Virginia Bicycling Federation
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VBF is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of dedicated individuals, from diverse communities & backgrounds, who want Virginians to appreciate bicycling as safe, healthy, and beneficial modes of transportation, recreation, & sport.
Part 2 of VBF’s Omnibus Bicyclists Safety Bill focuses on a simple, proven safety improvement: allowing bicyclists to proceed on the WALK signal. With the General Assembly approaching, here’s why it matters.
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Bicyclist Proceed on Walk Signal: A Proven Safety Fix for Virginia’s Dangerous Intersections
A Leading Pedestrian Interval at 9th and Marshall Streets in Richmond, VA. Image courtesy of the City of Richmond.
Nearly two-thirds of bicycle-vehicle crashes happen at intersections . For many peo...
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December 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Part 2 of VBF’s Omnibus Bicyclists Safety Bill focuses on a simple, proven safety improvement: allowing bicyclists to proceed on the WALK signal. With the General Assembly approaching, here’s why it matters.
www.vabike.org/2025/12/23/b...
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"Forest Service, Virginia celebrate groundbreaking for Virginia Creeper Trail"
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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests : Press Release - Forest Service, Virginia celebrate groundbreaking for Virginia Creeper Trail
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December 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Forest Service, Virginia celebrate groundbreaking for Virginia Creeper Trail"
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Lets do this
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026: www.vabike.org/2025/12/15/v...
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026
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One of the most impactful, proven bicyclist safety policies Virginia can enact in 2026 is the Bicyclist’s Safet...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Lets do this
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Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026: www.vabike.org/2025/12/15/v...
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026
Image courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation's 'Get There Oregon' program
One of the most impactful, proven bicyclist safety policies Virginia can enact in 2026 is the Bicyclist’s Safet...
www.vabike.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026: www.vabike.org/2025/12/15/v...
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026
Image courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation's 'Get There Oregon' program
One of the most impactful, proven bicyclist safety policies Virginia can enact in 2026 is the Bicyclist’s Safet...
www.vabike.org
December 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Virginia Bicyclist Call to Action: Support The Safety Yield in 2026: www.vabike.org/2025/12/15/v...
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WMATA is investing $7.3 million to improve bike parking options--including 450 new on-demand bike storage lockers--at 73 Metrorail stations. www.washingtonpost.com/local/2025/1...
Metro rolls out new bike lockers to encourage more cyclists to use rail
The initiative is part of Metro’s effort to increase bike usage among train riders to 3.5 percent by 2030.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
WMATA is investing $7.3 million to improve bike parking options--including 450 new on-demand bike storage lockers--at 73 Metrorail stations. www.washingtonpost.com/local/2025/1...
"Virginia considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley"
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Va. considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley • Virginia Mercury
The Virginia Department of Transportation stunned Virginia's transportation community by proposing a plan last Tuesday to potentially develop a multi-use trail and restore a deteriorated rail corridor...
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December 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"Virginia considers nearly $700 million rail and trail plan in Shenandoah Valley"
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VDOT’s Support of Active Mobility Has Improved. Here’s What’s Still Lacking. www.activepw.org?p=2645
December 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
VDOT’s Support of Active Mobility Has Improved. Here’s What’s Still Lacking. www.activepw.org?p=2645
Act NOW to oppose transferring corridor ownership and state funding for the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, which opposes the rail trail and seeks an economically infeasible excursion rail service instead: www.shenandoahrailtrail.org/news/project...
Project Ambushed: TAKE ACTION — Shenandoah Rail Trail
We had a BIG surprise this week (not in a good way) that threatens the future of the Shenandoah Rail Trail . A new proposal was presented at the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) meeting on Dec...
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December 13, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Act NOW to oppose transferring corridor ownership and state funding for the proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail to the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation, which opposes the rail trail and seeks an economically infeasible excursion rail service instead: www.shenandoahrailtrail.org/news/project...
"VDOT Phase 3 Report Shows Rail-To-Trail is the Responsible Path Forward" for proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail
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VDOT Phase 3 Report Shows Rail-To-Trail is the Responsible Path Forward — Shenandoah Rail Trail
VDOT’s rail-with-trail assessment confirms what earlier phases and thousands of public comments already showed : rail-with-trail is costly and complicated, while rail-to-trail is the practical, comm...
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December 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"VDOT Phase 3 Report Shows Rail-To-Trail is the Responsible Path Forward" for proposed Shenandoah Rail Trail
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Proposed US-29 (Langston Blvd) upgrades in Arlington near Rosslyn (by VDOT's STARS study) include revamped I-66 off-ramp & several changes to the Custis Trail. www.arlnow.com/2025/11/19/p...
Planned Langston Blvd upgrades include revamped I-66 off-ramp, changes to Custis Trail | ARLnow.com
Planned changes to the easternmost leg of Langston Blvd include efforts to improve safety for bicyclists and reduce backups onto I-66. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released a s...
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November 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Proposed US-29 (Langston Blvd) upgrades in Arlington near Rosslyn (by VDOT's STARS study) include revamped I-66 off-ramp & several changes to the Custis Trail. www.arlnow.com/2025/11/19/p...
