On Saturday, April 24, BPAC and the Alexandria Spokeswomen led small-group rides to explore some of Alexandria's statues, murals, sculptures, and other public art. Highlights included Groundswell, the 2021 installation in the Site See: New Views in Old Town annual public art series; Flock, which consists of 100 polycarbonate birds twinkling in the trees along … Continue reading BPAC explores Alexandria’s public art
BPAC organizes women’s history ride
Together with the Alexandria Spokeswomen and Alexandria Celebrates Women, BPAC organized a group ride on March 27 to celebrate Women's History Month. Riding in small groups, with staggered start times and other covid precautions, we visited parks, schools, and other city facilities named after notable Alexandrian women. We also stopped at two sites in Alexandria … Continue reading BPAC organizes women’s history ride
BPAC to host two Smart Cycling classes
Want to feel more safe and confident riding your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain, and climates? Live or work in northern Virginia? BPAC is hosting two FREE Smart Cycling classes, designed to help people ride more safely and confidently. Whether you've been riding for years or just started riding because of the pandemic, you'll … Continue reading BPAC to host two Smart Cycling classes
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
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
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