Tips for Safe Winter Walking

Cold temperatures, snow, and ice make it more challenging—and sometimes less safe—to walk outdoors. But with proper preparation, you can still walk confidently and comfortably in winter months. 

Gear Up for Winter Riding

Too often, people approach winter riding as if it's all or nothing. Just because you aren't riding every day, that doesn't mean it's time to put your bike in storage. Knowing your limits and having proper gear can help you feel in control of when you bike and motivate you to ride more.

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When You Can't Bike, Try the Bus!

If you're a die-hard bike commuter but can't ride your bike for whatever reason, try the bus. Thanks to the rollout of the Better Bus Network this past summer, there may be new routes that could get you to work faster and more conveniently than you realized. 

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News You Can Use

Now through February 12, play TranspoBINGO, a weeklong interactive game to encourage non-car travel. Download a bingo card and mark squares for exploring on foot, on transit, or by bike!  

Gear up for the Garage Racing National Championships on February 21 in National Landing. Cheer on 10 subterranean races! Plus, enjoy a pop-up bar, local eats, all-day activities, and cowbells galore.

Check out this new Bike Advocacy Toolkit from the League of American Bicyclists and learn how to improve biking conditions in your community.

The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments recently released the 2025 State of the Commute report. Conducted every three years, it's a fascinating snapshot of commuting patterns in the region.

Save the date for two favorite annual bike events: the League of American Bicyclists' National Bike Summit in Washington, D.C., March 24-26, and Bike to Work Day on May 15.
 
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