DC Families for Safe Streets
@safestreetsdc.bsky.social
Confronting traffic violence in Washington, DC through advocacy and support. Chapter of @familiesforsafestreets.org
www.SafeStreetsDC.link
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This year's World Day of Remembrance and Ride for Your Life were inspiring and uplifting. #WDOR2025 @waba.org @safestreetsdc.bsky.social @strongtowns.org
November 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This year's World Day of Remembrance and Ride for Your Life were inspiring and uplifting. #WDOR2025 @waba.org @safestreetsdc.bsky.social @strongtowns.org
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Was good seeing so many people come out for this year's Ride For Your Life/ @safestreetsdc.bsky.social walk on the World Day of Remembrance. Very different event, but like yesterday's @ward5familybiking.bsky.social ride, a wonderful sense of community. And huge thanks to @waba.org, as always!
November 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Was good seeing so many people come out for this year's Ride For Your Life/ @safestreetsdc.bsky.social walk on the World Day of Remembrance. Very different event, but like yesterday's @ward5familybiking.bsky.social ride, a wonderful sense of community. And huge thanks to @waba.org, as always!
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"Do we want our kids to be able to roam freely in our neighborhoods? Do we want to be able to walk to the market and church...? Or do we want to be entirely dependent on our cars to go everywhere?...Sarah made the right choice the day she died. I hope one day our community will catch up."
#WDoR2025
#WDoR2025
Dan Langenkamp writes that World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a day to remember people like his wife, Sarah, who was struck and killed in 2022 while riding her bike. But it's also a day to think about solutions to this deadly problem.
marylandmatters.org/2025/11/15/w...
marylandmatters.org/2025/11/15/w...
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a day to think ahead, too, to solutions - Maryland Matters
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a day to remember people like his wife, Sarah, who was struck and killed in 2022 while riding her bike, writes Dan Langenkamp. But it's also a day ...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
"Do we want our kids to be able to roam freely in our neighborhoods? Do we want to be able to walk to the market and church...? Or do we want to be entirely dependent on our cars to go everywhere?...Sarah made the right choice the day she died. I hope one day our community will catch up."
#WDoR2025
#WDoR2025
Unsafe speeds are a primary factor in about one-third of the 40,000+ traffic deaths in the U.S. each year. This morning we walked and biked to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in honor of our loved ones affected by traffic crashes. #WDoR2025
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Unsafe speeds are a primary factor in about one-third of the 40,000+ traffic deaths in the U.S. each year. This morning we walked and biked to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in honor of our loved ones affected by traffic crashes. #WDoR2025
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Roughly 40,000 people are killed in traffic crashes each year, with speeding contributing to nearly a third of those fatalities.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
November 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Roughly 40,000 people are killed in traffic crashes each year, with speeding contributing to nearly a third of those fatalities.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
On #WDoR2025, we remember and honor those who have lost their lives and those who have been injured, and we act to implement evidence-based solutions to end this crisis.
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#WDoR2025 Hundreds of bikers and pedestrians tired of preventable traffic violence. Appreciate @vanhollen.senate.gov submitting a statement in support for the rally, and sponsoring the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act!!
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#WDoR2025 Hundreds of bikers and pedestrians tired of preventable traffic violence. Appreciate @vanhollen.senate.gov submitting a statement in support for the rally, and sponsoring the Sarah Debbink Langenkamp Active Safety Transportation Act!!
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Gathering now at Foggy Bottom Metro station for the #WDoR2025 to walk to the Lincoln Memorial and remember those we’ve lost to traffic violence (I am remembering Dave Salovesh today).
November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Gathering now at Foggy Bottom Metro station for the #WDoR2025 to walk to the Lincoln Memorial and remember those we’ve lost to traffic violence (I am remembering Dave Salovesh today).
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TODAY. See you at 11am outside Foggy Bottom Metro.
Just a few days away. Join us this Sun 11/16/25 for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. 💛 Details below ⤵️
Join @safestreetsdc.bsky.social on 11/16 as we walk to remember and honor the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence and then rally at the Lincoln Memorial with the Ride for Your Life.
