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The Capital Trails Coalition’s new trail network map!
WABA and the Capital Trails Coalition are proud to announce a new vision for transportation in the region.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on August 13, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on August 13, 2018.
Enough is enough
We are rallying because people continue to die because the Mayor won’t act. Because the city prioritizes cars over people. Because failing to protect the lives of citizens of the District is unacceptable.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on August 31, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on August 31, 2018.
May Advocacy Roundup
A round-up of advocacy highlights in the region – and an introduction to the new Advocacy Director!
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
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.
Ready to learn a new trick?
The Everyday Bicycling Team at WABA offers a variety of classes designed to get you out on the bicycle for the first time or for the millionth time.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 26, 2020.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
WABA’s Board of Directors adopted this statement at its March 19, 2018 meeting.
Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing on May 23, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Greg Billing
on May 23, 2018.
Women who changed history: a bike tour
“It may surprise you to learn that many people, including women, felt that the bicycle was not appropriate for women, and that there was an inherent danger to their health and morality,” said Megan Metcalf, the Women’s, Gender, and LBTQ+ Studies Specialist and Librarian at the Library of Congress. We had a blast proving those […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 22, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 22, 2018.
Little Known Black History of Blacks in Biking
Learn some little known black history about blacks in bicycling for Black History Month.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on February 26, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on February 26, 2018.
Very Specific Thoughts on Dustpans, or How to Help Clean a Local Trail
Bothered by the trash on your ride home every day? See something that should not be there? Grabbing a few items on your way home doesn’t take too long, is easy to place in a nearby public trash can and does make an impact.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on February 8, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on February 8, 2018.
Hundreds of people speak up for a better Long Bridge
Hundreds of people spoke up to ask for a better design for Long Bridge. This bicycle and pedestrian connection across the Potomac River is a critical connection that could connect Long Bridge Park in Arlington with the Southwest Waterfront in DC.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 21, 2023.
“I could never do that!”
How I built up the confidence to ride on the road.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 29, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 29, 2018.
Long Bridge needs to be, well, LONGER
DDOT’s Long Bridge project should include a new trail connection linking Crystal City to the SW Waterfront, Hains Point and the Mount Vernon Trail, but the current plans treats the river as the only barrier for people who bike and walk, ignoring two major highways and the tangle of dangerous intersections, congested sidewalks, and freeway ramps that separate DC from Arlington. DDOT can do better, but they need to hear from you.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 10, 2018.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on January 10, 2018.
9 Reasons to Bike in the Winter
Don’t believe me? Here’s what won me over:
Blog Post: Last updated by Renée Moore on December 15, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Renée Moore
on December 15, 2017.
Trash On Trails: More Than An Annoyance
Trail Rangers do lots of different trail projects: promote trails, answer questions, clip back vegetation, ride trails (and write the word “trails” a lot). Why do Trail Rangers spend some of their time removing trash?
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on December 15, 2017.
Trail Connections for a New Long Bridge
DDOT wants feedback on possible plans for a new train bridge across the Potomac River. This is a once in a century opportunity for a new, high-quality trail connection between popular DC and Arlington trails.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 21, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 21, 2023.
Improve the Georgetown Branch Trail Interim Routes
On Wednesday, November 1, Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Hans Riemer, along with the Planning Department, MCDOT and WABA, are hosting a community meeting to discuss bicycling issues, planned improvements, and opportunities in the Bethesda area.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 11, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 11, 2022.
Tales and Trails: A season of rides
The DC Trail Ranger team partnered with the National Park Service this summer to lead a ride series exploring the rich history of the Anacostia River Trail. We had so much fun learning about the trail!
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Georgetown Branch Trail detour options during Purple Line construction
While the light rail line and new trail are being built, biking between Bethesda and Silver Spring is a little more complicated, but still doable.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 30, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 30, 2017.
Buying Bikes on a Budget
Concern about high costs is a common barrier to riding a bicycle for transportation. There’s a stereotype of a “real” cyclist–the skinny dude on a space-age bike, dressed head-to-toe in spandex. Embedded in that image is expensive gear that may be hard to maintain and/or costly to replace. Even articles in the bicycle media often […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Let’s Talk about E-Bikes
You’ve probably noticed that there are more electric bikes (e-bikes) around than there used to be. Once the domain of DIY tinkerers, bikes with an electric motor to make pedaling easier are now available off the shelf. For folks who are accustomed to bicycling without the help of a battery, this trend can inspire skepticism […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 10, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 10, 2022.
Summer Advocacy Roundup
It’s been a busy summer—new trails, multi-billion-dollar transportation plans, honoring a trail visionary, and more. Have a look!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 2, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 2, 2017.
Paul Meijer Tulip Garden Dedication on the Met Branch Trail
On Saturday we honored Paul Meijer’s decades of work to bring the Met Branch Trail from vision to reality.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 21, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on July 21, 2017.
Biking on the 4th of July: Closures, tips, things to know.
REMEMBER: Bike to the fireworks, but don’t set off fireworks from your bike.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 3, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 3, 2017.
A Bigger Trail Ranger Team
We’re welcoming more team members to the Trail Ranger team! It has been a busy spring for the DDOT-funded DC Trail Ranger team – we’ve biked about 1,000 miles, removed more than 50 bags of trash from the trail corridors and talked with more than 750 people about trails. In recognition of this impact, the Trail Ranger team is even bigger this summer thanks to additional funding by National Park Service.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Deanwood Peace in the Streets Ride
On the Saturday before Father’s Day, The House of Praise Church hosted its annual Peace in the Streets Ride. The ride is designed to get the community on bikes and show a peaceful ride of residents in Ward 7. The ride is about 16 miles total and leaves from the church in Deanwood and goes […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Renée Moore on September 22, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Renée Moore
on September 22, 2017.
Women & Bicycles Demystifies Cogs, Chains, Cassettes
WABA’s Women & Bicycles helped to demystify shifting gears at our latest workshop. Don’t worry, we can help you too!
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Trails connect communities
We had a blast on National Trails Day! Here’s a short film that Stone Soup Films made with us about it:
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Guys: what the hell?
Sexism and harassment are barriers to biking, just like unsafe intersections or FedEx trucks in the bike lane.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 1, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 1, 2024.
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.
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