Safe Biking & Walking on Lincoln Road NE Now!

and taking the next step towards a safe commuting future for the District. Parents biking their kids to school choose between crowded sidewalks and a frightening road Frequently Asked Questions:…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 7, 2021.

Action Alert

Spring 2021

Action Alert

Spring 2021,

Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 7, 2021.

 

Riding in the Fall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYDP9YP-n_U…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 6, 2021.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on December 6, 2021.

 

Speak up now for safe, low-stress biking on 37th & Tunlaw

…your comments directly to anc3bmail@gmail.com by Friday, July 9. And if you can, attend the July 15 ANC meeting to see the latest from DDOT and speak up for a low stress…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 30, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 30, 2021.

 

The World Day of Remembrance Wall at Union Station brought neighbors together

In the week leading up to World Day of Remembrance, visitors left written tributes, photos, poems, flowers, and candles on an interactive Remembrance Wall, reflecting upon traffic violence and urging…

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

…event focused on testimonies from four people who, within the past two years, lost family members to crashes related to traffic violence. These family members—parents, children, siblings—spoke openly and emotionally…

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

…organizations.  Stay tuned for public invites to the candidate forums!  Official Testimonies and Comments Submitted by WABA DC Keep Beach Drive Car-Free Official Comment to the National Park Service  Joint…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 4, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on November 4, 2021.

 

DDOT Must Commit to Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes

…into difficult community debates. All four ANCs, dozens of community organizations, and businesses supported Concept C which removes the reversible lanes and repurposes driving and parking lanes for protected bike…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on November 1, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on November 1, 2021.

 

Join the People Before Cars Coalition

Championing the implementation of best practices in people-centric urban design and planning….

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 29, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on October 29, 2021.

 

Workshop: Planning to Win

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7nT9VmjRQM Thoughtful strategy is key to a successful campaign. In this video, we look at strategies for winning campaigns—power-mapping; understanding the process and biases of people (and agencies); setting goals…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 20, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 20, 2021.

 

Workshop: Understanding and Participating in the Transportation Planning Process

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXZ7mojM9hg In this video, we explore how the District Department of Transportation moves a project from idea to construction and opportunities to weigh in….

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Talking About Safe Streets

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ftMGJrX22M In this session, we’ll tackle one of the most fundamental parts of winning campaigns: how to talk about what you want….

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Working with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

https://youtu.be/Brub94KY9OU In this video, we’ll look at the ups, downs and idiosyncrasies of the District’s hyperlocal elected bodies. ANCs are critical to advancing safe streets projects in DC….

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

 

Workshop: Geometry of Street Transformations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hge6cv0AzKo Dive into the geometry and limits of transforming streets, plus get to know a tool for mocking up street changes. Also check out this step-by-step written guide to Envisioning…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 19, 2021.

 

Lyft E-Scooters: Getting Started, Rules of the Road, and Riding Safely

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7AXq87o0UQ…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 14, 2021.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 14, 2021.

 

Letter on September 13th Crash

…American cities limit that freedom to people in cars.  The District can do better. We can and should interpret the right to freedom of movement to mean that people have…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 6, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on October 6, 2021.

 

October Beach Drive Update

…Beach Drive car-free after the end of the pandemic. Thank you – you have made a huge impact! More than 2,400 people who filed an official comment with the Park…

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

…usually talking about streets as places of transportation and recreation, places of community and commerce. However, one of the unfortunate realities of living in an expensive part of the world,…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 6, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 6, 2021.

 

Streets for People

We call on District leadership to create more car-free spaces all across the city: more open streets, more play streets, more pedestrian-only streets in every community, all year long. Car-free

Page last updated by Colin Browne on October 1, 2021.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on October 1, 2021.

 

Workshop: Getting Safe Streets that Work for Everyone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_1i9dhdj38 In this workshop, WABA’s Organizing Manager walks through some of the specific ways that we approach making streets safe, comfortable, and accessible. We review our proven strategies for getting…

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 27, 2021.

Resource last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 27, 2021.

 

DONATE PAGE BETA

…any personally meaningful contribution keeps your membership current for one year, whether or not you’d like the swag. Have general questions about membership or membership perks? Check out our Membership…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on August 25, 2021.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on August 25, 2021.

 

Contact Us

…Outreach: outreach@waba.org — General biking questions, questions for DC Bike Ambassadors, Women & Bicycles, DC Trail Rangers and other programs. Events: events@waba.org — Questions about signature events, registration changes. Classes:…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on August 5, 2021.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on August 5, 2021.

 

Summer Advocacy Roundup

…We are seeking formal comments (due 8/22/21) from supporters, organizations, and elected officials. After the comment period is over, a decision is expected after another 30 day comment period in…

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 27, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jeremiah Lowery on July 27, 2021.

 

Women & Bicycles

…Coffee Clubs, Bagel Club, and more! Mentorship: The Roll Models pair experienced biking women with biking novices. *Our events are open to those who identify as women at this stage…

Page last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 12, 2021.

Page last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 12, 2021.

 

Lotuses & Water Lilies: A Trail Guide

…of the surrounding wetlands) on the gravel path for a few hundred feet. You’ll come upon the bike parking (photograph of it above) just as you arrive at the main…

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 12, 2021.

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 12, 2021.

 

2021 Washington Region Vision Zero Summit

…a family engagement nonprofit. Kori also spearheaded community outreach initiatives and communications at Center for Community Arts and Bedford Gallery, both programs of the City of Walnut Creek’s Arts +…

Page last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 9, 2021.

Page last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 9, 2021.

 

The Vision Zero Fund

…change.  So needs to happen next? Two things need to happen next.  1. All the budget recommendations coming out of the committee need to be included in the full Council…

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 6, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 6, 2021.

 

2021 Vision Zero Recap

…In the third plenary session, Traffic out of Law Enforcement, panelists Regan F. Patterson, Ph.D., Transportation Equity Research Fellow, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation; Dara Baldwin, MPA Director of National Policy,…

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)

…safety goals. Community Advocate Award: Gregg Adams, DCBAC We’re pleased to present our 2020 Community Advocate Award to Gregg Adams. Gregg is the At-large Bicycle Advisory Council representative for At-Large…

Blog Post last updated by Stephanie Piperno on July 1, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Stephanie Piperno on July 1, 2021.

 

Code of Conduct

…following ways: Online — http://waba.ethicspoint.com/ Mobile WebApp — http://www.wabamobile.ethicspoint.com By Phone — 844-924-2530.  Call this number and speak with a Navex Global hotline representative to report a violation. The representative…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 11, 2021.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 11, 2021.

 

2021 VA Elections: Candidate Questionnaires

…Questionnaire For House of Delegate Races The following graphs include the collective data from questionnaire questions that only required a yes/no response. This does not include data from questions that…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2021.