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
November 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
TODAY. See you at 11am outside Foggy Bottom Metro.
Just a few days away. Join us this Sun 11/16/25 for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. 💛 Details below ⤵️
Join @safestreetsdc.bsky.social on 11/16 as we walk to remember and honor the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence and then rally at the Lincoln Memorial with the Ride for Your Life.
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Just a few days away. Join us this Sun 11/16/25 for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. 💛 Details below ⤵️
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Join @safestreetsdc.bsky.social on 11/16 as we walk to remember and honor the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence and then rally at the Lincoln Memorial with the Ride for Your Life.
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
November 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Join @safestreetsdc.bsky.social on 11/16 as we walk to remember and honor the lives lost and forever changed by traffic violence and then rally at the Lincoln Memorial with the Ride for Your Life.
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
RSVP: dcfamiliesforsafestreets.org/2025/10/12/w...
We're grateful for @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social's leadership to author and pass the STEER Act and for @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's role in addressing the most reckless drivers on DC streets. 💛
We're also looking fwd to DC and VA's implementation of anti-speeding tech (ISA) to ensure safer speeds
We're also looking fwd to DC and VA's implementation of anti-speeding tech (ISA) to ensure safer speeds
NEW: We won our first court judgment against a dangerous out-of-state driver under the STEER Act.
The Court ordered Ayanna Khalya Wilson to pay $77,100 for over 200 dangerous driving violations.
We also filed 12 new lawsuits against Maryland and Virginia drivers with nearly 2,000 traffic offenses.
The Court ordered Ayanna Khalya Wilson to pay $77,100 for over 200 dangerous driving violations.
We also filed 12 new lawsuits against Maryland and Virginia drivers with nearly 2,000 traffic offenses.
September 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're grateful for @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social's leadership to author and pass the STEER Act and for @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's role in addressing the most reckless drivers on DC streets. 💛
We're also looking fwd to DC and VA's implementation of anti-speeding tech (ISA) to ensure safer speeds
We're also looking fwd to DC and VA's implementation of anti-speeding tech (ISA) to ensure safer speeds
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You don't need a bike in order to enjoy DC Family Bike Fest!
But if you're coming by bike - you can come with friends
#bikedc @ward5familybiking.bsky.social
But if you're coming by bike - you can come with friends
#bikedc @ward5familybiking.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
You don't need a bike in order to enjoy DC Family Bike Fest!
But if you're coming by bike - you can come with friends
#bikedc @ward5familybiking.bsky.social
But if you're coming by bike - you can come with friends
#bikedc @ward5familybiking.bsky.social
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DC Family Bike Fest - #bikedc you're invited!
- Connect & build community
- Workshops, test rides, meet local shops & orgs
- KIDS BIKE PARADE!
- Huge prize giveaway (for @waba.org + @safestreetsdc.bsky.social)
- Free mini tune ups
- Food trucks & FREE SNO CONES!
RSVP: www.waba.org/fbf
- Connect & build community
- Workshops, test rides, meet local shops & orgs
- KIDS BIKE PARADE!
- Huge prize giveaway (for @waba.org + @safestreetsdc.bsky.social)
- Free mini tune ups
- Food trucks & FREE SNO CONES!
RSVP: www.waba.org/fbf
August 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
DC Family Bike Fest - #bikedc you're invited!
- Connect & build community
- Workshops, test rides, meet local shops & orgs
- KIDS BIKE PARADE!
- Huge prize giveaway (for @waba.org + @safestreetsdc.bsky.social)
- Free mini tune ups
- Food trucks & FREE SNO CONES!
RSVP: www.waba.org/fbf
- Connect & build community
- Workshops, test rides, meet local shops & orgs
- KIDS BIKE PARADE!
- Huge prize giveaway (for @waba.org + @safestreetsdc.bsky.social)
- Free mini tune ups
- Food trucks & FREE SNO CONES!
