…of or donating to WABA (members get great benefits). You can also volunteer at an event or in the office (help us out three times and earn a free one-year…

WABA will ensure that a complete off-road paved multi-use trail is built from Bethesda to Silver Spring. WABA will advocate for improved trail access to the existing facility, as well…

WABA will ensure that local jurisdictions have a comprehensive bicycle parking and commuter amenities policy, including features like safe and secure bike storage, showers and changing stations, and other destination…

…[promoted event] May 18, 2019 —Located in Mathews, VA, on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, the Tour de Chesapeake cycling event, now in its 21st year, offers rural, flat roads that…

…cause, or a wonky policy discussion, our Action Committees have it covered. See what we’re doing in your community and join us for the next meeting. MARYLAND State Legislation Brief…

…us how to glide, we laughed through the awkwardness. We gradually got pedals for practice, and then got a taste for speed. By the end of the three hours I…

…here. WABA will be submitting comments and asking members and supporters to do the same! The deadline for submitting comments is March 18, 2017. Public Meeting Calendar: DC: Alabama Avenue…

…Commits to Vision Zero The city of Alexandria has committed to reducing traffic deaths and serious injuries to zero by 2028. City officials are working on an action plan for…

…group, a new cause, or a wonky policy discussion, our Action Committees have it covered. See what we’re doing in your community and join us for the next meeting. Upcoming…

…opened in October of 2016. It is a game-changing addition to our region’s trail network, reconnecting neighborhoods that have been cutoff for decades providing a safe, car-free trail experience from…

…many bicyclists don’t for fear of getting it wrong, messing it up, or breaking something. Shifting gears, to the novice cyclist, looks and feels complicated, comes with lots of odd…

…“My brother left me his bike to commute to class in college. I ended up really enjoying it and started delivering for a sandwich company which lead me to buy…

Concern about high costs is a common barrier to riding a bicycle for transportation. There’s a stereotype of a “real” cyclist–the skinny dude on a space-age bike, dressed head-to-toe in…

…Army camp? What led to the violence at the Anacostia Pool in 1968? Anacostia River Trail and Anacostia Park have seen both the freedom and oppression of people, to just…

…to bike. Whether you’re looking for a fun group, a new cause, or a wonky policy discussion, our Action Committees have it covered. See what we’re doing in your community…

…submitted formal comments and more than 1,000 supportive petition signatures. The comment period has closed. We anticipate the study to be finalized and released by fall 2016. Virginia Protected Bike…

…and Senate. On April 1, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed the bill into law. Funding for Complete Streets in Alexandria Brief Explanation: Alexandria’s Complete Streets program is key to the city’s…

Last week, the Mayor released a call to the community: What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail? https://twitter.com/MayorBowser/status/1062727831879323649 We have a few thoughts. Look, it’s no secret:…

…a two-track railway bridge that serves freight, commuter trains and Amtrak. However, this bridge needs some improvements. Built in 1904, the bridge has outlived its usefulness and needs some serious…

…Signal membership opened by a WABA supporter between now and December 31st. Here’s to building community, one bicyclist and one business decision at a time. Find the press release here….

…led events and rides to introduce the trails to more people, and fixed a flat or three to keep trail users rolling. Trail Rangers helped Red Line commuters try the…

…Route 66, and 13 Colonies routes. Afterward, participants celebrated the ride’s 15th year at Mellow Mushroom, collected a free drink and t-shirt, and basked in the glow of the day’s…

…current societal inequities that have their roots in generations of unjust structural barriers, policies, practices, attitudes, language and cultural messages have disproportionately impacted many minority groups. Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion…

…on the first Thursday of every month. For more information on their monthly presentations, email WomensHIstory@loc.gov. She invites everyone age 16 and up to register and come read and research.…

…Terrace. [Lt. James A. Moss’s company of 25th Infantry, U. S. Army Bicycle Corps, from Fort Missoula, Montana.] YNP.” October 7, 1896. Buffalo Soldier Bob Marley’s song Buffalo Soldier is…

…2017, the District of Columbia had the second-highest rate of bicycle commuting in the country, and we are seeing increasing rates of bicycling (not just commuting!) in all of our…

…can be reported here or by calling 703-746-4357. Fairfax County: Issues can be reported here. Join a community! There are a few great resources to coordinate and ask questions about…

…people that I teach and work with throughout the year. People ask me a lot of questions. Here is the second most frequent question* I hear: “Drivers are crazy! Aren’t…

…get this bridge right Long Bridge is the rail bridge you can see from the Yellow Line as you cross the Potomac River. It carries Amtrak, commuter rail, and freight…

…click here. SOLD OUT! [bg_faq_start] Is this a supported ride? The Cider Ride is an unsupported ride. You will need to follow a cue sheet and there is no SAG…