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Join the “I Bike, I Buy Stuff” Campaign
Business owners are an important stakeholder for street safety redesigns. Join our campaign to remind business owners on Connecticut Ave that their customers get there by bike.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Hakeem Moss on October 10, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Hakeem Moss
on October 10, 2023.
Newsletter: 17-year freewheels
It’s too nice out.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
Newsletter: headspace infrastructure
What keeps you going when you’re tired?
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
From Good to Great: Improving the Mount Vernon Trail Design
NPS has released a pretty good draft plan for rehabbing the MVT but with room to improve – speak up today!
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post
Comment period closes 10/24
Virtual
Action Alert, Blog Post
Comment period closes 10/24, Virtual
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.
2023 WABA Awards
WABA Awards are an important opportunity for WABA to recognize the people and places in our region that make bicycling great.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on October 3, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on October 3, 2023.
Bike MS: Nation’s Capital 2023
15% off!
Blog Post: Last updated by Ken Reichmann on August 19, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ken Reichmann
on August 19, 2023.
Introducing Beth, WABA’s new Education Program Coordinator!
Hi! My name is Beth Donahue and I am delighted to be the new Education Program Coordinator at WABA.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 17, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 17, 2023.
Get ready to be amazed by everything new for the 50 States Ride this year!
Twenty incredible years in, we’re ready to take things up a notch on Saturday, September 23rd.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 17, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 17, 2023.
- WABA Signature Event
Newsletter: antidotes to the spreadsheet blues
Even when you’re not riding yourself, bikes are a source of joy.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
2023 Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Candidate Questionnaire Results
Check out responses to our Fairfax County Board of Supervisor candidate questionnaire.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 1, 2023.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 1, 2023.
Newsletter: support your neighborhood bike shop
Flat tires, man.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
2023 Rockville Mayoral & Council Candidate Questionnaire
Check out responses to our 2023 Rockville candidate questionnaire.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Seth Grimes on September 24, 2023.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Seth Grimes
on September 24, 2023.
Newsletter: permission slip
Sweat is ok.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
Mateo Mobile Bicycle Repair
10% off!
Blog Post: Last updated by Ken Reichmann on July 17, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ken Reichmann
on July 17, 2023.
Lemons to Lemonade: Converting I-66 from a bike-blocking canyon to a bike-boosting corridor
On May 17, 2023, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a ribbon-cutting for the first section of the new 66 Parallel Trail at the Vienna Metro Station in Fairfax County.
Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 14, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on August 14, 2023.
We’re hiring: Prince George’s County Youth Organizing Coordinator
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association is seeking a committed and dedicated individual for Prince George’s County Youth Organizing Coordinator.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 10, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on July 10, 2023.
Newsletter: 100 feet per mile
Hills are what you make of them.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
When Home Rule is Under Attack: A Hands Off DC Community Discussion
Congressional meddling threatens —among other things— DC’s ability to install safe streets infrastructure. Check out this event from Hands Off DC for more info.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 29, 2023.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 29, 2023.
Meetup
Support the Mount Olivet Rd NE Road Diet & Protected Bike Lanes
Use the form below to send a short note in support before the comment period closes on July 15. Be sure to add your personal touch
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 25, 2023.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 25, 2023.
2023 Washington Region Vision Zero Summit Recap
On Wednesday, June 14th, WABA hosted the 7th annual Washington Region Vision Zero Summit.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 28, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 28, 2023.
MetroBike
10% off!
Blog Post: Last updated by Ken Reichmann on June 27, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ken Reichmann
on June 27, 2023.
Flow Yoga Center
10% off!
Blog Post: Last updated by Ken Reichmann on June 27, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Ken Reichmann
on June 27, 2023.
Call For Moderators for our Women & Bicycles Facebook Group
Apply by July 7 to become a Women & Bicycles Facebook moderator.
Blog Post: Last updated by Patricia Miguel on June 23, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Patricia Miguel
on June 23, 2023.
Newsletter: doesn’t look like the robots will save us
More trains, more buses, and more bike lanes. Everything else is tinkering at the margins.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
DC Bike Ride
Standard registration for only $50 with code!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jordan Mittleman on April 19, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jordan Mittleman
on April 19, 2024.
2024 DC Budget Wrap-Up
The DC Council just wrapped up debate on the FY2024 budget. Here are some of the highlights from this budget debate.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 16, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 16, 2023.
Newsletter: fluvial synergy
Ride your bike to rent a boat. It’s rad.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
Two Improvements to the Long Bridge Project
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority made two changes for a better trail experience around the Long Bridge.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 15, 2023.
Newsletter: the soft, warm light of catastrophe
Will a blanket of toxic smoke stretching from New York to the nation’s capital be the wake-up-call our elected leaders need?
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2024.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on January 5, 2024.
We’re hiring: Education Program Coordinator
Are you enthusiastic about youth development and empowering folks of all ages to ride bikes?
Blog Post: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on July 5, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on July 5, 2023.