Basics of State Legislative Advocacy with Bike Maryland

Join Bike Maryland to learn about state advocacy opportunities in 2024 to improve biking across the state.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 28, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 28, 2024.

 

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What’s WABA up to in Montgomery County?

We’d like to recap Montgomery County activities over the past few months and highlight a few up-coming opportunities we’re pursuing.

Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes on January 26, 2024.

Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on January 26, 2024.

 

Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

Virtual meeting of the MCDOT Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Meeting.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 8, 2024.

 

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Maryland Transportation and Climate Accountability Act Webinar

Explore the future of road safety in this upcoming webinar focusing on Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA).

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 6, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 6, 2024.

 

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A Prince George’s Preview of the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session

Join WABA for an early look at 2024 Maryland pro-bicycling, pro-pedestrian, pro-road safety legislation with discussion how you can support a pro-safety agenda.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on January 8, 2024.

 

Share feedback on the Amherst Avenue Bikeway

Share comments with MCDOT on updated designs for the Amherst Ave Bikeway.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Submit comments by January 12, 2024

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Submit comments by January 12, 2024, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 8, 2024.

 

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Blue Line Corridor Sector Plan Vision Statement – Feedback Requested

Provide your input on the Central Avenue Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan vision statement.

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

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

 

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Blue Line Corridor Open House

Share feedback on the Blue Line Corridor Sector project vision and see proposed project drawings.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 4, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 4, 2024.

 

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Blue Line Corridor Open House

Share feedback on the Blue Line Corridor Sector project vision and see proposed project drawings.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 4, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 4, 2024.

 

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Apply to Join the Blue Line Corridor Civic Leadership Institute

Apply to join the BLC leadership program to learn how to advocate for healthy, sustainable neighborhoods.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Applications close 12/30

Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Applications close 12/30, Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on December 26, 2023.

 

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Montgomery County’s state roads are dangerous. WABA wants them fixed.

Montgomery County’s state roads are unsafe. WABA’s Complete State Roads initiative will focus and accelerate work to fix them.

Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes on December 21, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on December 21, 2023.

 

RISE Prince George’s Holiday Party, cosponsored by WABA

Let’s celebrate a more walkable, bikeable, inclusive, transit-oriented, and prosperous Prince George’s County.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Seth Grimes on December 11, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on December 11, 2023.

 

- Partner Event

January Bicibus/Bike Bus Community Webinar

Join WABA and SSAFETY for our monthly community webinar/discussion on bike buses!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 8, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 8, 2023.

 

What’s on Tap for the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session?

Join WABA for an early look at 2024 Maryland pro-bicycling, pro-pedestrian, pro-road safety legislation with discussion how you can support a pro-safety agenda.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on December 12, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on December 12, 2023.

 

Help support and enhance the safety and utility of Old Georgetown Road!

Sign up to be a member of a WABA campaign group to support and enhance the safety and utility of the lanes

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 28, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 28, 2023.

 

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.

 

World Day of Remembrance 2023

Join Families for Safe Streets groups across the region to support family members and crash survivors and honor their experiences with traffic violence.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 13, 2023.

 

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WABA’s Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute

We are thrilled to announce the hiring of four youth advocates from Prince George’s County, to participate in WABA’s first ever Vision Zero Youth Leadership Institute!  A link to the PDF, student designed newsletter can be found here.  Throughout the institute, the four hired youth leaders will learn about transportation issues in Prince George’s County, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on November 8, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on November 8, 2023.

 

Montgomery Parks Capital Crescent Trail Listening Session 2.0

Join to discuss feedback about updates to the Capital Crescent Trail with Montgomery Parks

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.

 

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December Bicibus/Bike Bus Community Webinar

Join WABA and SSAFETY for our monthly community webinar/discussion on bike buses!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 2, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 2, 2023.

 

Let’s talk bicycling and safe streets for all in Montgomery County

If you know me, you know that I’m dedicated to making Montgomery County a great place to bike. That means new trails and protected bike lanes and safer streets for all. It means building community, organizing rides, engaging county and state officials, and organizing campaigns. Emphasize the community part. Working together is a must, and […]

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on October 20, 2023.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on October 20, 2023.

 

Montgomery County review of the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)

MDOT meets with all counties to share the Draft CTP. Join to hear about the impact on Montgomery County.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.

 

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Prince George’s County review of the Maryland Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP)

MDOT meets with all counties to share the Draft CTP. Join to hear about the impact on Prince George’s County.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.

 

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Central Avenue-Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan and Sectional Map Amendment (SMA) Virtual Public Kickoff Meeting

Help develop the sector plan’s priorities & learn about its benefits, current conditions, and next steps.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.

 

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Ride with the Oxon Hill Bicycle & Trail Club this month!

Join the Oxon Hill Bicycle & Trail Club this Fall for one of many, beautiful, low traffic, rural rides with supportive leaders. Choose from rides of varying length and difficulty to match your style.

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

Event

Throughout September

various starts in Maryland

Event

Throughout September, various starts in Maryland

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

 

Ride

2023 WABA Awards

WABA Awards are an important opportunity for WABA to recognize the people and places in our region that make bicycling great.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 3, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on September 3, 2023.

 

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Montgomery County Bicycle Action Group (MCBAG) Meeting

Get updates from MCDOT & comment on draft bike projects at the Montgomery County Bicycle Action Group meeting.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 29, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 29, 2023.

 

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River Road (MD 190) Virtual Public Safety Meeting

Join MD SHA for a virtual public meeting to discuss proposals to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on River Road.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 15, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 15, 2023.

 

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Support Safe Accommodations on US29/Colesville Rd.!

The County and State must begin planning for safe walking and biking at the same time as the BRT dedicated lane scheme is also designed over the next year or so.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 1, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 1, 2023.