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This past year, WABA received a grant from Maryland’s Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office. The goal of the project was to put on a Youth Leadership Institute- mentor four Prince George’s County youth, ages 14-18, and help them learn about vulnerable road users in Prince George’s County, the county in Maryland […]

If you’re a recreational rider or bike commuter or family biker – if you want to see safe streets and the creation of new trails and bike lanes and easy transit access – if you’re an advocate or county or state official or just a biking enthusiast – please join us at the summit. 

The advocacy team’s been BUSY the past few months, making progress on projects and policies, while we keep up the fight to for a more equitable transportation system.

Here’s the current schedule of rides for experienced and would-be bike commuters, during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

WABA is organizing Red Line Rides — promoting bike commuting for experienced and would-be bike commuters, and publicizing Montgomery County’s 30-day free Bikeshare — during the June-August Red Line east-side station closures.

DC’s Primary election ends on June 4th, 2024. If you haven’t already, now is the time to vote! WABA is 501(c)(3) nonpartisan and non-political organization. The following information provided as a public service to educate voters about political candidates’ positions on transportation issues. WABA does not endorse any political candidates. Because transportation is such a […]

This isn’t over, but it is a time to breathe a sigh of relief and have a bit of a celebration (another ride on Connecticut, anyone?)

For WABA Advocacy in Prince George’s County, community engagement is job #1. Here’s what we’ve been up to, and what’s next.

Join the virtual forum for Ward 7’s DC Council candidates.

Election Day in Virginia is Tuesday, June 18th but early voting opened this past Friday, May 3rd. Make a plan to cast your ballot today!

You’re invited to WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit, Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. Register at waba.org/PGCsummit2024.

A day of outreach and conversation

We’re hosting another drop-in working session to chat about the DC budget, share best practices for preparing your comments, and hear more about what you’ve been working on.

Show your support for a safer Connecticut Ave with WABA on Weds, 4/24.

Earn-a-Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp open to students in grades 6 through 12

DC Explorers Bike Camp is a free, weeklong summer bike camp for students in grades 3-8.

Show your support by speaking out and showing up for protected bike lanes on Connecticut Ave.

Join the Facilities Committee of the DC Bicycle Advisory Council for a ride.

Happy Spring! It’s the best time of the year for cycling, don’t you agree? And for WABA advocacy in Maryland and in Montgomery County.

There are lots of ways to help out!

To prepare for DC’s upcoming public hearings and comment periods on the District’s FY2025 budget (Council Schedule), including the DDOT hearing on April 30th, we’re hosting a drop-in working session to chat about the budget, share best practices for preparing your comments, and hear more about what you’ve been working on.

“The built environment is kind of essential. Having those safe connections for folks to get to the places they need to go, to have the option.”

things to celebrate on a rainy weekend

Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!

GirlTrek’s Welcome Walks center our joy and there’s an ecosystem of these local and national events to support you. Use the map to connect to the movement and women near you.

Jeremiah Lowery was recognized as the National Professional Advocate of the Year by the League of American Bicyclists at the National Bike Summit.

There are lots of ways to help out!

Join WABA for a meet-and-greet to hear from Alexandria City Council and Mayoral candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.

Come meet DC Council Candidates for wards 7 and 8!

Bring five friends and family members with you to make new connections with community members and community places through engaging events ranging from walking, hiking, biking, bird watching, art creating, and more!