RSVP: www.waba.org/fbf
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Not a "fun" use case... but we're honored to be a part of @safestreetsdc.bsky.social work to maintain ghost bike memorials to those who have been killed by traffic violence #bikedc
July 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Not a "fun" use case... but we're honored to be a part of @safestreetsdc.bsky.social work to maintain ghost bike memorials to those who have been killed by traffic violence #bikedc
🧵 (1 of 6) Community members recently placed memorial ghost bikes in honor of friends and loved ones.
This includes new memorials for loved ones who were killed while bicycling sometime in the past year and a half, plus previous memorials that were in need of care and replacement. ❤️🩹
#BikeDC
This includes new memorials for loved ones who were killed while bicycling sometime in the past year and a half, plus previous memorials that were in need of care and replacement. ❤️🩹
#BikeDC
July 30, 2025 at 11:22 PM
🧵 (1 of 6) Community members recently placed memorial ghost bikes in honor of friends and loved ones.
This includes new memorials for loved ones who were killed while bicycling sometime in the past year and a half, plus previous memorials that were in need of care and replacement. ❤️🩹
#BikeDC
This includes new memorials for loved ones who were killed while bicycling sometime in the past year and a half, plus previous memorials that were in need of care and replacement. ❤️🩹
#BikeDC
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Please sign a petition supporting an increase in Washington D.C.'s minimum auto insurance requirements: waba.org/action-page/raise-dc-insurance-minimums/ .
Many crash victims are unable to cover the high cost of medical care and recovery. An update is a common-sense step.
Many crash victims are unable to cover the high cost of medical care and recovery. An update is a common-sense step.
May 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Please sign a petition supporting an increase in Washington D.C.'s minimum auto insurance requirements: waba.org/action-page/raise-dc-insurance-minimums/ .
Many crash victims are unable to cover the high cost of medical care and recovery. An update is a common-sense step.
Many crash victims are unable to cover the high cost of medical care and recovery. An update is a common-sense step.
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Looking for advice for a crash survivors family member re: insurance. Docs say short term acute care needed, insurance won’t cover…
May 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Looking for advice for a crash survivors family member re: insurance. Docs say short term acute care needed, insurance won’t cover…
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In (most of) the US, May is Bike Month, a time for all of us who ride to celebrate the (mostly) improving weather and enjoy the ride. Tonight, however, is an opportunity to pause during the great joy of #BikeMonth and honor & remember those who cannot be here to celebrate with us.
May 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In (most of) the US, May is Bike Month, a time for all of us who ride to celebrate the (mostly) improving weather and enjoy the ride. Tonight, however, is an opportunity to pause during the great joy of #BikeMonth and honor & remember those who cannot be here to celebrate with us.
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The #RideOfSilence is coming up tomorrow!
We're aware storms are forecast for #BikeDC tomorrow, especially in the morning, and we're keeping an eye on things. _At this time_ we are planning to go forward as scheduled, but stay tuned for potential updates.
We're aware storms are forecast for #BikeDC tomorrow, especially in the morning, and we're keeping an eye on things. _At this time_ we are planning to go forward as scheduled, but stay tuned for potential updates.
Usually I tell #BikeDC Ride of Silence attendees to go get their shirts afterward, but this year the dates are reversed. So hopefully #BikeToWorkDay riders will come out next Wednesday as we pause to honor those who can no longer celebrate #BikeMonth with us.
Details: ggwash.org/calendar/eve...
Details: ggwash.org/calendar/eve...
May 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The #RideOfSilence is coming up tomorrow!
We're aware storms are forecast for #BikeDC tomorrow, especially in the morning, and we're keeping an eye on things. _At this time_ we are planning to go forward as scheduled, but stay tuned for potential updates.
We're aware storms are forecast for #BikeDC tomorrow, especially in the morning, and we're keeping an eye on things. _At this time_ we are planning to go forward as scheduled, but stay tuned for potential updates.
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Join me and others for the Ride of Silence on May 21 at 6:30pm at Freedom Plaza to honor and remember cyclists who have been killed or injured. More info here: ggwash.org/calendar/eve...
