Two Virginia Traffic Law Changes Take Effect July 1, 2021

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"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 asks questions of City Council candidates

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On April 12, BPAC sent six questions to the City Council candidates to help educate voters about candidates’ perspectives on walking and biking in Alexandria. Their responses are included below, in alphabetical order by candidate’s last name. (May 28 update: John Chapman's responses are now included below.) Please describe your walking and biking experience in … Continue reading BPAC asks questions of City Council candidates

BPAC asks questions of mayoral candidates

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On April 12, BPAC sent six questions to the mayoral candidates to help educate voters about candidates’ perspectives on walking and biking in Alexandria. Their responses are included below, in alphabetical order by candidate’s last name. Please describe your walking and biking experience in Alexandria.If you are elected, will you champion investments in walking and … Continue reading BPAC asks questions of mayoral candidates

BPAC leads biking and walking tours of community gardens

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On Sunday, May 16, BPAC organized a bike ride and walk to visit community gardens, butterfly gardens, learning gardens, and other public gardens in and around Alexandria. For the ride, we gathered in Ben Brenman Park on Sunday morning and then did a 15-mile loop around the city, stopping at ten different gardens or parks … Continue reading BPAC leads biking and walking tours of community gardens