC Council Passes First-in-Nation Legislation!
The DC Council took its second and final vote on the STEER Act.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on February 7, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on February 7, 2024.
Arlington County Board At-Large Candidate Meet and Greet
Join WABA and Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County (SUSMO) for a meet-and-greet to hear from Arlington County Board At-Large Candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 17, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 17, 2024.
Meetup
Older Adult Transportation Block Party
Save the date of April 21, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!
Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 9, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on April 9, 2024.
Meetup
Driver’s School Instructors Educational Safety Walk & Learn
WABA staff members and DC traffic safety experts will be present at the Walk & Learn to discuss best practices related to safe driving and sharing the road with vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists.
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 30, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 30, 2024.
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