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5 Pack of Classes for $29
Blog Post: Last updated by Akyra Davis on December 5, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Akyra Davis
on December 5, 2022.
WABA Members and Local Leaders Gather to Celebrate 50 Years of Better Biking
Over 250 guests gathered to celebrate WABA’s 50th Anniversary Jubilee at District Winery in Washington DC on October 12, 2022.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 30, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 30, 2022.
Ride Recap: The WABA 12 Offices Ride
Everyone knows that Washington, D.C. contains 50 state-named streets and avenues, and many know that WABA sponsors a 63-mile route touching upon every single one of them. But did you know that WABA, over its 50-year lifespan, has occupied 12 different offices? And that an intrepid group of WABA alumni recently pedaled a route visiting (nearly) all of them?
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 9, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 9, 2022.
WE’RE HIRING: VISION ZERO OUTREACH COORDINATOR
Interested in being a part of a movement to end traffic fatalities and severe injuries in DC? Help organize the growing movement to make streets safer for all road users.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on March 20, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on March 20, 2023.
Beach Drive for people, all year round!
This is an unqualified win for everyone who loves to spend time in Rock Creek Park. Your petition signatures, your letters, and your presence out on Beach Drive made this possible. Thank you for speaking up.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 18, 2022.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 18, 2022.
Riding at Night
Rules, etiquette and safety for biking in the dark.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 7, 2023.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 7, 2023.
The Montgomery County Planning Board needs supporters of active transportation!
I urge you to consider applying for the five interim positions, including that of interim Chair, that are open.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 17, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on October 17, 2022.
What is the Safer Streets Amendment Act?
On September 20, the Safer Streets Amendment Act passed a preliminary vote. Here’s what’s in the bill.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 6, 2022.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 6, 2022.
Tips to Store Your Bike in Your Apartment or Townhouse
Check out EYA’s guide to making space for your bike!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 27, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 27, 2022.
2022 Vision Zero Summit Recap
Thanks to everyone who participated. Watch the sessions below.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 21, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 21, 2022.
Low Stress Network September Updates
83 months after the first tumultuous public meeting, more than 7.5 years after DDOT staff began working on it, we FINALLY have final plans and an official Notice of Intent from DDOT for the 9th St. NW Protected Bike Lane Project! This is not a drill
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 29, 2022.
A new partnership between WABA and Bike Maryland
Bike Maryland (“BikeMD”) and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (“WABA”) are pleased to announce a new collaborative partnership to further strengthen ties between the two groups. The following are a few of the selected items under a memorandum of understanding both groups signed on August 28, 2022: WABA will provide staff level and volunteer support […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 15, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 15, 2022.
RAISE Grants fund two critical trail projects
Federal dollars will move the Long Bridge bike/ped span and theSouth Capital Street Tail forward.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 23, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 23, 2022.
We’re Hiring: Trail Ranger Associate Director
Do you enjoy connecting people and communities to the outdoors? Can you cultivate a thriving, efficient team? Would you win a staring contest with an Excel spreadsheet?
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 17, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 17, 2022.
WABA Membership Referral Program
Refer 3 friends and get a year-long extension to your membership!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on August 16, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes
on August 16, 2022.
Summertime in the District: Lime at Open Streets
Lime is proud to have sponsored DC’s amazing Open Streets program for years now, letting residents and visitors discover the beauty of giving space usually reserved for cars back to people to be enjoyed on foot or on two wheels.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 5, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 5, 2022.
2022 Washington Region Vision Zero Summit
The Vision Zero Summit brings together elected officials, decision-makers, advocates, thought leaders, and the private sector to share best practices, insights and innovations to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on our region’s streets and highways.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 12, 2022.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on September 12, 2022.
Meetup - WABA Signature Event
Advocacy Roundup Summer 2022
This summer, we hope you had the opportunity to ride and enjoy recently completed protected bike lane and trail projects throughout the region!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on August 1, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on August 1, 2022.
Don’t let NPS end car-free Beach Drive.
NPS wants to give Beach drive back to cars for most of the year.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 2, 2022.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on November 2, 2022.
NPS wants to bring the cars back to Beach Drive
After two blissful years without them, the National Park Service announced that it intends to welcome commuter car traffic back to Upper Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 1, 2022.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 1, 2022.
Hyattsville Trolley Trail Breaks Ground
WABA celebrated the groundbreaking for the final piece of the Trolley Trail in Hyattsville.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 19, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on July 19, 2022.
Saving Trees from Invasive Weeds
Reflections and tips on keeping trees healthy.
Blog Post, Resource: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 28, 2022.
Blog Post, Resource:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 28, 2022.
DC Protected Bike Lanes & Trails Update: June 2022
A key meeting on DC’s longest protected bike lane, a new trail tunnel, and more.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 24, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 24, 2022.
Sharing the region’s safe streets lessons and stories on the Hill
On June 8, Executive Director Ludwig Gaines headed to Capitol Hill to testify before the U.S House Highways and Transit subcommittee.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 23, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 23, 2022.
Speak up for better bike lanes at Hains Point
Bike lanes are coming to Hains Point, but there’s room for improvement in the design.
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 16, 2022.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 16, 2022.
Vegetable and Butcher
15% off your first 4 orders!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on January 25, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes
on January 25, 2023.
Highlights from Maryland’s 2022 Legislative Session
The 2022 session was marked by the passage of a few bills that made substantive progress to make alternatives to cars more available to all of us.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 13, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 13, 2022.
DC Protected Bike Lane & Trail Progress: May 2022
Great new projects happening across the District.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 19, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 19, 2022.
April Low Stress Network Updates
This month is packed with opportunities to support a street transformation near you, pass needed laws, and celebrate the change we are making happen.
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 3, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 3, 2022.
FREE Registration for Bicycling Classes
Email education@waba.org for member discount code
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeslyn Zakes
on April 21, 2022.