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Got Lights ?
WABA, in conjunction with the
District Department of Transportation, City of Alexandria and Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling will be giving out over 800 free light sets and help make streets safer for nighttime riders by raising awarenessof the importance of being seen when cycling especially at night.
Lights will only be available for those who show up with their bike. Limit 1 set per person.
Dates/Time/Locations:**new DAte Added in Fairfax**
FAIRFAX, VA LIGHT GIVEAWAYS
Thursday, November 12
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
3305 Glen Carlyn Road, Falls Church, VA 22041
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
This event is sponsored by Fairfax Advocates For Better Bicycling. More Info>>
Tuesday, November 3
W&OD Trail and Gallows Road
View Location>>
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Sunday, November 8
Annandale United Methodist Church, 6935 Columbia Pike, Annandale
View Location>>
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
This event is sponsored by Fairfax Advocates For Better Bicycling. More Info>>
DC LIGHT GIVEAWAYS
Thursday, October 29th, 2009
Time:
4:30-6:30pm (or when supplies run out)
Location 1: Suntrust Plaza (18th St. NW and Columbia Rd. NW)
Location 2: Public Park (7th St. NE and Massachusetts Ave. NE)
Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Time:
4:30-6:30pm (or when supplies run out)
Location 3 : Suntrust Plaza (18th St. NW and Columbia Rd. NW)
Location 4: Columbia Heights Plaza (14th St. NW and Park Rd. NW) View Location>>
ALEXANDRIA, VA LIGHT GIVEAWAYS
all will take place from 5-6:30
Tuesday, October 27
Holmes Run Greenway (Duke Street entrance) from 5 to 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 28
Mount Vernon Trail (Old Town at Canal Center Plaza intersection)
Thursday, October 29
Four Mile Run Trail (end of Commonwealth Ave)
The event is sponsored by the City of Alexandria, via Velo bicycle delivery service, Wheel Nuts Bike Shop, Spokes Etc. and The Bicycle Pro Shop. More info >>
Keep riding:
Just because the temperature is dropping and the time is changing does not mean you have to give up riding your bike. Follow the below looks to keep riding safely throughout the year.
Volunteer!
Help WABA pass out light sets and raise awareness of the importance of being seen when cycling at night. Volunteers who speak Spanish are needed!
To volunteer contact volunteer(at)waba.org