May 6, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Join me and others for the Ride of Silence on May 21 at 6:30pm at Freedom Plaza to honor and remember cyclists who have been killed or injured. More info here: ggwash.org/calendar/eve...
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Improving roadway safety takes a regional approach. In an area where VA, MD, & DC drivers cross borders all the time, strategies to target dangerous drivers work best when they work across all jurisdictions. Glad to see VA join DC here! MD, you’re up next!
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Like to drive fast? Virginia has an anti-speeding device for you.
The legislation follows a similar law set to take effect in D.C. this fall, as speed-limiting technology becomes more widespread.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Improving roadway safety takes a regional approach. In an area where VA, MD, & DC drivers cross borders all the time, strategies to target dangerous drivers work best when they work across all jurisdictions. Glad to see VA join DC here! MD, you’re up next!
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Quick State Department employee thank you to @safestreetsdc.bsky.social - Good to see Shawn O'Donnell's ghost bike restored.
March 13, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Quick State Department employee thank you to @safestreetsdc.bsky.social - Good to see Shawn O'Donnell's ghost bike restored.
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🚨#TranspoBINGO week ends tomorrow! Submit your final board: rebrand.ly/TranspoBINGO....
Some notes:
🙌Honor system for reporting
🔄Flexibility in interpreting squares-just challenge yourself
🎨Prizes for creativity & more, not just most squares
🎉Join the Active Transit Social on Mar 6 at metrobar!
Some notes:
🙌Honor system for reporting
🔄Flexibility in interpreting squares-just challenge yourself
🎨Prizes for creativity & more, not just most squares
🎉Join the Active Transit Social on Mar 6 at metrobar!
rebrand.ly
March 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨#TranspoBINGO week ends tomorrow! Submit your final board: rebrand.ly/TranspoBINGO....
Some notes:
🙌Honor system for reporting
🔄Flexibility in interpreting squares-just challenge yourself
🎨Prizes for creativity & more, not just most squares
🎉Join the Active Transit Social on Mar 6 at metrobar!
Some notes:
🙌Honor system for reporting
🔄Flexibility in interpreting squares-just challenge yourself
🎨Prizes for creativity & more, not just most squares
🎉Join the Active Transit Social on Mar 6 at metrobar!
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How are you rolling into this #TranspoBINGO weekend?
🚍 bus to a new-to-you neighborhood
🚆 train to a new-to-you public space
🚋 Streetcar (it’s electric!) to support a local business
🚲 roll through a protected bike lane or multi-use trail
Walking 👣 and rolling 🦼 are active transpo too!
🚍 bus to a new-to-you neighborhood
🚆 train to a new-to-you public space
🚋 Streetcar (it’s electric!) to support a local business
🚲 roll through a protected bike lane or multi-use trail
Walking 👣 and rolling 🦼 are active transpo too!
March 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
How are you rolling into this #TranspoBINGO weekend?
🚍 bus to a new-to-you neighborhood
🚆 train to a new-to-you public space
🚋 Streetcar (it’s electric!) to support a local business
🚲 roll through a protected bike lane or multi-use trail
Walking 👣 and rolling 🦼 are active transpo too!
🚍 bus to a new-to-you neighborhood
🚆 train to a new-to-you public space
🚋 Streetcar (it’s electric!) to support a local business
🚲 roll through a protected bike lane or multi-use trail
Walking 👣 and rolling 🦼 are active transpo too!
TranspoBINGO 2025 starts tomorrow!!
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Drumroll please...🥁 The TranspoBINGO 2025 board is LIVE!🎉 This year’s theme is Transpo to the Future. We'll explore the future of transit, push for sustainable systems & even advocate for home rule. Play starts TOMORROW, Feb 27 and ends Mar 6 with a happy hour + prizes! More: www.transpobingo.com.
February 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
TranspoBINGO 2025 starts tomorrow!!
🚶♀️🚲🛴🦽🦼🚌🚇🥳
More info ⤵️
🚶♀️🚲🛴🦽🦼🚌🚇🥳
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