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Safety, Public Space and Ahmaud Arbery
On February 23, 2020, 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery was jogging in his neighborhood when two men chased, shot, and killed him. A third person recorded this in a graphic video that shows exactly what happened. Ahmaud Arbery was murdered. Brunswick, Georgia, where Ahmaud Arbery lived, is 650 miles from Washington, DC. But this issue hits close […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on May 11, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on May 11, 2020.
Ways to Volunteer in your Community
A number of us here at WABA have been doing what we can to help our neighbors out, and we wanted to share a few ways to get involved if you have the capacity and interest
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on May 8, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on May 8, 2020.
SHA Commits to Road Diet on Old Georgetown Road
In July 2019, a bicyclist and a pedestrian died in crashes in Montgomery County. Jacob Cassell was biking on the sidewalk on Old Georgetown Road on his way to the YMCA and fell into the road while trying to avoid an obstacle on the sidewalk. Unable to stop in time, a driver fatally struck him […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 29, 2020.
Online How to: Riding in Traffic
Streets aren’t just for cars, bikes belong too! Join us for a lesson on how to ride in traffic safely and confidently and take your riding to the next level.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on July 17, 2020.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on July 17, 2020.
Class
March 2020 Advocacy Update
Working to reopen river crossings, mitigate trail crowding, and ensure that emergency planning keeps people safe even if they can’t afford cars.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on April 1, 2020.
Places to help
If you’re in a position to give today, here is a list of organizations we know are doing great work, today, to help our community in this strange and scary time:
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 31, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 31, 2020.
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.
Meet Jonathan Kincade, Our New Communications Coordinator
Hi all! My name is Jonathan Kincade and I’m excited to be the new Communications Coordinator here at WABA. I’m fairly new to the DC area and love its diversity of transit options. I grew up riding a mountain bike around spread-out Georgia neighborhoods and didn’t hop on my first road bike until well into […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 10, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 10, 2023.
Update on the Eastern Downton Protected Bike Lane
Using a street safety project as a proxy for concerns about neighborhood change has real, physical consequences that are measured in ambulance rides and lives permanently changed. We don’t think that’s okay.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 9, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 9, 2020.
Update on the Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane
What happened: On Tuesday, the DC Council considered Emergency Legislation introduced by Councilmember Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1) to restart the long stalled Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane project on 9th Street NW. After considerable discussion by the full Council, Councilmember Nadeau withdrew the legislation because it lacked the supermajority necessary to pass. What we think: […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 22, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 22, 2021.
Meet this year’s Winners of the WABA Awards (and vote for more!)
2019 was a heck of a year for bicycling in the region. We’ve seen new protected bike lanes, Capital Bikeshare expansions, trail-improvements…and more! At the 2019 Bicyclists’ Choice Awards on February 26th, the WABA community will honor the winners of the Choice Awards, voted on and awarded by you! You can vote on Best Improvement: […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on January 29, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on January 29, 2020.
Meet the Mid-Atlantic’s first protected intersection
Today I get to use words like “gold standard” and “visionary,” which, to be honest, doesn’t happen all that often.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on January 8, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on January 8, 2020.
Long Bridge Bike-Ped Crossing Moves Forward
Submit your comments and show your support for the Long Bridge bike-ped crossing.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 30, 2020.
20×20 Campaign Update: August 2019
A majority of the DC Council signed a letter to the District Department of Transportation expressing support for the plan. (See if your councilmember signed on and send them a note here.)
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 5, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 5, 2019.
What does WABA think about electric scooters?
WABA supports electric shared scooters as a transportation option in the Washington region. As with bicycling, we encourage lawful, neighborly scooter riding.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 14, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 14, 2019.
Advocacy Roundup: Summer 2019 Edition
It’s been awhile since the last roundup! Catch up on the bike advocacy happenings in and around your neighborhood.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 9, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on July 9, 2019.
DDOT removes bike lanes from Alabama Avenue SE.
In 2019, half of the traffic fatalities in DC have happened in Ward 8. Removing safety infrastructure is not the way fix that.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 8, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 8, 2019.
The Arboretum Bridge and Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime connection
Update: Comment period extension! Submit your comments by July 31 and show your support for this incredible project.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 8, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on July 8, 2019.
Tales and Trails: Trail History of Anacostia Park
It’s Tales and Trails season—join the National Park Service and WABA for three FREE guided history rides this summer.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 11, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on July 11, 2019.
Recap: Washington Region 2019 Vision Zero Summit
Read the recap of this year’s Washington Region Vision Zero Summit.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on June 25, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on June 25, 2019.
Victory! Metro to allow bikes on trains
After decades of work, Metro has changed its bike policy.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 10, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 10, 2022.
Connecting Virginia and DC via the Long Bridge
The Long Bridge Project represents a once in a generation opportunity to transform our regional transportation network.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on December 6, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on December 6, 2018.
A realistic path to Zero.
DC continues to make incremental adjustments at the margins of a broken, unjust, and deadly transportation system rather than pursue the systemic changes required to make our streets safe for everyone.
Our report is a set of actionable policies that represent the baseline level of action required from the District government to stop people from dying on our streets.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on December 6, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on December 6, 2018.
The Best Way Across the Potomac Isn’t Built Yet (But It Could Be)
We have an opportunity to build the finest Potomac River trail crossing in an unlikely place: the Long Bridge.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 29, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on November 29, 2018.
Putting our money where our mouth is
A message presented in partnership with our Corporate Partner, and 2018 50 States Ride title sponsor, Signal Financial: A nonprofit is more than its work: as an employer and a participant in our region’s economy, we have the power to ensure our values and vision are reflected in our business practices and in the way […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 13, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on November 13, 2018.
End of Year Report: A Trail Ranger Sort of Season
It was a busy summer on the trails—thanks for making this trail ranger season a great one.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on November 13, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on November 13, 2018.
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.
Celebrating 15 Years of 50 States
It may have rained, but that didn’t dampen spirits for the 15th 50 States Ride.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on September 20, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on September 20, 2018.
Take your bike on Metro during rush hour?
Metro’s considering letting bikes on trains during rush hour, which would be huge for commuters.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 10, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 10, 2022.
600+ speak up for Louisiana Ave protected bike lanes
610 people joined WABA in asking for a clear timeline on the Louisiana Ave protected bike lane project.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 4, 2022.
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