…are physically separated from automobile traffic by curbs, planters, parked cars or posts—has meant big benefits for their companies. The report combines this original reporting with an overview of the…

…community had experienced some form of harassment while biking.   From Elevation DC’s “Fighting for Safer Streets for Women Bike Commuters” (Nov. 26): For Nelle Pierson, like many women in…

On Nov. 16, 2013, WABA concluded the third year of its seasonal East of the River grant program with the inaugural Cap City Bike Expo. Held at the Anacostia Arts…

…in no way comprehensive. Do you have a favorite urban studies, planning, or bike-related book? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter (or leave a comment on this post). Asphalt Nation,…

This blog post is part of a new series by our bike ambassadors. It’s dedicated to presenting tips that will encourage new riders to get started. We’ll link these posts…

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

…the way: Ladies from ages 6 to 30 honed their traffic-riding skills and set new personal records for distance. Randall Myers, a member of WABA’s board and the DC Bicycle…

…end in Anacostia Park. It’s about six miles and will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Youth are welcome with adult supervision! Free bike rentals will be available on a first-come, first-serve…

…can be intimidating at first, but all it takes is some practice. Click here for the bestvideo tutorial on bus bike racks. Trains: For those who regularly use commuter trains…

…open and insular. The group opens conversations that rarely take place in bike shops, and maybe rarely among close friends. We welcome and celebrate new riders and discuss common areas…

…JBG Companies’ Tony Greenberg. For a collection of tweets sent during the panel, go here. Below the jump, you’ll find embedded presentations by Toole and Greenberg: ULI Presentation Toole ULI…

…combine outreach, communication, and data collection on all of D.C.’s DDOT-managed trails: the Met Branch, Suitland Parkway, Anacostia Riverwalk, and Marvin Gaye. Read DCist’s post on the trail ranger program’s…

…lot of projects get done slowly or not at all–and only if the planners take on the role of project manager as well. Currently, DDOT comprises the Office of the…

…best kept secrets on bike commuting. Please pass along this invitation to women in your life who are new to or interested in bike commuting, or join us if you’re…

…The ride is an easy, no-drop, beginner-friendly cruise. Helmets are required. Bikes to borrow will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis;. please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. if…

…“We are of a growing community, for a growing community, and 100% volunteer-based. Our annual Mother’s Day ride unites riders, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or bicycle preference to share…

On Monday night, WABA hosted “Walk the Tracks,” in which District Department of Transportation staffers showed off to interested parties—from casual cyclists to ANC commissioners to councilmembers—how the forthcoming M…

…what it was like when you first learned to ride a bicycle? Remember the freedom and independence you felt powering a bike on your own? Think about how it feels…

…project website explaining the progress, which says that a spring opening of the bridge is expected. We want to thank DDOT for making the completion of this bridge a priority….

…recently detailed some of her research on a group of five black women that, in 1928, biked from New York City to D.C. When asked what motivated them to embark…

…recently detailed some of her research on a group of five black women that, in 1928, biked from New York City to D.C. When asked what motivated them to embark…

…freedom I crave before and after work to think of nothing but the “rubber on the road” and how quickly I can beat the car commuters! I definitely experienced barriers,…

…Busboys’ Langston Room: Women who ride bikes in the D.C. area had the chance to hang out with attendees of the National Bike Summit and talk about what other communities…

See Black Women Bike co-founder Veronica Davis speak during the yesterday’s Ignite sessions at the National Bike Summit about the founding of her advocacy organization. Black Women Bike, which started…

…the all-day forum. Keynote speakers will include Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), New York City Transportation Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan, and industry trailblazer Georgena Terry. Registration for the public is $85 and…

As promised, D.C. bike ambassadors blanketed L Street NW last night to reach out to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians with information on how to properly use the cycletrack. About eight…

…also an ongoing conversation about a cycletrack on M Street SE/SW. Why are they all designed differently? DDOT has the unenviable job of combining best practices from other cities with…

…The event combined public input, appearances by D.C. politicians, and a panel of local urbanist thinkers. Mayor Vince Gray was vocal in his desires for reduced use of cars in…

…The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, committed to getting more people on bikes, a strong communicator, knowledgeable about the community to be served, and organized. Hours are flexible, but…

…a.m. at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW, and will run until 3 p.m. See the MoveDC page for more information. We hope you’ll come out to show the presence…