Author: Colin Browne

The real risk of riding in winter weather.

While the safe streets campaigns have had a global uptake in the past ten years, the efforts can be traced back to the 1920s in America when automobiles were popularized in America In the 1950s and 1960s, concerned mothers became particularly interested in the cause on behalf of their children.

A civilized way to move through a series of vibrant human spaces.

A civilized way to move through a series of vibrant human spaces.

Finding cool bike content in a post-twitter digital universe.

Join Families for Safe Streets groups across the region to support family members and crash survivors and honor their experiences with traffic violence.

a lot of words about bike lights.

Let’s not miss a chance to create a safe biking and walking alternative to Canal Road in Georgetown—sign this petition from grassroots advocates.

Photos from ride prep.

Celebrate 10 years of the Women & Bicycles Program!

Basically: endorphins and adrenaline.

With the District Government currently failing in its goal to end traffic deaths and serious injuries , Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau, D-Ward 1, re-introduced legislation that would change the status quo of how roads are designed and put safety and livability for all road users above efficiently moving cars. The Prioritizing People in Planning Amendment […]

Hello! My name is Michelle Shin, and I have joined WABA as the new Vision Zero Coalition Manager. While my background has primarily been in federal and commercial consulting, I am excited to tie this generalist mindset with a truly mission-focused, impact-oriented organization. My journey as an urban bicyclist started after studying abroad and living […]

If you’re in a grim mood, grab a cup of coffee and a seat on a bench in Alethia Tanner Park and watch humanity pedal by. 

Like riding the school bus as kids or walking to class in college, a great bike trail lets you keep being a community even while you’re between destinations.

Join us to celebrate 10 years of the DC Trail Ranger program with music, a bike ride, and good company.

We are thrilled to be able to continue Gearin’ Up’s mission of job training, youth education, community engagement, and access to affordable bicycles and bike repair. 

Don’t ride in a tropical storm, hone your route-planning skills instead.

Vision Zero is really just the baseline.

Please join us for a bike ride where we’ll be stopping at some near-by businesses along the trail. At the end of the ride, Lost Generation Brewing Co has generously agreed to host us for a post-ride celebration where they will be offering $5 shift beer for participants.

Celebrate 10 years of the Trail Ranger program with a bike ride, music, and trail resources. This family-friendly event is entirely free to participate so be sure to invite your friends, family, and neighbors!

Food, music, and pick some flowers and cherry tomatoes from Lederer Gardens to take home. This family-friendly event is entirely free to participate so be sure to invite your friends, family, and neighbors!

It’s too nice out.

What keeps you going when you’re tired?

Join Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker for a ride on the Metropolitan Branch Trail

Even when you’re not riding yourself, bikes are a source of joy.

Flat tires, man.

Sweat is ok.

Hills are what you make of them.

Congressional meddling threatens —among other things— DC’s ability to install safe streets infrastructure. Check out this event from Hands Off DC for more info.