Virginia

Annual State of the Pike webinar on updates on transportation to libraries, from public safety to public schools.

Join WABA and Sustainable Mobility for Arlington County (SUSMO) for a meet-and-greet to hear from Arlington County Board At-Large Candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.

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!

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!

In 2024, we will be pushing a comprehensive bicycling safety agenda that incorporates lessons from last year’s close legislative defeats. We worked with statewide agency staff and leaders through the year to address concerns and have secured patrons from across the Commonwealth who share a love of bicycling. 

Speak up in support of new BikeShare stations in the Mt. Vernon district at a virtual FCDOT meeting on January 18.

Speak up for protected bicycle facilities along Duke Street!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just like bike lanes join up one by one to build a network, advocates win safer streets meeting by meeting, petition by petition, call by call.

WABA’s members are making it easier than ever to access the breezy, everyday joy of getting around our region by bike.

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

Join Families for Safe Streets groups across the region to support family members and crash survivors and honor their experiences with traffic violence.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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