Support future Bike Lanes along Duke Street

The future bike route along Duke Street hinges on converting some service lanes to one-way. Share your support before City Council votes on 11/12.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 11, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post

Take action by 11/11

Action Alert, Blog Post

Take action by 11/11,

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 11, 2024.

 

South Pickett Street Corridor Improvements Virtual Open House

Support bike lanes and other proposed improvements for South Pickett Street at the 10/17 virtual open house.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 11, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 11, 2024.

 

on the joys of being an advocate (October Newsletter)

Check out upcoming fall action opportunities and events, plus some of the important forums we’ve attended advocating for better bicycling for YOU!

Blog Post, Export: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 8, 2024.

Blog Post, Export: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 8, 2024.

 

Confident City Cycling

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on October 3, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on October 3, 2024.

 

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Speak up for a better Eisenhower Avenue for all users

Alexandria City Council will vote 10/19 on a redesign of Eisenhower Ave – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).

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

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Send supportive email by 10/18

City Hall or Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Send supportive email by 10/18, City Hall or Virtual

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

 

Speak up for a bike- and transit-friendly King St at Bradlee Shopping Center

Alexandria City Council will vote 10/8 on the redesign of King St at the Bradlee Shopping Center – send a supportive email beforehand OR testify (in-person or virtually).

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

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Send supportive email by 10/7

City Hall or Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Send supportive email by 10/7, City Hall or Virtual

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

 

Basic Skills Clinic

Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 11, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 11, 2024.

 

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Adult Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 11, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 11, 2024.

 

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Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: In-person Discussion

Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 2 to feature in-person panel discussions.

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

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

 

Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit: Virtual Update Session

Save the date! Join NVRC and partners for a 2-part, hybrid summit. Day 1 to feature virtual updates and presentations.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 29, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on August 29, 2024.

 

Support Crucial Alexandria Bike Projects

Speak up in support of 5 key Alexandria bike projects including bike lanes on Duke St & S Pickett St.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/18

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Take action before 7/18, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on July 10, 2024.

 

Another chance to support a safer, bikeable Duke Street

Speak up (again!) for bike lanes in the Duke Street corridor on or before Monday, June 24th.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 21, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 21, 2024.

 

Alexandria Black History Ride

Learn about & celebrate the history of Alexandria’s Black residents on this 11-mile tour, hosted by Alexandria BPAC.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 14, 2024.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 14, 2024.

 

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Monday: Speak up against bad plans for Duke Street

On Tuesday, May 14th, Alexandria staff presented an oral update to the City Council on the Duke St, West Taylor Run and Cambridge Rd project, a piece of the larger Duke Street in Motion project that seeks to reimagine transit along this vital corridor.  The good news: the plans include a two-way bikeway between Cambridge […]

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 20, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on June 20, 2024.

 

King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Enhancements: Proposed Design Concept

Alexandria staff to present the preferred design for the King Street-Bradlee Safety & Mobility Enhancements Project.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on May 10, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on May 10, 2024.

 

Youth Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on May 7, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on May 7, 2024.

 

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Youth Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on May 7, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on May 7, 2024.

 

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E-bike Confident City Cycling

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on April 23, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on April 23, 2024.

 

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Confident City Cycling

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on April 23, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on April 23, 2024.

 

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Share Feedback on Eisenhower Avenue Transportation Improvements

Alexandria seeks community feedback on preliminary safety, mobility & accessibility improvements on Eisenhower Ave, through 5/10.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 25, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/10

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/10, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 25, 2024.

 

Virtual Community Meeting on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements

Alexandria staff will present design concepts for S Picket St (including bike lanes), hear feedback & answer questions.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 22, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on April 22, 2024.

 

Provide Feedback on S Pickett Street Corridor Improvements

Share feedback on Alexandria’s proposed safety improvements on S Pickett St (including bike lanes), through 5/5.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 22, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/5

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 5/5, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on April 22, 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.

 

Meetup

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.

 

2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Join WABA for a meet-and-greet to hear from Alexandria City Council and Mayoral candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on April 2, 2024.

Blog Post, Event: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on April 2, 2024.

 

Meetup

Basic Skills Clinic

Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on March 25, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on March 25, 2024.

 

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Youth Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on March 25, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on March 25, 2024.

 

Class

Confident City Cycling

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 11, 2024.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 11, 2024.

 

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