Speak up for better biking
Things you can do right now for a safer, happier bike ride:
Demand answers before VDOT adds lanes to I-495 S
We need answers before officials continue developing VDOT’s express lanes expansion over the Wilson Bridge. Take action before 11/17.
Fix Virginia’s misguided transportation priorities
Call on the Commonwealth Transportation Board to prioritize biking, walking, and transit over vehicle speeds. By 11/30.
Thumbs up for bike lanes in Hunter Mill District
Support adding bike lanes in Hunter Mill District during 2027 repaving/restriping, by 11/18.
Thumbs up for bike lanes in Braddock and Mason Districts
Support adding bike lanes in Braddock and Mason Districts during 2027 repaving/restriping, by 11/19.
Let’s hang out!
Meet us for a ride, a public meeting, coffee, or a class:
Join the Mount Vernon ‘Trailabration’
Nov 5, 2026
We’re continuing to celebrate the Mount Vernon Trail this fall with community trail partners, users, volunteers, and staff. Join for the festivities and to hear more about the trail’s future.
2026 Cider Ride
Nov 7, 2026
Hot cider and donuts along the way with a celebration at the finish line
Adult Learn to Ride – Wheaton, MD
Nov 7, 2026
E-Bike Road Riding Basics – Alexandria, VA
Nov 8, 2026
Interested in taking an E-bike for a test ride? WABA’s E-bike Road Riding class is an opportunity to practice basic […]
Adult Road Riding Basics – DC
Nov 8, 2026
Virtual Repaving/Restriping Meeting – Springfield & Mount Vernon Districts
Nov 9, 2026
Learn about bike lane improvements that could be added in the Springfield & Mount Vernon Districts in 2027.
News & Updates
Here’s what we’ve been up to recently:
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Preliminary Injunction: thank YOU for making a big hoopla about Hains Point!
Last night, the judge in DC Preservation League’s case against the administration issued a strongly worded preliminary injunction in our […]
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Hains Point Hoopla 4.0: JOIN THE FIGHT!
WABA’s weekly newsletter
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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).