Better Bike Lanes, and Other Concrete Benefits of Membership

Cool t-shirts, great rides, discounts at shops across the region, and that warm feeling in your heart when you see kids learning to ride on the trail.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 21, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 21, 2015.

 

It’s the 2015 Membership Drive!

Join or renew with WABA between October 18th – 25th for a limited-edition “Stress Less” bike lane t-shirt!

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 26, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 26, 2015.

 

We’re Hiring: Membership Coordinator

Do you love people and databases? Let’s talk!

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 30, 2015.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 30, 2015.

 

Become a WABA Member: Get great membership perks

  It’s the last day to of the member drive! Last chance to join or renew and receive a limited edition “I bike. I vote. & I’m a WABA Member” shirt. HOLY SMOKES! SIGN ME UP! We’ve shared with you stories and information about our programs. We have heard and seen your support throughout the […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 13, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 13, 2014.

 

Become a WABA Member: Support our Outreach Programs

This week is our 2014 WABA Member Drive. On the blog, we’re highlighting the work your membership supports. Join or renew now!  Through our D.C. Bike Ambassadors program we travel throughout the District promoting safe and responsible cycling as well as encouragement and education for all road users to share the road responsibly. Our Women […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 13, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 13, 2014.

 

Become a WABA Member: Support our Advocacy Work

This week is our 2014 WABA Member Drive. On the blog, we’re highlighting the work your membership supports. Join or renew now! Your membership directly supports our advocacy work. We spend time in meetings, planning sessions, conference calls, and legislative sessions to try to get the best bicycle infrastructure and support for our region. Here […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 13, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 13, 2014.

 

Climate Ride Information Session TONIGHT!

Join WABA staff tonight, Wednesday May 21 at 6 p.m. at the WABA office (2599 Ontario Road NW) to talk 2014 Climate Ride.  We’ll share stories, tips and give you a rundown on the most fun way to raise money for WABA and along the way, awareness for climate change!  We’ll provide the beer and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on May 21, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff
on May 21, 2014.

 

Become a WABA Member this Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day is a great day for bicycling. It shows how many people enjoy and support a better bicycling network (and  how many of them like free t-shirts) and why having an organization like WABA is essential to our region. If you haven’t already registered for Bike to Work Day, you can do […]

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on May 13, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff
on May 13, 2014.

 

Introducing Qualia Coffee, a WABA Business Member

We’ve recently introduced you to our business membership program. We debuted the program in 2012 and are steadily signing up new business members in 2014. As part of the program, we’d like to introduce you to some of our business members. Today, meet Qualia Coffee.  Qualia Coffee is a full-service coffee shop that also serves as the home of […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman on May 8, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman
on May 8, 2014.

 

We’re Hiring! Be Our Membership Coordinator

We’re hiring a membership coordinator! See more details and learn how to apply below the jump.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 10, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 10, 2014.

 

Introducing D.C. Sundland, Realtor®, a WABA Business Member

We’ve recently introduced you to our business membership program. We debuted the program last year and are steadily signing up new business members in 2014. As part of the program, we’d like to introduce you to some of our business members. Today, meet D.C. Sundland, Realtor®. D.C. Sundland, Realtor®, Stages Premier, is an area realtor who gets it: […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 11, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 11, 2014.

 

Introducing Ridescout, a WABA Business Member

We’ve recently introduced you to our business membership program. We debuted the program last year and are steadily signing up new business members into 2014. As part of the program, we’d like to introduce you to some of our business members. Today, meet Ridescout. In the D.C. area, we have a lot of transportation options. Certainly […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Lolly Walsh on February 4, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Lolly Walsh
on February 4, 2014.

 

Introducing Glut Food Co-op, a WABA Business Member

We’ve introduced you to our business membership program. We debuted the program last year and are steadily signing up new business members into 2014. As part of the program, we’d like to introduce you to some of our business members. Today, meet Glut Food Co-op. Glut Food Co-op is one of the few worker-owned food co-ops in the region. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Lolly Walsh on February 4, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Lolly Walsh
on February 4, 2014.

 

Meet WABA’s Business Members

A year ago, we launched a business membership program to give bike-friendly businesses in the D.C. region (and beyond!) a way to support WABA’s work. We’ve consistently added more businesses to the program and have had the opportunity to talk with many more about the benefits of supporting a bike-friendly Washington, D.C., area. WABA’s business […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman on July 8, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman
on July 8, 2014.

 

Thank You for Joining Us!

Our yearly membership drive ended last Friday, and we’re pleased to announce that over 550 people joined us—some for the first time, some for the first time in a long time, and some for yet another few years. Membership dollars help us expand our advocacy, outreach, and education work, and we enthusiastically welcome and greatly […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 30, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 30, 2013.

 

2013 Membership Drive: This Is It

It’s the last day of our 2013 membership drive. Have you become a WABA member yet? This week, we’ve told you about the great perks WABA members are eligible for, and about some of the specific endeavors that your WABA membership supports. We’ve had an amazing show of support from our current members; if you’re […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 25, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 25, 2013.

