…candidate pledge. Our goal was to get 15 organizations to sign on but as of now we have 24! You can see the full pledge here! Official Testimonies and Comments…

…go to the polls to elect a new Council member! There will be a special primary election for the Prince George’s County Council seat vacated by Monique Anderson-Walker (D-District 8)…

…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…

…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…

…whole corridor safer, for everyone who uses it, all at once.  This is also a big deal for the region—it’s setting a new precedent. Connecticut Ave is a major commuter…

…of Brookland, Edgewood, Eckington, and Bloomingdale, and the busy bike lanes on R and 4th St NE. The newly completed Edgewood Recreation Center and the Inspired Teaching Public Charter School…

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

Something incredible happened this year: the unveiling of a wider, better, more welcoming section of our region’s beloved Washington & Old Dominion Trail. The new dual trail gives people room…

…the neighborhood commission for 3D, which covers New Mexico Ave, voted 9-0 in support of protected bike lanes on New Mexico Ave! But just to the south, in ANC 3B,…

…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…

…but our urgent action. So on this World Day of Remembrance, let’s renew our commitment to protect every member of the traveling public.” Visit the Montgomery County Families for Safe…

…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…

…comments for the hearing record – email your testimony to abenjamin@dccouncil.us or leave voicemail testimony for the Committee by calling (202) 350-1344, which will be transcribed and made part of…

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

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…

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….

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….

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….

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…

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

…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…

…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…

…let us know how your ride went. https://twitter.com/WABADC When are bike lanes plowed? During last year’s comparatively lighter snowstorms, the bike lanes were plowed on the second go around. The…

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…

…years to expand Capital Bikeshare, including $6.8 million in the coming year. The District will also add 80 new stations and 3,500 electric bikes, more than doubling the city’s e-bike…

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…

…form. Email For general inquiries via email, please select the most relevant option from the following list. Advocacy: advocacy@waba.org — Questions about laws or policy, new projects and trails being…

…are interested in getting involved please email us! Official Testimonies and Comments Submitted by WABA DC DC Post COVID Roundtable Testimony  Letter To DDOT Director Regarding MoveDC’s Trail’s goals Testimony…

…including BikeMD, followed and worked to pass.  We will renew the fight for the ones that did not pass next January in the 2022 session and also make a concerted…

…biking a new and rewarding part of their lives. Attend our Women & Bicycles Events Workshops: Bike-related skillsharing throughout the DC metro area Rides: Accommodating all experience levels Social Events:…