22
Aug,
2020

Online How to: Riding in Traffic

…how to prepare for your ride, where to ride in the road, communicating with motorists and how to build confidence! All participants will receive a coupon for a FREE Confident…

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 7, 2020.

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Class

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 7, 2020.

 

Class

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Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 25, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 25, 2020.

 

Summer Advocate Training Series

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. Come for as many sessions as interest you….

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2020.

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2020.

 


24
Jun,
2020
POSTPONED

Advocacy Training: Who Decides?

POSTPONED

…discuss strategies for building buy-in and minimizing unforeseen roadblocks. Note: This session will focus on DC. We’ll have plenty of time for questions. Sign up here, check out the rest…

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2020.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 24, 2020.

 

Meetup


17
Jun,
2020

Advocacy Training: Working with Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

…safe streets projects in DC. Note: This session will focus on DC. We’ll have plenty of time for questions. Sign up here, check out the rest of the series here….

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

 

Meetup

It’s Time for a Safer 17th Street NW

…Transportation prioritize safety improvements for 17th Street NW for completion in 2020 Local residents and commuters, supported by the Dupont Circle Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC), the Washington Area Bicyclist Association…

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 15, 2020.

 

Hatred Has No Place Here

…welcome in the WABA community. WABA will continue to share resources about anti-racism and what safe infrastructure really means in the coming weeks. Join us in learning more at waba.org/antiracism….

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on June 8, 2020.

 


03
Jun,
2020
POSTPONED

Advocacy Training: Making the Case for a Project

POSTPONED

compelling case for new bike infrastructure. We will look at different ways to use language, stories, data, and visuals to define a problem and present a solution. We’ll have plenty…

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 3, 2020.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 3, 2020.

 

Meetup

Strong proposals from Mayor Bowser for safer, slower streets

…20 miles per hour on all local streets. This is a permanent change, and takes effect on Monday, June 1. Creating a network of “Slow Streets,” open to people and

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 30, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 30, 2020.

 

WABA 2020 Ward Council Questionnaires and Forum Recordings

…to complete our trail network, open streets, transportation equity and vision zero. We also held virtual candidate forums and invited all the candidates to participate. The forum was an opportunity…

Blog Post last updated by Cyrus Chimento on May 28, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Cyrus Chimento on May 28, 2020.

 

20×20 Campaign May Update

…Ward 7 and Ward 8 Candidate Transportation Forum – register and submit questions Attend a 20×20 Ward Meeting We have groups of community advocates working in every ward to build…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 14, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 14, 2020.

 

Support more inclusive park trails!

…rule or submit your comments here! To make things easy, you can copy and paste our own comments in the comment field. The public comment period closes on June 8th….

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 13, 2020.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on May 13, 2020.

 

Safety, Public Space and Ahmaud Arbery

…get some exercise.  In our work we talk a lot about the need for safe streets. But what does safe mean? Privilege means some of us can move freely and

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on May 11, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on May 11, 2020.

 


20
May,
2020

Advocacy Training: Understanding and Transforming Street Space

…moral compass—in this session, we’ll talk about the geometry and limitations of space on streets. We’ll cover the measurements and trade-offs of the most common of bike and pedestrian improvements,…

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

 

Meetup


01
Jul,
2020

Advocacy Training: Planning to Win

…setting goals and measuring progress; and connecting the right tactics with the right people at the right time. We’ll have plenty of time for questions. Sign up here, check out…

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

 

Meetup


10
Jun,
2020

Advocacy Training: Effective Tactics

…discuss some of the tools WABA has that can support these tactics. We’ll have plenty of time for questions. Sign up here, check out the rest of the series here….

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

 

Meetup


13
May,
2020

Advocacy Training: Know and Use The Bureaucratic Process

…construction, and talk about how to provide effective feedback along the way. We’ll have plenty of time for questions. Sign up here, check out the rest of the series here….

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Meetup

Zoom

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on May 8, 2020.

 

Meetup

Ways to Volunteer in your Community

…is important! Volunteer three times in your community for a WABA membership. Email membership@waba.org with subject heading “Community Support Membership” and a short list of what you did. Regional Volunteer…

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on May 8, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on May 8, 2020.

 

WIN: Capital Crescent Trail Tunnel Funded.

Update: The County Council heard you and voted unanimously to fund the tunnel! Construction is expected to be complete in 2026, which is a couple of years later than we…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on May 7, 2020.

 

How to Ride a Bike

…stay upright. As you gain more control and confidence, you can practice riding in circles, making turns and coming to a controlled stop. More practice will help you get the…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 29, 2020.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 29, 2020.

 

How to Fit a Bike

A properly sized and fitted bike makes all the difference when riding. Bikes, like people, come in many different sizes and styles. Whether you are learning to ride for the…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 29, 2020.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 29, 2020.

 

SHA Commits to Road Diet on Old Georgetown Road

…Both deaths could have been prevented. In response WABA, Action Committee for Transit and Potomac Peddlers, and over 100 community members, friends, and neighbors came together for a memorial and

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 29, 2020.

 

Social Distance Sprouts Ride

…marshals, or WABA staff on call to assist you. Please review all of the ride information before going on the ride, and email events [at] waba [dot] org if you…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on April 21, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on April 21, 2020.

 

Park Space for People

…the National Park Service, US Park Police, and Montgomery Parks for their leadership in this public health crisis. Opening park roads to people to create safe spaces for essential exercise…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on April 16, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on April 16, 2020.

 

Bike to Work Day 2020 Signup

BIKE TO WORK DAY 2020 HAS BEEN CANCELED. Stay tuned for a fun and social-distance-compatible activity from your friends at WABA. It’s free and lots of fun!…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 6, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on April 6, 2020.

 

March 2020 Advocacy Update

and the National Park Service to reopen the 14th Street Bridge and Memorial Bridge to bicycling commuter traffic. If you are a bike commuter who needs to cross the Potomac…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on April 1, 2020.

 

How To Get A Bike Rack

We get a lot of questions about bike parking. If you are wondering how to have bike parking installed somewhere, here’s a quick breakdown. To request bike parking in public…

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 1, 2020.

Resource last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 1, 2020.

 

Places to help

…know are doing great work, today, to help our community in this strange and scary time: Arlington Food Assistance Center Arlington Thrive Ayuda Black Lives Matter DC Black Swan Academy…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 31, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 31, 2020.

 

Have you seen DDOT’s Plan for Florida AVE NE?

…Sadly, while that planning was underway, the corridor produced unthinkable carnage and traffic violence, taking the lives and livelihood of community members and bringing grief and loss into the lives…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 27, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on March 27, 2020.

 

Basic Maintainence

…Take a look at the chain. Is it dry or rusted? If so, apply a tiny drop of chain lube to each link. Each link should be free of rust…

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.

Blog Post, Resource last updated by Colin Browne on March 26, 2020.