200 Bikes Repaired at Anacostia Library: Thanks DCPL, The Bike House

It’s been a busy summer, but on the final Saturday of July the Anacostia Library hosted the final mobile bike repair clinic of the season, and we’re pleased to report over fifty bikes were repaired. That brings our season total to over 200  bikes repaired through this season’s partnership among DCPL, The Bike House, and […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 14, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 14, 2014.

 

Setting the Record Straight re: Milloy’s “Bullies”

Yesterday, The Washington Post published a column by Courtland Milloy that attempts to justify the violent assault of bicyclists by motorists, writing: “It’s a $500 fine for a motorist to hit a bicyclist in the District, but some behaviors are so egregious that some drivers might think it’s worth paying the fine.” The “egregious” behavior […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 16, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 16, 2023.

 

It Is Time for “Vision Zero” in D.C.

On Friday, I will be testifying on behalf of WABA at the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety’s annual oversight hearing on the efforts of the Metropolitan Police Department. On Monday, I will be testifying at the Transportation & Environment Committee’s oversight hearing on the efforts of the District Department of Transportation. It’s time […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on February 26, 2014.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on February 26, 2014.

 

Who’s Implementing D.C.’s Bike/Ped Infrastructure? Anyone?

District Department of Transportation (DDOT) project managers are hard at work on a lot of roadway projects, but they’re not in charge of repaving the 15th Street cycle track, or finishing the Metropolitan Branch Trail, or one of many other bicycle projects waiting for action. The agency segregates its bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure into the […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on June 20, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on June 20, 2013.

 

WABA and Black Women Bike DC Formally Join Forces

After more than a year of working with our friends and partners at Black Women Bike DC to grow and diversify bicycling in the District, we are pleased to announce that WABA and BWBDC have formally joined forces. BWBDC is now formally a sponsored project of WABA. This move, unanimously approved by the leadership of […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 23, 2013.

Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 23, 2013.

 

Stop U-Turns. Pennsylvania Ave. & Beyond

Yesterday, I wrote about some of the changes coming to the Pennsylvania Avenue bike lanes.  Unfortunately, nothing I wrote about there is likely to fix the issue of illegal U-turns by motorists through the bike lanes. But I also spent much of the day yesterday trying to get to the bottom of the enforcement issues and why […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on November 9, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on November 9, 2012.

 

I am not angry at clueless Bikeshare riders

So, with that proof of the fallacy of the Examiner headline, let’s move on. If you are clueless, we have classes available in DC, Arlington, and Bethesda to help with that.  We’ve added classes and have many spots available.  (If you aren’t sure if you’re clueless, ask an honest friend or fellow cyclist when you’re […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on September 13, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on September 13, 2012.

 

A Quick Note on Automated Enforcement

In a Washington Post column yesterday, Courtland Milloy quoted from an email I wrote stating WABA’s position on speed cameras, implying that we favored a more punitive automated enforcement system.  That is a significant mischaracterization of the position stated. Mr. Milloy’s column speaks for itself, so I will not respond to its points here.  However, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on September 12, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on September 12, 2012.

 

St. Elizabeths Bike Carnival: Getting There

Riding to the St. Elizabeths East Bike Carnival? We are pleased to report that our friends at BicycleSPACE and at Kidical Mass are each leading rides to the event! KIDICAL MASS RIDE  If you are riding with kids, ride with Kidical Mass at any of these locations to ride along with parents and kids.  It’s a […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson on August 24, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Nelle Pierson
on August 24, 2012.

 

A Bike Buying Guide from Black Women Bike DC

We are frequently asked for tips on buying a new bike.  It was a major topic of conversation at our new member open house on Tuesday, and we’re increasingly asked by people ready to move from Capital Bikeshare to a personal bike how to go about it. This morning, I saw this guide posted by […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on August 2, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on August 2, 2012.

 

A Great Saturday Ride Along Oxon Run

(An update from Alex Hutchinson, WABA’s East of the Anacostia Bikes Program Manager.) On Saturday July 14th, WABA staff, residents, and volunteers gathered in Oxon Run Park. Nestled between the neighborhoods of Bellevue, Congress Heights, and Washington Highlands, Oxon Run features wetlands, ball fields, BBQ pits, and naturally where WABA comes in, a beautiful bike […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 20, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 20, 2012.

 

First East of the Anacostia 2012 Mobile Bike Repair Clinic a Success

On Saturday, WABA provided our first mobile bike repair clinic of the season alongside the Anacostia River & Jazz Festival at the Anacostia Park skating rink.  We made lots of friends, gave out nearly 100 DC bike maps, and fixed dozens of bikes.  Thanks to all who came out, and especially to our volunteer mechanics.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on April 30, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on April 30, 2012.

 

The ABC’s of Family Biking: Photo Recap

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on April 23, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on April 23, 2012.

