Events roundup: Get up and go!

Get outside and grab some exercise with these great events, or if you’re feeling a little less active, mark your calendar for Metrobus meetings. Still too much for you? Take an online survey to give your feedback!

New modes in New Carrollton: New Carrollton as a vibrant, multimodal hub? New Purple Line connections, pedestrian and bike-friendly development, and state of the art planning are all in the works to make that a reality. Join the Coalition for Smarter Growth’s walking tour to get your learning and exercise out of the way for the weekend.

After the jump: Bicycle counts, bike to work, the future of Columbia Pike, Metrobus meetings, and more…

Talk water with the White House: Early risers, join Samantha Medlock of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and other experts over breakfast to talk about the future of water infrastructure policy in the US. The breakfast is hosted by the American Planning Association. Breakfast is free, as long as you register.

Metrobus meetings and survey: WMATA and DDOT are studying how to improve service on the 60, 62, 63, and 64 bus lines, which are some of DC’s most heavily-used routes. They are seeking public input via an online survey and public meetings on Wednesday, April 15 (5:30-7:30 pm at Petworth Library) and Saturday, April 18 (12:30-2:30 pm at Takoma Community Center). The study will wrap up in late 2015.

What is “Tactical Urbanism”? There’s still time to sign up for our free book talk with Tactical Urbanism co-author Mike Lydon at 6:30 pm on April 21 in Brookland. We’re co-sponsoring the talk with Coalition for Smarter Growth, CNU-DC, and Island Press, so be sure to mark your calendar and snag a space before they’re all gone!

Future of Columbia Pike: With the cancellation of the Columbia Pike Streetcar, what’s next for the corridor? Listen to and ask questions of a panel of community leaders about the future of Columbia Pike on April 30 starting at 6:00pm. The Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization is hosting the event at the Salsa Room on Columbia Pike. Space is limited, so be sure to get the full details and RSVP.

Bicycle counts: How many cyclists ride in Alexandria? Advocates count just that 2-3 times per year, and this time, they’re looking for volunteers to help! The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) is conducting counts on Thursday, May 7 (5-7 pm) and Saturday, May 9 (12-2 pm). If you can help, be sure to sign up for an assignment!

Bike to Work Day: On Friday, May 15, join over 10,000 area commuters for this year’s Bike to Work Day. Be sure to register (it’s free) to get your free t-shirt. 79 pit stops throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia will host refreshments and raffles.

Do you know of an upcoming event that may be interesting, relevant, or important to Greater Greater Washington readers? Send it to us at events@ggwash.org.