Maryland
Ghost Bike Placement In Memory of William Villavicencio
William Villavicencio was fatally struck in Oct 2022. Join a Ghost Bike placement March 25 at 1:30 pm, or 1 pm to bike.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 22, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 22, 2023.
Meetup
San Mar Great Bicycle Tour
A 184.5-mile fully supported bicycle tour along the C&O Canal! Make lifelong connections among some of the most beautiful natural sights in the area, all while supporting San Mar Family & Community Services, a nonprofit that provides services to children, families, and our local community since 1883.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 22, 2023.
Event
July 8-11
C&O Towpath
Event
July 8-11, C&O Towpath
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 22, 2023.
Ride - Paid Listing
Thank Pro-Bike, Pro-Pedestrian Legislative Leaders in Maryland
The 2023 Maryland legislative session so far has been filled with important pro-bike and pro-pedestrian bills thanks to our champions in Annapolis!
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 20, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 20, 2023.
Give feedback on Takoma Park’s Met Branch Trail Upgrade
Takoma Park is planning upgrades to its section of the Met Branch Trail. Check out the plans and take the survey by 3/26
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 9, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 9, 2023.
Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day Cleanup
Join WABA for a day of service in celebration of Earth Day and Celebrate Trails Day at Oxon Cove Park!
Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 8, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 8, 2023.
Meetup
University Blvd Corridor Plan Community Meeting
Learn about the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and speak up for safe, convenient biking, walking and transit.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 8, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 8, 2023.
Meetup
University Blvd Corridor Plan Community Meeting
Learn about the University Boulevard Corridor Plan and speak up for safe, convenient biking, walking and transit.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 8, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 8, 2023.
Meetup
Let’s put a park on Little Falls Parkway AND boost roadway safety!
Please tell the Montgomery County Planning Board and Montgomery Parks that you support creating a “linear park” in the repurposed lanes.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 15, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 15, 2023.
Carroll Ave Protected Bike Lane Public Meeting
Learn about and weigh in on proposed protected bike lanes near the future Piney Branch Purple Line station.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 1, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 1, 2023.
Meetup
Crash Analysis Studio with Strong Towns
Learn about an alternative approach to crash analysis at a panel discussion on a recent fatal crash in Hyattsville, MD.
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 23, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 23, 2023.
Meetup
Wheaton & Vicinity Transportation Townhall
Get updates on road and planning projects and share your thoughts on what issues need immediate attention near Wheaton.
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 14, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 14, 2023.
Meetup
New Ave Bikeway District Connector & MBT First Draft Design Reveal
The City of Takoma Park is working on two new bike safety projects. You’re invited to join City staff and their consulting team for a virtual, informational meeting to unveil the first draft design ideas. Share your thoughts, offer your feedback, and help make these bikeways the best they can possibly be!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 13, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 13, 2023.
Meetup
Meet Seth Grimes, our new Maryland Organizer!
Activist Seth Grimes has joined WABA’s Advocacy Team, to advance biking and pedestrian infrastructure and safety in Maryland.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 10, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 10, 2023.
Speak up for a Safer Tuckerman Lane
This one-year pilot project will reduce Tuckerman Ln from 4 lanes to 2 between Old Georgetown and Rockville Pike to reduce speeds and improve safety at the Trolley Trail Crossing
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 9, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 9, 2023.
Meetup
Tuckerman Lane Road Diet Pilot Virtual Meeting
Learn about MCDOT’s plan to reduce Tuckerman Ln to 1 lane each way to calm traffic & make a trail crossing safe.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 7, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 7, 2023.
Meetup
Tell the MoCo Council to Say No to Toll Lanes
Urge the Montgomery County Council to take a firm stance against widening I-495 and I-270, back better transit instead.
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 15, 2023.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 15, 2023.
Park Space For People on Little Falls Parkway
If you have noticed the changes near the Capital Crescent Trail and want to see more usable park space here, show up, learn about the plan, and speak up!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 10, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 10, 2023.
Meetup
Advocacy Roundup Winter 2023
During these past few months, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—racking up some major victories to make our transportation system more sustainable for all road users. Check out our winter roundup, which includes info on campaign updates, the building of new coalitions, upcoming events and actions, and more!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 13, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on March 13, 2023.
Maryland Coast Bike Festival
Join the Ulman Foundation exploring Maryland’s beautiful coastal region. Three distances all starting and finishing on the waterfront harbor.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 6, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 6, 2023.
Ride - Paid Listing
2023 Bike Maryland Symposium
Meet up with Bike Maryland’s advocates across the state to hear from state delegates, learn about 2023 priorities and what’s next
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 5, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 5, 2023.
Meetup
Walk, Roll, & Ride For the Old Georgetown Rd Safety Improvements
Join WABA, Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets and the Action Committee For Transit to bike, walk & roll in support of the Old Georgetown Rd safety improvements
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2023.
Ride
Rally to Reopen White’s Ferry
Show your support for reopening White’s Ferry to reconnect Poolesville and the C&O Canal Towpath to Leesburg and the W&OD for people on bikes.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 27, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 27, 2022.
Meetup
Our priorities on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda
Streets that don’t kill people are more important than streets that move cars quickly. Period. Since 2019, two teenagers (Jacob Cassell and Enzo Alvarenga) have died biking on the sidewalks of MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. This fall, residents, advocates (including WABA), the victims’ families, state and county lawmakers called on SHA to make immediate changes to […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 4, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 4, 2023.
WABA announces new funding from the Langenkamp family.
We are deeply grateful to Dan Langenkamp for his courageous leadership in a time of profound tragedy, and to everyone that donated to his GoFundMe campaign, participated in the Ride for Life, and supported the Langenkamp family.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 22, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 22, 2022.
Support Protected Bike Lanes on Old Georgetown Road
Speak up in support of SHA’s plan for protected bike lanes and traffic calming on Old Georgetown Road.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 5, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 5, 2023.
Montgomery County Advocate Meetup
Are you interested in making Montgomery County more walkable and bikeable? Join us!
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 5, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 5, 2023.
Meetup
BIG plans… 1000 miles big
When complete, the Capital Trail Network will connect DC, Virginia, and Maryland with 990 miles of trails for walking, biking, jogging, scooting, and playing.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 9, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 9, 2022.
Georgia Avenue Pedestrian Safety Walk with Councilmember Glass
Join Councilmember Evan Glass and other officials for a Pedestrian Safety Walk along Georgia Avenue.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 8, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on December 8, 2022.
Meetup
Invasive Plant Removal on the Capital Crescent Trail
Volunteer to remove invasive plants with the Coalition for the Capital Crescent Trail & Little Falls Watershed Alliance.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 8, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on December 8, 2022.
Meetup
Prince George’s Active Transportation Advisory Group Meeting
Join Prince George’s County Planning Department’s Active Transportation Advisory Group’s Quarterly Meeting.
Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 5, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 5, 2022.
Meetup