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
Walking
BPAC hosts public art walk
On Sunday, April 25, BPAC led small-group walks to explore some of the statues, murals, sculptures, and other public art in Old Town and Old Town North. The rain cleared out just in time for us to enjoy a lovely morning strolling around the city, and the bright flowers and spring wreaths provided impromptu splashes … Continue reading BPAC hosts public art walk
Making Intersections Safe for All
by Bob Hartt BPAC Member What is an intersection that is safe for all? As an Alexandrian who is visually impaired, I am acutely aware that some improvements intended to make intersections safer for people who walk, do not always make them safer for all, and can even hinder a safe street crossing for people … Continue reading Making Intersections Safe for All
The Year in Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
by Ken Notis Infrastructure Chair Complete Streets BPAC members have participated in outreach as local citizens, advocating for safer streets for all.The City has been doing outreach on several major projects – notably the intersection of King/Callahan/Russell, Eisenhower Avenue repaving from Holland to Mill, and on Commonwealth Avenue. BPAC members gave their feedback on those … Continue reading The Year in Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
BPAC organizes holiday lights ride + walk
On December 12 and 13, BPAC and the Alexandria Spokeswomen led walking and biking tours of Del Ray's wonderful holiday lights. Instead of our usual large bike parade, we adapted to these covid times by going in small groups, with face masks, staggered start times across two evenings, and other precautions. The new walk option … Continue reading BPAC organizes holiday lights ride + walk
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