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Prince George’s County Special Election Candidate Questionnaire
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).
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 4, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on January 4, 2022.
Advocacy Wins Across the Region!
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 30, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 30, 2021.
Breaking Down the Infrastructure Bill and What it Means for WABA
Everyone in the transportation world is talking about the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 22, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on December 22, 2021.
This bike lane news is a big deal.
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,
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 16, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 16, 2021.
Let’s build more trails!
Something incredible happened this year: the unveiling of a wider, better, more welcoming section of our region’s beloved Washington & Old Dominion Trail.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 1, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 1, 2021.
The World Day of Remembrance Wall at Union Station brought neighbors together
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 23, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 23, 2021.
Honoring the Victims and Families Impacted by Traffic Violence
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 23, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 23, 2021.
Advocacy Roundup: Fall 2021
This past summer, our advocacy team was busy collaborating with partners and volunteers on the ground—heating up the region with some major victories.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 4, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on November 4, 2021.
October Beach Drive Update
A timeline and next steps for the campaign for “Rock Creek Park Seven Days a Week.”
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 6, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 6, 2021.
Stop the Expansion of “No-Tent Zones” in DC
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 […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 6, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on October 6, 2021.
Letter on September 13th Crash
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 6, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 6, 2021.
DC’s FY22 Budget: What We Won
hanks to the advocacy of our supporters, this upcoming FY22 DC budget will fund major transportation initiatives in Washington, D.C.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 3, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on September 3, 2021.
Summer Advocacy Roundup
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 […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 27, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jeremiah Lowery
on July 27, 2021.
Maryland 2021 Legislative Session Summary
A summary of the transportation bills in Maryland’s legislative session.
Some wins, some work left to do!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on July 15, 2021.
2021 Vision Zero Recap
On Thursday, June 24th WABA hosted the 5th annual Washington Region Vision Zero Summit virtually.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 1, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on July 1, 2021.
The 2020 WABA Awards (with cookies)
Last week, we rode around and gave people cookies.
Please join us in this post of appreciation and celebration.
Blog Post: Last updated by Stephanie Piperno on July 1, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Stephanie Piperno
on July 1, 2021.
Speak up for Active Transportation Infrastructure in Arlington County!
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 […]
Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Stephanie Piperno on June 23, 2021.
Action Alert, Blog Post:
Last updated by Stephanie Piperno
on June 23, 2021.
Tell the DC Council to Fund Key Priorities in the Vision Zero Bill
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 22, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 22, 2021.
Police aren’t the solution to traffic safety
On Thursday, May 20th, the DC Council held a hearing on “The Recommendations of the D.C. Police Reform Commission.”
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 8, 2021.
Funding the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act
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”.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 8, 2021.
2021 VA Elections: Candidate Questionnaires
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?
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on June 8, 2021.
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Blog Post: Last updated by Tessla Wilson on May 21, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Tessla Wilson
on May 21, 2021.
Petition – Rock Creek Park—Seven Days a Week!
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
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 18, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on October 18, 2022.
Regional Trail Awareness and Safety—Focus Group
WABA and RTC conducted a focus group to better understand trail awareness, safety, and barriers among DC area residents
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 30, 2021.
What to Expect at a WABA Ride!
WABA rides are lots of fun! Here’s what to expect at a Signature Event.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on April 14, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on April 14, 2021.
How to Attach a Cue Sheet To Your Bike
A low-tech method of attaching a paper cue sheet to your bike.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on April 7, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on April 7, 2021.
WABA Advocacy Update: Spring 2021
See updates on the campaigns, projects and events we have been organizing the last couple of months
Blog Post: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on April 30, 2021.
Mantenimiento básico de tu bicicleta / / Basic Bike Maintenance
Aprende los conceptos básicos de cómo revisar tu bici. // Learn the basics about how to look over your bike.
Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 23, 2021.
Blog Post, Event:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 23, 2021.
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We’re Hiring! 2021 DC Trail Rangers
We’re hiring 2021 DC Trail Rangers!
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 12, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on February 12, 2021.
What is the deal with the Met Branch Trail?
The Metropolitan Branch Trail is making steady progress towards completion in the next few years. Here’s the latest
Blog Post: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 23, 2022.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 23, 2022.