Capital Trails Coalition Newsletter: Building Community on and around Trails

When we have accessible, welcoming spaces where we can engage with the people and places around us, it makes those places feel like home.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 14, 2024.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 14, 2024.

 

Help Raise $100,000 in honor of Gearin’ Up Bikes.

Youth. Community. Empowerment. Since 2012, Gearin’ Up Bikes has been on a mission to create bicycle-mechanic training for youth from under-served communities in Washington, DC, simultaneously offering career development opportunities and providing access to quality, affordable, used bicycles for those in need. To all of you in the wider bicycling community who have lent their […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 18, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 18, 2023.

 

DC Council passes bill creating E-Bike Purchase Incentive Program. What is in it? 

On September 19th, 2023, the DC Council passed Councilmember Charles Allen’s legislation to encourage e-bike ridership for every District resident.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 26, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on September 26, 2023.

 

Introducing Beth, WABA’s new Education Program Coordinator!

Hi! My name is Beth Donahue and I am delighted to be the new Education Program Coordinator at WABA.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 17, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 17, 2023.

 

2023 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire Results

Check out responses to our Fairfax County Board of Supervisor candidate questionnaire.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 1, 2023.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 1, 2023.

 

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.

 

Two Improvements to the Long Bridge Project

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority made two changes for a better trail experience around the Long Bridge.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 15, 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.

 

Meetup

Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Ribbon Cutting

Fairfax County will celebrate the opening of the new Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (or Grist Mill) Trail on 5/12.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on May 1, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on May 1, 2023.

 

Meetup

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Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 17, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 17, 2023.

 

What to Do In the Event of a Crash

Bicycle crashes are scary, disorienting events. Nobody wants to think about being involved in a crash, but it’s important to know what to do in case of emergency. Hopefully you will never have to experience this first-hand, but you may be able to help out your fellow bicyclists with your level-headed understanding of what to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on July 5, 2016.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on July 5, 2016.

 

We’re Hiring! Be Our Communications Coordinator

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a Communications Coordinator to tell the story of our advocacy, outreach, education, and events programming. Much of the work of building a better region for bicycling occurs in meeting rooms and classrooms, on the bike lanes and trails, and in the office—reading laws, regulations, and plans.  The job […]

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on April 8, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff
on April 8, 2014.

 

This Week in Bike Reads

Read Bike Portland’s dispatches from the National Bike Summit San Francisco can very definitely afford bike infrastructure, according to this Green Lane Project infographic. Register for Bike to Work Day 2014! Winter will never go away. Fortunately, there are endless tips on how to handle winter riding. Here are some from WTOP. Er, well, maybe […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 5, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 5, 2014.

 

It Is Time for “Vision Zero” in D.C.

On Friday, I will be testifying on behalf of WABA at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s annual oversight hearing on the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department. On Monday, I will be testifying at the Transportation & Environment Committee’s oversight hearing on the efforts of the District Department of Transportation. It’s time […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 26, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 26, 2014.

 

Types of Bike Lanes

Bike lanes, explained.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.

 

2013 in WABA’s Photos

Friend of WABA M.V. Jantzen put together a nifty app that allows one to explore a Flickr user’s “best” photos, based on Flickr’s “interestingness” rating (which combines views, favorites, and comments on uploaded photos). Here are the best photos on WABA’s own Flickr account, and here are the best photos from WABA’s Flickr pool, to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 20, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 20, 2014.

 

Bike Theft is on the Rise. Take 10 Minutes and Do This Now.

Last week, we gave you a brief overview of what to do in the event that your bike is stolen. In that post, we mentioned WABA’s bicycle owner record sheet, which we’d like to discuss in a bit more detail today. When a bike is stolen, the first thing you should do is to call […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 21, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 21, 2014.

 

Resources: Basic Bike Commuting Gear

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts on our Resources page, forming a library of tips for beginning cyclists. Commuting by bicycle isn’t complicated. You don’t need much to get started. Once […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 17, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 17, 2014.

 

Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business

The Alliance for Biking and Walking and People for Bikes released a report this week that definitively states how and why protected bike lanes—in D.C., lanes like the cycletracks on Pennsylvania Avenue, 15th Street, and L Street—generate business for nearby storefronts. We often tout the proximity to bike lanes as an economic benefit; the Alliance […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 17, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 17, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Be Prepared for Bike Theft

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing on September 4, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing
on September 4, 2014.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Learn Bike Etiquette From Your Legos

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.

 

Bicycling and Gender-Based Street Harassment: A Recap

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 5, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 5, 2013.

 

The Cap City Bike Expo, in Photos

On Nov. 16, 2013, WABA concluded the third year of its seasonal East of the River grant program with the inaugural Cap City Bike Expo. Held at the Anacostia Arts Center, the Expo brought entertainment, activities, and conversations about what it’s like to bike east of the river to the grant zone, which includes Anacostia, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 4, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 4, 2013.

 

Basic Maintainence

Easy steps to keep your bike in great riding condition.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Reflect On Your Bicycle

 This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These tips certainly aren’t exclusive to women, but they’re produced with and through the Women & Bicycles’ programming and staffing. Click here to learn more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on November 14, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on November 14, 2013.

 

Resources: Finding the Right Bike

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts on our Resources page, forming a library of tips for beginning cyclists. No matter how you want to use it—whether it’s riding to work or venturing […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on November 14, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on November 14, 2013.

 

The Kidical Mass Cupcake Ride, in Photos

This is a guest post by Megan Odett, the Alliance for Biking and Walking’s member services coordinator and the organizer of Kidical Mass DC. On Sat., Sept. 28, over 40 kids and adults met in Stanton Park on Capitol Hill to undertake a leisurely ride to Georgetown Waterfront Park and enjoy cupcakes from Sprinkles Bakery. […]

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

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

 

PARK(ing) Day 2013, in Photos

For a few hours last Friday, the D.C. Bike Ambassadors transformed a single metered parking space outside of WABA’s Adams Morgan office into a tiny temporary park. PARK(ing) Day is an annual event dedicated to transforming car parking spaces into public spaces for people. The project began in San Francisco in 2005, and D.C. hosted […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 30, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 30, 2014.

 

The Second Annual Lion Ride: Sat., Sept. 28

Our second annual Lion Ride is back on Sat., Sept. 28. The Lion Ride is a signature event of our east of the river outreach program. The ride will start and end in Anacostia Park along Anacostia Drive and the Riverwalk Trail path (an exact start location is still to be determined, but if you […]

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

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

 

Women & Bicycles Tip: Find a Local Group Ride

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. Click here to learn more and get involved.   If you’re new to the area, new to bicycling, or want to get more of […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on June 25, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on June 25, 2014.