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Bike Safety Omnibus Bill Update
Delegate Willett’s HB661, the comprehensive bicyclist safety bill, we’ve been championing had a strong showing this past week. The Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) and Washington Area Bicycling Association (WABA) have been keeping a close watch on developments and...
HB661 Passes the House Unanimously — Now the Senate Must Act
There’s real momentum in Richmond. Delegate Willett’s omnibus bicyclist safety bill, HB661, passed the full Virginia House of Delegates this week unanimously (98–0). That kind of bipartisan support sends a powerful message: improving bicyclist safety should not be...
Advocacy Works: A Big Win for the W&OD Trail
After more than a year of uncertainty, frustration, and determined advocacy, there is finally good news for one of Northern Virginia’s most treasured community resources. Dominion Energy has signed a new vegetation management and restoration agreement with NOVA Parks,...
Bike Safety Bills Are Moving—Speak Up Now!
This week, the Virginia General Assembly saw several important bicyclist safety bills advance, but key votes are still ahead and your voice matters more than ever. HB661 Advances—But the Hardest Part Is Still Ahead Delegate Willett’s HB661, the Omnibus Bicyclist...
Add Your Voice to the Active Fairfax Transportation Plan
The Active Fairfax Transportation Plan (AFTP), which combines the Bicycle Master Plan and Countywide Trails Plan into a unified vision for a safer, more connected county, is entering a critical phase. The finalized plan will go before the Fairfax County Planning...
Omnibus Bicyclist Bill Rolls Forward!
There’s encouraging momentum for safer streets in Virginia — but we need to keep it going. Delegate Willett’s HB661, the Omnibus Bicyclist Safety Bill, passed out of subcommittee unanimously and is headed to the full House Transportation Committee this Tuesday,...
Progress on Route 50 Shows the Value of Vision
Fairfax County continues to move forward with smart, community-focused investments in active transportation—this time with a set of important improvements along Route 50 in the Providence District. In November 2025, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation...
Support the Omnibus Bicyclist Safety Bill: Contact Your Delegate Now!
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session is underway, and the Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) has reported that Delegate Willett’s HB661, the Omnibus Bicyclist Safety Bill, is moving forward. The bill has been referred to the House Transportation Committee, and...
Fairfax City Turns Back on a Once‑in‑a‑Generation Opportunity
Earlier this week, according to reporting by Michael O’Connell of The Patch, the Fairfax City Council took a deeply disappointing step backward from safe, connected bicycling and walking. The council voted to terminate the George Snyder Trail extension project,...