WABA’s Take on the K St Transitway

With so many hot takes flying around, we wanted to take a moment to untangle the project and share why WABA supports delaying the reconstruction of K Street NW and a return to the design table.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on May 16, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on May 16, 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.

 

Meetup

Support Low Stress Biking on 11th St NW

DDOT wants feedback on options for adding protected bike lanes to 11th St. NW between S St and Florida Ave NW.

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

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

 

Connecticut Avenue Dupont Deck-Over and Protected Bike Lane Update

See the design and timeline for protected bike lanes, safety fixes, and new public space on Connecticut Ave in Dupont.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 30, 2023.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 30, 2023.

 

Meetup

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.

 

Ride

Support Protected Bike Lanes on Old Georgetown Road

Speak up in support of SHA’s plan for protected bike lanes and traffic calming on Old Georgetown Road.

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.

 

Prince George’s County Bike/Ped Behavior Study

Prince George’s County’s Planning Department wants your feedback on how best to improve safe walking, biking, and transportation equity.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 24, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 24, 2022.

 

Action: It’s Time to Build the 9th St. PBL!

After 7 impossibly long years, DDOT is finally ready to build the 9th St. NW Protected Bike Lane & Safety Project. Take Action to give one final push!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 23, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 23, 2022.

 

Support 1.5 miles of new protected bike lanes across DC

Speak up for improvments on Monroe Street NE, I (Eye) Street SE/SW and 19th St NE

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 9, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 9, 2022.

 

Weigh in on the Amherst Avenue Bikeway Project

Share your thoughts on Montgomery County’s first protected bike lane in downtown Wheaton in a quick survey.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 3, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 3, 2022.

 

Safety First on Q And R Streets NW / NE

DC has many north-south protected bike lanes in Ward 2, but the lack of high-quality, east-west routes put people who bike in constant danger. It’s time to put Safety First on Q & R St.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 6, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on February 6, 2024.

 

Petition: People First on I (Eye) St SE/SW

The I St SE/SW Safety Project will cut speeding, add protected bike lanes, and improve pedestrian safety between 7th St SW and 4th St SE. Sign the petition to support the project!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 2, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 2, 2022.

 

Equitable Investment in Montgomery County’s Bike Network

Read WABA’s proposal for investing in improving transportation equity through better biking and walking network in four Equity Focus Areas.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 3, 2022.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 3, 2022.

 

Support Traffic Calming on New Jersey Ave NW

New Jersey Avenue between N Street and Florida Avenue NW is a dangerous and a glaring gap in the low stress network. Sign this petition to support DDOT’s plan to fix it.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 15, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 15, 2022.

 

Tell SHA to Keep The Protected Bike Lanes on MD-193/University Blvd

Tell the Maryland State Highway Administration not to remove this protected bike lane.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 24, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 24, 2022.

 

Close the North Carolina Ave. Bike Network Gap

North Carolina Ave needs a continuous, low-stress, all ages and abilities bike connection from Lincoln Park to C St, the Fields at RFK, and the Anacostia River Trail to fill out the Capitol Hill network.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 14, 2022.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 14, 2022.

 

Speak up now for safe, low-stress biking on 37th & Tunlaw

DDOT has a plan to create a low-stress bike corridor on 37th, Tunlaw and New Mexico & ANC 3B wants to hear from you.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 30, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 30, 2021.

 

Protected Bike Lanes for Connecticut Ave – The Clear Choice

Let’s put the debate to rest. Connecticut Ave needs fewer lanes and protected bike lanes. Take Action!

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 29, 2021.

 

New Data: Most DC voters support protected bike lanes

As the District continues to seek ways to meet its climate and safety goals, a protected bike lane network is a popular solution that can be implemented on a short timeline. Let’s go!

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 14, 2021.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 14, 2021.

 

As the District Reopens, It Needs Resilient Streets

Over the last six months, the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced every aspect of life in cities, including where, how, and how often we move around. As the pandemic peaked in DC, WMATA’s rail ridership declined 90%. Despite service returning to near pre-pandemic levels and taking steps to restore rider confidence by promoting public health and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 30, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on September 30, 2020.

 

Support Protected Bike Lanes & Bus Lanes on Penn Ave SE

DDOT wants your feedback on three designs for protected bike lanes on Pennsylvania Ave SE. Comments due July 31

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 1, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 1, 2020.

 

Fill the Trail Gap on 8th St. NE

When finished, the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) will span more than 8 miles, connecting Silver Spring to DC’s Union Station with a low-stress, off-street walking and biking trail.  In Edgewood, the trail diverts onto 8th St. NE where trail users share the road with industrial truck traffic, chaotic school drop-offs for four separate schools, and […]

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 31, 2021.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 31, 2021.

 

It’s Time for a Safer 17th Street NW

17th St. NW in Dupont is not working for the people and businesses that rely on it. Sign our petition to support a new, biking, walking, and business friendly design.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 15, 2020.

 

Safe Biking & Walking on Lincoln Road NE Now!

Join us in urging DDOT to take this next step in connecting the bike lanes of Northeast DC, and taking the next step towards a safe commuting future for the District.

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 7, 2021.

Action Alert

Spring 2021

Action Alert

Spring 2021,

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 7, 2021.

 

Have you seen DDOT’s Plan for Florida AVE NE?

Almost eight years ago, the District Department of Transportation began looking at redesigning Florida Avenue NE, between New York Avenue and H Street NE, to address chronic speeding and an alarming pattern of severe crashes. Through studies and design iterations, plans emerged to calm traffic, create better options for biking and walking, and make more […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 27, 2020.

Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on March 27, 2020.

 

Let’s talk about Louisiana Ave Protected Bike Lanes

After more than three years working to fill a gap in Downtown DC’s protected bike lane network on Louisiana Ave, the project is moving forward. Better yet, preliminary plans are done and ready to share!

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 4, 2022.

 

DDOT Breaking Promises on C Street NE

At a public meeting late last month, District Department of Transportation (DDOT) staff announced an alarming change of plans for their C St. NE rehabilitation project. Take action now.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 25, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 25, 2023.

 

What’s going on with the Louisiana Avenue protected bike lane?

The Louisiana Ave protected bike lane project has been radio silent for almost three years. Here’s what’s happening and what’s not.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.

Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 4, 2022.

 

How to report construction blocking your bike lane in DC

DC law requires that when a bike lane or sidewalk is closed for construction, an equally safe accommodation, free of hazards and debris, must be provided. Here’s how to identify and report violations.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 26, 2022.

Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 26, 2022.

 

March Advocacy Roundup

Quick updates on major projects.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.

Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.