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May Advocacy Roundup
This semi-monthly Roundup aims to update you on our work across the region and behind the scenes.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Riding in The Heat
Tips for staying safe and comfortable when it’s hot.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 12, 2024.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 12, 2024.
Know Your Jargon: Filtering, Shoaling & Salmoning
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!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 9, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 9, 2017.
Regional Vision Zero Summit Recap
If you weren’t able to attend the Vision Zero Summit, here’s what you missed.
Blog Post: Last updated by Tamara Evans on May 23, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Tamara Evans
on May 23, 2017.
March Roundup
What we did last month, plus upcoming advocacy workshops and public meetings.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
February Advocacy Roundup
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 […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
When physical education becomes bike education
WABA’s Bike Week “takeovers” of Physical Education classes are making an impact.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on February 5, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on February 5, 2017.
Do you know how to safely open a car door?
The answer may surprise you!
Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on February 2, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on February 2, 2017.
Alexandria Takes Universal Bike Education For a Spin
WABA trained Alexandria PE teachers on how to teach third graders to ride a bike.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 10, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 10, 2016.
“Who knew I would get a PhD before learning to ride a bike?”
Want to learn? We love to teach.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Resounding Regional Support for Trails
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Tamara Evans
on November 2, 2016.
Mayor Bowser Signs #FixContrib bill at WABA Happy Hour
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Tamara Evans
on November 2, 2016.
Meet the Capital Trails Coalition!
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 12, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 12, 2016.
September Advocacy Roundup
Here’s the latest version of “what we’ve been up to lately.”
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Fewer trail obstacles on the Suitland Parkway
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on December 15, 2016.
Why not park in the bike lane? You probably won’t get a ticket.
We dug into DC’s Parking and Moving Violation data and found a few concerning trends.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 9, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 9, 2016.
Updates On The Projects You Care About
We’ve had a monumental year for advocacy wins. Check out our overview and consider donating this fall to make WABA stronger.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 8, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 8, 2016.
Your Weekend Bike Calendar
What do a spin studio, a house show, and a micro-brewery all have in common? They’re all supporting WABA this weekend!
Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 24, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 24, 2016.
Summer Advocacy Roundup
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 […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 25, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on August 25, 2016.
Great News! The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety bill passed!
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 24, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on February 24, 2022.
All of These People Want a Gap-Free Trolley Trail in Hyattsville
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 1, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 1, 2022.
Beach Drive Rehabilitation is Finally Here
The funding is allocated, the engineering designs are complete, and the contract has been awarded.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 22, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 22, 2022.
A Trail Along New York Avenue in Northeast DC? Yes, Please.
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Katie Harris on June 30, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Katie Harris
on June 30, 2016.
A busy summer on the trails
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?
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on December 15, 2016.
Fixing bikes, making friends at the Anacostia Public Library
On a Saturday in June, the Anacostia Public LIbrary held its first bike repair clinic of the season. We had a blast!
Blog Post: Last updated by Nick Russo on June 29, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Nick Russo
on June 29, 2016.
June Advocacy Roundup
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 […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
April Advocacy Roundup
Welcome to our monthly edition of “Hey, what’s going with _____?”
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
March Advocacy Roundup
Quick updates on major projects.
Blog Post: Last updated by Carm Saimbre on March 19, 2019.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Carm Saimbre
on March 19, 2019.
Event Recap: Brooms and Bridges
A great group of folks and neighbors came together with the Trail Rangers to clean both sidewalks on the South Cap Bridge.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on December 15, 2016.
Reporting Maintenance Issues in DC: A Trail Ranger Skill Share
Our Trail Ranger team shares tips on how to make DC’s 311 system work for bike infrastructure problems.
Blog Post: Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ursula Sandstrom
on December 15, 2016.
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