 

WABA Hiring for 2012 East of the Anacostia Program Manager

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is looking for a dedicated, self-motivated lover of bicycling to assist in planning and executing major components of our East of the Anacostia 2012 Bicycle Outreach initiative. This is an expansion of our successful 2011 program, and includes distribution community engagement and outreach materials and organization of educational offerings, […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on March 6, 2012.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on March 6, 2012.

 

Rock Creek Trail Environmental Assessment Released

The National Park Service (NPS), along with DDOT and FHWA have released their environmental assessment for the Rock Creek Trail. The preferred alternative includes: Resurfacing and widening the trail (Alternative 3) Creating an 8 ft. spur trail to Peirce Mill (Option B) Resurfacing the Rose Park Trail at 6 ft. width (Option B) The full […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on December 2, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on December 2, 2011.

 

Putting Decision-Makers on Bikes

Earlier this month, WABA rode with Councilmember Jack Evans through his ward, including on L, M, and 15th Streets, NW. Afterward, he expressed his support for both the L & M cycletracks and the 15th Street cycletracks. Later that week, he reportedly met with DDOT Director Bellamy to communicate the need to complete the L […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 29, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 29, 2011.

 

Washington Post Article on Black Women Bicyclists references “East of the Anacostia” Program

In its excellent article on the uptick in the number of black women cycling in DC, Washington Post reporter Vanessa Williams mentions some of WABA’s work in wards 7 and 8 that is part of our East of the Anacostia program.  Again, thanks to those who have donated their time and money to this program. […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 11, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 11, 2011.

 

Take Action to Save Biking, Walking Funds–Including Safe Routes to School Funding

Since 2006 the Washington Area Bicyclist Association has educated over 26,000 children in the District of Columbia in safe bicycling and pedestrian habits.  In the Washington DC region, we are nearing our 100,000th student reached via our mobile bike rodeo trailers, in-service training sessions for teachers, hands on bike lessons, in class pedestrian and bicycle […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 11, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 11, 2011.

 

WABA Pushing Anti-Harassment/Assault of Bicyclists Bill

When we first read it, WABA had no intention of responding to Justine Whelan’s anti-cyclist rant, published by the Ballston Patch.  For the most part, the article’s content is so similar to the random blog comments we cyclists see regularly, it hardly seemed worth responding to.  But there was one interesting thing that I’d like […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Gina Arlotto on July 8, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Gina Arlotto
on July 8, 2011.

 

Security Planning, Like Construction Planning, Must Consider Bicyclists

From Greater Greater Washington: Event planners need to be mindful of common bikeway access points when setting up street closures. It is not appropriate to use a one-size-fits-all security approach anymore where people are treated as cars or non-cars. Fine, close off the Mall. Set up a perimeter. But take into consideration those of us […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 5, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 5, 2011.

 

Learn How to Respond After a Bike Crash; For Yourself or to Help Another Cyclist

On her blog, WTOP’s Kate Ryan has a quick take on the cyclist as crime-fighter, inspired by a story in which the presence of a cyclist scared away a rapist in Montgomery Village.  She also references a case earlier this year in which a cyclist provided critical evidence in a hit-and-run in Dupont Circle. These […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on June 29, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on June 29, 2011.

 

Teaching New Cyclists & Fixing Bikes at Anacostia Library: East of the Anacostia Program Update

Last Saturday, WABA held a Learn to Ride class for adults and a Mobile Bike Shop at Anacostia Public Library.  After weeks of community-based outreach from our Bike Ambassadors and dedicated neighbors, the turnout was excellent.  You can read more about the Learn to Ride class HERE, as covered by DCentric.  Photos from the class […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.

 

2011 East of the Anacostia Program Update

Approximately one month ago, we announced an ambitious plan to improve cycling and empower cyclists in parts of DC east of the Anacostia River. Thanks to the generous contributions of many, we now know that we will be able to begin the program–but we have not yet reached our full goal. Nonetheless, we plan to […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.

 

Providing Expanded Bicycle Outreach East of the Anacostia

As the spring riding season approaches, WABA is working to expand its offerings in underserved communities within our region–starting with DC’s Wards 7 and 8.  With major changes coming to the ward, from the South Capitol Street Trail and bridge to St. Elizabeth’s to Poplar Point and countless smaller projects, the developments that will change […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on July 7, 2011.

Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing
on July 7, 2011.

 

Supporting Bike Parking Legislation

Tomorrow at 2pm, the DC Council’s Committee on Public Works and Transportation is holding a hearing on the “Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Amendment Act of 2010.”   This is an amendment to the 2007 law (conveniently titled the “Bicycle Commuter and Parking Expansion Act of 2007),” which adopted certain design standards for bike parking […]

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland on December 1, 2010.

Blog Post: Last updated by Daniel Hoagland
on December 1, 2010.