BPAC organizes Alexandria presidential history walk

On Sunday, July 11, BPAC organized a group walk to sites in Alexandria associated with U.S. presidents. About fifteen people gathered near Market Square and then did a two-mile loop through Old Town. Participants ranged from retirees to a one-month-old newborn, who slept peacefully in his stroller during the entire walk. During the tour, we … Continue reading BPAC organizes Alexandria presidential history walk

Two Virginia Traffic Law Changes Take Effect July 1, 2021

"RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Whether you are behind the wheel of a car or on a bicycle, new laws hitting the books in two weeks will change the way you operate out on the roads. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly passed two new laws aimed at improving bicycle safety across the Commonwealth." https://www.nbc12.com/2021/06/16/new-bicycle-laws-take-effect-july-1/Continue reading Two Virginia Traffic Law Changes Take Effect July 1, 2021

BPAC volunteers help create a traffic garden

On Saturday, May 15, volunteers from BPAC and the Alexandria Spokeswomen painted a traffic garden at Ewald Park (4452 Duke Street). Five people painted miniature streets and roadways -- complete with crosswalks, lane lines, yield markings, and directional arrows -- on a beautiful spring day. Traffic gardens are miniature street neighborhoods made up of child-sized … Continue reading BPAC volunteers help create a traffic garden