Author: Jonathan Kincade

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.

In the summer 2022, WABA launched a small grants program to fund community initiatives that align with WABA’s mission, vision, and values. We awarded funds to support the work of several organizations around the District.

I urge you to consider applying for the five interim positions, including that of interim Chair, that are open.

The Zoo Loop Trail is currently open during the Zoo’s hours from 7AM to 5PM. The trail must be kept open later for afternoon commutes and evening use.

83 months after the first tumultuous public meeting, more than 7.5 years after DDOT staff began working on it, we FINALLY have final plans and an official Notice of Intent from DDOT for the 9th St. NW Protected Bike Lane Project! This is not a drill

The Vision Zero Summit brings together elected officials, decision-makers, advocates, thought leaders, and the private sector to share best practices, insights and innovations to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our region’s streets and highways. 

This summer, we hope you had the opportunity to ride and enjoy recently completed protected bike lane and trail projects throughout the region!

Use the form below to email the Parks Department, Councilmember Friedson whose district encompasses the Parkway, and the at-large Councilmembers.

This month is packed with opportunities to support a street transformation near you, pass needed laws, and celebrate the change we are making happen.

This election season WABA has been busy hosting candidate forums and/or sending questionnaires to candidates for Council and Executive races in Montgomery County, Washington, DC, and Prince George’s County

Please thank the Council for supporting  WABA’s Equitable Investment Equitable Investment in Montgomery’s Bike Network Proposal and ask for their help keeping the $10.7m in the final Budget.

Reflections on a collection of photographs.

This Spring, the DC Council is considering six bills to further push DC, its agencies, and priorities to proactively make streets safe and reorient priorities.

Bike Ambassador Trey Robinson does a walk-through on how to fix a flat tire.

I’ve been in the bicycle industry since the mid 90s and in that time, I can count the number of Black people who were in management positions on one hand.

You can do your part to support this proposal by sending an email to all of the Council!

Black History encompasses so much more than enslavement, Jim Crow, and the Civil Rights struggles of the 1960s. I like to use the month to celebrate the spirit and ingenuity of my ancestors: those in my family tree and all those to whom I look for guidance and inspiration.

We need Mayor Bowser, Governor Hogan, and Governor Northam to enter into an reciprocal agreement that will help regional governments in their efforts to crack down on out-of-state drivers

Skills and gear for fall riding.

now that the pilot period is over, SHA intends to remove the project on November 14, 2021. We need to act now to insist that SHA keep the protected bike lanes in place permanently!

hanks to the advocacy of our supporters, this upcoming FY22 DC budget will fund major transportation initiatives in Washington, D.C. 

Quick tips on how to plan out your ride, for fun and safety.

This summer has been hot! Our advocacy team has been busy collaborating with partners on the ground to heat up the region with major victories and we are so excited to share these updates with you! Check out the updates on key campaigns and projects we have been organizing the last couple of months throughout […]

The best way to ensure walkers, bicyclists, and bus riders have safe commutes is to fund safe infrastructure to change driver behavior, and to educate drivers on safety rules and regulations. We can start to move the pace towards investing in safe infrastructure by moving away from the dated status quo of relying on armed […]

Take action to demand a future where we fully fund and implement legislation that will move us towards vision zero!

In this year’s budget the Council can take the step to fund budget items in the Vision Zero Act that only require one-time funding.