…and people who bike in DC. The Council’s Transportation Committee held a hearing last week and advocates have until May 19 to send in written testimony to be included for…

…This guide is intended to empower community members and leaders to bring better bicycling for their communities by explaining how bike projects happen, teaching how to communicate the case for…

…At long last, this half-mile trail extension is complete, offering a direct connection to Fort Totten Metro and a comfortable bypass of stressful, hilly Fort Totten Dr. Here’s a great…

Fairfax County’s proposed budget for FY 2023 comes with good and bad news. The good: funding for 2 new full time staff dedicated to active transportation planning! The bad: significant…

…recording didn’t center our slides so here’s the full text: Prince George’s Trail TourDownload Anacostia-River-Trail-WebinarDownload And unfortunately, we don’t have a recording copy of our Fairfax County trails tour but…

…City also passed.  See more on HB 53 here and HB 73 here. Two bills made significant progress this the session, gaining passage in the House, but failing to pass…

…been in the works for more than a year (some much longer) with many opportunities for community input and vigorous debate. Each comes with tradeoffs like repurposing driving lanes or…

…making our region an even better place to commute, play and live. Your WABA Membership Makes Bicycling Better Biking is a sustainable and affordable way to run errands, commute to…

…bloom. This month is packed with opportunities to support a street transformation near you, pass needed laws, and celebrate the change we are making happen. Did You See This? 6…

…few differences. On the streetcar you want to board using the center door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm-jehQ3taQ Tips on many things, including how to bring your bike on the streetcar. When in doubt,…

…and employees by offering extra perks to WABA members. WABA members are a 8000+ strong community of passionate advocates working together towards a just and sustainable transportation system where walking,…

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!…

…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….

The Salt Line DC is supporting the WABA biking community with 10% food discount. Show your WABA membership card upon payment to receive this discount. Visit The Salt Line website for business…

…usable when a member inputs the promo code into the QR ordering system. Email membership@waba.org to receive the promo code and visit the Metrobar website for business hours and location….

…Council’s T&E Committee is holding a hearing on May 5 for input on this bill. See the hearing announcement to sign up to testify or submit testimony. Speed Management on…

…identify as Earl Stroud. Some cursory sleuthing brought me to an obituary for a local Earl Stroud, who passed away last year. Going through these archives, encountering this obituary, thinking…

…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…

NMAH Archives Center Scurlock 618 Carton 103 Caption: Howard U. bicyclists, Oct. 1947. Happy Black History Month, folks!  February is the time we in the US and Canada remember the…

…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…

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…

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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

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…

…commuting future for the District. Take Action Events & Opportunities Columbia Rd Bus Priority & Bike Project at ANC 1C PZT Committee Get an early glimpse and weigh in on…

…to MacArthur Blvd, and pass over the C&O towpath without a connection. This is a huge missed opportunity to connect more people in Maryland and Virginia to this beloved park,…

…in equity and efficacy concerns. Like many highway projects of the last century, the proposed route passes through predominantly Black and lower-income communities, introducing temporary and permanent disruptions, while excluding…