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.

 

CONNECTICUT AVE NW MULTIMODAL CHANGES HAVE REACHED THE TERRIBLE TWOS

Take Action and tell the Mayor and City Administrator to move forward with multimodal infrastructure changes for Connecticut Avenue!

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 19, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on December 19, 2023.

 

Meetup

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 Hakeem Moss on October 10, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Hakeem Moss
on October 10, 2023.

 

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

Don’t let DDOT derail the Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lane

Remind the Mayor and her team that keeping people safe is always more important than parking, that bike lanes are GREAT for business, and that every delay means more crashes, more preventable injuries. Build it now and built it right!

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

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

 

Connecticut Avenue Dupont Deck-Over and Protected Bike Lane Update

See the design and timeline for protected bike lanes, safety fixes, and new public space on Connecticut Ave in Dupont.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 30, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 30, 2023.

 

Meetup

Prioritize Safety and People on Connecticut Ave NW

DDOT’s plan for Connecticut Ave are out. The broad strokes are good, but the fine details will determine just how comfortable, safe, and accessible this corridor turns out to be.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 15, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 15, 2022.

 

DC Protected Bike Lanes & Trails Update: June 2022

A key meeting on DC’s longest protected bike lane, a new trail tunnel, and more.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 24, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 24, 2022.

 

Thank Mayor Bowser for Putting People First on Connecticut Ave

DC Mayor Bowser announced that 3+ miles of Connecticut Ave NW will be redesigned with new protected bike lanes, traffic calming, and no more dangerous reversible lanes. Join us in thanking the mayor!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 7, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 7, 2022.

 

This bike lane news is a big deal.

A couple of hours ago, Mayor Bowser announced plans for DC’s longest protected bike lane, and the single largest expansion of the region’s on-street bike network ever: a 3.3 mile protected bike lane on Connecticut Ave NW,

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 16, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 16, 2021.

 

Demand Action on Connecticut Ave!

Connecticut Ave in Ward 3 should be a safe, low-stress place to walk, bike, live and shop. Instead, it’s a dangerous traffic sewer. DDOT has been sitting on a plan since July. Take action to get things moving!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 29, 2021.

 

DDOT Must Commit to Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes

DDOT is long overdue for a decision on the future design of Connecticut Ave NW in Ward 3. Acting DDOT Director Lott must committee to this project before he is confirmed.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 1, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 1, 2021.

 

Protected Bike Lanes for Connecticut Ave – The Clear Choice

Let’s put the debate to rest. Connecticut Ave needs fewer lanes and protected bike lanes. Take Action!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 29, 2021.