Maryland

This past year, WABA received a grant from Maryland’s Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. The goal of the project was to put on a Youth Leadership Institute- mentor four Prince George’s County youth, ages 14-18, and help them learn about vulnerable road users in Prince George’s County, the county in Maryland […]

Southern Prince George’s County faces transportation challenges that affect residents, businesses and employees, visitors, and the quality of life. Indian Head Highway is particularly unsafe, southern PGC transit falls short, and the area lacks safe pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure and the network of trails found in other parts of the county. Equity is a key consideration. 

If you’re a recreational rider or bike commuter or family biker – if you want to see safe streets and the creation of new trails and bike lanes and easy transit access – if you’re an advocate or county or state official or just a biking enthusiast – please join us at the summit. 

The advocacy team’s been BUSY the past few months, making progress on projects and policies, while we keep up the fight to for a more equitable transportation system.

Come chat, meet other cyclists and advocates, and share your thoughts about community needs and WABA’s advocacy agenda for summer-fall 2024 and beyond.

Here’s the current schedule of rides for experienced and would-be bike commuters, during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

WABA is organizing Red Line Rides — promoting bike commuting for experienced and would-be bike commuters, and publicizing Montgomery County’s 30-day free Bikeshare — during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

Celebrate the Trolley Trail with a Fun Run, Bicycle Ride, Local Music, Kid Activities, Food and Drink, and more!

If you love the open parkway on Beach Drive in Montgomery County, the agency needs to hear from you.

Let’s hang out and talk about how to make biking in Montgomery County even better!

For WABA Advocacy in Prince George’s County, community engagement is job #1. Here’s what we’ve been up to, and what’s next.

The council needs to hear your support for funding bike projects, the parks department, planning capacity, and an ebike voucher program.

Learn about creating bicycle friendly workplaces within government agencies, featuring the U.S. Department of State.

Will you join us in signing on to ask the County Council and County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ Administration to make our streets safer and improve biking? 

Bring your wheels to a miniature steetscape! Great for kids, parents & beginner riders to learn the rules of the road.

Happy Spring! It’s the best time of the year for cycling, don’t you agree? And for WABA advocacy in Maryland and in Montgomery County.

Join WABA and community partners for a trail cleanup at Oxon Cove in honor of Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day!

Learn about the FY25 Prince George’s County budget via a Zoom briefing, Thursday, April 25 at 7:30 pm. Then join fellow advocates for meetings with key council members, in late April and early May.

There are lots of ways to help out!

Discuss safety improvements recommended by the MD 650 / New Hampshire Avenue High Injury Network safety study.

In-Person meeting on the Norwood Road Shared Use Path Project in Silver Spring.

We need your help (before Monday evening!) to win positive votes on several Maryland bicycling, transit & road-safety bills. The 2024 Maryland legislative session ends at midnight on Monday, April 8. 

An informal social time for bicycling advocates and friends!

“Sine die,” the close of the 2024 Maryland legislative session, is fast approaching. Bills that haven’t been heard and voted in committee within the next few days won’t pass the General Assembly before closing day, April 8th.

The Tree House Tour de Cookie is The Tree House’s annual non-competitive, family-friendly, fun-filled bike ride fundraiser.

WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!

Ask the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) to prioritize Little Falls Parkway safety and green space by removing unneeded road pavement.

Learn about the many health benefits of active transportation and recreation with local experts and practitioners.

Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!

There are lots of ways to help out!