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.

 

Ride

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.

 

Meetup

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.

 

Meetup

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 September 26, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on September 26, 2023.

 

Class

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.

 

Meetup

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.

 

Phoenix Bikes’ NOVA Treasure Hunt 2023

Join Phoenix Bikes for a fun-filled treasure hunt that will take participants throughout Arlington & Alexandria.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 18, 2023.

Event, External Link

October 14-15

Arlington & Alexandria

Event, External Link

October 14-15, Arlington & Alexandria

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 18, 2023.

 

Ride

Take the West Seminary Road Survey

Seminary West Civic Association wants your feedback on how to make Seminary Road better and safer for all users.

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

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 9/27

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 9/27, Virtual

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

 

Join the discussion on the 495 Southside Express Lanes Study

Join VDOT’s discussion of the 495 Southside express lanes study virtually (9/12) or in-person (9/13, 9/19, 9/20).

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 11, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 11, 2023.

 

Take the East Abingdon Drive Bike Lanes Project Survey

We all know the spot – support Alexandria’s plan to fill in the Mount Vernon Trail gap at Abingdon Drive!

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 9/17

Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 9/17, Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on August 30, 2023.

 

Trail Riding Basics

WABA’s Trail Riding Basics class teaches you the skills you need to ride safely, confidently and considerately on our region’s many trails and multi-use paths.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 28, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 28, 2023.

 

Class

Adult Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 28, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 28, 2023.

 

Class

Youth Learn to Ride

A fun, intuitive class for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 28, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 28, 2023.

 

Class

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 28, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 28, 2023.

 

Class

Stop by Healthy Together Fairfax!

WABA is taking part in the health-focused community event featuring screenings, workshops, classes, and giveaways.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 18, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 18, 2023.

 

Meetup

Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee August Social

Members & guests are welcome to join BPAC for a fun social to eat, drink and be merry!

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on August 4, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on August 4, 2023.

 

Meetup

Adult Learn to Ride

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on August 14, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on August 14, 2023.

 

Class

Popsicles in the Park

Join WABA and other local advocacy orgs to learn how our work intersects and how you can get involved.

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

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

 

Meetup

Provide Feedback for the Alexandria West Plan

Provide feedback on the Alexandria West Plan’s Transportation objectives, now through June 7th.

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 13, 2023.

Action Alert

Survey closes 6/7

Virtual

Action Alert

Survey closes 6/7, Virtual

Action Alert: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on June 13, 2023.

 

Comment On Trail Improvements and Open Space Plan For Power Plant Redevelopment

Help shape the new open spaces coming to the Alexandria power plant site adjacent to the Mount Vernon Trail.

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

Action Alert, Event

Survey closes 5/31

Virtual

Action Alert, Event

Survey closes 5/31, Virtual

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

 

Potomac Yard Walking Tour

Join the Coalition for Smarter Growth for a walking tour of the newest Metro station and its transit-oriented developments.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on May 18, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on May 18, 2023.

 

Meetup

E-Bike Showcase

Check out the latest in folding, cargo and commuting e-bikes and more from local vendors and transit agencies.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on May 19, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on May 19, 2023.

 

Meetup

SOLD OUT

Basic Skills Clinic

SOLD OUT

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 May 24, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on May 24, 2023.

 

Class

SOLD OUT

Adult Learn to Ride

SOLD OUT

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo on May 1, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Sydney Sotelo
on May 1, 2023.

 

Class

Earth Day Invasive Honeysuckle Removal with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Join volunteers and the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail in removing invasive honeysuckle along the Mount Vernon Trail.

Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 22, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 22, 2023.

 

Meetup

Tulip Ride with Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail

Join the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail for a fun and casual ride to see the tulip blooms at on or near the Trail.

Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana on March 22, 2023.

Event: Last updated by Pedro Dana
on March 22, 2023.

 

Ride

Del Ray Women’s History Walk

Walk to celebrate the women volunteers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and community leaders who have shaped Del Ray.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 15, 2023.

Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 15, 2023.

 

Meetup

Share Feedback on Alexandria’s Safe Routes to School Walk Audits

Share your experiences as Alexandria starts its latest round of Walk Audits, part of its Safe Routes to School program.

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

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 4/2

Virtual

Action Alert, Event, External Link

Survey closes 4/2, Virtual

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