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DDOT Proposes Bike Improvements for Florida Avenue NE
On Thurs., April 3, the District Department of Transportation held its third and final meeting for the Florida Avenue NE Multi-Modal Study. After a rash of crashes involving pedestrians and...
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Contraflow Bike Lanes Coming to G and I Streets NE
Freshly painted contraflow bike lane on G Street NE Now that winter is mostly behind us, DDOT can begin painting new bike lanes. In February, we shared the proposed bike lane installation plan for...
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US Census: Biking up 60% National, up 255% in Washington, DC
Biking to work has increased 60 percent over the last decade according to a press release from the US Census. Locally, Washington, DC has experienced a 310 255 percent increase of people biking to...
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Curbs Coming to DC’s Cycle Tracks
Newly installed rubber curbs on the First St. NE cycle track. Photo: @mattyCampy Protected bike lanes (cycle tracks) are all the rage these days, especially new lanes with curbs to separate cars from...
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Be an Advocate at Bike to Work Day
Be an Advocate at Bike to Work Day. Photo Credit: gypsybug People take notice when 17,000 people bike to work on a single day, including your elected representatives. Bike to Work Day has grown more...
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Alexandria Board Recommends Delay of Plan to Calm Traffic on King Street
King Street is the missing gap in the bicycle network. The City’s traffic calming plan will improve conditions for pedestrian and transit riders. Source: City of Alexandria. Dan Mehaffey and Jim Durham...
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Arlington County Funds Snow Removal in FY15 Budget
Arlington County will plow trails this coming winter! Photo credit: PedroGringo The Arlington County Board has allocated dedicated funding for snow removal on the County’s multi-use trails in FY2015...
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Montgomery Co. Council Funds Snow Plowing for Capital Crescent Trail
The Capital Crescent Trail will be cleared of snow next winter after Montgomery County Council allocates $75,000 in the budget. Photo credit: PedroGringo On Monday, we announced that Arlington County...
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Montgomery Co. Transportation Forum on May 29th
As Montgomery County continues to grow, what are the county’s best approaches to transportation and development for a more sustainable and equitable future? Join Coalition for Smarter Growth, WABA and...
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First St. NE Cycle Track Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow
WABA will be celebrating the completion of newly rebuilt First St. NE Street at a community event hosted by the NoMA Business Improvement District (BID). Mayor Vincent Gray will cut the ribbon on the...
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You Get a Cycle Track, You Get a Cycle Track
The recommended downtown bike network in the draft Move DC plan. Every dashed white/pink line is a proposed protected bike lane (cycle track). At Friday’s ribbon cutting for the First St. NE event,...
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Show Your Support Tonight for King Street Traffic Calming
Tonight, the City of Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board will hear public testimony for the King Street Traffic Calming project at 7:30 pm at City Hall. Will you attend tonight’s hearing and show...
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DDOT Publishes Proposal for 2014 Bike Lanes
DDOT’s proposed bike facilities for 2014 The District Department of Transportation has released its proposal of bike lanes to install in 2014. You can view the proposed facilities on a full map of the...
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Alexandria Board Recommends Delay of Plan to Calm Traffic on King Street
King Street is the missing gap in the bicycle network. The City’s traffic calming plan will improve conditions for pedestrian and transit riders. Source: City of Alexandria. Dan Mehaffey and Jim Durham...
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Virginia’s Three-Foot Passing Bill is a Victory
On March 8, the Virginia General Assembly passed SB97, the three-foot passing bill. We are happy to report that this bill, the first pro-bike legislation in recent Virginia history, has passed. SB97...
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Alexandria City Council Votes Unanimously to Support King Street Traffic Calming
After seven hours of public testimony, the seven-member Alexandria City Council unanimously approved, by passing a supporting resolution, the King Street traffic calming project at its March 15...
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DDOT Unable to Provide Deadlines for Major Trail Projects
Mary Cheh, second from left, pressed DDOT on its lack of progress. “Will I be alive [when the trail is finished]?” asked Transportation Committee Chair Mary Cheh of DDOT, with regard to when she can...
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Bikesharing Commuter Benefit to Be Introduced Tomorrow
Photo credit: Mr.TinDC Tomorrow is a big day for bikesharing in Congress. Senator Charles Schumer of New York will introduce an amendment that allows commuters to pay for bikesharing with their...
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First St. NE Cycle Track Ribbon Cutting Tomorrow
WABA will be celebrating the completion of newly rebuilt First St. NE Street at a community event hosted by the NoMA Business Improvement District (BID). Mayor Vincent Gray will cut the ribbon on the...
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You Get a Cycle Track, You Get a Cycle Track
The recommended downtown bike network in the draft Move DC plan. Every dashed white/pink line is a proposed protected bike lane (cycle track). At Friday’s ribbon cutting for the First St. NE event,...
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