We’re Hiring! Be Our Communications Coordinator

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a Communications Coordinator to tell the story of our advocacy, outreach, education, and events programming. Much of the work of building a better region for bicycling occurs in meeting rooms and classrooms, on the bike lanes and trails, and in the office—reading laws, regulations, and plans.  The job […]

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff on April 8, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by WABA Staff
on April 8, 2014.

 

This Week in Bike Reads

Read Bike Portland’s dispatches from the National Bike Summit San Francisco can very definitely afford bike infrastructure, according to this Green Lane Project infographic. Register for Bike to Work Day 2014! Winter will never go away. Fortunately, there are endless tips on how to handle winter riding. Here are some from WTOP. Er, well, maybe […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 5, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 5, 2014.

 

2013 in WABA’s Photos

Friend of WABA M.V. Jantzen put together a nifty app that allows one to explore a Flickr user’s “best” photos, based on Flickr’s “interestingness” rating (which combines views, favorites, and comments on uploaded photos). Here are the best photos on WABA’s own Flickr account, and here are the best photos from WABA’s Flickr pool, to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 20, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 20, 2014.

 

Protected Bike Lanes Mean Business

The Alliance for Biking and Walking and People for Bikes released a report this week that definitively states how and why protected bike lanes—in D.C., lanes like the cycletracks on Pennsylvania Avenue, 15th Street, and L Street—generate business for nearby storefronts. We often tout the proximity to bike lanes as an economic benefit; the Alliance […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 17, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 17, 2014.

 

The Cap City Bike Expo, in Photos

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 Center, the Expo brought entertainment, activities, and conversations about what it’s like to bike east of the river to the grant zone, which includes Anacostia, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 4, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 4, 2013.

 

The Kidical Mass Cupcake Ride, in Photos

This is a guest post by Megan Odett, the Alliance for Biking and Walking’s member services coordinator and the organizer of Kidical Mass DC. On Sat., Sept. 28, over 40 kids and adults met in Stanton Park on Capitol Hill to undertake a leisurely ride to Georgetown Waterfront Park and enjoy cupcakes from Sprinkles Bakery. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 22, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 22, 2013.

 

The Lion Ride, in Photos

On Sept. 28, WABA led the second annual Lion Ride, a slow, beginner-friendly ride that meandered from Anacostia Park to the Frederick Douglass historic site in Anacostia. Ride participants enjoyed Anacostia’s low-traffic, residential roads and learned how to access bike-friendly connections between the neighborhood and the park. See more photos below the jump.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 9, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 9, 2013.

 

The 2013 50 States and 13 Colonies Ride, in Photos

Photo by Twitter user patrickeverson The 50 States and 13 Colonies rides are WABA’s signature events: The former is a grueling—but fascinating—trek through all of D.C.’s 50 state-named streets, while the latter is a more relaxed exploration. Before we present a full recap of the event, we wanted to share with you some photos we […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on September 25, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on September 25, 2013.

 

Urban Land Institute’s Next Generation of Bicycle-Friendly Building Design

Yesterday, the D.C. chapter of the Urban Land Institute hosted a panel, “Next Generation of Bicycle-Friendly Building Design,” to encourage developers, architects, and financiers to pursue the very easy addition of bike-friendly designs to their buildings. The panel was hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Sophie Lambert and panelists included WABA’s Shane Farthing, Toole […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on July 12, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on July 12, 2013.

 

Our Trail Ranger Program’s Soft Launch

We announced earlier in the month that, with a grant from the District Department of Transportation, we’d be launching a trail ranger program. The program, which soft-launched this week, will 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 […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 26, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 26, 2013.

 

This Weekend’s East of the River Outreach, in Photos

This weekend, WABA’s presence east of the river was strong! East of the river associate Kim Davis led the recurring Easy Riders ride to the second annual Lumen8Anacostia festival. The group ambled along the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and ended at the Anacostia Arts Center. Easy Riders rides are slow-paced, no-drop, family-friendly, recurring rides. See this […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 24, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 24, 2013.

 

Oxon Run Ride This Weekend: Riders and Volunteers Wanted!

As part of our outreach program, East of the River Associate Kim Davis will lead the Oxon Run Ride in Oxon Run Park this Saturday, June 8, at 10 a.m. 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 […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 5, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 5, 2013.

 

East of the River Easy Riders Starts This Weekend

Join WABA’s East of the River Associate Kim Davis and several friendly ride marshals for the first East of the River Easy Riders this Saturday. Meet  at 10 a.m. in Anacostia Park for a slow cruiser ride through the park and surrounding neighborhoods. Parental supervision and helmets are required. The East of the River Easy […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 5, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 5, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles’ Mother’s Day Ride, in Photos

Last Sunday, WABA’s Women & Bicycles outreach program hosted a Mother’s Day ride in affiliation with BikeArlington and Black Women Bike DC. Convoys beginning in Silver Spring, Rosslyn, and D.C. met at Hains Point for a picnic and a few easy laps. The ride coincided with Cyclofemme‘s Global Women’s Cycling Day. See more photos here. Did […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 5, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 5, 2013.

