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Making biking, walking, and transit the best ways to get around in DC, Maryland and Virginia

ICYMI: Two donors are matching your gifts today!

In their own words:

“My mom used to take us out on night rides for ice cream—summer nights, lightning bugs flashing, and my two little legs taking me further on a bike then they ever had before It occurred to me recently that we rode at night because the sidewalks were empty, and it felt safer than riding in the streets.

Today, thanks to WABA, my children can ride in protected bike lanes on the same streets I avoided as a child."

waba.org/give

We've opened up a few more spots for the Bike Love movie night with our friends from Signal Financial.

Grab one quick before they're gone!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/filmed-by-bike-bike-love-tickets-899311854967?aff=oddtdtcreator

Filmed by Bike: Bike Love

9 short films about how bicycling changes lives!

Eventbrite
It’s budget season for our local jurisdictions… if you’re a Prince George’s County resident, please take a moment to speak up for spending on safe streets and boosting bicycling. Read WABA’s budget advocacy letter—and add your name—here: https://waba.org/blog/2024/05/ask-prince-georges-to-fund-safe-streets-and-bike-programs/
Ask Prince George’s to Fund Safe Streets and Bike Programs

Will you join us in signing on to ask the County Council and County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ Administration to make our streets safer and improve biking? 

Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Your donation to WABA supports more bike lanes, more trails, and more connections.

Can you help us raise $250,000 before December 31st so we can keep fighting for a just and sustainable region system where biking, walking, and transit are the best ways to get around?

waba.org/give

Fantastic news: Nearly $10 million in federal grant dollars for street safety improvements in Mt Rainier!

More here: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/2023-awards

Looking for a fun, safe ride for the kiddos? Our friends at Ward 5 Family Biking are having a December Ride and Holiday Party tomorrow!
Irving Street NE protected bike lane looking festive this morning:

It's so lovely!

The Hyattsville Trolley Trail opens today—go check it out and revel in the joy of not riding on Route 1.

At long last, WABA’s 2023 apparel has arrived! Show off the many ways you get around, including biking, transit, walking, and more. Find merch at our shop, but the best way to get it is to start or renew your WABA membership. We have brand new getups and, for a limited time, we’re giving away WABA water bottles to every new and renewed Activist member! If you’re looking to come in at the Sustainer level, you can do so at a $10 discount. Start your membership today at waba.org/join!

There's still time to register for this Saturday's 50 States Ride! Come out for a great ride and a rockin' after party!

https://www.50statesride.org/register/

Register - 50 States Ride

50 States Ride