21
Feb,
2023

Light the Night with the DC Bike Ambassadors

Join the Bike Ambassadors to provide free bike lights to our bike friends who have forgotten or are in need of them….

Anacostia Library

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Meetup

Anacostia Library

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup


15
Feb,
2023

Light the Night with the DC Bike Ambassadors

Join the Bike Ambassadors to provide free bike lights to our bike friends who have forgotten or are in need of them….

Eastern Market Metro

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Meetup

Eastern Market Metro

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup


08
Feb,
2023

Light the Night with the DC Bike Ambassadors

Join the Bike Ambassadors to provide free bike lights to our bike friends who have forgotten or are in need of them….

Shaw Library

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Meetup

Shaw Library

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup


06
Feb,
2023

Light the Night with the DC Bike Ambassadors

Join the Bike Ambassadors to provide free bike lights to our bike friends who have forgotten or are in need of them….

15th & Constitution NW

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

Monday, February 6, 2023

Meetup

15th & Constitution NW

Event last updated by Trey Robinson on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup


18
Feb,
2023

Hidden Figures on Oxon Run Trail

…throughout Oxon Run Trail for you to find and match with a list of names. This is a free and family-friendly event where participants are encouraged to bike, scoot, roll,…

Oxon Run Trail

Event last updated by Patricia Miguel on February 3, 2023.

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Meetup

Oxon Run Trail

Event last updated by Patricia Miguel on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup


15
Feb,
2023

2023 WABA Member Meeting

…There are changes afoot at WABA around how we stay connected! How would you like to get your news from WABA?  Come share your thoughts and hear about the weekly…

Zoom

Event last updated by Colin Browne on February 3, 2023.

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Zoom

Event last updated by Colin Browne on February 3, 2023.

 

Meetup - WABA Signature Event


05
Feb,
2023

Pop Up Indoor Traffic Garden

Bring your little ones to Conte’s Bike Shop in Falls Church for a fun pop up indoor traffic garden to learn about the rules of the road. Designed for kids…

Conte's Bike Shop, Falls Church

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 31, 2023.

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Meetup

Conte's Bike Shop, Falls Church

Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 31, 2023.

 

Meetup


19
Feb,
2023

Community Cleanup on Hayes St

Join the Trail Rangers for a community cleanup along Hayes St NE. Clean up supplies, coffee, and muffins will be provided. When: February 5, 12, and 19 at 10AM-12:00PM Where:…

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

 


12
Feb,
2023

Community Cleanup on Hayes St

Join the Trail Rangers for a community cleanup along Hayes St NE. Clean up supplies, coffee, and muffins will be provided. When: February 5, 12, and 19 at 10AM-12:00PM Where:…

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

Sunday, February 12, 2023

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

 


05
Feb,
2023

Community Cleanup on Hayes St

Join the Trail Rangers for a community cleanup along Hayes St NE. Clean up supplies, coffee, and muffins will be provided. When: February 5, 12, and 19 at 10AM-12:00PM Where:…

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Hayes St and Anacostia Ave NE

Event last updated by Pedro Dana on January 31, 2023.

 

Support Safer Intersections in Virginia

…other states, including the District of Columbia just last year. The Safety Stop will make for better, safer bicycling in the Commonwealth but the bill faces an uncertain outcome on…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2023.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2023.

 

Most e-bikes are now allowed on DC’s off-street trails

…time, that often meant internal combustion engines, significant weight, and other safety concerns that put them in a very different category than a typical bicycle.  So it was natural to…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 27, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 27, 2023.

 


31
Jan,
2023

Mobility Next Happy Hour

Join National Landing BID and the People Before Cars Coalition for the release of their new report: Mobility Next 2022….

Alamo Drafthouse 1660 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 26, 2023.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Meetup

Alamo Drafthouse 1660 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 26, 2023.

 

Meetup

Major Strides Building DC’s Low Stress Network

…and showed up to support DDOT completing 3.8 miles of new protected bike lanes, beginning construction on 7.8 miles, and completing planning on another 3.3 miles, now awaiting construction. What…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 25, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 25, 2023.

