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DC Smart Bikes
DC Smart Bike is a type of automated bicycle rental, or bike sharing, system developed by Clear Channel Adshel, an international outdoor advertising company. The DC program will feature 120 bikes at 10 locations throughout the city. Memberships cost $40 a year, $30 for WABA members and allows for free access to the bikes for up to three hours.
Bike and TRAIL Maps
Get to know Maryland, Virginia and DC by bike. View our online bike maps or order a printed copy. get maps>>
SAFE CYCLING TIPS
Learn the tips and techniques you need to make your next ride a safe and enjoyable as possible. On this page you will find information on proper lane position, hazard avoidance and much, much more! This page also contains a link to order WABA's new Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area guide, produced in association with the District Department of Transportation.
Bikes on Transit
Since 2002, cyclists have been able to use bike racks on busses thanks to WABA's hard work. Over the years, WABA has worked with Metro to expand the the Bike-on-Rail program, which began, at WABA's suggestion, in 1981. learn more>>
Bike Laws
DC, Virginia, and Maryland have been making significant changes to their laws regarding bicyclists. know your rights and responsibilities >>
Commuter Assistance
Have you always wanted to try biking to work, but didn't know how to get there? If our maps don't help, WABA offers a free Commuter Assistance service to our members. learn more>>
Bike to nationals Stadium
Looking for a map of bike friendly routes to the Nationals baseball stadium? Check out bike parking rack locations and info about the bike valet. learn more>>
Family Friendly Biking
Got a family? Want to show the kids around the mall? Biking with kids can be fun, healthy and safe if you know where to go and what to do! learn more>>
Wheels 4 Wellness
Bike Sharing pilot program offers House of Representatives employees free, convenient alternative transportation that benefits their health and is part of the Green the Capitol initiative.
Bike Sharing fleet in Parking Lot 1 Congressman Zach Wamp, Acting Deputy CAO Ali Qureshi
Congressman Earl Blumenauer
Trails
The DC Area's extensive network of scenic bike paths are great for getting a workout or just getting to work. WABA is proud to have helped to make many of the paths in this ever-expanding network a reality. Highlights of this network include Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail, DC's Capital Crescent Trail, and Maryland's Anacostia Tributary Trail System. see a clickable map of the trail system>>
WABA Events
Each year WABA hosts many great events that are designed to showcase the Washington DC area’s trails, bike lanes, bike paths, and signed on-street riding. events>>
Clubs and Bike Advocacy Groups
Looking for more regular, smaller rides with other bike riders like yourself? The greater Washington DC area has plenty of great clubs that have rides scheduled in your area and at your ability level. ride>>
Bike Shops
These shops are the backbone of the cycling community. As a WABA member, you receive discounts at most of the area's bike shops. Locally owned and locally operated, they are the best retail option for biking in the Washington Area-and, they support the bicycling community with donations and event sponsorship. see bike shops>>