Let’s Talk about E-Bikes
Caption: So much better than driving to school! You’ve probably noticed that there are more electric bikes (e-bikes) around than there used to be. Once the domain of DIY tinkerers, bikes with an...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Operations Coordinator
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks an organized professional to manage operations of our growing non-profit organization. Position Overview WABA is the region’s leading bicycle...
View ArticleWow.
This December, the WABA community stepped up like never before to build a more inclusive, better connected region. Thank you. 930 donors contributed $128,864 to build a more inclusive, better connected...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Bookkeeper (part-time)
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks an organized professional to manage the financial record keeping of our growing non-profit organization. Position Overview WABA is the region’s...
View ArticleWe’re hiring an Advocacy Director
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a creative, innovative and effective Advocacy Director to achieve the advocacy goals of the organization outlined in WABA’s 5-Year Strategic Plan....
View Article2018 Annual Meeting and Officer Elections
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association Board of Directors held its 2018 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 8th at the Josephine Butler Parks Center in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of DC....
View ArticleDiversity, Inclusion and Equity Statement
WABA’s Board of Directors adopted this statement at its March 19, 2018 meeting. Mission WABA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthy, more livable region by promoting...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Bookkeeper (part-time)
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks an organized professional to manage the financial record keeping of our growing non-profit organization. Position Overview WABA is the region’s...
View ArticleWe’re hiring a Program Director
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a creative, innovative and effective Program Director to manages a team of program staff to achieve the outreach and education goals of the...
View ArticlePutting our money where our mouth is
A message presented in partnership with our Corporate Partner, and 2018 50 States Ride title sponsor, Signal Financial: A nonprofit is more than its work: as an employer and a participant in our...
View ArticlePutting our money where our mouth is
A message presented in partnership with our Corporate Partner, and 2018 50 States Ride title sponsor, Signal Financial: A nonprofit is more than its work: as an employer and a participant in our...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Adult Education Coordinator
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks an Adult Education Coordinator for WABA’s Adult Education programs, including Adult Learn to Ride classes, City Cycling classes, Community rides,...
View ArticleThoughts on scooters? Share them with us.
Electric scooters joined the transportation landscape in a big way less than two years ago. The two-wheel, battery-powered scooters are available for rent via a mobile app. Companies such as Spin,...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring: Advocacy Director
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a creative, innovative and effective Advocacy Director to achieve the advocacy goals of the organization outlined in WABA’s 5-Year Strategic...
View ArticleAdvocacy Roundup: Summer 2019 Edition
It’s been a long time since we wrote this round-up and it’s been a very busy 2019. In writing this, I want to give my sincerest thanks to those of you who have taken action, shown up, and fought for...
View ArticleWhat does WABA think about electric scooters?
Note: This blog post was written (and the policy was adopted) before the District announced its pilot program for shareable electric mopeds. When we’re talking about scooters here, we are referring to...
View Article20×20 Campaign Update: August 2019
On July 22nd, WABA rolled out its 20×20 Campaign, detailing a realistic but urgent plan for the District to add 20 miles of new protected bike lanes by the end of 2020. Since then, we’ve been...
View ArticleMaking space for joy and humanity
Back in October, something magical happened on Georgia Avenue NW. I hope you were there. For a few hours, tens of thousands of people got to experience the potential of our city’s public...
View ArticleShowing up in more places than ever
If you’ve supported WABA in the past—by making a donation, becoming a member, or attending a signature event: thank you! Your donation means more people showing up for biking when it matters—at...
View ArticleToday only: double your impact.
Today, five donors who have supported WABA for more than a decade are stepping up. They’re matching your donation, dollar for dollar, up to $11,000. DOUBLE YOUR DONATION Each of these donors has gone...
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