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A Tough Ending for HB661 — But Our Momentum Is Real
The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session delivered both encouraging progress and a disappointing setback for bicyclist safety. After months of advocacy and strong bipartisan support, Delegate Willett’s bicyclist safety omnibus bill (HB661) — the bill that would have...
Random Hills Park Access to I-66 Trail Closed for Construction
Riders using the I-66 Trail near Random Hills Park should be aware of a temporary closure while long-planned trail improvements are underway. Access from Random Hills Park to the I-66 Trail is currently closed as Fairfax County begins construction to upgrade the trail...
Speak Up for New Bike and Pedestrian Priority Projects
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is asking for community feedback on a proposed list of new pedestrian and bicycle projects across the county. These projects could shape the next round of investments in safer biking, rolling, and walking...
W&OD Trail Alert: Temporary Closure for Broad Run Bridge Repairs
Trail users should be aware of an upcoming temporary closure on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Loudoun County while critical safety repairs are completed. According to Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVAParks), a half-mile section of...
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...