W&OD Trail Alert: Temporary Closure for Broad Run Bridge Repairs

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

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

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

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!

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

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...