Ready to learn a new trick?

…In a WABA City Cycling class you’ll learn bike handling tips and tricks that leave you feeling more confident, competent and comfortable, whether you’re riding on the beautiful recently extended…

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

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

 

WABA in the Wild Resources

…First Long-Distance Trail Ride Want to learn more about bicycle readiness and safety? ABC Quick Check Take a City Cycling Class! (free for WABA members) Fundraising Page Directory Coming soon!…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on March 25, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on March 25, 2020.

 

2020 Sprouts Ride Marshal Guide

community to be inclusive and compassionate. WABA’s Ride Marshal Code of Conduct Ride Marshals agree to follow these expectations in good faith and to the best of your ability when…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on March 11, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on March 11, 2020.

 

Bike Classes, Education Rides, and Seminars

…opportunity to practice basic bike handling skills in the comfort and safety of a wide open, flat parking lot. Instructors assist with skills such as starting, stopping, turning, weaving and

Page last updated by Sydney Sotelo on February 10, 2020.

Page last updated by Sydney Sotelo on February 10, 2020.

 

Long Bridge Bike-Ped Crossing Moves Forward

…of us standing up and asking for better bike connections, better trails, and better river crossings. Help this great project by submitting your comments right now.  Another opportunity to comment…

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

Action Alert, Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

 

Urgent: Fairness for Crash Victims in Virginia

…crash victim in unfair and unjust ways. 46 states in the United States have adopted the more fair comparative standard that weighs each parties negligence and adjusts compensation accordingly Senate…

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on January 30, 2020.

 

Meet this year’s Winners of the WABA Awards (and vote for more!)

communities who need safe streets now.  2019 Community Advocate Awards Sean Neal, for his leadership organizing the site visit at South Capitol Street to demonstrate the need for safe crossing…

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on January 29, 2020.

Blog Post last updated by Anna McCormally on January 29, 2020.

 

Bring WABA to your event!

…Teams are eager to bring expertise and enthusiasm for bicycling to your event! Health fairs, transportation expos, farmers’ markets, new student weekends—anywhere people are gathering, we’re excited to answer questions!…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on January 27, 2020.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on January 27, 2020.

 

2019 Bicyclists’ Choice Awards

…Bicyclists Choice Awards on Wednesday, February 26th 2020! Wednesday, February 13, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Please RSVP by Friday, February 8th. Admission to this event is free,…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on January 7, 2020.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on January 7, 2020.

 

Vision Zero Summit 2019

…to present best practices to protect vulnerable users. The 2019 Washington Region Vision Zero Summit is a platform for regional commitments and best practice to be discussed, made, and shared….

Page last updated by Colin Browne on November 25, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on November 25, 2019.

 

Vision Zero Summit 2017

…in transit safety research and has authored research proposals funded by TCRP, one of the National Research Institutes. He has also served on numerous panels and committees overseeing research projects…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on November 25, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on November 25, 2019.

 

Create the Silver Spring Circle

…brought to you thanks to WABA’s Action Committee for Montgomery County. Get involved! Come to our next Action Committee Meeting (the 4th Monday of the month at 7pm at the…

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 11, 2019.

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on October 11, 2019.

 

20 by 20 Map

…your neighbors to stand with us. donate now Become a Community Advocate Want to get involved with your fellow community advocates in your own Ward? We can’t get those 20…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on October 10, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on October 10, 2019.

 

Support Rocio Paul and WABA!

…leisure think about how much healthier as a community we can be. I also don’t want anyone to be afraid of riding a bike next to cars or running into…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 23, 2019.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on September 23, 2019.

 

Join or Renew your membership!

It’s Membership Drive Week here at WABA! That means we’re celebrating our passionate and dedicated members and the power we build when we come together and invest in WABA’s vision…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 17, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 17, 2019.

 

Support Stephanie Kaufman and WABA!

…the rain can be fun.  I like that it keeps me active, alert and is a very inexpensive form of transportation. More globally, biking gives me the freedom to go…

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on August 22, 2019.