 

2013 Membership Drive: An Open House, Just for You

Yesterday, we launched our 2013 membership drive. We’re continuing to push for new members, and we’d appreciate it if you joined! Your membership dollars support our education, outreach, and advocacy work. A major success for area bicyclists, the Bicycle Safety Amendment Act of 2013, was passed by the D.C. Council and signed by Mayor Vince […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 22, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 22, 2013.

 

Welcome to the 2013 WABA Membership Drive!

WABA’s annual membership drive begins today! We’re a member-supported organization, and we can’t do our work without you. Join now! If you join during this membership drive (which runs until this Friday, Oct. 25), your membership is good through December 2014—that’s two free months of membership. And this week, joining at any level nets you […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 21, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 21, 2013.

 

Seeking Volunteers for Next Week’s Membership Drive

WABA is a member-supported organization: Our members are critical to our success, and membership dollars are critical to our bottom line. Our annual weeklong membership drive kicks off next Monday and runs through Oct. 25. All next week, we’ll make sure you know the great reasons to be a WABA member. Before we ask you […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 21, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 21, 2013.

 

Here’s How You Can Make Biking Better

If you’re a WABA member, you recently received in the mail an appeal letter from us. We send several appeal letters yearly to keep you up to date on what we’re doing and let you know what your membership dollars and donations are funding. For those of you who may not have received the letter, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on September 23, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on September 23, 2013.

 

September’s Membership Benefit: Momentum Magazine

To show our appreciation for your support of our advocacy and educational work, we partner with businesses, local and not-so-local, to offer you discounts that make your life a little easier, a little more convenient, a little more luxurious. Not yet a member of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association? It’s fast, easy, and cheap to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on September 20, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on September 20, 2013.

 

Introducing Our Newest Business Members, Planet Bike and Rails-to-Trails

Back in January, WABA introduced our business membership program. Since the launch, the business community has been amazingly supportive. A total of 14 businesses have joined as members, and we’e are excited to welcome our newest business members. Both are groups well-known for their support of biking. Planet Bike is a bicycle accessories company located in Madison, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on May 6, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on May 6, 2013.

 

Add Up the Benefits of Wind Power With Clean Currents’ WABA Member Discount

Starting this April, WABA members in Maryland and D.C. are able to switch to wind power at a discount! After switching over WABA’s 2599 Ontario Road NW office to wind power with Clean Currents, the region’s leading independent and sustainably certified green energy provider, we are partnering with them to offer members the same discounted rate […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on August 29, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on August 29, 2013.

 

Job Alert: Be Our Membership Coordinator

WABA is looking for a membership coordinator. See our jobs page for more information, or read below the jump.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 18, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 18, 2013.

 

WABA Members Get 20% Off Studio Theatre’s 2013 Productions

Starting Mon., March 10th, WABA members get a 20 percent discount on single tickets to Studio Theatre’s 2013 season productions, including: The Motherf***er With The Hat (now through March 24) 4000 Miles (March 20 to April 28) The Real Thing (May 22 to June 30) Baby Universe (June 26 to July 21) We’re particularly excited […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 11, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 11, 2013.

 

Welcome to Our Newest Business Members!

In January, WABA launched our business membership program. Today, we are excited to introduce our newest business members, three companies dedicated to promoting bicycling, each in their own way. Alta Planning + Design is a planning consultancy firm headquartered in Portland, Ore. It specializes in sustainable transportation and recreation planning and design, with a strong […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Megan Van de Mark on March 15, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Megan Van de Mark
on March 15, 2013.

 

Tonight: WABA’s Annual Members Meeting

Are you a WABA member? Our annual meeting is tonight, and you’re invited to attend to learn about the state of the organization and what we’re working on. This evening, we’ll meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Eaton Room at All Souls Unitarian Church (1500 Harvard St. NW) for brief presentations by WABA staff and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 23, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 23, 2013.

 

This Time Next Week: WABA’s Annual Members Meeting

Are you a WABA member? Our annual meeting is next Tuesday, and you’re invited to attend to learn about the state of the organization and what we’re working on. On Feb. 26, we’ll meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Eaton Room at All Souls Unitarian Church (1500 Harvard St. NW) for brief presentations by WABA […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 19, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 19, 2013.

 

WABA Members Get to Work It Out

“Membership with Benefits” is a blog series in which we highlight a different WABA member benefit each month. Last month we featured Tranquil Space and Flow Yoga, two Washington-area yoga studios. This month we’re featuring Results Gym, Embody Pure Fitness, and the YMCA. With the start of a new year, many of us make fitness-related resolutions. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Megan Van de Mark on February 7, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Megan Van de Mark
on February 7, 2013.

 

We’ve Got New Business Members!

Recently, we introduced the businesses that helped WABA launch our Business Membership program. Today, we welcome our newest business members! Here’s a little bit about what they have to offer and what they do to encourage cycling. Capitol Hill Bikes is a full-service, women-owned bike shop in Capitol Hill. Since 2000, it has been working […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 30, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 30, 2013.