Take the AlexMoves Open Survey

Alexandria residents are invited to take the AlexMoves transportation needs assessment survey, now through 12/14.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/14

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/14, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Help support and enhance the safety and utility of Old Georgetown Road!

Sign up to be a member of a WABA campaign group to support and enhance the safety and utility of the lanes

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 28, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 28, 2023.

 

Tuesday Night Trivia featuring Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Cap City Trivia is hosting a special Trivia Night at Open City featuring Washington Area Bicyclist Association! No reservations needed – compete for prizes as you pedal your way to victory with a round of Qs by WABA. Questions start at 7pm!

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on November 22, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on November 22, 2023.

 

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How we make change happen

Just like bike lanes join up one by one to build a network, advocates win safer streets meeting by meeting, petition by petition, call by call.

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally
on November 22, 2023.

 

Thursday Night Trivia featuring Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Cap City Trivia is hosting a special Trivia Night at the Coupe featuring Washington Area Bicyclist Association! No reservations needed – compete for prizes as you pedal your way to victory with a round of Qs by WABA. Questions start at 7pm!

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich on November 28, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sarah Haedrich
on November 28, 2023.

 

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Building connections together

WABA’s members are making it easier than ever to access the breezy, everyday joy of getting around our region by bike.

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally
on November 22, 2023.

 

Virginia Advocate Winter Meetup

Join WABA for a casual member and advocate meetup at Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington to celebrate and share ideas.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 21, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 21, 2023.

 

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Tell Mayor Bowser to follow through on her commitment to Vision Zero!

Members of the District of Columbia chapter of Families for Safe Streets installed signs at over 50 crash sites across all eight Wards memorializing fatal crashes.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 14, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 14, 2023.

 

I Bike I Buy Card Pick-Up and PostCard Writing Party Event

As we await word from DDOT on the status of the Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lane, we will be hosting a postcard writing party for World Day of Remembrance!

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on November 20, 2023.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on November 20, 2023.

 

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World Day of Remembrance 2023

Join Families for Safe Streets groups across the region to support family members and crash survivors and honor their experiences with traffic violence.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 13, 2023.

 

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Save the Foundry Branch Trestle Bridge

Let’s not miss a chance to create a safe biking and walking alternative to Canal Road in Georgetown—sign this petition from grassroots advocates.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 10, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 10, 2024.

 

Join the Ride for Your Life 2023 on November 19th

Join us on Nov 19 for the Ride for Your Life ’23 to commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Blog Post, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 9, 2023.

Blog Post, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 9, 2023.

 

Ride

Racial and Socioeconomic Impacts in Washington, DC Transportation Planning

Join us on Saturday (11/18) to visit the recently installed “Centuries” exhibit by artist Nekisha Durrett. Durrett’s exhibit focuses on celebrating Black women bicyclists, drawing from stories of five Black women, who gathered in 1928 to cycle for three days, from New York City to Washington, DC.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 8, 2023.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 8, 2023.

 

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WABA’s Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of four youth advocates from Prince George’s County, to participate in WABA’s first ever Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute!  A link to the PDF, student designed newsletter can be found here.  Throughout the institute, the four hired youth leaders will learn about transportation issues in Prince George’s County, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on November 8, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on November 8, 2023.

 

DDOT Public Meeting: Suitland Parkway Trail Rehab

DDOT will review the Suitland Parkway Trail rehabilitation project updates and hear from attendees.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 8, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 8, 2023.

 

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NPS Meeting on the Future of Parkland in Congress Heights

Share your thoughts with NPS on the future of Parkland in Congress Heights.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 8, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 8, 2023.

 

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Grant Circle Traffic Safety Meeting w/ 4C & DDOT

Join a special meeting with ANC 4C and DDOT to discuss traffic calming measures for Grant Circle.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 9, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 9, 2023.

 

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Montgomery Parks Capital Crescent Trail Listening Session 2.0

Join to discuss feedback about updates to the Capital Crescent Trail with Montgomery Parks

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 8, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 8, 2023.

 

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DDOT Public Meeting: Met Branch Tail (Blair Road to Piney Branch Road NW)

DDOT will review the Met Branch Trail (Blair Rd to Piney Branch Rd NW) project updates and hear from attendees.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 8, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 8, 2023.

 

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Grant Circle Traffic Safety Community Input Survey

Share feedback with ANC 4C and DDOT about traffic calming measures for Grant Circle.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 8, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on November 8, 2023.

 

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DDOT Public Meeting: Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge Project (over Kenilworth Avenue)

Join DDOT’s 3rd meeting on the Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge Project to improve connectivity and pedestrian access.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 16, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 16, 2023.

 

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Lorcom Lane Safety Project Open House

Review the concept design for Lorcom Lane corridor with County staff.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 3, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 3, 2023.

 

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Arlington View / Arlington Ridge Transportation Projects Open House

Join County staff for an open house highlighting projects in the Arlington View & Arlington Ridge communities.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 3, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 3, 2023.

 

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Defend Virginia’s SMART SCALE transportation priorities program

Tell the Commonwealth Transportation Board not to disadvantage transit & bike/ped projects with its proposed changes.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/14

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/14, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Virginia Conservation Network’s General Assembly Preview

Learn about the anticipated environmental legislation opportunities during the 2024 General Assembly session.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 1, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 1, 2023.

 

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. We want to thank the folks who joined us on a lovely fall Sunday stroll through Mt. Vernon Square to discuss pedestrian safety and street design while getting to know one another.  

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 31, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on October 31, 2023.

 

Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets World Day of Remembrance Rally

Join NOVA Families for Safe Streets to acknowledge the victims of traffic violence and advocate for safer streets.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 31, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 31, 2023.

 

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People first, not cars.

With the District Government currently failing in its goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries , Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, re-introduced legislation that would change the status quo of how roads are designed and put safety and livability for all road users above efficiently moving cars. The Prioritizing People in Planning Amendment […]

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 8, 2024.

 

Let’s talk bicycling and safe streets for all in Montgomery County

If you know me, you know that I’m dedicated to making Montgomery County a great place to bike. That means new trails and protected bike lanes and safer streets for all. It means building community, organizing rides, engaging county and state officials, and organizing campaigns. Emphasize the community part. Working together is a must, and […]

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on October 20, 2023.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on October 20, 2023.

 

Virginia Statewide Trails Plan Virtual Town Hall

Join VDOT’s State Trails Office for a virtual town hall to discuss the creation of the Statewide Multi-Use Trails Plan.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 13, 2023.

 

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