 

Four local organizations who received WABA community grants!

…victims, road safety advocates, and community members commemorate World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims with signs honoring loved ones who were killed or seriously injured due to traffic…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 20, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 20, 2023.

 

Let’s build protected bike lanes on 6th St NW!

…a WABA member or renew your membership.  Our members provide the resources to engage in campaigns for safer streets.  If you join or renew this week during our membership drive,…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 20, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 20, 2023.

 

Rebuilding the Mount Vernon Trail for the 21st Century

…through January 18, 2023 is the time to submit comments and call for an ambitious vision for a renewed Mount Vernon Trail that prioritizes comfort and safety for all who…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

 

Supporting Attorney Program

…Cory can be reached at (202) 347-0303 or cory@biltonlaw.com. Contact Cory Bilton: Email: cory@biltonlaw.com Phone: 202.347.0303 Website: www.biltonlaw.com Bruce Deming Bruce Deming, “The Bike Lawyer,” is an avid cyclist and…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on January 19, 2023.

 

Bicycle Stop as Yield Arrives in DC

new law commits DC to prohibit vehicle right turn on red signals by 2025, it clarifies that people riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters are permitted to turn right on a…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 19, 2023.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 19, 2023.

 

Meet Jonathan Kincade, Our New Communications Coordinator

Hi all! My name is Jonathan Kincade and I’m excited to be the new Communications Coordinator here at WABA. I’m fairly new to the DC area and love its diversity…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 10, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 10, 2023.

 


08
Jan,
2023

Walk, Roll, & Ride For the Old Georgetown Rd Safety Improvements

This Sunday, January 8, 2023, join WABA, Montgomery County Families for Safe Streets and the Action Committee For Transit to bike, walk or roll  in support of the Old Georgetown…

Old Georgetown Rd & West Cedar Ln

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2023.

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Ride

Old Georgetown Rd & West Cedar Ln

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on January 5, 2023.

 

Ride

Our priorities on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda

…changes were first identified and studied in SHA’s MD187 Corridor Needs Analysis completed in January 2022. That analysis showed a pattern of crashes and a disproportionate share of injuries to…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 4, 2023.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 4, 2023.

 

WABA Members and Local Leaders Gather to Celebrate 50 Years of Better Biking

…years, featuring faces old and new from over the years https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY-kk191HMY The event concluded with birthday cake and a toast to the next 50 years—and beyond!— of WABA. With over…

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on December 30, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on December 30, 2022.

 

Low Stress Network September Updates

…home the popularity and need for the 9th St. Protected Bike Lane and Traffic Safety Project. Act by September 22. Take Action Finished? Great! Now here’s the latest news and…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2022.

 

WABA announces new funding from the Langenkamp family.

Last month, thousands of you turned out for the Ride for Your Life, a rally and protest demanding action from Congress to make streets safer for people biking, walking and…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 22, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 22, 2022.

 

Updates on the University Blvd Protected Bike Lane

…11 foot wide car-free space in each direction for people on bikes or using mobility devices.  This space also served as a buffer between the sidewalks and travel lanes for…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 8, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 8, 2022.

 

Zweet Sport

5 Pack of classes for $29 Zweet Sport is your local fitness studio in Old Town Alexandria offering group fitness, cycle classes, personal training, and more.  Our approach to your…

Blog Post last updated by Akyra Davis on December 5, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Akyra Davis on December 5, 2022.

 

How Should DC Take Advantage of New Infrastructure Funding?

Share your big ideas and priorates for spending new federal transportation funding with DC’s Infrastructure Task Force….

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 18, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 18, 2022.

 

Comment on M-NCPPC’s Draft Mobility Study of Carole Highlands

Action Alert last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 10, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Kalli Krumpos on November 10, 2022.

 

Ride Recap: The WABA 12 Offices Ride

…the office was bright and airy with a nice view of Connecticut and Florida Avenues, and right downstairs was The News Room, the best shop for newspapers and magazines from…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on November 9, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on November 9, 2022.