…along the Potomac River. My bike commute opened up a new world to me that I completely missed from behind the wheel: Bald eagles and ospreys. Great blue herons. Snapping…

…tips about gear. This ongoing resource is another reason why I donate through my employee giving program. My sustaining contributions show my appreciation for the way WABA sustains my freedom…

…Bicyclists. As I became more involved in the bike advocacy community, I observed a lack of outreach and engagement with a community that consists of major users of bikes for…

…allowed me to use my bike to run errands throughout the city. Today I feel invincible, smart, and especially proud every time I complete a bike ride. I feel strong…

…expand WABA’s role from service provider to program developer. Commit to practices and programs that ensure equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our work. Attain effective laws and enforcement of our…

…focuses on techniques to avoid uncommon, but occasional, sticky situations. At class you will have the opportunity to: Feel more confident on a bicycle Realize your bicycle dreams Practice moves…

Things I heard on my bike ride the other day: “Hey Baby- come over here,” “Damn I wish I was that bicycle,” “Get out of the road you stupid [gender…

Having your bike stolen is unpleasant. While you can’t make your bike completely safe, there are some steps you can take to minimize the risk. Step 1: Register your bicycle…

photo credit:www.nydailynews.com Riding your bike through the city streets is exhilarating and fun, no doubt. But it can also be filled with the daily obstacles and chaos that unfortunately come…

…the W&B community. As well as appearing on the group’s Facebook page and on Instagram, these features – a brief quote and accompanying photograph of the woman participating – will…

…& Bicycles series of tips and helpful information that will answer frequently asked questions, provide helpful advice to common problems, and make bicycling a more accessible, widely-chosen means of transportation,…

WABA’s community rides are limited to 30 riders. You must provide your own bike and helmet. Seriously — helmets are mandatory for participation, because of the way our insurance policy…

…pedestrians. Often times people expect me to reply to aggressive comments “with attitude”, so they open up with confrontational words and hands on their hips. She is more afraid of…

…users. Many use the trail for commuting to work. National Institutes of Health is a major regional job center and downtown Bethesda is a large commercial district. Connecting jobs and…

…and communities who encourage and support biking. Why bike to school at all? Biking is a fun, healthy and community-minded way to get around your neighborhood. It’s good for you,…

…the roadway nearly became a freeway in the 1960s. Now, as communities seek alternatives to traffic congestion and show their preference and support for walkable and bikeable communities, it is…

…over the coming weeks and months. The core element of Vision Zero is a commitment to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries within a specific amount of time. New York…

…and fun celebration of the biking and walking trails that connect our region. The outdoor celebration will feature: Free bike repairs by expert REI mechanics Free cookies from Captain Cookie…

…should be enhanced for safe and comfortable bicycle travel, not restricted. Bike parking options and Capital Bikeshare should be expanded. Download our prepared fact sheet with complete talking points and…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more…

…folks to share why they bike! The interactive “park” we set up was a fantastic way to get folks to consider bicycling! For more pictures, see our PARK(ing) Day Flickr…

…bicycle stolen. An officer will come and meet you to file a stolen property report. To file the report, they will need the following information: type of bike, color, serial…

This is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series, part of WABA’s initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more women on bikes. These posts aren’t…

…agree certain weather situations dictate our decision to commute by bike. Thundersnow? Freak winter hurricanes? Golf-ball sized hail? No thanks! I’ll sacrifice my bicycling freedoms and take the dry, air-conditioned…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get…

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles Bi-Weekly Tips series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get…

Biking can be as simple as putting air in the tires and rolling off. But at some point, most people need some assistance and have a few questions. The resources…

…marketing and communications strategies Experience in growing social media followers and increasing engagement. Ability to function, collaborate, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Keen eye for…

On Friday, I will be testifying on behalf of WABA at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s annual oversight hearing on the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department….

This entry is part of our Women & Bicycles blog series. Women & Bicycles is WABA’s outreach and encouragement initiative to build a stronger women’s bike community and get more…