This organization is the reason I attribute the rapid increase in safer cycling options in the DC metro area over the past several years. This organization works to protect the safety and interest of all who stare the road, and strives to increase access to biking around the city. I have served as a volunteer bike ambassador, which is an easy and fun way to increase bike safety, sometimes even while biking!
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- EIN 23-7305477
- (202) 518-0524
- 2599 Ontario Rd Nw Washington DC 20009-2811 USA
- www.waba.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Environment, Recreation & Sports, Sports
Mission: The mission of the washington area bicyclist association is to create a healthy, more livable region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness, and affordable transportation; advocating for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults, and motorists about safe bicycling.
Programs: Advocacy and promotion of cycling: encourage more people to ride bikes by marketing bicycling for transportation to the broader region through outreach events, meetings, social media, and grassroots engagement.
adult education: our classes and community rides teach biking for transportation, fun, and fitness. We offer sessions for adults of all skill levels throughout the washington area.
outreach: waba's outreach programs are dedicated to getting more people, including marginalized and vulnerable groups, riding bikes for transportation, recreation, and fitness. Outreach programs include, the d. C. Bike ambassador, east of the river, suburban outreach and women & bicycles programs.