Improvements on Conn. Ave must improve safety for all users!

We urge the Mayor Bowser and the Council to move forward with plans to install protected bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue. Any safety improvements on Connecticut Avenue must improve the safety for all users, including people on bikes. Nearly two and a half years ago, the Mayor selected a redesign of Connecticut Avenue that included […]

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 29, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on October 29, 2024.

 

Ask MDOT to Fully Fund Bikeways and Complete Streets

Our community letter comments on the state’s draft six-year capital spending plan, the FY25-FY30 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), released last month by the Maryland Dept. of Transportation (MDOT). You can take a deep dive on MDOT’s Capital Programming Web page. The gist is that the state’s transportation-funding picture is dire, and MDOT was forced to propose […]

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on October 28, 2024.

Action Alert: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on October 28, 2024.

 

Ensure Best-Possible Bike Lanes on Crystal City’s 18th St S

Bike lanes (and a park!) are coming to 18th St S between Crystal Dr & the Metro – let’s make sure they’re awesome (by 11/4).

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 11/4

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 11/4, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2024.

 

Support Better Biking & Walking at Arlington National Cemetery

Better biking (and the long-awaited Arlington Memorial Trail!) could be coming to the National Cemetery. Speak up in support (by 11/3).

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/3

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Comment period closes 11/3, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 28, 2024.

 

ANC2F Public Space & Transportation Committee Meeting – 11th St NW Protected Bike Lane

Join ANC2F to discuss the 11th Street Protected Bike Lane project with the Committee on Public Space and Transportation.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on October 16, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on October 16, 2024.

 

Meetup

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.

 

E-Bike Vouchers are coming to Arlington – sign up to learn more!

Arlington is set to launch an e-bike voucher program in spring 2025! Fill out the interest form to stay in the know.

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

Action Alert, External Link

Program launch in spring 2025

Action Alert, External Link

Program launch in spring 2025,

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

 

Arlington’s Transportation Future: Transportation Preference Questionnaire

Phase 1 of Arlington’s Master Transportation Plan overhaul is getting input from you! Share your transportation preferences by 11/15.

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

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 11/15

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 11/15, Virtual

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

 

Making the best of the Columbia Pike Bike Boulevards

While most of Columbia Pike won’t see bike facilities, Arlington has plans for parallel routes. Let’s make sure they’re top-notch; speak up by 10/20.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 7, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Feedback form closes 10/20

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Feedback form closes 10/20, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 7, 2024.

 

Ride For Your Life 2024

This 10 mile, slow ride, honors all victims of traffic violence in the DMV, while also showing agencies and elected officials how important safety people who bike and walk.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne on October 11, 2024.

Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Colin Browne
on October 11, 2024.

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

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.

 

Share your thoughts on the Gateway Park design!

Weigh in on the final draft concept for the Gateway Park project in Rosslyn, now until 10/20.

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

Action Alert, External Link

Feedback form closes 10/20

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Feedback form closes 10/20, Virtual

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

 

Potomac Heritage Trail – Loudoun County Feasability Study

Northern Virginia Regional Commission hosts a public meeting on the Loudoun County routing of the Potomac Heritage Trail on 10/29.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 1, 2024.

 

Potomac Heritage Trail – Wayfinding & Amenities Study

Northern Virginia Regional Commission to share results and next steps of their wayfinding & amenities study on 10/21.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 1, 2024.

 

Huntington Avenue – Road Diet Public Meeting

Huntington Ave in Fairfax is slated for a road diet to improve safety for all users – learn more at the public meeting on 10/9.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 1, 2024.

 

Annandale Road – Road Diet Survey

Annandale Road is getting a road diet – support the reconfiguration, including bike/pedestrian improvements. Survey closes 10/11.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/11

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 10/11, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

 

North Glebe Road Bridge Replacement – Design Public Meeting

Join VDOT staff on 10/28 to learn about the bridge replacement which will included improved sidewalks on both sides.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 1, 2024.

 

Arlington Boulevard Safety Improvements – Design Public Hearing

On 10/30, learn about improvements to Arlington Blvd – like rebuilding the derelict shared-use paths – between Glebe & Fillmore.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 1, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 1, 2024.

 

New Hampshire Ave Pedestrian Safety Survey

Complete a student survey about your experiences crossing New Hampshire Ave to help improve safety and liveability.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 23, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 23, 2024.

 

50+ Cycling Survey

Are you 50+? Do you ride a bike? Complete the survey to share more about your biking history, habits, and preferences.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 20, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 20, 2024.

 

Future of E-Travel in Arlington

In recognition of National Drive Electric Week, Arlington’s Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) is hosting a webinar on sustainable transportation.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 24, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 24, 2024.

 

Advisory Group for Arlington’s Transportation Future – First Public Meeting

Arlington’s Master Transportation Plan is getting a refresh. Join the Advisory Group meeting on 10/1 to learn about the process.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 19, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 19, 2024.

 

Open House – S Carlin Springs Rd Pedestrian Improvements

Join Arlington County staff to learn about safety improvement projects slated for S Carlin Springs Rd.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 16, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 16, 2024.

 

Feedback Needed – Long Bridge Drive Multimodal Connection Concept Design

Weigh in on initial designs for a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Long Bridge Dr, now through 9/29.

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 16, 2024.

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 9/29

Virtual

Action Alert, External Link

Survey closes 9/29, Virtual

Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 16, 2024.

 

Open House – Long Bridge Drive Multimodal Connection Concept Design

Review initial designs for a more bike/pedestrian-friendly Long Bridge Dr, connecting the future bridge with Crystal City.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on September 16, 2024.

Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on September 16, 2024.

 

Seeking Feedback for the Future of the Anacostia River Trail

Share feedback with the NPS to improve the future design of the Anacostia River Trail by Aug. 30th!

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos on September 4, 2024.

Action Alert, Blog Post: Last updated by Kalli Krumpos
on September 4, 2024.

 

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.