Metropolitan Branch Trail: Blair Road to Piney Branch Road Design Survey

While construction nears completion on the Metropolitan Branch Trail to Fort Totten, and final design nears completion to Takoma, DDOT has begun detailed planning for the half-mile between Blair Rd…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 25, 2022.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on February 25, 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.

 

What’s going on with the Louisiana Avenue protected bike lane?

…a few more spaces in the center median of the final block near Union Station. Each of these parking spaces are reserved exclusively for Senate staff. And the Senate Sergeant…

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

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

 

Momentum Builds for Louisiana Ave. Protected Bike Lane

For every new trail, bike lane, and policy that makes the region a better place to bike, there are committed advocates working in their communities, with government officials, and WABA…

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

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

 

Take Action for VA General Assembly Priorities

…that need your support if they have any chance of passing! Northern Virginia Transportation Authority; funds for pedestrian and bicyclist projects ( SB251) requires the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)…

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 28, 2022.

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 28, 2022.

 

Envisioning a Safer Street

…more) in DDOT’s  Roadway Centerline Database map tool.  Step Two: Visualize better options. Take your numbers from step one and open up Streetmix.net. Streetmix lets you move and resize the…

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.

 

Demand Action on Connecticut Ave!

…a comprehensive study of removing the Connecticut Ave reversible lanes and adding protected bike lanes. It’s been complete since July, but no one has seen it. At a public event…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 29, 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.

 

This bike lane news is a big deal.

and support from the WABA community. Thank you. This bike lane is a big deal for Ward 3—it’s the first protected bike lane in the Ward (the first one longer…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 16, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 16, 2021.

 

Support Ticket Reciprocity in the Region!

Update: this motion passed! The Transportation Planning Board will send a letter to Mayor Bowser, Governor Northam, and Governor Hogan recommending that they establish reciprocity for automated traffic enforcement tickets….

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on December 15, 2021.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on December 15, 2021.

 

Safe Biking & Walking on Lincoln Road NE Now!

…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…

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

…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…

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

…the project is to improve neighborhood connections, promote health equity, and stimulate economic growth.  Community engagement is a key component of this study, in order to to center the experience…

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

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

 


03
Nov,
2021

MD 210 Pedestrian/Bicycle Study Virtual Meeting

Online

Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 2, 2021.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Meetup

Online

Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 2, 2021.

 

Meetup

DDOT Must Commit to Connecticut Ave Protected Bike Lanes

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…

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

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