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.

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Throughout September

various starts in Maryland

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Throughout September, various starts in Maryland

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

 

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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.

 

Placemaking Largo Festival

Join Placemaking Largo for family-friendly fun with live music, food, vendors, and local artists.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 29, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 29, 2023.

 

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Central Avenue Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan Office Hours

Stop by Community Office Hours with the planning project team to hear about the Central Ave Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 29, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 29, 2023.

 

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National Night Out with Prince George’s Planning Department: Port Towns Sector Plan

Chat with Planning Teams about the Port Towns Sector Plan and SMA during National Night Out!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 29, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 29, 2023.

 

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2023 Rockville Mayoral & Council Candidate Questionnaire

Check out responses to our 2023 Rockville candidate questionnaire.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes on September 24, 2023.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on September 24, 2023.

 

Central Ave Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan Office Hours

Chat with the project team for the Central Avenue Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan during office hours from 4-7pm.

Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 24, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 24, 2023.

 

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Bicycling Advocates Happy Hour in Rockville, July 26

WABA invites you to join us for a Montgomery County Bicycling Advocates Happy Hour, Wednesday afternoon, July 26, 5 pm-7 pm at World of Beer in Rockville.

Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on July 20, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on July 20, 2023.

 

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Bike & Roll Safety Day at Creative Suitland

Visit the Capital Market to learn bike safety tips, get a bike tune-up, ride our pop-up bike trail, and more!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on July 5, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on July 5, 2023.

 

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Montgomery County bicycling advocates happy hour, June 7 in Bethesda

Come chat, meet other community members, and share your thoughts with WABA on making our region safer and easier to bicycle.

Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes on May 26, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Seth Grimes
on May 26, 2023.

 

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City of Bowie Juneteenth Bike Ride

A full day of activities that kicks off with a Community Bike Ride and a Kids Bike
Rodeo.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 24, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 24, 2023.

 

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Take Action to make the Road Diet on Little Falls Parkway permanent

Email the Council and tell them that they need to take a separate action to make an affirmative statement that the road diet at this trail crossing will be permanent.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on May 10, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on May 10, 2023.

 

I-95/I-495 at Medical Center Dr. Interchange Project Virtual Public Meeting

Hear updates from SHA on planned improvements to I-95/I-495 at Medical Center Drive.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on May 5, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on May 5, 2023.

 

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Don’t let the Montgomery County Council take away the Little Falls Linear Park!

Tell the County Council how imperative it is to support the retention of a permanent road diet on Little Falls Parkway around the crossing of the Capital Crescent Trail and to fully fund the Parks Department budget needs.

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

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

 

How Did Bike Bills Fare in the 2023 Maryland Legislative Session?

The Maryland General Assembly passed several pro-bike and pro-pedestrian bills during the legislative session that wrapped up on April 10, 2023. We appreciate the legislators (and the advocates) who made this happen!

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 1, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 1, 2023.

 

WABA Supports the STEP Act in Montgomery County

Data from the county and across the country is clear: police traffic stops perpetuate systemic racial injustice. People of color are more likely to be targeted by police for stops, more likely to be adversely affected by ensuing fines, and more likely to be victims of police violence at traffic stops. This is not an acceptable status quo.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 28, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 28, 2023.

 

Bicycling Advocates Meetup – Montgomery County

Come chat, meet other community members, and share recommendations for making our region safer and easier to get around

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 25, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 25, 2023.

 

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Bicycling Advocates Meetup – Prince George’s County

Come chat, meet other community members, and share recommendations for making our region safer and easier to get around

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 25, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 25, 2023.

 

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Placemaking Largo: Better Block Community Survey

Use this survey to help re-envision Largo with a community-led placemaking event by May 11.

External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 20, 2023.

External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 20, 2023.

 

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Advocacy Roundup Spring 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 April 19, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on April 19, 2023.

 

Earth Day

Our most comprehensive list of Earth Day events in the region.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 14, 2023.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 14, 2023.

 

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Public Meeting on the Washington Grove Connector project

Join to review the feasibility of a trail connection from Crabbs Branch Way to Washington Grove and Gaithersburg.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on April 9, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on April 9, 2023.

 

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