Montgomery County Budget
Montgomery County's budgeting process, both for its annual budget and its 6-year Capital Improvement Program, takes place in the spring. WABA works with grassroots advocates and partner organizations to build support on the County Council for funding individual projects and to ensure that the relevant agencies (usually Parks, Planning, Transportation) have the resources required to grow and maintain the County's active transportation network.
Current priorities include funding the Montgomery County Equitable Bikeways proposal, completion of the Capital Crescent Trail from Bethesda to Silver Spring, and developing an e-bike purchase rebate program.
Events, Actions & Resources:
Meetup
5th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit
Sep 29, 2024
This event took place on Sep 29, 2024
Document
Letter: Montgomery County CIP should focus on Safety and Connectivity
Sep 7, 2023
The County's CIP should address dangerous trail / road intersections, and close gaps in the trail network.
Document
Letter: Montgomery County Pedestrian Master Plan
Jul 25, 2023
The plan is strong, but needs it needs funding, and its focus on in-person enforcement does not align with equity goals.
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Letter: RAISE Grant for the Capital Crescent Trail Tunnel
Feb 13, 2023
Support for a safe, grade-separated crossing where the Capital Crescent Trail intersects with Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda.
Related Campaigns:
Advocacy
WABA fights for a region where biking, walking and transit are the best ways to get around.
We educate policymakers and organize grassroots advocates for to speak up for safer places to bike and walk; and for laws and policies that protect people who are walking and biking, reduce dangerous driving, and facilitate changes to the built environment.