 

Walk the Tracks, in Photos

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 Street cycletrack will work. As an affiliate of Bikes Belong’s Green Lane Project, WABA is able to make its already strong, consistent push for dedicated […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on May 7, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on May 7, 2013.

 

Congress Heights Day, in Photos

WABA attended the annual Congress Heights Day on Saturday. East of the River associate Kim Davis set up a table at the health and wellness fair with games for kids and bike-related quizzes for adults. See photos of WABA at Congress Heights Day below!

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on May 6, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on May 6, 2013.

 

We’ll See You at Congress Heights Day!

The 31st annual Congress Heights Day is this Saturday, May 4, and WABA will be along for the ride! The Congress Heights Day parade departs from Malcolm X Elementary School, 1351 Alabama Ave. SE., at 10 a.m. WABA will be tabling at the health and resource fair from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on May 1, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on May 1, 2013.

 

Read: Marya McQuirter on Black Women Biking—In 1928

Marya McQuirter is based in D.C. and is a League Certified Instructor who has taught a number of WABA’s safe cycling classes. On the League of American Bicyclists’ blog, she 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 […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 21, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 21, 2013.

 

Read: Marya McQuirter on Black Women Biking—In 1928

Marya McQuirter is based in D.C. and is a League Certified Instructor who has taught a number of WABA’s safe cycling classes. On the League of American Bicyclists’ blog, she 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 […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 21, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 21, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Launches—Finally!

Following a successful match-grant fundraiser and a generous grant from the League of American Bicyclists, WABA’s Women & Bicycles program officially launched on Sun., March 3 at Busboys & Poets. The party followed a group ride hosted by Black Women Bike and preceded the League’s Women’s Cycling Forum, a kickoff to its yearly National Bike […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 11, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 11, 2013.

 

Watch: Veronica Davis at the 2013 National Bike Summit

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 in 2011 and now boasts a Facebook group of over 750 members, recently joined up with WABA.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on March 6, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on March 6, 2013.

 

Women & Bicycles Fully Funded, Thanks to League of American Bicyclists’ Women Bike

The face of bicycling is changing in cities across the country, and nowhere is that more evident than in the nation’s capital. Since 2004, Washington, D.C., has seen a 175 percent increase in cycling and a 300 percent increase in its bike lane network. Despite these incredible gains, the number of women on bikes has […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 27, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 27, 2013.

 

An Evening of Outreach on L Street

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 ambassadors and several MPD officers distributed literature, talked to cyclists and drivers, and worked to alleviate any tension in the cycletracks. Read an additional recap […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 13, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 13, 2013.

 

MoveDC’s Idea Exchange Kicks Off DDOT’s Long-Term Planning Process

Saturday’s Idea Exchange was the beginning of DDOT’s MoveDC project, a long-term planning process that will determine the future of transportation in D.C. for at least the next 25 years. 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 […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 13, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 13, 2013.

 

MoveDC Kicks Off This Saturday

DDOT’s long-range transportation plan for the city, MoveDC, will formally begin this Saturday with an all-day meeting at the Martin Luther King Jr. library. The “idea exchange” will include a welcome address by Mayor Vincent Gray, Councilmember Mary Cheh, and DDOT Director Terry Bellamy; discussions on the future of transportation; and an all-day transportation fair. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 7, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 7, 2013.

 

New Campaign to Stop U-Turns on Penn Tomorrow

The following press release comes from the District Department of Transportation. Representatives from DDOT, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the D.C. Taxicab Commission will be present to inform and cite motorists who illegally turn across the lanes. D.C. bike ambassadors will also make an appearance. — MPD, DDOT and DCTC to Conduct Pennsylvania Avenue U-Turn […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 29, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 29, 2013.

 

DDOT Clarifies Status of Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Link

Last month, we wrote here about DDOT’s failure to provide, via the new 11th Street Bridge, a direct connection for the east and west sides of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. Councilmember Tommy Wells’ staff followed up with DDOT to ensure that trail access would be included in the construction of the new bridge. DDOT responded […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 3, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 3, 2013.

 

Watch: What Is Women & Bicycles?

Our fundraising for the Women & Bicycles program is progressing steadily. Many thanks to those of you who have donated. We passed the $2,000 mark last night. As of this morning, we’ve raised $2,050, all of which will be matched. American University student Terence Johnson shot and produced a few clips for WABA that show […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 29, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 29, 2012.

 

Our Women & Bicycles Program Is for Everyone

Many thanks to those of you who have donated to WABA’s Women & Bicycles program since we announced a $4,000 match grant on Wednesday. As of this morning, we’ve raised $1,450 to be matched. We’ve told you why getting women on bikes matters, especially for, well, women. But there’s also the fact that once women […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 29, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 29, 2012.

 

Ride the Hains Point 100 for WABA’s Women & Bicycles Program

Will you be in town on Sun., Dec. 23? Ride the Hains Point 100! WABA member Megan Jones will be riding 100 miles around Hains Point to raise money for WABA’s Women & Bicycles program, which will launch next year. Follow the steps to donate to Megan’s ride here, or bring cash on Sunday. You […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on December 29, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on December 29, 2012.