Walk the Takoma DC Met Branch Trail with DDOT and ANC 4B

Walk the proposed route for the Met Branch Trail from Blair Rd to Piney Branch Rd with DDOT and ANC commissioners.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 9, 2022.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 9, 2022.

 

Meetup

Virtual Town Hall on Road Safety with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

Join Congresswoman Holmes Norton and experts to discuss road safety for all. RSVP by 5pm Wed, 1/2.

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

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

 

Meetup

Metropolitan Branch Trail: Blair Road to Piney Branch Road Design Survey

DDOT has begun detailed planning for the Metropolitan Branch Trail from Blair Rd to Piney Branch Rd and wants YOUR feedback on the design. The online survey closes January 7th.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 25, 2022.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 25, 2022.

 

Public Meeting: Met Branch Trail From Fort Totten to Takoma

DDOT will host the final public meeting to discuss the design of the remaining sections of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT).

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 29, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 29, 2021.

 

Meetup

9th Street NW Protected Bike Lane Virtual Open House

The 9th St. protected bike lane project is moving ahead! See the plans & show your support

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 29, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 29, 2021.

 

Meetup

9th & Florida Ave NW Reconstruction Update

See DDOT’s plans for a redesigned 9th & Florida Ave from T to Barry Place NW before construction begins this summer.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 12, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 12, 2021.

 

Meetup

Rock Creek Park Trail Construction!

After more than 20 years of advocacy, the Rock Creek Park Trail is finally getting a much needed makeover!

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 13, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 13, 2021.

 

15th St. NW PBL Extension Project Meeting

DDOT & NPS are extending the 15th St. NW PBL from PA Ave to the 14th St. Bridge. Come see the plan & cheer them on

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 10, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 10, 2021.

 

Meetup

East Capitol St. Bike/Ped Safety Project Meeting

See DDOT’s plan to calm traffic, improve pedestrian & bike safety on 2 miles of East Capitol St. in Ward 7

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 28, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 28, 2021.

 

Meetup

Florida Ave & New York Ave Design Meeting

See DDOT’s latest plan for a redesigned Dave Thomas Circle with more crossings and protected bike lanes

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 10, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 10, 2021.

 

Meetup

8th St. NE Protected Bike Lane Update

See DDOT’s plans for protected bike lanes on 8th NE to fill the gap in the Met Branch Trail in Edgewood

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 28, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 28, 2021.

 

Meetup

Connecticut Ave NW Reversible Lane & Protected Bike Lane Public Meeting

Tell DDOT that Connecticut Ave NW need to include continuous, protected & low-stress bike lanes

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 30, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 30, 2021.

 

Meetup

Connecticut Ave NW Reversible Lane & Protected Bike Lane Public Meeting

Tell DDOT that Connecticut Ave NW need to include continuous, protected & low-stress bike lanes

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 30, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 30, 2021.

 

Meetup

DC Near Northwest III Safety & Mobility Study #2

Help DDOT plan better walking, biking & transit in Mt Pleasant, Columbia Hts, Logan Circle & Shaw (Español & English)

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 4, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 4, 2021.

 

Meetup

DC Near Northwest III Safety & Mobility Study

Help DDOT plan better walking, biking & transit in Mt Pleasant, Columbia Hts, Logan Circle & Shaw (Español & English)

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 4, 2021.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 4, 2021.

 

Meetup

Take Action: Connecticut Ave Needs Continuous, Safe, Protected Bike Lanes

Connecticut Avenue in Ward 3 has long put the needs of drivers first. That needs to change. Speak Up!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 24, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 24, 2020.

 

DDOT: Don’t Drop the Ball on Bike Lanes!

Last year WABA launched our 20 X 20 campaign, an ambitious plan to add 20 miles of new protected bike lanes in DC. In response, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released their own plans for a faster pace for new protected bicycle infrastructure in the District. While this crisis has rearranged many priorities, we […]

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 22, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 22, 2020.

 

Have you seen DDOT’s Plan for Florida AVE NE?

Almost eight years ago, the District Department of Transportation began looking at redesigning Florida Avenue NE, between New York Avenue and H Street NE, to address chronic speeding and an alarming pattern of severe crashes. Through studies and design iterations, plans emerged to calm traffic, create better options for biking and walking, and make more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 27, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on March 27, 2020.

 

Update on the Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane

What happened: On Tuesday, the DC Council considered Emergency Legislation introduced by Councilmember Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1) to restart the long stalled Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane project on 9th Street NW. After considerable discussion by the full Council, Councilmember Nadeau withdrew the legislation because it lacked the supermajority necessary to pass. What we think: […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 22, 2021.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 22, 2021.

 

Long Bridge Bike-Ped Crossing Moves Forward

Submit your comments and show your support for the Long Bridge bike-ped crossing.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 30, 2020.

 

Bike to School Day events at Garfield Elementary win DDOT Trailblazer Award

On May 8 and May 29, WABA supported Safe Kids DC’s Bike to School Day Events at Garfield Preparatory Academy with Safe Routes to School National Partnership, MPD, DDOT, and Safe Kids World Wide. 301 youth riders from PreK to 5th grade rotated through three stations: a helmet fitting station, a bike obstacle safety course, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on June 28, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on June 28, 2019.

 

Rock Creek Far West: First Public Meeting

This is a guest post from Ward 3 Bike Advocates member Josh Rising. To learn more about W3BA, find them on on Twitter (@ward3bikes) or check out their website (ward3bikes.org), and/or join their listserv by sending a blank email to w3ba-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Cyclists in Washington DC’s Ward 3—which stretches from Chevy Chase Circle in the north […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on February 26, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on February 26, 2019.

 

5 Things to Do for Bicycling in DC this Month

For bicycle advocates with a little spare time (and words) on weekdays this month

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on February 12, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on February 12, 2019.

 

Protected bike lanes or parking on 21st Street NW?

You have until Sunday, January 6 to speak up in support.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 9, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 9, 2019.

 

Connecting Virginia and DC via the Long Bridge

The Long Bridge Project represents a once in a generation opportunity to transform our regional transportation network.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on December 6, 2018.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on December 6, 2018.

 

The Best Way Across the Potomac Isn’t Built Yet (But It Could Be)

We have an opportunity to build the finest Potomac River trail crossing in an unlikely place: the Long Bridge.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 29, 2018.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on November 29, 2018.

 

End of Year Report: A Trail Ranger Sort of Season

It was a busy summer on the trails—thanks for making this trail ranger season a great one.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 13, 2018.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on November 13, 2018.

 

Let’s talk about Louisiana Ave Protected Bike Lanes

After more than three years working to fill a gap in Downtown DC’s protected bike lane network on Louisiana Ave, the project is moving forward. Better yet, preliminary plans are done and ready to share!

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 4, 2022.

 

Closer to Completion: New Construction on the Met Branch Trail!

This Saturday at 10AM, DDOT is breaking ground on the next phase of the Metropolitan Branch Trail.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 26, 2018.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on July 26, 2018.

 

DDOT Breaking Promises on C Street NE

At a public meeting late last month, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) staff announced an alarming change of plans for their C St. NE rehabilitation project. Take action now.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 11, 2018.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 11, 2018.