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
BPAC’s Biking Initiatives in 2020: The Year in Review
by Josephine Liu Vice-Chair for Bicyclists In a year when so many things got disrupted, canceled, postponed, or moved online, the freedom of being able to get on a bike and enjoy some fresh air felt more important than ever. There was a noticeable uptick in the number of people biking in Alexandria during the … Continue reading BPAC’s Biking Initiatives in 2020: The Year in Review
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
Walk or bike to see Del Ray’s holiday lights
The annual bike ride to see the holiday lights in Del Ray is always a highlight of the BPAC calendar. For nine years, in partnership with the Alexandria Spokeswomen, we've adorned our bikes with holiday lights, formed up in a festive bike parade, and pedaled through the neighborhood to check out the great holiday show … Continue reading Walk or bike to see Del Ray’s holiday lights
Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee 
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