Virginia
State of Columbia Pike Webinar
Annual State of the Pike webinar on updates on transportation to libraries, from public safety to public schools.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 6, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 6, 2024.
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Arlington County Board At-Large Candidate Meet and Greet
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.
Event: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on February 17, 2024.
Event:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on February 17, 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.
Supporting better bicycling near & far in 2024
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.
Action Alert: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on March 27, 2024.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on March 27, 2024.
Meeting on Proposed BikeShare Stations in Mt Vernon District
Speak up in support of new BikeShare stations in the Mt. Vernon district at a virtual FCDOT meeting on January 18.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on January 8, 2024.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on January 8, 2024.
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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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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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How we make change happen
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.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on November 22, 2023.
Building connections together
WABA’s members are making it easier than ever to access the breezy, everyday joy of getting around our region by bike.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on November 22, 2023.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on November 22, 2023.
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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World Day of Remembrance 2023
Join Families for Safe Streets groups across the region to support family members and crash survivors and honor their experiences with traffic violence.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on November 13, 2023.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on November 13, 2023.
Meetup
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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