by Ken Notis A road diet is a reduction in the number of through travel lanes on a road, in order to reduce excessive vehicle speeds and improve safety. Often it will involve converting a four-lane road to a three-lane road – the Federal Highway Administration suggests that a three-lane road can handle up to … Continue reading What Is a Road Diet?

Want to bike to work, the farmers’ market, or that charming cafe, but not sure how to bike there safely? A bike mentor will help you find the best route, make sure your bike is ready to roll, ride with you, and answer your questions. Go to http://bit.ly/BPACmentoring to be matched with a bike mentor today. Questions?  Email … Continue reading Request a bike mentor!

The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee is launching a bike mentoring program to match less experienced riders with riders who have been biking in Alexandria for years. A mentor will work individually with each mentee to help achieve the mentee’s biking goals – whether that’s learning how to bike commute, getting comfortable biking to … Continue reading Become a bike mentor!

Cycling without Age is an organization that brings cycling to people with limited mobility.  It started in Denmark as a way to help elderly people get out and about and "feel the wind in their hair."  Cycling without Age uses a rickshaw type bicycle where passengers are seated in front, and a "pilot" pedals and … Continue reading BPAC and Cycling without Age