advocacy
Announcing the 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit
The 4th Great Montgomery County Bike Summit takes place October 29, 2023 in Wheaton.
Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes on September 29, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on September 29, 2023.
DC Council passes bill creating E-Bike Purchase Incentive Program. What is in it?
On September 19th, 2023, the DC Council passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s legislation to encourage e-bike ridership for every District resident.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 26, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on September 26, 2023.
Weigh in on the Georgetown Transportation Study
Do you have big ideas for connecting Georgetown to DC’s bike network or making buses more reliable? Here’s a survey for you!
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 26, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 26, 2023.
King and Commonwealth Infrastructure Projects Open House (Alexandria)
Come learn about infrastructure projects slated for the King St. & Commonwealth Ave. corridors in Alexandria.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 26, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 26, 2023.
Meetup
Take the King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Enhancements Survey
Alexandria is looking for input to improve safety and access on King Street between N. Quaker Lane and Menokin Drive.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 21, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/20
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/20, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 21, 2023.
We’re hiring: Washington, DC Organizer
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a committed and dedicated individual for to be our next DC Organizer!
Blog Post: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 20, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 20, 2023.
Anacostia Park Community Meeting
You’re invited to join the National Park Service to refine concepts for the future of Anacostia Park.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 19, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 19, 2023.
Meetup
Support Better Bike Connections at the Brookland Metro
A new development proposed for the Brookland Metro Station offers an opportunity for better bike connections. Read more from Ward 5 For All and take action!
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 18, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 18, 2023.
Montgomery County review of the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)
MDOT meets with all counties to share the Draft CTP. Join to hear about the impact on Montgomery County.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.
Meetup
Prince George’s County review of the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)
MDOT meets with all counties to share the Draft CTP. Join to hear about the impact on Prince George’s County.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.
Meetup
Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) Virtual Public Kickoff Meeting
Help develop the sector plan’s priorities & learn about its benefits, current conditions, and next steps.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.
Meetup
Take the Mount Vernon Trail Visitor Use Survey
Another opportunity to shape the Mount Vernon Trail! Share your experiences via a new visitor use survey today.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/15
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/15, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Let’s get the Crystal City-to-DCA bike/ped bridge right
A better bike/ped link between Crystal City and DCA is coming but we need to make sure Arlington gets the design right.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/3
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 10/3, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Take the Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements Survey
VDOT is (finally) taking steps towards a safer Arlington Boulevard. Weigh in today – we have some handy sample feedback.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 9/28
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 9/28, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 15, 2023.
Take the West Seminary Road Survey
Seminary West Civic Association wants your feedback on how to make Seminary Road better and safer for all users.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 12, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 9/27
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 9/27, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 12, 2023.
Join the discussion on the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study
Join VDOT’s discussion of the 495 Southside express lanes study virtually (9/12) or in-person (9/13, 9/19, 9/20).
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 11, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 11, 2023.
Learn what’s in store for Gallows Road in Fairfax
Fairfax kicks of the long-awaited multimodal study of Gallows Road on 9/19 (virtual) and 9/20 (in-person).
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 11, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 11, 2023.
Where do 2023 Gaithersburg Council Candidates Stand on Biking & Transportation?
Check out responses to our 2023 Gaithersburg candidate questionnaire.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes on September 24, 2023.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on September 24, 2023.
Join the “I Bike, I Buy Stuff” Campaign
Business owners are an important stakeholder for street safety redesigns. Join our campaign to remind business owners on Connecticut Ave that their customers get there by bike.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 18, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 18, 2023.
Take the Georgetown Transportation Survey
DDOT and the Georgetown BID want your ideas on improving walking, biking and buses in Georgetown. Take the survey.
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 6, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 6, 2023.
Crystal City Bike Ride & Happy Hour w/ People Before Cars Coalition
Celebrate the Crystal City Bike Network with WABA and the People Before Cars Coalition.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 5, 2023.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 5, 2023.
Ride
Petition: Support 24/7 Bus Lanes on Florida Ave
Florida Avenue is one of the most important streets in NE and NW DC and it should have 24/7 bus lanes.
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 18, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 18, 2023.
2023 WABA Awards
WABA Awards are an important opportunity for WABA to recognize the people and places in our region that make bicycling great.
Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 3, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on September 3, 2023.
Meetup
Ward 5 Biking: Celebrate the MBT Connection on 8th St NE
Ride with Ward 5 Biking to celebrate the new protected bike lanes on 8th St NE.and finish at DC Family Bike Fest.
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 31, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 31, 2023.
Ride
I Bike, I Buy Stuff Campaign Kickoff
Join WABA and Ward 3 Bike Advocates in reminding Connecticut Ave businesses that bikes are great for business!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 7, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 7, 2023.
Meetup
Take the East Abingdon Drive Bike Lanes Project Survey
We all know the spot – support Alexandria’s plan to fill in the Mount Vernon Trail gap at Abingdon Drive!
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link
Survey closes 9/17
Virtual
Action Alert, Event, External Link
Survey closes 9/17, Virtual
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.
Montgomery County Bicycle Action Group (MCBAG) Meeting
Get updates from MCDOT & comment on draft bike projects at the Montgomery County Bicycle Action Group meeting.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 29, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 29, 2023.
Meetup
River Road (MD 190) Virtual Public Safety Meeting
Join MD SHA for a virtual public meeting to discuss proposals to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on River Road.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.
Meetup
Say NO to road expansion at DCA and YES to more bikes!
DCA’s roadway improvement project is a misguided effort for America’s best connected airport. We can do better.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 7, 2023.
Action Alert, Event, External Link
Comment period closes 8/28
Virtual
Action Alert, Event, External Link
Comment period closes 8/28, Virtual
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 7, 2023.
From Good to Great: Improving the Mount Vernon Trail Design
NPS has released a pretty good draft plan for improving the MVT but width is still an issue – speak up today!
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 25, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 25, 2023.