Author: Jonathan Kincade

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

Join us for a Prince George’s County Transportation & Bicycle Safety Forum in New Carrollton

Hi! My name is Beth Donahue and I am delighted to be the new Education Program Coordinator at WABA.

Twenty incredible years in, we’re ready to take things up a notch on Saturday, September 23rd.

The voices of business leaders play a vital role in shaping our transportation system for the better, and now is the time for transportation advocates to develop strong ties with the business community for the future of our transportation system and the economy.

The County and State must begin planning for safe walking and biking at the same time as the BRT dedicated lane scheme is also designed over the next year or so.

At Food Rescue by Bike, we aim to combat food waste and hunger by rescuing surplus food using bicycles. By participating in this event, you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and help those in need.

Good designs can be quickly diluted by public opposition and budget concerns, so we need to reiterate to VDOT the importance of putting people first!

WABA invites you to join us for a Montgomery County Bicycling Advocates Happy Hour, Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 5 pm-7 pm at World of Beer in Rockville.

Are you looking for cycling fun, the chance to explore one of our local trails, or the opportunity to ride with local cyclists in a friendly competition?

Use the form below to send a short note in support before the comment period closes on July 15. Be sure to add your personal touch

On Wednesday, June 14th, WABA hosted the 7th annual Washington Region Vision Zero Summit. 

WABA invites you to join us for the Senior Block Party on Saturday, September 9, from noon to 2 pm at Dupont Circle.

A fun HITT event hosted by the Trail Rangers for all fitness enthusiasts and welcome to all levels.

we at the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, in collaboration with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee, need folks like YOU to share your enthusiastic support with Councilmembers today!

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority made two changes for a better trail experience around the Long Bridge.

If you are a person aged 14 through 18, this event is for you! WABA invites you to join us for a Youth Advocacy Bike Ride on Saturday, July 15, 11 am – 1 pm at Lincoln Park.

Are you enthusiastic about youth development and empowering folks of all ages to ride bikes?

Come chat, meet other community members, and share your thoughts with WABA on making our region safer and easier to bicycle.

With so many hot takes flying around, we wanted to take a moment to untangle the project and share why WABA supports delaying the reconstruction of K Street NW and a return to the design table.

Email the Council and tell them that they need to take a separate action to make an affirmative statement that the road diet at this trail crossing will be permanent.

Hello! My name is Renée Moore and I’m excited to be back at WABA as the new Outreach Director! You’ve probably seen someone riding in a dress and heels with sunflowers on their bike baskets. 

My name is Katie Davis, and I’m thrilled to have joined WABA’s education team as the Education Program Coordinator. 

The DC Auditor released a report on March 16th highlighting some of the hurdles that DC has experienced while trying to meet Vision Zero goals.

The 2023 Maryland legislative session so far has been filled with important pro-bike and pro-pedestrian bills thanks to our champions in Annapolis!

Weigh in on the proposed concepts for trail rehab and improvements from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) by Friday, March 31st. 

Please tell the Montgomery County Planning Board and Montgomery Parks that you support creating a “linear park” in the repurposed lanes.

Check out a snippet of what we’ve been up to so far this year.

At this point, everything is on the table and NPS wants to know what YOU think trail improvements should look like.

Speak up in support of SHA’s plan for protected bike lanes and traffic calming on Old Georgetown Road.