Newsletter: ground truthing

…interesting place to rest or grab a snack, and poking around parks department websites, historical society websites, wikipedia, whatever’s available to get a better sense of how the culture and

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

 

Newsletter: telling stories

coming up.  Got opinions about Metro’s budget (which includes fare increases AND service cuts ☹️)? Let ’em know. Take a Community Cleanup Ride with Hill Family Biking. Speaking of budgets, Mayor Bowser wants to…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

 

Newsletter: rainy day activities

…but the combination of high winds and heavy rain are going to make a group ride unsafe. So if you’re already signed up, or if you’re not, I hope we’ll…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

 


13
Apr,
2024

Transportation Safety Town Hall

community? Do you need service hours? If you are a Prince George’s County High School student and your answer is “yes,” to any of those questions, sign up for our…

6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 7, 2024.

Saturday, April 13, 2024

6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 7, 2024.

 


16
Mar,
2024

Navigating the 311 System

Oops! try here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-the-311-system-tickets-858366285667…

FH Faunteroy Center

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 6, 2024.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Meetup

FH Faunteroy Center

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 6, 2024.

 

Meetup

Fairfax County FY 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings

…Hall Monday, March 11, 2024 7PM Dranesville District Joint Budget Town Hall w/ MCA McLean Community Center Monday, March 11, 2024 7PM Braddock District Budget Town Hall The Budget Town…

Varies, in-person & virtual

Action Alert, Event last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

Action Alert, Event

February 29th through April 2nd

Varies, in-person & virtual

Action Alert, Event

February 29th through April 2nd, Varies, in-person & virtual

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

 

Video: How to patch a flat tube

https://www.tiktok.com/@wabadc/video/7341125619016682795 Thank you to all the participants who joined us for the Fix-A-Flat Skillshare event at Happy Go Bikes on February 27th! Shout out to the instructors Ben and Bean…

Blog Post last updated by Michelle Shin on March 5, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Michelle Shin on March 5, 2024.

 

Every Mile Together Trail Challenge

and national legislation in pursuit of REI Co-op’s goal of getting 100 million people outside in five minutes or less, no matter where they live. Learn more at https://www.rei.com/outside-in-5 Capital…

Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 4, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 4, 2024.

 

Meetup


04
Mar,
2024

Downtown Coffee Chats with DC Office of Planning

Check out the just-released Downtown Public Realm Plan. DC OP will share info about proposals for CT Ave, VT Ave, I Street, and Chinatown and take questions….

Compass Coffee and Urban Rouse

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 1, 2024.

Monday, March 4, 2024

Compass Coffee and Urban Rouse

Action Alert, Event last updated by Colin Browne on March 1, 2024.

 


04
Mar,
2024

Great Eskape x WABA present Coffee Outside: Downtown Edition

…of the Mayor’s “Be Downtown” campaign, she’s offering a free cup of coffee to anyone who stops by Roasting Plant on Monday March 4th between 8-9am. What if we flooded…

1211 Connecticut Ave NW

Event last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 29, 2024.

Monday, March 4, 2024

1211 Connecticut Ave NW

Event last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 29, 2024.

 

Your voice will make Alabama Ave SE safer for all who use it

…Safety Improvement Study. According to DC’s Open Data Portal, 66% of all traffic fatalities and 80% of pedestrian fatalities in DC since 2017 have occurred in Wards 7 and 8….

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on February 23, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Colin Browne on February 23, 2024.

 


28
Feb,
2024

Fix-a-Flat Skillshare

…you have questions and/or requests concerning accessibility, please email Sarah Haedrich at sarah.haedrich@waba.org. If you have any follow-up questions, please feel free to email Sarah or Alyssa at sarah.haedrich@waba.org or…

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on February 22, 2024.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Event last updated by Sarah Haedrich on February 22, 2024.

 


29
Jul,
2024

Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, July 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


24
Jun,
2024

Simple Adjustments Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, June 24, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


20
May,
2024

Fix-a-Flat Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, May 20, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


29
Apr,
2024

Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, April 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


25
Mar,
2024

Safety Check Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, March 25, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


26
Feb,
2024

Bike 101 Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean…

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Event last updated by Jordan Mittleman on February 20, 2024.

