Show Support for Connecticut Ave Protected Likes
We’re sure you’ve heard the bad news– Mayor Bowser has chosen to move forward with redesign plans on Connecticut Ave NW without bike infrastructure.
The good news? We’re not going down without a fight. Join us in speaking out and showing up for a street made for people– that doesn’t threaten our lives and community for more parking and unsafe driving.
We recognize the urgency to act in this moment, and we need you. Make sure you sign our new petition, share it with your friends, and join the broader biking community in solidarity.
Upcoming activism opportunities:
Wednesday 4/17 | 7:30pm, roll 8pm
Meetup at Dupont Circle. Slow roll with our friends from DC Bike Party as they party up Connecticut Ave in the name of safer streets with hundreds of other cyclists. About 6-8 miles with a midpoint dance party– ends near Van Ness Metro.
WABA Happy Hour
Friday 4/19 | 5-7:30pm
Come to Reliable Tavern on Friday from 5pm-7:30pm and join WABA to sign the petition, strategize, and shout your Connecticut Ave feelings. 10% of all proceeds will go to WABA and all members will get a free drink ticket.
DC Bikes Not Bombs Ride
Friday 4/19 | 7:30pm, roll 8pm
Meetup at Malcolm X Park. Ride with the good humans from Food Not Bombs DC on their monthly bike ride to share food, community, and reclaim their space in the streets. This will be about a 10 mile ride at 10-12mph That takes place primarily on Connecticut Ave. Bring food and drink to share at the endpoint!
Wheatpaste with WABA on Connecticut Ave
Saturday 4/20 11a-2pm
Meet outside the Van Ness Metro Station near the Giant
Make sure our neighbors know what’s going on on their street. Break into groups and spread the word with temporary signs EVERYWHERE. Join for pizza afterwards
WABA on Connecticut: Taking the Lanes
Wednesday 4/24 6:30pm, 7pm rollout
Ride with WABA from UDC down Connecticut and to the Wilson Building. Meet outside of the Van Ness Metro Starbucks.
Connecticut Ave with Critical Mass
Friday 4/26 7:30pm, roll 8pm
Meetup at Dupont Circle
Critical Mass is a fun, friendly, social bicycle ride that occurs in cities around the world to celebrate bicycles and bring awareness to how cities shouldn’t be designed just around motor vehicles. About 8-10 miles, no drop. Ends in Chevy Chase DC.