Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Share thoughts on 5 of Arlington’s most dangerous corridors
Arlington will be auditing 5 corridors in its high-injury network in 2027 in order to make safety recommendations. Share your thoughts on each by 11/1.
Review Langston Intersection Concepts
Arlington and VDOT have some mediocre preliminary concepts for 14 Langston Blvd intersections. Take a look and weigh in, before 10/25.
Review Refined Designs for Seminary West
Alexandria has refined concepts for the western portion of Seminary Road – share your thoughts by 11/6.
Share thoughts on proposed West End safety improvements
Alexandria wants your thoughts on initial safety improvement concepts for 7 West End intersections, before 11/6.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
MBT Trail or Treat
Oct 25, 2026
MBT Trail or Treat is a family friendly bike ride along the Met Branch Trail corridor.
Adult Road Riding Basics – Alexandria, VA
Oct 25, 2026
West End Transportation Open House
Oct 29, 2026
Learn about Alexandria’s latest safety improvement projects in the West End, including Seminary Road.
Alexandria Halloween Spook-tacular Ride
Oct 30, 2026
Some Alexandrians go all out for Halloween – check out their spooky doings on Alexandria BPAC’s annual Halloween ride!
Halloween Trailcat 2026
Oct 31, 2026
We’re back and spookier than ever!
11th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon
Oct 31, 2026
Register for the 11th annual Tour de Mount Vernon, a fantastic community bike ride in Fairfax County supporting our friends at FABB.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Making biking less scary together in Virginia
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors proclaimed October as Pedestrian Safety Month.
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If you’re reading this it’s (not) too late
This is a brand-spanking-new newsletter from me, Taahira, a native Washingtonian and your favorite local safe streets advocate.
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RFK Campus Master Plan hearing testimony, September 30 2026
WABA testified at a September 30, 2026 DC Council committee hearing on the Robert F. Kennedy Campus Master Plan Small […]
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A Heavier Virginia Newsletter this September
A somber start to the school year in Fairfax, Carlin Springs getting a makeover, and tons of fall rides (and not-rides).
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50% Off Annual Capital Bikeshare Membership
Standard WABA Members and up can email membership@waba.org for your CaBi Membership discount code!
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Spreading the Joy of Capital Bikeshare with Our Members
I am beyond excited to announce that WABA is helping to share the convenience, joy, and freedom of Capital Bikeshare […]