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To find out where they stand on our issues, WABA sent a questionnaire to all the registered candidates (for strictly educational purposes only, no endorsement will be made).

2021 set a powerful precedent of what we can win with your support and the resources we need. Here’s some of what we accomplished together this year, across the region.

Everyone in the transportation world is talking about the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act!

A couple of hours ago, Mayor Bowser announced plans for DC’s longest protected bike lane, and the single largest expansion of the region’s on-street bike network ever: a 3.3 mile protected bike lane on Connecticut Ave NW,

Something incredible happened this year: the unveiling of a wider, better, more welcoming section of our region’s beloved Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

The Remembrance Wall featured artwork by Chelsea Ritter-Soronen of Chalk Riot and invited visitors throughout the week to honor loved ones, commemorate a crash, thank a first responder who helped in the immediate aftermath of a crash, and share hopes for safe streets. All were welcome to participate regardless of when, where, or how a particular crash occurred.

On Sunday November 21, over 60 people assembled at the Marian Fryer Plaza in downtown Wheaton, MD to observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. 

This past summer, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—heating up the region with some major victories.

A timeline and next steps for the campaign for “Rock Creek Park Seven Days a Week.”

Last week, WABA launched our Streets for People merchandise as part of our membership drive. We celebrated Open Streets, and saw what our public space could look like when we take it from cars to give it to people. And we mean that Streets are for People, for everyone: even when their homes look different […]

WABA, Greater Greater Washington, and DC Families for Safe Streets sent the following letter to the Mayor’s office September 14th, 2021 in response to a driver killing a 5 year old.

hanks to the advocacy of our supporters, this upcoming FY22 DC budget will fund major transportation initiatives in Washington, D.C. 

This summer has been hot! Our advocacy team has been busy collaborating with partners on the ground to heat up the region with major victories and we are so excited to share these updates with you! Check out the updates on key campaigns and projects we have been organizing the last couple of months throughout […]

A summary of the transportation bills in Maryland’s legislative session.

Some wins, some work left to do!

On Thursday, June 24th WABA hosted the 5th annual Washington Region Vision Zero Summit virtually.

Last week, we rode around and gave people cookies.

Please join us in this post of appreciation and celebration.

Have you ever wished that Arlington County had better bike and pedestrian infrastructure? Do you ever wish that the trails were better connected? We do too! The good news is that you can speak up for bike/ped projects at the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 29th […]

In this year’s budget the Council can take the step to fund budget items in the Vision Zero Act that only require one-time funding.

On Thursday, May 20th, the DC Council held a hearing on “The Recommendations of the D.C. Police Reform Commission.”

On May 13th 2021, WABA testified at the D.C. Council Roundtable on “The Surge in Traffic Crashes, Fatalities, and injuries in the District and the urgent need to fully fund The Vision Zero Enhancment Omnibus Amendment Act”.

It is election season in Virginia! So where do the candidates stand on issues such as expanding bike and trail networks, transportation equity, and vision zero?

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For the past year, upper Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park has been an oasis for people biking, walking, and taking in all that the park has to offer. Let’s keep it open to people after the Pandemic! Sign the petition

WABA and RTC conducted a focus group to better understand trail awareness, safety, and barriers among DC area residents

WABA rides are lots of fun! Here’s what to expect at a Signature Event.

A low-tech method of attaching a paper cue sheet to your bike.

See updates on the campaigns, projects and events we have been organizing the last couple of months

Aprende los conceptos básicos de cómo revisar tu bici. // Learn the basics about how to look over your bike.

We’re hiring 2021 DC Trail Rangers!

The Metropolitan Branch Trail is making steady progress towards completion in the next few years. Here’s the latest