Building a safer community

…and people of marginalized genders in the transportation advocacy and bike community, we are asking for your active support in building a bike community that is not only free from…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 11, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 11, 2020.

 

Some Big Things Going Right

…(plans) – comments due by Aug 25 4th St. NW//SW protected bike lanes (plans) – comments due by Aug 29 20th & 21st St. protected bike lanes (plans) – comments…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 28, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on July 28, 2020.

 

How to Buy a Bike

…alert. Stick to popular and commonly-used groups and you should be fine. Buying New  There are two different types of places to get a new bicycle—bicycle shops and larger general…

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 28, 2020.

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 28, 2020.

 

The 1st Full Council Vote For the Vision Zero Omnibus Bill

…Member Mary Cheh and the Committee have put into crafting the bill since it’s introduction in 2019. On Tuesday, July 21st, the Committee of the Whole will take the 1st…

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 21, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on July 21, 2020.

 


29
Jul,
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 Sydney Sotelo on July 17, 2020.

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Class

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Sydney Sotelo on July 17, 2020.

 

Class


16
Aug,
2020

Make Bike Shifting Your Friend with Steve Offutt

…of shifting, identifies parts of the drive train and answers all of your questions to improve your next ride. This webinar is FREE to join. Invite friends and family members…

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

Sunday, August 16, 2020

Class

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

 

Class


25
Jul,
2020

Make Bike Shifting Your Friend with Steve Offutt

…of shifting, identifies parts of the drive train and answers all of your questions to improve your next ride. This webinar is FREE to join. Invite friends and family members…

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

Saturday, July 25, 2020

Class

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

 

Class


18
Jul,
2020

Bike Buying 101 with Robyn Short

What kind of bike should I buy? Should I buy new or used? How does bike sizing work? Where should I purchase? How do I shop during this pandemic? I’m…

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Class

Wherever you are!

Blog Post, Event last updated by Colin Browne on July 15, 2020.

 

Class

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Campaign Signup Form…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on July 10, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on July 10, 2020.

 

Preventing Bike Theft

…a U-Lock or heavy duty chain lock. Cable locks are easily cut. Any lock can be defeated by a determined thief with the right set of tools and plenty of time, but…

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 9, 2020.

Resource last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 9, 2020.

 


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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  TEST Search for:Search Button…

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

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

 

Summer Advocate Training Series

…the District’s hyperlocal elected bodies. ANCs are critical to advancing safe streets projects in DC. Sign up Who Decides? June 24, 6:30pm Postponed – new date coming soon In this…

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

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. sign up In this session, we’ll take a…

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

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. sign up In this session, we’ll look at…

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

Update: This training is being postponed to a future date. Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly…

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

…Mayor and her agency staff to make certain that they are implemented in ways that advance racial and socioeconomic equity, not hinder it. We see two components of this: On…

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

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

 

20×20 Campaign May Update

…all done. Roll Up Your Sleeves & Get Involved Summer Advocate Training Series We are excited to announce a new weekly training series to help get community advocates like you…

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

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. sign up Changing the status quo is hard,…

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

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. sign up We’ll talk about how to build…

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

Dive into the nuts and bolts of making change happen with veteran WABA organizer Garrett Hennigan in a new weekly webinar series. sign up In this session we’ll take a…

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

…they have posted on social media, newsletters and/or their websites. Help them by researching what they’ve already communicated before sending a general email about volunteering.  Giving money is good too! …

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.