Zweet Sport

…health and wellness is to ignite self transformation through total fitness. We promote community by moving, sweating, and feeling good together. Our highly effective 30- and 45-minute workouts are designed…

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

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

 

Beach Drive for people, all year round!

Some fantastic news for your Wednesday afternoon: The National Park Service announced that Beach Drive will be open for people all year round.  This is an unqualified win for everyone…

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.

 

Plan Langston Blvd Survey

Arlington’s Plan Langston Blvd study is out & it has some great things for sustainable mobility. Take the survey….

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 14, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 14, 2022.

 

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

Share feedback on the draft Carole Highlands Safe Mobility Study by December 2nd….

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

…was legal or not. (Notes from the period refer to a “landlord from Hell”; the building is still standing, but it’s been completely renovated).  Then, in 1981, PAC moved into…

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

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

 

Rock Creek Park—Seven Days a Week!

…enthusiastically supporting Concept #2. Read PARC’s comment letter here. On August 22 2021, NPS closed the comment period. More than 2,400 people submitted comments for the Environmental Assessment. In November…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 4, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 4, 2022.

 

Weigh in on Arlington’s N. Sycamore St Complete Street Project

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 3, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 3, 2022.

 

Petition: People First on I (Eye) St SE/SW

…Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, the Southwest Library, and the Randall Recreation Center. It connects Navy Yard and Waterfront communities, and is often used as a route to and from East Potomac…

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

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

 

Don’t let NPS end car-free Beach Drive.

…unjustified and unacceptable. Submit Comments NPS is accepting comments via webform on its PEPC website or by mail. Click here to submit a comment and scroll down to “Comment Now”…

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.

 

Take the Virginia Dept. of Rail & Public Transit’s 495 Southside Beltway Study Survey

DRPT is studying transit along the I-495 Beltway southside corridor. Weigh in with your ideas via survey, through 7/31….

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2022.

 

Prince George’s County Bike/Ped Behavior Study

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 24, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 24, 2022.

 

Let’s put the park back in Little Falls Parkway!

On June 9, 2022, the Montgomery Parks Department issued a press release announcing a plan to reconfigure driving lanes on part of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda to study “the…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2022.

 

Weigh in on the S George Mason Dr Transportation Study

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2022.

 

Meetup

Petition – Rock Creek Park—Seven Days a Week!

…Rd. would not preclude automobile access to the Horse Center, Nature Center, Golf Course, Peirce Mill, National Zoo, Zoo Tunnel, Rock Creek Parkway, Georgetown, Downtown, the Kennedy Center or the…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 18, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 18, 2022.

 

Community Grants

complete. How long does this process take? Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. It will usually take a couple of weeks to review your application. Questions? Email us at…

Page last updated by Pedro Dana on October 17, 2022.

Page last updated by Pedro Dana on October 17, 2022.

 

The Montgomery County Planning Board needs supporters of active transportation!

…that are open. You may do so by submitting an application expressing interest, including a resume (no more than 4 pages) listing professional and civic experience, political party affiliation, home…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 17, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 17, 2022.

 

Let’s make sure the Safer Streets Amendment Act gets funded

…Environment Committee held public hearings on May 5, 2022 and passed the bill out of committee on July 13 2022. The full DC council voted 13-0 in favor of the…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 7, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 7, 2022.

 

What is the Safer Streets Amendment Act?

…Learn more about the legislative process here. The Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee held public hearings on May 5, 2022 and passed the bill out of committee on July 13…

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.

 

Member Hub

Welcome, Members! Thank you for supporting WABA through your membership! Your membership is what sustains our work, to empower and support people making change in their own communities; the resources…

Page last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on October 4, 2022.

Page last updated by Jeslyn Zakes on October 4, 2022.

 

Georgetown to Metrorail Transit Study

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 28, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 28, 2022.

 

Action: It’s Time to Build the 9th St. PBL!

…submit written comments about a project, typically offering support, opposition, or substantive suggestions on design. Once the comment period closes, DDOT staff summarize comments, tally support and opposition. Finally, DDOT…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 23, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 23, 2022.

 

2022 Vision Zero Summit Recap

…multi-pronged approach involving safe road users, safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads, and post-crash care.  Watch the sessions below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW4h6vayffk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N21QqJsFJoM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AZlvxMFLxY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lO2BaxJ3a4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52TM6x1zf_M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MhMroRiRqU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnvOnPBXMSw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dDfYjpwSnU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXPC_v8hja0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NTuhM2aLbM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3yVzmg9nD0…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 21, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 21, 2022.

 

A new partnership between WABA and Bike Maryland

…evaluate BikeMD’s website and social media platforms and establish a plan to bring all content current, provide regular updates, and share relevant information with one another; BikeMD, with WABA’s assistance,…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 15, 2022.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 15, 2022.

 

Prioritize Safety and People on Connecticut Ave NW

…accepting comments on the designs until July 31 and welcomes both general comments and detailed feedback on specific blocks. Tell DDOT what your priorities are for getting the design right,…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 15, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 15, 2022.

 


13
Sep,
2022

2022 Washington Region Vision Zero Summit

…full agenda is below. Welcome & Opening Plenary: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Welcome Opening Remarks Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Boyd, Director of The Street Project, a documentary on the massive international…

Online and in-person

Blog Post, Event last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 12, 2022.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Online and in-person

Blog Post, Event last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on September 12, 2022.

 

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Thank Mayor Bowser for Putting People First on Connecticut Ave

…four affected Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, dozens of organizations and businesses, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh, thousands of residents and the District’s own sustainability and vision zero commitments, we know that…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 7, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 7, 2022.

 

NPS wants to bring the cars back to Beach Drive

…closed to cars and open to people during summer months. But starting in September, during fall, winter, and spring, NPS plans to welcome cars and commuting traffic back onto Upper…

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.

 

How to report construction blocking your bike lane in DC

…safe accommodation, free of hazards and debris, must be provided. This has been the law since 2013. Unfortunately, we know from experience that violations occur around the city on a…

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 26, 2022.

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 26, 2022.

 

DC Bike Law Guide

…report online. Common Enforcement Errors Dooring Incident: Bicyclist struck by motorist opening door into traffic. Correct MPR Response: Officer cites the driver for violating Title 18, 2214.4, which prohibits opening…

Page last updated by Pedro Dana on August 23, 2022.

Page last updated by Pedro Dana on August 23, 2022.

 

Where to Ride When There’s No Infrastructure

…all depends on where you’re going and how lanes are laid out.  Assess Your Comfort Level  Comfort level differs for each individual person and can even change depending on the…

Resource last updated by Pedro Dana on August 23, 2022.

Resource last updated by Pedro Dana on August 23, 2022.