Improve the Georgetown Branch Trail Interim Routes

On Wednesday, November 1, Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer, along with the Planning Department, MCDOT and WABA, are hosting a community meeting to discuss bicycling issues, planned improvements, and opportunities in the Bethesda area.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 11, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 11, 2022.

 

Summer Advocacy Roundup

It’s been a busy summer—new trails, multi-billion-dollar transportation plans, honoring a trail visionary, and more. Have a look!

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 2, 2017.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 2, 2017.

 

May Advocacy Roundup

This semi-monthly Roundup aims to update you on our work across the region and behind the scenes.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

March Roundup

What we did last month, plus upcoming advocacy workshops and public meetings.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

Mayor Bowser Signs #FixContrib bill at WABA Happy Hour

On October 13, Mayor Bowser, Councilmembers Mary Cheh, David Grosso, and Elissa Silverman, DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo, and some of our favorite WABA members joined us for a very special member Happy Hour—to witness and celebrate the public signing of the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act.

Blog Post: Last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Tamara Evans
on November 2, 2016.

 

September Advocacy Roundup

Here’s the latest version of “what we’ve been up to lately.”

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

Summer Advocacy Roundup

  Low-Stress Bike Network Prince George’s County Trails Master Plan Brief Explanation: The county’s Trails Master Plan (still in draft form), identifies how Prince George’s County intends to build and manage nearly 400 miles of new trails. The plan takes the mileage of primary trails (trails that are mostly paved, with high-quality design features, a park-like experience, and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 25, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 25, 2016.

 

Great News! The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety bill passed!

On June 28, the DC Council voted unanimously for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-335). Mayor Bowser signed the bill in late July. It will become DC law at the end of August after a 30 day period of Congressional review.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 24, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 24, 2022.

 

June Advocacy Roundup

Here’s the latest version of “what we’ve been up to lately.” Read straight through or skip ahead to updates from Maryland, Virginia, or DC. If there’s a specific project that you don’t see here, check our March and April roundups. Greater Washington Region Metro SafeTrack — Try it by bike! Brief Explanation: WABA has been working closely […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

April Advocacy Roundup

Welcome to our monthly edition of “Hey, what’s going with _____?”

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

March Advocacy Roundup

Quick updates on major projects.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.

 

Proposed bike lanes in Shaw facing noisy opposition

DDOT held a community open house last night designed to share information and garner feedback about protected bike lanes connecting Shaw to Downtown DC. It was not the respectful public discussion that we might have hoped for.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 21, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 21, 2016.

 

Let’s build protected bike lanes on 6th St NW!

There’s been a lot of press in the past few days about a local church’s threat to sue the city over proposed protected bike lanes on 6th Street NW.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 20, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 20, 2023.