Events: How to plan a better bike commute
Riding in DC by Philip Cohen licensed under Creative Commons.
Some people are taking advantage of more available space on the roads and either dusting off that old bike, or maybe thinking of purchasing one in the near future. While many other people still need their bike to get to their job.
But when it comes to commuting how do you keep yourself safe? How do you pick the best route? The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is hosting a class on commuting basics that “will cover topics such as ride etiquette, how to select a route, suggestions of maps and apps to use, and more.”
This zoom class will be held from noon to 1 pm Monday, May 4. This class is free and open to the public, but you must register.
Other (virtual) events from around the region:
Monday, April 27
Help improve traffic safety in Ward 8: Get in on this monthly conversation about traffic safety in Ward 8, hosted by WABA. The meeting, which starts at 5 pm Monday, is free and open to the public. Click here for details.
Tuesday, April 28
Understand local food justice issues: Learn about food justice issues in your own backyard as DC Parks and Rec (DPR) offer this free class from 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday. The session is apart of a series of classes held through April 30. This webinar is free and open to the public. Click here to register.
Become an activist from your couch: There is a lot you can still do to address the region’s environmental issues right from your home. Learn how as Audubon Naturalist Society hosts “Couch Advocacy 101: How to be an Environmental Advocate During a Pandemic” from 7 to 8:30 pm Tuesday. Suggested donations are between $5 and $15 for this class. However, some complimentary tickets are available for those experience financial hardship, by contacting ari.eisenstadt@anshome.org. Click here to register.
Meet for safe streets online: WABA is holding its monthly its Ward 4 Neighbors for Safe Streets meeting online beginning at 6:30 pm Tuesday. It’s free and open to the public to participate. Click here for details.
Wednesday, April 29
Learn how to use curb management to help achieve mobility goals: What is a curb management tool and how can it be used to assist cities to reach their mobility goals? Join the Eno Center for Transportation for their webinar: “There’s no tool like curbs: The powerful mobility tool every city already has,” held from 2 to 2:30 pm Wednesday. Register here for this free workshop.
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