Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA)

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The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is the organizational hub for the DC bike commuter and the greater Washington bicycle community in general. Founded in 1972, WABA's original purpose was to be the voice for Washington DC area bike commuters. That voice has extended its reach into initiatives like Safe Routes to School and bike sharing, but WABA remains an organization of passionate cyclists who bike, most importantly, for transportation. Just ask WABA employees like Events Manager Chantal Buchser - a North Arlington resident who rides nine miles to the downtown office on notorious bike-unfriendly roads like Old Dominion Drive in Arlington and M Street in the District.

WABA does not expect a new bicycle commuter to be so brave and that's where the organization really shines. First up, there's Bike to Work Day (scheduled for Friday, May 15th) - an invaluable networking event of sorts for cyclists to swap commuter tips and meet ride partners. Confident City Cycling (CCC) classes, scheduled throughout the summer and fall at various Washington DC area locations, take the commitment one step further. In a two-part session, CCC students learn about everything from buying a bike with a proper fit to the intricacies of traffic law and proper lane changing. With the new found confidence from a CCC class, an aspiring commuter is ready to join the ranks of DC's bicycle commuter community. At this point, adding your voice to WABA's bicycle advocacy initiatives is the logical next step.

Organization Type: 501(c)(3) non-profit
Donations: http://www.waba.org/donate/ or Network for Good

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