…protected bike lanes) indefinitely because people are complaining about parking. She said, in response to a question about the safety of the corridor and the timeline for the project: “I…

…price, equipment and insurance. Please note that your WABA membership does not give you access to free private lessons. If you have any questions or concerns about the process of…

Join us for a fun-filled evening at the City-State Brewing Co. in Washington, DC! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with WABA’s new DC Organizer:…

…with Signal Financial, individuals who open an account with Signal Financial will automatically receive a complimentary Digital WABA membership for one year after opening the account.  What is Bike Month?…

In case you missed it….WABA is hosting another documentary screening of The Street Project!  The screening will take place at the Bellevue Library at 5:30 PM on January 29th. The…

…create more commercial centers, improve residential neighborhoods, and build multi-modal transportation options including the Anacostia River Trail. The Arboretum Bridge and Trail project is one of the final remaining segments…

…of 5. Extra passionate about re-envisioning Duke Street for all users? Consider signing up for an email reminder to testify virtually or in-person at the Traffic & Parking Board meeting….

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…our roads! This is a major piece of legislation that WABA has been trying to pass for years, and now is our moment to pass it ASAP! 1 (source: https://www.brianneknadeau.com/updates/press-release/legislation-would-upend-status-quo-road-design)…

…parks and recreation centers, revitalize neighborhoods and multi-modal transportation options, encourage more job-creating commercial centers.  The project team currently anticipates completing the design in fall 2023, beginning construction in fall…

…DDOT’s new timeline pushes completion to 2028! Complete Streets are Good For Business Studies from across the country show that people on bikes shop more often and spend more money…

…does potentially complicate the road network, but it may come with additional traffic calming opportunities. Since the 64 bus line already diverts to Florida Ave and Vermont Ave, one-way conversion…

…and lays the groundwork for future years.  WABA has or will be submitting testimony for these important bills and we will share them with you at the end of the…

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…tissue of DC area drivers. The mere suggestion of wintry mix deactivates the common sense regions of the brain and generates a strange compulsion to drive to the grocery store…

Happy Friday (and happy Hanukkah!), Have you scoped out the newly completed section of the Hyattsville Trolley Trail yet? I took my daughter on it to grab a birthday present…

I’m in the middle of a project re-working WABA’s digital strategy. Our website is due for a refresh and the social media landscape has changed a lot in the last…

…brain is fully comfortable with), but the grim reality is that right now there are fewer hours of sun and daylight savings time is over, and that means biking in…

…But not without good reason!  Biking is often a combination of extreme experiences: you can’t beat a good bike ride as a source of joy, freedom and endorphins. But we’re…

Happy Friday, I’ve been thinking a lot over the past few weeks about how the built environment can foster or hinder a sense of belonging and community. There’s a lot…

Happy Friday, Most mornings, my daughter and I bike past the corner of Taylor Ave NE and South Dakota Ave NE on the way to school. It’s not a complicated…

Happy Earth, Wind & Fire month, I am sitting in my living room with the door open enjoying the blue sky and cool breeze. The cicadas sound like freehubs and…

…hearing for the District Department of Transportation. Lots of great testimony from advocates across the city. You can read our testimony here. A Fun Route Idea for the Weekend: The…

…Have we talked about the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center yet? I don’t remember. Fields! Farms! Quiet(ish) roads! It’s a little wedge of biking paradise accessible by trail and by Metro!…

…Croom. My current favorite is a combo of the Hills of Rock Creek and the Palisades section of the 50 States Ride route, but I am always on the lookout…

…is about as practical and comfortable as a pogo stick. I’ve also learned some valuable lessons about how the Anacostia River is actually quite tidal, so a spot you’ve scoped…

…comfortable, just try stuff! Saddles and handlebars can be cheap, and finding the right one can be downright revelatory. Physical comfort on the bike is only half the story, though….

…got me thinking about the sensory experience of biking. When I plan a route, my primary considerations are comfort (how fast, dense and close is the car traffic?), and scenery…

WABA’s Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners Vision Zero Caucus will be host a retreat to come up with shared goals for the coming year. Open to the public but must RSVP….

…principles and rules of the road and trail, Carrying the things you need to carry, and more. After the presentation, our trained staff will answer your questions, address your concerns,…