Bikes on Bus and Rail

…with you. The video below offers a visual demonstration of how to operate the rack and load your bike. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzxEy1ZKoew While riding, be sure to keep an eye on your…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 26, 2022.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 26, 2022.

 

Member Extras

…Member Mixers Member-only mixers with free treats and great fun! Bike Boxes for Travel Take your bike with you when you travel by train or plane. WABA has three complimentary bike…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 21, 2022.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 21, 2022.

 

FREE Registration for Bicycling Classes

WABA members are able to register for adult bicycling education classes for FREE. Email education@waba.org for the discount code and visit waba.org/classes to register for a class!…

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

 

Island Press

…Project and dozens of webinars in partnership with world renowned organizations. Learn more at www.islandpress.org. WABA Members receive a 25% off discount of any book from www.islandpress.org. Email membership@waba.org for discount code….

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

 

Mount Airy Bicycle Company

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on April 21, 2022.

 

6 DC Council Bills to Support Now

…with the support of all 13 members of the Council. Read the full bill here. Next Step: The Council’s T&E Committee held a hearing on March 14 for input on…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 15, 2022.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 15, 2022.

 

Life in the Anacostia Neighborhood, circa 1945

…The Anacostia Community Museum has dozens of boxes containing Jackson’s photographs, which are historical artifacts that can give us a sense of what daily life was like for Black folks…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

 

Keith Jackson Remembers the Industry

…with Black communities. The issues making up these challenges–from the lack of Black people in management to a skewed geographical distribution of shops–begin with the companies selling the one thing…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

 

Chronicling the Black bicycling experience in the DC region

…struggle and victories of the Black diaspora. The practice goes back to historian Carter G. Woodson, who began it as Negro History Week in 1926. It wouldn’t become a month-long…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 13, 2022.

 

Share Your Vision For Greenbelt Road (MD-193)

What is your vision for transforming Greenbelt Road (MD-193) near Rhode Island Ave? Drop your ideas in the interactive map by March 31….

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 12, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 12, 2022.

 

Welcoming the Safety Stop to DC

…must come to a complete stop before proceeding at stop signs and must wait for a green light at traffic signal intersections. Opponents of the safety stop often make the…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 11, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 11, 2022.

 

Bike to Volunteer

Here at WABA, biking is not only about getting around, it’s about being a part of a community.  Volunteering is a great way to help others in your community. Did…

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

 

Bike Anywhere Bingo 2022

Hi! Thanks for signing up for Bike Anywhere Week 2022! (if you haven’t yet, please do so at waba.org/anywhere) Click here to download your bingo card…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

 

Biking to Learn

…can learn!  At WABA, we believe that it is important to learn about how the built environment—our streets, neighborhoods, and cities—around us benefits some communities over others. Communities of color…

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

Resource last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2022.

 

What is the deal with the Met Branch Trail?

…concept plans going back 30 years, this rail-with-trail has been a long time coming. So far, about four miles are complete. The remaining pieces can be a bit overwhelming to…

Blog Post last updated by Pedro Dana on March 23, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Pedro Dana on March 23, 2022.

 

Meet the Year-Round Trail Ranger Team!

and ready to be enjoyed daily we also have a chance to build relationships with every community member we come across. So if you see me on your local trails…

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on March 14, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on March 14, 2022.

 

The State of WABA, February 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svt4RwwJ2NE Check out these highlights from WABA’s annual Member Meeting on February 23, 2022. An introduction to Ludwig Gaines, WABA’s new Executive Director, the State of WABA in 2022, and

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 10, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 10, 2022.

 

Support a better bike connection across the Potomac

and to open up new active transportation options for folks on both sides of the river. The Maryland Department of Transportation and the National Park Service need to hear that…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 2, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 2, 2022.

 

WABA’s Stance on MAGLEV

…same communities by project developers during the planning process.  Even for those communities in the urban cores of Washington, DC and the City of Baltimore able to physically access the…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 1, 2022.

 

Great News! The Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety bill passed!

…at the end of August after 30 day period of Congressional review.  Highlights of the Act: Open access to data and information, including monthly reports published on the DDOT website…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 24, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 24, 2022.

 

Fixing a Flat Tire

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syiJrZB_ofU…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 24, 2022.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 24, 2022.

 

Improve the Georgetown Branch Trail Interim Routes

…We hope you will join us for this important discussion. Bethesda Community Meeting on Bicycling  Wednesday, November 1 from 7:30 to 9 p.m Jane E. Lawton Community Center 4301 Willow…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 11, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 11, 2022.

 

Let’s talk about Louisiana Ave Protected Bike Lanes

…our chance to stand up as a community and say “we want this project!” Will you join us? Yes, I’ll Be There! Louisiana Ave Protected Bike Lane Community Meeting Wednesday,…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 4, 2022.

 

Equitable Investment in Montgomery County’s Bike Network

Over the past few years, Montgomery County’s elected leaders and residents have raised important questions about how the County’s substantial transportation budget is helping build a more equitable transportation network….

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 3, 2022.

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 3, 2022.

 

Business Membership

Community Champions are local, national, and multi-national companies with a strong regional presence. Joining WABA connects Community Champions with their employees, their customers, and the WABA audience, while investing in…

Page last updated by Kristin Frontiera on January 31, 2022.

Page last updated by Kristin Frontiera on January 31, 2022.

 

Envisioning a Safer Street

Your street doesn’t feel safe. How could you change it to make it better? You don’t need a traffic engineering degree to come up with workable solutions that you can…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 25, 2022.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on January 25, 2022.

 

Winter 2022 Advocacy Roundup

…on February 1st at 6pm. RSVP here.  Virginia Arlington  On September 13 the People Before Cars Coalition (of which WABA is a steering committee meeting and founding member) sent comments…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 24, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 24, 2022.

 

Prince George’s County Special Election Candidate Questionnaire

…questionnaire. You can view the questionnaires submitted by candidates here: Jerry Mathis Vernon Wade Tony Knotts Please feel free to share these questionnaires with anyone that lives in District 8!…

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!

…advocates like you, we convinced them to give it a try. Surprise! It’s completely possible, and this project has opened the door for many new, critical connections in the regional…

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

community organizations for planning and capacity-building activities in disadvantaged or underserved communities. Of the total ($3.95B), $1.58 billion must be used for projects in communities that are economically disadvantaged, have…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 22, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 22, 2021.