 

Class - Partner Event


20
Feb,
2024

Arlington County Board At-Large Candidate Meet and Greet 

…your opportunity to hear where candidates stand on pressing transportation issues in Arlington, VA, and there will be plenty of time to ask candidates questions.  The meet-and-greet will take place…

RxR - 2010 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 17, 2024.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Meetup

RxR - 2010 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

Event last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 17, 2024.

 

Meetup

Advocacy

…chapters include DC Families for Safe Streets, NOVA Families for Safe Streets (Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax), and Montgomery Families for Safe Streets (website coming soon!). Still have questions? Email us! advocacy@waba.org…

Page last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 14, 2024.

Page last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 14, 2024.

 

Tips for winter biking ❄️🚲🧊

…Intern, has compiled some winter riding tips to get you through the remaining weeks of winter: Dress properly! WEAR LAYERS! A windbreaker is great to cut the sharp winds while…

Blog Post last updated by Sarah Haedrich on February 13, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Sarah Haedrich on February 13, 2024.

 


21
Feb,
2024

WABA’s 2024 Annual Member Meeting & Mixer

…board members, give feedback, and ask questions. You can also view the event and submit your questions over Zoom if you’re unable to attend in person. Then, at 7pm, we’ll…

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library

Event last updated by Ken Reichmann on February 12, 2024.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library

Event last updated by Ken Reichmann on February 12, 2024.

 

Meetup - WABA Signature Event

Tell Our Virginia Leaders to Support MORE Bicycling!

…THIS WEEK! Join us in urging legislators to support these critical bicycling bills! The Virginia Bicycling Federation, a coalition of bicycling advocates and organizations across the Commonwealth including the Washington…

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

 

Tell Our Virginia Leaders to Support SAFER Bicycling!

…support these critical bicycling bills? The Virginia Bicycling Federation, a coalition of bicycling advocates and organizations across the Commonwealth including the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Bike Walk RVA, is…

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

 

Newsletter: Nature doing its thing

…1266 (allowing two-abreast riding, among other changes) – were approved this week by the House Transportation Committee, setting up a crucial full House of Delegates vote this Monday (February 12th)….

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 9, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 9, 2024.

 

Safety First on Q And R Streets NW / NE

…veering into the bike lane, inch-close dangerous passing, and the constant threat of being “doored.” Unsurprisingly, these lanes do not meet DDOT’s own low-stress bikeway design standards. Crash statistics back…

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 6, 2024.

Action Alert last updated by Jonathan Kincade on February 6, 2024.

 

Vision Zero Grants and Coalition Manager

…Grant managers.  Communications Support WABA staff with distilling complicated Vision Zero policy ideas into compelling messages easily understood by the general public.  Support WABA staff with creating and delivering training….

Page last updated by Hakeem Moss on February 6, 2024.

Page last updated by Hakeem Moss on February 6, 2024.

 

Newsletter: Read this later.

…Alsobrooks during a budget listening session on 1/29 (sign-up today!) or submit written comments by 1/31. Join the Trolley Trail Celebration and stroll on Saturday, January 27! The stroll will…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 2, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 2, 2024.

 

Newsletter: A good map

Happy Friday, {{$first_name}}, First, an admission: last week I said, somewhat smugly, “The mere suggestion of wintry mix deactivates the common sense regions of drivers’ brains and generates a strange…

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 2, 2024.

Blog Post last updated by Colin Browne on February 2, 2024.

 


13
Mar,
2024

Driver’s School Instructors Educational Safety Walk & Learn

and a WABA certificate of completion to show clients and students that they have completed the WABA training on driver best practices for sharing the road with vulnerable road users….

Farragut North Metro - 1001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Event last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 30, 2024.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Class

Farragut North Metro - 1001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Event last updated by Jonathan Kincade on January 30, 2024.

 

Class