News & Updates

Seeking Feedback for the Future of the Anacostia River Trail

Share feedback with the NPS to improve the future design of the Anacostia River Trail by Aug. 30th!

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 27, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 27, 2024.

 

A welcome summer deluge of news in Virginia! (August Newsletter)

Exciting news out of Fairfax and elsewhere in Northern Virginia, plus several events!

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 28, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on August 28, 2024.

 

Prince George’s County- Youth Vision Zero Outreach Intern, Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking six committed and dedicated youth, ages 14-18, for the second year of the Prince George’s County Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute.

Blog Post last updated by Joseph Hamd on August 15, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Joseph Hamd
on August 15, 2024.

 

WABA Prince George’s County Advocacy 2024 Update #3

We hope your summer is going well. WABA’s Advocacy team has been busy! Here’s our latest quarterly Prince George’s County advocacy update, #3 for 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on August 16, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes
on August 16, 2024.

 

New Carrollton Safety Walk

WABA is co-hosting a New Carrollton safety walk. Our aims are to boost walking and bicycling in the area and advance creation of safe streets for all.

Blog Post, Event last updated by Seth Grimes on August 14, 2024.

Blog Post, Event last updated by Seth Grimes
on August 14, 2024.

 

Meetup

Biking Through D.C. to the Wharf: A First-Timer’s Experience

Biking through Washington, D.C., is a journey unlike any other.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 6, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 6, 2024.

 

WABA in Montgomery County: Summer meetups, prepping our state legislative agenda, and more…

As you may have noticed, we’ve been getting out quarterly Montgomery County advocacy updates. Check out our April update if you’d like to catch up, and read on for our summer 2024 update. We’ll start with a bit of WABA news: Jeremiah Lowery’s last day as advocacy director was July 22. Jeremiah is joining Legal […]

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on August 2, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes
on August 2, 2024.

 

June DC Street Art Webinar: Recap and Recording

On June 25, 2024, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association hosted the DC Street Art Webinar featuring three panelists from organizations working to advance street art in the District and surrounding area. 

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 1, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 1, 2024.

 

Volunteer Orientation

A whole host of ways to volunteer!

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Colin Browne on August 2, 2024.

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Colin Browne
on August 2, 2024.

 

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.

 

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 Seth Grimes on August 27, 2024.

Blog Post, Event last updated by Seth Grimes
on August 27, 2024.

 

Meetup

Virginia July Update: We’re WIEHLE close to a * sweet * new bike/ped bridge in VA!

Building new bridges to better bicycling in Northern Virginia!

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 20, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on August 20, 2024.

 

Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: In-person Discussion

Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 2 to feature in-person panel discussions.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 12, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on July 12, 2024.

 

Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: Virtual Update Session

Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 1 to feature virtual updates and presentations.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 29, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on August 29, 2024.

 

Get ‘Wheel Wise’ & Build Confidence on Two Wheels in Tysons

Join Tysons Community Alliance for a day of bike-focused hands-on demos, giveaways, and fun!

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on July 10, 2024.

 

Meetup

Weigh in on Arlington’s Capital Improvement Plan

Check out and chime in on the projects included (or not included) in Arlington’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/17

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/17, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

 

Support Crucial Alexandria Bike Projects

Speak up in support of 5 key Alexandria bike projects including bike lanes on Duke St & S Pickett St.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/18

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/18, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

 

Review designs for Rosslyn’s Gateway Park

Review and reaction to 3 design concepts for Gateway Park in Rosslyn. Feedback form open through 7/19.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 27, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 7/19

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 7/19, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 27, 2024.

 

Advocacy Round-up: Spring 2024

The advocacy team’s been BUSY the past few months, making progress on projects and policies, while we keep up the fight to for a more equitable transportation system.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on June 25, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne
on June 25, 2024.

 

Another chance to support a safer, bikeable Duke Street

Speak up (again!) for bike lanes in the Duke Street corridor on or before Monday, June 24th.

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 21, 2024.

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 21, 2024.

 

Bicycling Advocates Meetup – Prince George’s County

Come chat, meet other cyclists and advocates, and share your thoughts about community needs and WABA’s advocacy agenda for summer-fall 2024 and beyond.

Action Alert, Event last updated by Seth Grimes on June 20, 2024.

Action Alert, Event last updated by Seth Grimes
on June 20, 2024.

 

Meetup

Biking on the sidewalk: an FAQ

Should you? Is it allowed? How can you do it safely?

Here’s a quick video explainer.

Resource last updated by Seth Grimes on July 9, 2024.

Resource last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 9, 2024.

 

Check out concepts for Gateway Park!

Staff will present and solicit feedback on 3 concepts for Gateway Park on 6/25, based on a first round of community engagement.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 14, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 14, 2024.

 

Meetup

We ♥️ Trails: W&OD Trail Meetup

WABA and friends will be out on the W&OD on 6/28 in Falls Church for conversation, giveaways, and to hear from YOU!

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 14, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 14, 2024.

 

Meetup

Share feedback on traffic operations at the Capital One Center

Weigh in on the Traffic Operations and Parking Plan for the Capital One Arena.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kalli Krumpos on June 12, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on June 12, 2024.

 

Meetup

Sign-on to Support a Safer Grant Circle

Sign-on to show your support for traffic safety improvements to Grant Circle.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kalli Krumpos on June 12, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on June 12, 2024.

 

Call your Councilmembers about the Connecticut Ave Bike Lane

DDOT’s plan is bad, and the Council needs to use the budget to make it better.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on June 10, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne
on June 10, 2024.

 

Red Line Rides: Bike Commuting during the Red Line Shutdown (and Beyond)

Here’s the current schedule of rides for experienced and would-be bike commuters, during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on July 29, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 29, 2024.

 

Red Line Rides: Bike Commuting & Bikeshare during the Red Line Shutdown

WABA is organizing Red Line Rides — promoting bike commuting for experienced and would-be bike commuters, and publicizing Montgomery County’s 30-day free Bikeshare — during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes on June 10, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Seth Grimes
on June 10, 2024.

 

Help secure a better Wiehle Avenue

FCDOT is proposing big changes to Wiehle Avenue near the Metro & W&OD – share your thoughts/preferences before 7/1.

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 14, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 7/1

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 7/1, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 14, 2024.