u/SethGrimes

Have you spotted an Amazon delivery quad on DC streets in recent weeks? They’re part of a DDOT-Amazon MicroFreight DC Pilot Program.

From DDOT’s project page (which includes a vehicle photo): “Cargo e-quadcycles are a type of electric cargo bike that replaces traditional delivery vehicles for the final portion of a delivery's journey.  Delivery Service Partners (DSPs) will deliver Amazon packages from a microhub in Southwest DC, where packages are loaded onto the cargo e-quads for final delivery.”

Community members have let WABA know about Amazon quads parked in DC bike lanes on 4th St. NW, 6th St. NE, and New Jersey Ave SE. See an NJ Ave. SE example below. Parking in a bike lane is both illegal and contrary to the pilot terms. We’ve reported the incidents to DDOT; our contacts promised to take the incidents up with Amazon.

You can help. If you spot an Amazon cargo quad parked in a bike lane, please snap a photo. Include or record the vehicle number and if convenient, report the incident via https://311.dc.gov/ — choose Parking Enforcement. Pick No Stop Stand Bike Lane as the enforcement concern. Then send the 311 case number to me with the photo, vehicle number, and time and street address of the infraction, at seth.grimes@waba.org, or just send the photo and information if you didn’t file a 311 report.

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Join us for a WABA member social this next Wednesday evening, June 24, 5:30–7:30 pm at Third Hill Brewing in Silver Spring. You'll meet up with local bike enthusiasts, get updates from people working on our transportation system, and earn bike-themed merch via a trivia contest.

It's a member social, but a donation of any amount will make you a member, whether $5 or $500. To join WABA and register for the social, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/waba-member-and-advocate-happy-hour-and-bike-trivia-tickets-1991007031628 . If you're already a member, let us know and we'll provide an RSVP link.

WABA and Transportation Safety Allies are hosting an online forum on Autonomous Vehicles (AVs), an opportunity to learn about CM Allen's Bill 26-0684, the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026, and share your thoughts and concerns.

The forum will take place online, Tuesday evening, June 23, 7:30–8:30 pm. Register at https://waba.org/event/dc-forum-on-autonomous-vehicles/ .

The Capital Trails Coalition Summit on Thursday, June 18 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-trails-coalition-summit-tickets-1987139126620 - is all about launching the next decade of work improving, expanding, and activating the our region's trail network. The summit is free and all trail users are invited!

How do the candidates running in the 2026 DC Primary Election propose to meet the District’s transportation needs?

This WABA post shares candidates’ responses to questionnaires and surveys from organizations across DC that, like WABA, work to advance safe, sustainable, equitable transportation. Please consider them as you make your voting choices, and you might find helpful a previous post that covered primary election dates and mechanics and transportation and related priorities. 

Join us Tuesday, May 5th, for a WABA Happy Hour at World of Beer in Bethesda (7200 Wisconsin Avenue, entrance off the Bethesda Avenue cycle track). Stop by 5-7 pm. RSVP at https://waba.org/event/old-georgetown-road-ride-happy-hour-2/ .