DC Candidate Transportation Forum and Social

Hear from DC Mayoral candidates and At-Large Council candidates about transportation issues.

Join the Bike, Walk & Bus PAC, DC Transportation Equity Network, DC Families for Safe Streets, Greater Greater Washington, Coalition for Smarter Growth, and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association* to hear from qualifying Washington, DC Mayoral and At-Large Council candidates running in this year’s primary election and special election.

The DC Candidate Transportation Forum will take place on March 1st from 2pm-4:00 pm at the Josephine Butler Parks Center (2437 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20009) followed by a community social at Franklin Hall (1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009) from 4-6:30pm.

During the forum, you will get to hear directly from Mayoral and At-Large Council candidates about their vision for the District’s transportation future and actions they would prioritize to improve transportation. Come to learn where candidates stand on:

Achieving a multimodal transportation system that serves all residents

Improving bus and train access and reliability

Making walking safer in every neighborhood for everyone

Expanding a Low Stress Network for biking

The event will include moderated panels for both the qualifying mayoral candidates and another for the qualifying candidates for at-large seats on the DC Council.

Space is limited at the Josephine Butler Parks Center, but attendees can also register to stream the event virtually.

Attendees can register to attend the community social even if you were unable to attend the candidate forum in-person.

Event Details:

• DC Candidate Transportation Forum at the Josephine Butler Parks Center

  • 2:00pm–3:00pm Mayoral Candidate Forum

  • 3:00pm-4:00pm At-Large Candidate Forum

• Community Social at Franklin Hall — 4:00–6:30 PM

Link to RSVP

Transportation Community Town Hall & 2026 DC Election Straw Poll

Bike, Walk & Bus PAC invites D.C. residents to a community town hall and straw poll focused on the future of transportation in the District. This is a space for neighbors to speak directly to one another about the issues that matter most and to share why they support the candidates they believe will deliver safer, more equitable streets. The event will take place Sunday, March 15th, 2pm-4pm, at Shaw Library (1630 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001). 

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Speak out in support of the candidate of their choice

• Share personal experiences about walking, biking, rolling, and taking transit in D.C.

• Participate in a non-binding straw poll for key 2026 races

The straw poll will be for the following elections:

• Mayor

• DC Council Ward 1

• DC Council At-Large Primary

• DC Council At-Large Special Election

RSVP HERE.

Ward 1 D.C. Council Candidate Forum on Transportation Issues

Join the Bike, Walk & Bus PAC for a community-focused Ward 1 D.C. Council Candidate Forum on Monday, January 26, from 6:00–7:00 PM over Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88122857038)

This forum is an important part of our 2026 endorsement process, offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from Ward 1 Council candidates about their vision for a safer, more connected, and more accessible D.C. Come learn where candidates stand on:

Expanding protected bike lanes

Improving transit access and reliability

Making walking safer in every neighborhood for everyone

Building a multimodal transportation system that serves all residents

Event Details:

Monday, January 26

6:00 – 7:00 PM

Zoom (RSVP for Link)

This event will include moderated questions, community-submitted questions, and opportunities to learn how you can engage in our PAC’s ongoing advocacy and endorsement process.

We look forward to seeing you there and continuing the conversation about building a more walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly Ward 1.

Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ward-1-dc-council-candidate-forum-on-transportation-issues-tickets-1977516388752?aff=oddtdtcreator