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This semi-monthly Roundup aims to update you on our work across the region and behind the scenes.

Tips for staying safe and comfortable when it’s hot.

Do you ride a bike? Do you salmon? Do you shoal? Want to learn what these terms mean and how to be a better bicyclist? Come join us at a City Cycling class!

If you weren’t able to attend the Vision Zero Summit, here’s what you missed.

What we did last month, plus upcoming advocacy workshops and public meetings.

Welcome to our February Advocacy Roundup! Before we dive in, we wanted to let you know that we recently received an honor for our work: Bike Law, a national network of bicycle crash attorneys, awarded WABA its Advocacy Win of 2016. Now, here’s that roundup: Bike Laws and Policies Maryland Legislative Session: The Maryland legislature has […]

WABA’s Bike Week “takeovers” of Physical Education classes are making an impact.

The answer may surprise you!

WABA trained Alexandria PE teachers on how to teach third graders to ride a bike.

Want to learn? We love to teach.

The Announcement Ceremony for the Capital Trails Coalition was held on October 13. We were joined by a few fantastic speakers, including Congressman Don Beyer, multiple National Park Service leaders, a representative from REI, and transportation leaders from Maryland and DC who spoke to the importance of coordination and collaboration in the Coalition’s effort to connect the region’s trail network.

On October 13, Mayor Bowser, Councilmembers Mary Cheh, David Grosso, and Elissa Silverman, DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo, and some of our favorite WABA members joined us for a very special member Happy Hour—to witness and celebrate the public signing of the Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery Act.

WABA is thrilled to announce an initiative we’ve been hard at work on for the past year with a powerhouse team of government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate partners.

Here’s the latest version of “what we’ve been up to lately.”

It was a busy morning on the Suitland Parkway Trail this past Monday. The Trail Rangers, DDOT Urban Forestry and Earth Conservation Corp’s crew were out giving the trail a fall cleanup. The pole lopers, pruners, bow saws and chainsaw were out in full force as we worked to give more buffer between the trail and the encroaching hillside.

We dug into DC’s Parking and Moving Violation data and found a few concerning trends.

We’ve had a monumental year for advocacy wins. Check out our overview and consider donating this fall to make WABA stronger.

What do a spin studio, a house show, and a micro-brewery all have in common? They’re all supporting WABA this weekend!

  Low-Stress Bike Network Prince George’s County Trails Master Plan Brief Explanation: The county’s Trails Master Plan (still in draft form), identifies how Prince George’s County intends to build and manage nearly 400 miles of new trails. The plan takes the mileage of primary trails (trails that are mostly paved, with high-quality design features, a park-like experience, and […]

On June 28, the DC Council voted unanimously for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Amendment Act of 2016 (B21-335). Mayor Bowser signed the bill in late July. It will become DC law at the end of August after a 30 day period of Congressional review.

On July 13, a large crowd gathered to kick off our next campaign to Finish the Trolley Trail for a more connected trail network in Hyattsville. Click through to see photos from the event.

The funding is allocated, the engineering designs are complete, and the contract has been awarded.

On a toasty Friday afternoon, over 30 trail enthusiasts came out for a two-mile walk along the proposed New York Avenue Trail in Northeast DC.

In our 541 miles of riding, we’ve spent 35 hours cleaning up the trails and reporting at least 75 issues to the appropriate agency. But what do those numbers actually mean?

On a Saturday in June, the Anacostia Public LIbrary held its first bike repair clinic of the season. We had a blast!

Here’s the latest version of “what we’ve been up to lately.” Read straight through or skip ahead to updates from Maryland, Virginia, or DC. If there’s a specific project that you don’t see here, check our March and April roundups. Greater Washington Region Metro SafeTrack — Try it by bike! Brief Explanation: WABA has been working closely […]

Welcome to our monthly edition of “Hey, what’s going with _____?”

Quick updates on major projects.

A great group of folks and neighbors came together with the Trail Rangers to clean both sidewalks on the South Cap Bridge.

Our Trail Ranger team shares tips on how to make DC’s 311 system work for bike infrastructure problems.