WABA’s Vision Zero Community Outreach – Supported by DCBR!

…major cities across the country, and it’s clear our region is missing a vital piece: community engagement. We can’t design a comprehensive campaign to change culture without involving and empowering…

Page last updated by Nelle Pierson on January 11, 2017.

Page last updated by Nelle Pierson on January 11, 2017.

 

Reporting Maintenance Issues in DC: A Trail Ranger Skill Share

…how to join us: In DC, city service and maintenance issues are reported through 311, the citywide call center, either by directly calling 311 or reporting through the mobile app…

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.

 

Fewer trail obstacles on the Suitland Parkway

…8. As such, our goal was to make the trail as safe and pleasant as we could by making the entire trailbed passable. Parralleling a greenspace has many advantages but…

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on December 15, 2016.

 

Bike Friendly Ballston

…would connect the Custis Trail to Ballston This campaign is brought to you thanks to WABA’s Arlington Action Committee. Get involved! Come to our next Action Committee Meeting (the 3rd…

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 29, 2016.

Page last updated by Garrett Hennigan on November 29, 2016.

 

Mayor Bowser Signs #FixContrib bill at WABA Happy Hour

…a video of the entire event and check out more photos below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEsNckllfo   The signed Act is now under Congressional Review. Its projected law date is December 16, 2016….

Blog Post last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.

 

Resounding Regional Support for Trails

AND community necessities. Walkable, bikeable communities are more livable communities.” Peter May, Associate Regional Director – Lands and Planning with National Park Service noted that the announcement of the Capital…

Blog Post last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Tamara Evans on November 2, 2016.

 

Why not park in the bike lane? You probably won’t get a ticket.

…data on moving and parking violations. The Open Data DC website allows you manipulate the data in a web interface or on a map. We downloaded all the 2016 data…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 9, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 9, 2016.

 

Updates On The Projects You Care About

Complete Streets budget. We worked with AAA (believe it or not), the Metropolitan Police Department, and dozens of other stakeholders to create and pass a bill with a wide range…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 8, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on September 8, 2016.

 

Summer Advocacy Roundup

…be able to travel through the corridor. While the road is being reconstructed, the trail will remain open, and when the road is completed but not yet open to car…

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 25, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Garrett Hennigan on August 25, 2016.

 

Vote for WABA in REI’s #UnitedOutside Campaign

  To celebrate the opening of their DC Flagship, REI is leading 100 days of recess and and donating $100,000 (!) to local non-profits. Your votes determine the donations! It’s…

Page last updated by Nelle Pierson on July 14, 2016.

Page last updated by Nelle Pierson on July 14, 2016.

 

What to Do In the Event of a Crash

…the scene of the incident, etc.> Collect the following information: Driver’s Name Driver’s License number Address Phone number Make and Model of Car License Plate # Insurance Company Date, Time,…

Blog Post last updated by Daniel Hoagland on July 5, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Daniel Hoagland on July 5, 2016.

 

A Trail Along New York Avenue in Northeast DC? Yes, Please.

…nonprofits and interested citizens, started out from Union Market. After navigating to Florida and 4th St. NE, trail development professionals from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), who completed a concept plan of…

Blog Post last updated by Katie Harris on June 30, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Katie Harris on June 30, 2016.

 

The Really Big Bike Weekend

…volunteers get a free t-shirt, drinks/snacks, and a free 24 hour Capital Bikeshare membership. RBBW Community Calendar This celebratory weekend is about more than just three big events. See below…

Page last updated by Michelle Cleveland on April 21, 2016.

Page last updated by Michelle Cleveland on April 21, 2016.

 

Anacostia River Festival

…centennial. With activities on trail, on water, and around the park, there is fun for the whole family. Learn more at the event website: www.bridgepark.org/ARF Event Details Sunday April 17,…

Page last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on March 7, 2016.

Page last updated by Ursula Sandstrom on March 7, 2016.

 

Proposed bike lanes in Shaw facing noisy opposition

for biking and walking benefit the whole community. Attend the public meeting to speak up for safe streets   DDOT held a community open house last night designed to share…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 21, 2016.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on January 21, 2016.

 

Kate’s Motto: “If it’s not fun, you’re doing it wrong!”

…weather might be, that will be the day I see a stag wading in Rock Creek, or hear an owl as I pass a stand of trees, or notice a…

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 24, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 24, 2015.

 

John’s Story: I Bike For My Health, My Pocket Book, and Bald Eagles!

…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…

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 23, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 23, 2015.

 

Tracy’s Story: It wasn’t until I got hit by a minivan…

…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…

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 23, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 23, 2015.

 

Edgar’s Story: Making Bike Advocacy More Accessible to More People

…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

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 22, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 22, 2015.

 

Olive’s Story: I bike to feel invincible!

…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…

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 21, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on December 21, 2015.

 

Announcing WABA’s Strategic Plan: The Nuts & Bolts

and abuzz with excitement and we want to pass it along to you. Read our Strategic Plan Because it’s a major undertaking and because it represents the shared vision of…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 18, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 18, 2015.

 

Help us triple the number of people riding bikes by 2020!

…the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #93587), the World Bank Community Connections campaign, the DC One Fund, Network for Good, America’s Charities, and the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC#8469), among others….

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 10, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on December 10, 2015.

 

Wow it’s so much more fun to ride my bicycle after that!

…“I entered this class thinking I would only learn a few things, but I ended up realizing that I had TONS of questions I wanted to ask them (and that…

Blog Post last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman on September 16, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Sarah Katz-Hyman on September 16, 2015.

 

Biking and Gender-Based Street Harassment, It sucks

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…

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on September 3, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Nelle Pierson on September 3, 2015.

 

Preventing Bicycle Theft

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…

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 1, 2015.

Page last updated by Colin Browne on September 1, 2015.

 

Fabulous Fun at the Trail Ranger Scavenger Hunt!

Boat building success! Team Mix and Match Working on getting points for a photo clue! Adventurer Awards presents the Best Team Name Teams discovering the waterfall Boat building mini competition!…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 10, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on August 10, 2015.

 

How to deal with bike lane blockages and other road obstacles

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…

Blog Post last updated by Renée Moore on August 3, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Renée Moore on August 3, 2015.

 

Women & Bicycles Photo Series: Barbara Bitondo, Renu Singh, Harum Helmy

…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…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 20, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on July 20, 2015.

 

Riding in the Heat

…& 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,…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on June 18, 2015.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on June 18, 2015.

 

Community Ride Policies

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…

Page last updated by Arielle Milkman on April 6, 2015.

Page last updated by Arielle Milkman on April 6, 2015.