Author: Kevin O'Brien

Share Your Thoughts on the Future Design of Arlington’s Gateway Park

Arlington is set to redesign Gateway Park – share what you like and what you’d like to see, through 5/3.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/3

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/3, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

 

W&OD Trail 50th Anniversary Appreciation Cleanup

Join WABA and community partners for a coordinated cleanup all along the W&OD Trail in honor of Celebrate Trails Day!

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 12, 2024.

 

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Earth Day River Cleanup at Oxon Cove

Join WABA and community partners for a trail cleanup at Oxon Cove in honor of Earth Day & Celebrate Trails Day!

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 12, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 12, 2024.

 

Take Arlington’s Vision Zero Annual Safety Survey

Take Arlington’s 10-question VZ safety survey and use the interactive map to flag areas of concern, through 4/30.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 5, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/30

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/30, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 5, 2024.

 

Women’s History Walk w/ Alexandria Celebrates Women

All are welcome to join this 7-mile scenic trail walk celebrating women in history (rescheduled from 3/23).

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 4, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 4, 2024.

 

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Virtual Community Meeting on Holland Lane Corridor Improvements Project

Join Alexandria staff for a virtual community meeting on the safety-focused Holland Lane Corridor Improvements Study.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 9, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 9, 2024.

 

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Provide Feedback on Alexandria’s Holland Lane Corridor Improvements Project

Review and share thoughts on Alexandria’s proposals to improve safety along Holland Lane, through 4/21.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 2, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/21

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/21, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 2, 2024.

 

Share Feedback on Northern Virginia Transportation Authority’s Project List

Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking feedback on its project list for future funding. Through 5/19.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 2, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/19

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/19, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 2, 2024.

 

Share your thoughts on Arlington’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

How Should Arlington Invest in major infrastructure? Share your thoughts today!

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 1, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/8

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 4/8, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 1, 2024.

 

Gateway Park Open House

Gateway Park is getting a redesign! Join the project team for an in-person info session and feedback opportunity.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 27, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 27, 2024.

 

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Tulip Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail

Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail & WalkArlington staff for a fun casual walk to see the tulips along the MVT.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 27, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 27, 2024.

 

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Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets

Join Arlington County staff to learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 27, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 27, 2024.

 

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March Bicibús/Bike Bus Community Webinar

Join WABA and SSAFETY for our monthly community webinar/discussion on bike buses!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 8, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 8, 2024.

 

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Save the Date: Fairfax County FY 25 Budget Public Hearings

Mark your calendars. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on the FY 25 budget April 16-18.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link

April 16-18

Virtual & in-person

Action Alert, Event, External Link

April 16-18, Virtual & in-person

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

 

Fairfax County Budget Committee Meeting

Tune into the Budget Committee’s monthly meeting.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 6, 2024.

 

Fairfax County FY 2025 Budget Town Hall Meetings

Each Fairfax County district will hold a budget town hall in March. Join to learn about and share budget priorities for FY 2025.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

Action Alert, Event

February 29th through April 2nd

Varies, in-person & virtual

Action Alert, Event

February 29th through April 2nd, Varies, in-person & virtual

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 6, 2024.

 

Tysons Community Alliance Gathering and Transportation Open House

Join Tysons Community Alliance and FCDOT to hear updates on current and planned transportation projects in Tysons.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 5, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 5, 2024.

 

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Duke Street/Route 1 Safety Improvements Survey

Weigh in on proposed safety improvements at Duke St and Rt. 1 (S. Henry & S. Patrick) in Alexandria. Survey closes 3/6.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 26, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 3/6

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 3/6, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 26, 2024.

 

Provide Feedback on King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Redesign Alternatives

Share your feedback on proposed bike and pedestrian-friendly changes to King Street at Bradlee Shopping Center, through 3/15.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 3/15

Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 3/15, Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 1, 2024.

 

Stay tuned for a new date.

[POSTPONED] Mount Vernon Ave Bridge Replacement Project Update Open House

Stay tuned for a new date.

Drop by to hear from the project team on the fast-track bridge replacement, to include new bike & pededstrian facilities.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 5, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on March 5, 2024.

 

Provide Feedback on VDOT’s Glebe Road Proposals

VDOT is looking to improve safety on Glebe Road between I-66 and Columbia Pike in Arlington – weigh in before 2/19.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 2/19

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 2/19, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.

 

Take the Custis Trail Needs Assessment Survey

Arlington is reviewing conditions of the venerable Custis Trail with an eye towards improvements – share your trail experiences before 2/18.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 2/18

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 2/18, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.

 

King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Open House

Join Transportation staff to learn about and the project, view initial concepts, and provide feedback.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 8, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on February 8, 2024.

 

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Tell Our Virginia Leaders to Support MORE Bicycling!

Let’s bring the e-bike revolution to Virginia! An equity-focused rebate program is being considered this year, plus a bill that would afford schools the opportunity to expand their student transportation options by supporting ‘bike buses’ and other active modes. We need Virginians like you to reach out now!

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on February 12, 2024.

 

Tell Our Virginia Leaders to Support SAFER Bicycling!

This year could be the year we bring the Safety Stop to Virginia, ensure safer passing movements of bicyclists in a travel lanes, allow bicyclists to proceed with the WALK signal at intersections, and kickstart a rebate program for e-bikes across the Commonwealth. We need Virginias like you to reach out now!

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on February 12, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on February 12, 2024.

 

Take the Duke St/West Taylor/Cambridge Rd Survey

Speak up for protected bicycle facilities along Duke Street!

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 16, 2024.

Action Alert

Survey closes 1/15

Virtual

Action Alert

Survey closes 1/15, Virtual

Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 16, 2024.

 

Take Arlington’s FY2025 budget priorities survey

Help Arlington prioritize spending in FY2025 as the county navigates an expected budget shortfall. Survey closes 1/2.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 1/2

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 1/2, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 8, 2024.

 

January Bicibus/Bike Bus Community Webinar

Join WABA and SSAFETY for our monthly community webinar/discussion on bike buses!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 8, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 8, 2023.

 

Traffic Safety for Kids Event

Join Bike Falls Church at Conte’s this winter for a series of FREE indoor traffic safety events, aimed at kids 3-6yo.

Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 5, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 5, 2023.

 

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Traffic Safety for Kids Event

Join Bike Falls Church at Conte’s this winter for a series of FREE indoor traffic safety events, aimed at kids 3-6yo.

Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 5, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 5, 2023.

 

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