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Stop as yield allows a person on a bike or scooter to maintain some momentum and maneuverability, reduce the time spent in the intersection and minimize exposure to crash risks. DC joins 9 states (as of 2023) that allow bicycle stop as yield in the US.

A workshop on effectively pushing for safe streets and better bicycling in Montgomery County from Nov 2, 2022

Rules, etiquette and safety for biking in the dark.

Reflections and tips on keeping trees healthy.

Get out there! Your bike can take you all sorts of cool places.

Biking is not only about getting around, it’s about being a part of a community. 

Make “adulting” more bearable by using a bike to get there!

How can you make play time more fun? Incorporate biking!

All kinds of fun ways to learn a thing or two by bike.

Keeping your bike tuned-up and safe to ride isn’t difficult, but if you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help! 

Bike Ambassador Trey Robinson does a walk-through on how to fix a flat tire.

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

Skills and gear for fall riding.

Your street doesn’t feel safe. How could you change it to make it better? You don’t need a traffic engineering degree to come up with workable solutions.

Check out our video for tips on how to get started, scooter safety tips and rules of the road.

In this session, we’ll look at the ups, downs and idiosyncrasies of the District’s hyperlocal elected bodies. ANCs are critical to advancing safe streets projects in DC.

Quick tips on how to plan out your ride, for fun and safety.

Trail highlights from WABA Instructor and Black Women Bike member, Robyn Short.

In this video, we explore how the District Department of Transportation moves a project from idea to construction and opportunities to weigh in.

In this video, we will cover some tactics to build support for a project, and then demonstrate that support to the right decision-makers.

Thoughtful strategy is key to a successful campaign. In this video, we look at strategies for winning campaigns—power-mapping; understanding the process and biases of people (and agencies); setting goals and measuring progress; and connecting the right tactics with the right people at the right time.

In this session, we’ll tackle one of the most fundamental parts of winning campaigns: how to talk about what you want.

Dive into the geometry and limits of transforming streets, plus get to know a tool for mocking up street changes.

Proven strategies for getting attention and action from DC agencies on sidewalk fixes, intersection improvements, traffic calming, and more.

A kid-focused video on biking and walking safely in the city.

Here’s a quick breakdown on how to get new bike parking installed.

Let the Trail Ranger team help you find your next adventure right off the Anacostia River Trail at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.

A rundown of how DC’s Department of Transportation moves forward street safety and redesign projects, explore effective ways to participate in that process or tried and true tactics to get a good idea moving.

Curious to learn more about trails in the region? Here are some of our favorite trails

Trails are great! But there are a few trail basics to know.