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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MCDOT Accessibility Guidelines Update Community Meeting

Share recommendations for improving Montgomery County’s Accessibility Guidelines to improve transportation facilities.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 11, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 11, 2023.

 

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Takoma Park Spring Bike Safety Roundtable (2/2)

Join Takoma Park’s Spring Bike Safety Roundtable to give feedback on current projects & learn about upcoming initiatives. (Repeat of 4/20)

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

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

 

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Takoma Park Spring Bike Safety Roundtable (1/2)

Join Takoma Park’s Spring Bike Safety Roundtable to give feedback on current projects & learn about upcoming initiatives. (Repeated on 4/21)

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

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

 

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Share your ideas for a new park in downtown Bethesda

Montgomery Parks is seeking ideas for a new urban park in downtown Bethesda – add your comments by Saturday, April 29th.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 3, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Closes 4/29/23

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Closes 4/29/23, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 3, 2023.

 

Placemaking Largo Virtual Kickoff Event

Join the Placemaking Largo event to learn about the Downtown Largo Wayfinding, Branding, and Placemaking Strategy.

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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Prince George’s County Community Walk Audit to Healthy Foods

Join to help identify walking & biking challenges Prince Georgian’s have while walking to healthy food establishments.

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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Free the Trees on the Capital Crescent Trail

Join the CCCT and LFWA to remove invasive vines and plants along the trail so native trees can thrive.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 24, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 24, 2023.

 

Meetup - Partner Event

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.

 

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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.

 

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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 Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 8, 2024.

 

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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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 May 10, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 10, 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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.