advocacy
[POSTPONED] Mount Vernon Ave Bridge Replacement Project Update Open House
Drop by to hear from the project team on the fast-track bridge replacement, to include new bike & pededstrian facilities.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 5, 2024.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on March 5, 2024.
[Webinar] “A Safe Systems Approach: Working Across Disciplines to Improve Safety and Health Equity Outcomes”
Join this webinar that discusses strategies to shift the paradigm for safety, integrate public health principles, and prioritize heath equity.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Michelle Shin on February 20, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Michelle Shin
on February 20, 2024.
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Mapping – Volunteers Interest Meeting
Volunteer to map amenities along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail w/ a virtual volunteer training on 3/28.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
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Gen-Z Online DC Budget Engagement Forum with DC Mayor Bowser
Share your budget priorities for FY25 with DC Mayor Bowser and learn more about the budget process.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
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DC Budget Engagement Forum with DC Mayor Bowser @ Brookland Middle School
Share your budget priorities for FY25 with DC Mayor Bowser and learn more about the budget process.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
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DC Budget Engagement Forum with DC Mayor Bowser – TeleTownhall
Share your budget priorities for FY25 with DC Mayor Bowser and learn more about the budget process.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
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DC Budget Engagement Forum with DC Mayor Bowser @ Deanwood Community Center
Share your budget priorities for FY25 with DC Mayor Bowser and learn more about the budget process.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
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Comment on the DC Budget for FY2025
Share Your Ideas and Priorities for Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY2025 Budget.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 19, 2024.
Action Alert, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 19, 2024.
Rockville: Pedestrian Crossing Guidelines Public Meeting
Learn about Rockville’s project to develop guidelines for pedestrian crosswalks and other pedestrian improvements.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 16, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 16, 2024.
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Rockville: Mannakee Complete Streets Study Public Meeting
Learn about the Mannakee Street Complete Street feasibility study and proposed improvements & provide your suggestions.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 16, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 16, 2024.
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Rockville: Martins Lane Bicycle Lane Project Public Meeting
Learn about, ask questions, and submit comments on the bicycle lane study and design project along Martins Lane.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 16, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 16, 2024.
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DDOT Meeting on Alabama Ave SE Safety Improvement (Ward 7)
Join DDOT for a meeting on the Alabama Avenue SE Safety Improvement Study and share your safety concerns and ideas.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 15, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 15, 2024.
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DDOT Meeting on Alabama Ave SE Safety Improvement (Ward 8)
Join DDOT for a meeting on the Alabama Avenue SE Safety Improvement Study and share your safety concerns and ideas.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 16, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 16, 2024.
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Provide Feedback on VDOT’s Glebe Road Proposals
VDOT is looking to improve safety on Glebe Road between I-66 and Columbia Pike in Arlington – weigh in before 2/19.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 2/19
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 2/19, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.
Take the Custis Trail Needs Assessment Survey
Arlington is reviewing conditions of the venerable Custis Trail with an eye towards improvements – share your trail experiences before 2/18.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 2/18
Virtual
Action Alert, External Link
Survey closes 2/18, Virtual
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.
King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Open House
Join Transportation staff to learn about and the project, view initial concepts, and provide feedback.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on February 8, 2024.
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DC Council Passes First-in-Nation Legislation!
The DC Council took its second and final vote on the STEER Act.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on February 7, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on February 7, 2024.
11th Street Bridge Park Town Hall
View the Bridge Park’s final design by architectural team and engineers informed by hundreds of local residents.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 6, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 6, 2024.
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Arlington County Board At-Large Candidate Meet and Greet
Join WABA and Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County (SUSMO) for a meet-and-greet to hear from Arlington County Board At-Large Candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 17, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 17, 2024.
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DDOT Meeting: Reconstruction of Kennedy St NW
Public meeting on the Kennedy Street NW Reconstruction between 16th St to Georgia Ave.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 5, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 5, 2024.
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Montgomery County Piney Branch Road and Flower Ave. Bike Lanes Meeting
MCDOT presents on Piney Branch Road Bike Lanes and the Flower Avenue Separated Bike Lanes Project.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 5, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 5, 2024.
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Ward 8 DC Council Candidate Forum
Ward 8 DC Council Candidate Forum Sponsored by Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative, Washington Area Bicyclist Association, Ward 8 Bike Alliance, and the Historic Anacostia Block Association (HABA)
Event, External Link: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on February 4, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on February 4, 2024.
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Older Adult Transportation Block Party
Save the date of April 21, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!
Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on April 9, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on April 9, 2024.
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Driver’s School Instructors Educational Safety Walk & Learn
WABA staff members and DC traffic safety experts will be present at the Walk & Learn to discuss best practices related to safe driving and sharing the road with vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and bicyclists.
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 30, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 30, 2024.
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Prince George’s County Budget Listening Session
County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is hosting a community listening session on the FY 2025 budget.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 28, 2024.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 28, 2024.
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Basics of State Legislative Advocacy with Bike Maryland
Join Bike Maryland to learn about state advocacy opportunities in 2024 to improve biking across the state.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 28, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 28, 2024.
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What’s WABA up to in Montgomery County?
We’d like to recap Montgomery County activities over the past few months and highlight a few up-coming opportunities we’re pursuing.
Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes on January 26, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on January 26, 2024.
The Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lane needs to happen this year.
Ask the council to use legislation and the budget to move this project forward this year.
Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 26, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 26, 2024.
Tell Our Virginia Leaders to Support MORE Bicycling!
Let’s bring the e-bike revolution to Virginia! An equity-focused rebate program is being considered this year, plus a bill that would afford schools the opportunity to expand their student transportation options by supporting ‘bike buses’ and other active modes. We need Virginians like you to reach out now!
Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on February 12, 2024.
Documentary Screening: The Street Project hosted by WABA
In case you missed it….WABA is hosting another documentary screening of The Street Project!
Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 22, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 22, 2024.
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