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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Meetup

Celebrate Ward 3’s Newest Bikeways

Join Ward 3 Bike Advocates (W3BA) on a family-friendly ride on Ward 3’s new protected bike lane and multi-use path.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 26, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 26, 2023.

 

Ride

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.

 

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.

 

Dupont Circle Bike Ride to DC Family Bike Fest

Join a leisurely, family-friendly bike ride from Dupont Circle to the DC Family Bike Fest.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 18, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 18, 2023.

 

Ride

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

Fill the K St NE Bike Lane Gap

Speak up to support filling the K St NE bike lane gap between 6th and 8th St NE by August 31!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 6, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 6, 2023.

 

Petition – Bikes Belong in Ward 8

Sign the Ward 8 Bike Alliance and WABA petition to urge Ward 8 and DC leaders to make Ward 8 a safer place for people who bike.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 23, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 23, 2023.

 

Call for a Visionary New York Avenue Streetscape & Trail!

Call on DDOT to make sure new trails along New York Ave NE include connections to neighborhoods and existing and future bike and pedestrian infrastructure.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 6, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 6, 2023.

 

District Heights Healthy Foods Walk Audit

Join the Capital Market for a fun, informative community walk to explore healthy food access. Snacks provided!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 4, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 4, 2023.

 

Meetup

District Heights Healthy Foods Community Conversation

Discuss healthy food, access, and safe routes for walking and biking with the Capital Market. Refreshments provided.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 4, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 4, 2023.

 

Meetup

Support protected bike lanes on 14th St NW

DDOT has a plan to speed up buses and add protected bike lanes to 14th St north of Newton St. Take the survey by 8/20.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 3, 2023.

 

Ice Cream (Again) for Q / R Bikeways

Join a family friendly ride to Ice cream and call attention to the need for protected bike lanes on Q and R Streets NW.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 3, 2023.

 

Ride

14th St. Bus Priority Project Open House

See DDOT’s plan for 14th St. bus and bike changes from Newton St NW and Arkansas Ave NW.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 20, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 20, 2023.

 

Meetup

Share your feedback on the Bladensburg Rd NE Study

DDOT has a plan for making Bladensburg Rd NE more welcoming to people not driving cars and wants your feedback.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 26, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 26, 2023.

 

DC Low Stress Network Advocate Workshop

Join our campaign to build DC’s low stress bike network and get involved in improving a street near you.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 12, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 12, 2023.

 

Meetup

Ice Cream Ride for Q/R Bikeways

Join a FUN ride from Dupont Circle to Union Market to call attention to the need for Q/R protected bike lanes.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 7, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 7, 2023.

 

Ride

Input Wanted on Georgetown Transportation Access & Circulation Study

DDOT wants your input on improving access to Georgetown by bike, bus, and foot. Add your ideas to the interactive map.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 6, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 6, 2023.

 

Hill Family Biking: 3 Bridges Ride

Ride the Anacostia River Trail with Hill Family Biking then Ice cream at Capital Candy Jar as a WABA fundraiser.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 3, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 3, 2023.

 

Ride

North Capitol Street Corridor Feasibility Study Public Meeting – Virtual

Help shape a new vision for a more people and community-oriented North Capitol St corridor.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on June 21, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on June 21, 2023.

 

Meetup

North Capitol Street Corridor Feasibility Study Public Meeting – In Person

Help shape a new vision for a more people and community-oriented North Capitol St corridor..

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on June 21, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on June 21, 2023.

 

Meetup

New York Ave NE Streetscape & Trail Update

DDOT is dusting off plans for the New York Ave NE Trail, connecting the Met Branch Trail to the Arboretum. Weigh in!

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 12, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 12, 2023.

 

Meetup

Bladensburg Road Multimodal Safety and Access Study Open House

See DDOT’s plan for low-stress walking and biking.Bladensburg Rd NE and share your feedback.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 9, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 9, 2023.

 

Meetup

 WABA’s Take on the K St Transitway

With so many hot takes flying around, we wanted to take a moment to untangle the project and share why WABA supports delaying the reconstruction of K Street NW and a return to the design table.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on May 16, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on May 16, 2023.

 

May DC Advocate Social

Join us for a DC Advocate Social on Thursday, May 18 at the Brig in Barracks row!

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 17, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 17, 2023.

 

Meetup