Author: Kevin O'Brien

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.

 

Meetup

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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Open House on Duke Street Service Roads and West Taylor Run Projects

Alexandria is hosting an in-person open house on proposed safety improvements to West Taylor Run & Duke Street.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 6, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 6, 2023.

 

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Comment on the South Pickett Street Corridor Project

Alexandria is seeking community input on transportation needs and challenges on South Pickett Street, through 12/22.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/22

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/22, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Take the AlexMoves Open Survey

Alexandria residents are invited to take the AlexMoves transportation needs assessment survey, now through 12/14.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/14

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 12/14, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

13th Annual Alexandria Holiday Lights Ride + Walk

Join Alexandria BPAC for their 13th Annual Holiday Lights Ride (Friday 12/15) and Walk (Saturday 2/16).

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 27, 2023.

Event, External Link

Friday, 12/15 & Saturday 12/16

316 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria

Event, External Link

Friday, 12/15 & Saturday 12/16, 316 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 27, 2023.

 

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Virginia Advocate Winter Meetup

Join WABA for a casual member and advocate meetup at Astro Beer Hall in Shirlington to celebrate and share ideas.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 21, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 21, 2023.

 

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GoDCgo Bike Repair, Maintenance, & Readiness Workshop

Join goDCgo for free on-site biking tune-ups and bike maintenance instructions (note: limited availability).

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 16, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 16, 2023.

 

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Lorcom Lane Safety Project Open House

Review the concept design for Lorcom Lane corridor with County staff.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 3, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 3, 2023.

 

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Arlington View / Arlington Ridge Transportation Projects Open House

Join County staff for an open house highlighting projects in the Arlington View & Arlington Ridge communities.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 3, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 3, 2023.

 

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Join the VA Rapid Response Advocates!

Interested in pushing for legislative policy changes in Virginia? Willing to email or call your local legislators? Able to do so quickly and on short notice? Join WABA’s Rapid Response Advocate list!

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 26, 2023.

 

December 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 November 2, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 2, 2023.

 

Defend Virginia’s SMART SCALE transportation priorities program

Tell the Commonwealth Transportation Board not to disadvantage transit & bike/ped projects with its proposed changes.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/14

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/14, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Virginia Conservation Network’s General Assembly Preview

Learn about the anticipated environmental legislation opportunities during the 2024 General Assembly session.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 1, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 1, 2023.

 

Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets World Day of Remembrance Rally

Join NOVA Families for Safe Streets to acknowledge the victims of traffic violence and advocate for safer streets.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 31, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 31, 2023.

 

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Virginia Statewide Trails Plan Virtual Town Hall

Join VDOT’s State Trails Office for a virtual town hall to discuss the creation of the Statewide Multi-Use Trails Plan.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 13, 2023.

 

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Virginia is home to Bike Friendly Communities! (October Update)

Arlington and Falls Church are seeking recognition from the League of American Bicyclists as ‘Bike Friendly Communities’. Take a community survey in support of their efforts, plus find other ways to support better bicycling in Northern Virginia.

Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 13, 2023.

 

FABB October Meeting – 66 Trail Update

Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling hosts VDOT’s Heidi Mitter to discuss status of various 66 Parallel Trail segments.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 13, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 13, 2023.

 

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Share Feedback for Long Bridge Drive Trail

Share input on a proposed multi-use trail along Long Bridge Drive connecting the future Long Bridge to Crystal City.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/22

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/22, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.

 

Comment on the Wilson Blvd & N. Rhodes Street Intersection Safety Project

Share your experiences at this intersection, slated for improvements to make it safer for all users, now through 10/22.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/22

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/22, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

 

Take the Gallows Road Study Survey

Speak up for better bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure along this vital corridor via FCDOT’s survey, through 10/6.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 16, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/6

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/6, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 16, 2023.

 

Take the FCDOT Active Transportation Project Prioritization Survey

Provide input on FCDOT’s list of active transportation projects being considered for funding, now through 10/16.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 19, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/16

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/16, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 19, 2023.

 

FFX Active Transportation Project Prioritization Community Meeting #2

FCDOT is hosting two virtual community meetings on prioritizing active transportation projects for funding.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 2, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 2, 2023.

 

FFX Active Transportation Project Prioritization Community Meeting #1

FCDOT is hosting two virtual community meetings on prioritizing active transportation projects for funding.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 2, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 2, 2023.

 

King and Commonwealth Infrastructure Projects Open House (Alexandria)

Come learn about infrastructure projects slated for the King St. & Commonwealth Ave. corridors in Alexandria.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 26, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 26, 2023.

 

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Tour de Mount Vernon

The Capital Trails Coalition is proud to co-sponsor the 8th Annual Tour de Mount Vernon on Saturday, 10/21!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 25, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 25, 2023.

 

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Take the King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Enhancements Survey

Alexandria is looking for input to improve safety and access on King Street between N. Quaker Lane and Menokin Drive, through 10/20.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/20

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/20, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 26, 2023.