Page last updated by Anna McCormally on August 22, 2019.

 

The Cider Ride

and outreach work. Can I apply for a scholarship for this ride? Through our Free Ride Fund we provide free rides to community members who could otherwise not participate. This…

Page last updated by Cyrus Chimento on July 24, 2019.

Page last updated by Cyrus Chimento on July 24, 2019.

 

Tales and Trails: Trail History of Anacostia Park

…with National Park Service and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association on three FREE guided history rides this summer: May 26th – The Parks of Capitol Hill 10 AM – 1…

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 11, 2019.

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on July 11, 2019.

 

WABA in the Wild

and completed one or both of those feats. That’s what makes this trip fulfilling. More than bicycling and/or fundraising know-how, your commitment to better bicycling in the region is what…

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 9, 2019.

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 9, 2019.

 

Advocacy Roundup: Summer 2019 Edition

…one way north of K St NE. Review the full plans here. DDOT staff will collect comments over the next month and start work in July. Planning continues for the complete…

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 9, 2019.

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on July 9, 2019.

 

DDOT removes bike lanes from Alabama Avenue SE.

…Corridor. WABA submitted public comments on the Alabama Avenue study more than two years ago. Our concern then, as now, was that the agency was compromising safety and to accommodate…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 8, 2019.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 8, 2019.

 

Join us with your family!

…celebrate you! Use the form below to join WABA as a Family Member. Questions? See our Family Membership FAQs. Questions? Drop us a note at membership@waba.org or call 202-518-0524 x203…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 26, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 26, 2019.

 

Recap: Washington Region 2019 Vision Zero Summit

…8 wards.” –@MayorBowser @WABADC #VZSummitDC pic.twitter.com/4OLl1KAHnE — Complete Streets (@completestreets) March 14, 2019 The end result? Creating roads for everyone including kids, senior citizens, those with disabilities, and people using…

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on June 25, 2019.

Blog Post last updated by Carm Saimbre on June 25, 2019.

 

Press

…Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is D.C. postpones vote on bill that would protect injured cyclists and pedestrians Washington Post – November, 2014 D.C. Council committee postpones vote on the bill…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 19, 2019.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on June 19, 2019.

 

2019 Sweet Ride Routes

Rider Guide Below are links to several different formats of the Sweet Ride routes. Free, turn-by-turn directions from Ride with GPS. Follow the directions below for free, turn-by-turn directions for

Page last updated by Cyrus Chimento on June 7, 2019.

Page last updated by Cyrus Chimento on June 7, 2019.

 

Sponsor WABA On-Bike Events

…visitors Monthly Event Hub Email Newsletter: 55,000+ subscribers WABA Event Hub Average Open Rate: 28.7% Compared to average industry open rate: 15.75% Event Participants Event participants are dues-paying WABA members—they…

Page last updated by Tessla Wilson on May 29, 2019.

Page last updated by Tessla Wilson on May 29, 2019.

 

WABA in the Wild Details

…costs to put on the ride for you (transportation, lodging, and meals), meaning that 100% of what you fundraise directly supports WABA’s mission. For comparison, private companies offer similar three-day…

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 29, 2019.

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 29, 2019.

 

A Safer Suitland Road

Connecting Communities and Creating Safe Streets in Prince George’s County Sign Up for Updates An Ideal Place Suitland Road (MD-218) runs from the District line to Silver Hill Road (MD-458)…

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.

 

Rock Creek Park Trail

…Supports Fixing the Rock Creek Park Trail (March 6, 2014) A Rock Creek Park Trail Update, Plus an Open House (February 28, 2014) Fix the Rock Creek Park Trail Now…

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.

 

Protected Bike Lanes

commute by bike. According to the District Department of Transportation, after D.C. built protected bike lanes on 15th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and L and M Streets, its commuter community increased…

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.

Page last updated by Carm Saimbre on May 28, 2019.