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The Mayor’s budget, new Capital Bikeshare fleet, and more.

Are you an extrovert who loves bringing people together through a fantastic event? Do you thrive when problem solving, relish running an impeccably organized process, and like a mix of desk and on-your-feet  work? Do you want a job where you’ll be connecting people and businesses to a cause? 

Trail Rangers Marvin Gaye Trail Tour with Radiance Basden

The 2023 Maryland legislative session so far has been filled with important pro-bike and pro-pedestrian bills thanks to our champions in Annapolis!

BellRinger unites community to end cancer with Georgetown University (sponsored post)

The DC Auditor’s report on Vision Zero, name a new trail, and more

Weigh in on the proposed concepts for trail rehab and improvements from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) by Friday, March 31st. 

Please tell the Montgomery County Planning Board and Montgomery Parks that you support creating a “linear park” in the repurposed lanes.

In honor of the official Peak Cherry Blossom announcement, here are the best flowers you can see from your bike: Things to Do: Want this handy summary in your inbox every Friday? Subscribe! Recent happenings:  A Fun Route Idea for the Weekend: The nice people at District Bridges have put together a Tour de Taco. […]

Check out a snippet of what we’ve been up to so far this year.

What if, instead of half a million dollars in police overtime, all you needed for an Open Streets event was some friends and a football? 

Do you love being outdoors and connecting with people? Want to be part of a collaborative trail team in DC, and be paid to engage with folks about trails and fix trails?

Join our team!

The Bega Fund will bring new bike education classes to Prince George’s County and support WABA’s advocacy work for safer streets in Maryland.

Long cuesheets, bumpy sidewalks, public meetings, and a scavenger hunt.

20% off!

Activist Seth Grimes has joined WABA’s Advocacy Team, to advance biking and pedestrian infrastructure and safety in Maryland.

Trash fires, human geography, rain gear, and a really nice ride suggestions.

Hi everyone! I’m Ken Reichmann and I’m the new Development and Membership Manager!

Trail Cleanups, Improvements coming for the Suitland Parkway Trail and 11th St NW, and more.

E-bikes, Ducks vs Disney Songs,

In December, DDOT updated the rules for operating e-bikes in DC. The most significant change officially allows e-bikes that travel up to 20 mph on DC’s off-street trails.

I’m the new Vision Zero Outreach Coordinator here at WABA and I am very excited to be joining the team!

When to Stop | Welcome Changes | Car Brain Is Real | Dangerous Roads Are A Policy Choice | A Route Idea for the Weekend

We’re looking for an Education Program Coordinator to join our bicycle education program. We are looking for someone with experience teaching youth ages 5-18, who is committed to youth development, and is enthusiastic about empowering folks of all ages to ride bikes.

During these past few months, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—racking up some major victories to make our transportation system more sustainable for all road users. Check out our winter roundup, which includes info on campaign updates, the building of new coalitions, upcoming events and actions, and more!

by WABA Supporters Jessica and Raina We’re longtime WABA supporters because we know WABA works for the things that matter to us and our children: better access to protected bike lanes and trails, leading to greater bicycle safety. We believe WABA and its members are making bicycling better and streets safer. That’s why today we, […]

2022 was a big year for expanding DC’s Low Stress Network! Read about some of the community advocate driven campaigns and successes from the past year.

Streets that don’t kill people are more important than streets that move cars quickly. Period. Since 2019, two teenagers (Jacob Cassell and Enzo Alvarenga) have died biking on the sidewalks of MD-187/Old Georgetown Road. This fall, residents, advocates (including WABA), the victims’ families, state and county lawmakers called on SHA to make immediate changes to […]

We are deeply grateful to Dan Langenkamp for his courageous leadership in a time of profound tragedy, and to everyone that donated to his GoFundMe campaign, participated in the Ride for Life, and supported the Langenkamp family. 

At this point, everything is on the table and NPS wants to know what YOU think trail improvements should look like.