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.

 

About WABA

…ways to get around. Our Values Joy: We celebrate people and share the joy of bicycling. Boldness: We think big and transform passion into action. Integrity: We earn trust through…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on October 6, 2021.

Page 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.

 

FAQ: Plows, Trails and Bike Lanes Oh My!

…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…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 5, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 5, 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.

 

DC’s FY22 Budget: What We Won

…Zero Fund” will be permanently used to continue infrastructure and safety improvements, road design, sidewalk repair, and more for years to come.  Funding for the Connecticut Ave NW and Eastern…

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 3, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Jonathan Kincade on September 3, 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

…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…

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

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

 

Update on the Eastern Downtown Protected Bike Lane

…Street NW. After considerable discussion by the full Council, Councilmember Nadeau withdrew the legislation because it lacked the supermajority necessary to pass. What we think: We continue to be inspired…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 22, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 22, 2021.

 

Maryland 2021 Legislative Session Summary

…effort to significantly increase the level of State funds for all active transportation projects. Bills Passed HB 118/SB 293 – Vehicle Laws -Injury or Death of Vulnerable Individual -Penalties –…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2021.

 

Women & Bicycles

…Virginia, and Maryland metro areas. The Women & Bicycles program is centered on a peer-to-peer experience that inspires women to bike, participate, teach, advocate, and lead in the bike movement. Since the…

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

…Policy Forum, Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Project South, Winning on Equity Working Group at PolicyLink, Smart Growth America, Transit Center, Justice 4 Women Task Force, Interrupting Criminalization, Compact for Thriving Communities – CSH, the Progressive Caucus…

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

On Thursday, June 24th WABA hosted the 5th annual Washington Region Vision Zero Summit virtually.  Dara Baldwin, MPA Director of National Policy, Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR), Co-chair of…

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)

…the pandemic to provide students with a space to grow physically, mentally, emotionally and professionally. He is passionate about using bicycling as an outlet for fun, character development, and community-building….

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

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

 

Speak up for Active Transportation Infrastructure in Arlington County!

…e-bikes program Do not forget to highlight the projects you are excited about in your testimony too! If you are unable to testify live, you can submit comments online. Online comments may…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Stephanie Piperno on June 23, 2021.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Stephanie Piperno on June 23, 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.

 

Funding the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act

…The Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act”. Below is our testimony: Good afternoon Councilmember Cheh and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name…

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

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

 

Police aren’t the solution to traffic safety

…Defund MPD working group of lawyers, research fellows, and advocates have combed through the DC Code and the DC MR. Based on this research, we propose the following changes: We…

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

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

 

Vision Zero

…those who walk or bike. Traffic deaths and injuries are preventable. Vision Zero makes it everyone’s job—from policymakers to traffic engineers to law enforcement officials—to prevent them completely. Join us…

Page last updated by Hannah Neagle on June 2, 2021.

Page last updated by Hannah Neagle on June 2, 2021.

 

Regional Trail Awareness and Safety—Focus Group

…individuals in the community! Level of perceived contribution Pre-focus group Post-focus goup Change in number of responses A great deal 29% 38% +10% A lot 19% 14% -5% A moderate…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.

 

WABA Advocacy Update: Spring 2021

…is centered around the energy from our volunteers and supporters. Official Comments and Testimonies from WABA Testimony for Council Member Mary Cheh’s Roundtable on Transportation After the Pandemic Letter regarding…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on April 30, 2021.

 

Protected Bike Lanes for Connecticut Ave – The Clear Choice

…in just a few days on Saturday May 1 and they need to hear your support. All four adjacent Advisory Neighborhood Commissions debated the plan and passed resolutions in support…

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

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