"Multi-week Closure Scheduled for Portion of Virginia Capital Trail for Bridge Deck Replacement"
@vadot.bsky.social project in @jamescitycounty.bsky.social between mile markers 3 & 4 in Jamestown section of Virginia Capital Trail.
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@vadot.bsky.social project in @jamescitycounty.bsky.social between mile markers 3 & 4 in Jamestown section of Virginia Capital Trail.
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Multiweek Closure Scheduled for Portion of Virginia Capital Trail for Bridge Deck Replacement
Multi-use trail to close along John Tyler Highway from just east of Governor’s Landing Road to Heritage Landing Road, starting as early as Dec. 1
www.vdot.virginia.gov
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Multi-week Closure Scheduled for Portion of Virginia Capital Trail for Bridge Deck Replacement"
@vadot.bsky.social project in @jamescitycounty.bsky.social between mile markers 3 & 4 in Jamestown section of Virginia Capital Trail.
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@vadot.bsky.social project in @jamescitycounty.bsky.social between mile markers 3 & 4 in Jamestown section of Virginia Capital Trail.
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"Trail Expansions, Park Upgrades and More: A Look at Current Park Improvement Projects in Prince William County"
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Trail Expansions, Park Upgrades and More: A Look at Current Park Improvement Projects
Prince William County is located on the Potomac River in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
"Trail Expansions, Park Upgrades and More: A Look at Current Park Improvement Projects in Prince William County"
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VDOT seeks public feedback on its proposed intersection improvement alternatives for its Langston Blvd STARS study in the Rosslyn area. Several of the proposals are meant to address safety issues along the Custis Trail. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
VDOT seeks public feedback on its proposed intersection improvement alternatives for its Langston Blvd STARS study in the Rosslyn area. Several of the proposals are meant to address safety issues along the Custis Trail. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
Roanoke Star Cycling holds its first Roanoke Velo Swap to benefit its youth mountain biking program. www.wsls.com/news/local/2...
First Roanoke Velo Swap held in Roanoke
Saturday was the first Roanoke Velo Swap, a biking gear and equipment exchange put on by Roanoke Star Cycling.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Roanoke Star Cycling holds its first Roanoke Velo Swap to benefit its youth mountain biking program. www.wsls.com/news/local/2...
Arlington VA recognizes International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Nov. 16. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAA...
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Arlington VA recognizes International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Nov. 16. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAA...
Prince William County has opened the first bicycle pump track in all of Northern Virginia. www.pwcva.gov/news/long-aw...
November 17, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Prince William County has opened the first bicycle pump track in all of Northern Virginia. www.pwcva.gov/news/long-aw...
"House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Vows ‘No Money for Bikes or Walking’ in Fed Transportation Bill"
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House T&I Chair Vows ‘No Money for Bikes or Walking’ in Fed Transportation Bill — Streetsblog USA
The outlook for active transportation won't be good if advocates don't stand up.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
"House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Vows ‘No Money for Bikes or Walking’ in Fed Transportation Bill"
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Norfolk's reconfiguration of Granby Street to add bike lanes is now underway! www.wavy.com/news/local-n...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Norfolk's reconfiguration of Granby Street to add bike lanes is now underway! www.wavy.com/news/local-n...
"$240.5 million contract awarded for Virginia Creeper Trail rebuilding"
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$240.5 million contract awarded for Creeper Trail rebuilding
Kiewit Corp., a Nebraska-based contractor, is expected to start working this week. The contract gives the company a year to complete the project.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
"$240.5 million contract awarded for Virginia Creeper Trail rebuilding"
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The City of Alexandria's annual "Operation Illumination" outreach event improves the visibility of bicyclist and pedestrian commuters after the autumn time change. thezebra.org/2025/11/06/l...
Lighting the Way: Alexandria’s Push for Road Safety After Dark
ALEXANDRIA, VA – You closed your laptop, you left your office and walked out to your car Monday early evening. It hits you. It is growing dark at 5:00 pm.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The City of Alexandria's annual "Operation Illumination" outreach event improves the visibility of bicyclist and pedestrian commuters after the autumn time change. thezebra.org/2025/11/06/l...
VDOT's Project Pipeline program is conducting an online public survey thru Nov. 24 on alternatives for improving Route 419/Electric Road in Roanoke County, plus a community meeting on Mon., Nov. 10, 5-7 pm @ Roanoke County Administration Center. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
Give Input on Study Alternatives for Route 419 in Roanoke County - Starkey Road to Springwood Park Drive
Take the online survey through November 24.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
VDOT's Project Pipeline program is conducting an online public survey thru Nov. 24 on alternatives for improving Route 419/Electric Road in Roanoke County, plus a community meeting on Mon., Nov. 10, 5-7 pm @ Roanoke County Administration Center. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
The Richmond Area Bicycling Association's Bikes for Kids program assembled 550 new bicycles on Nov. 1 to donate to needy kids for Christmas. www.henricocitizen.com/annual-bike-...
Annual bike build takes over raceway
More than 100 volunteers gathered at Richmond Raceway Nov. 1 to assemble 550 new bikes as part of the Bikes for Kids program.
Founded in 2002 by Dee Nuckols, the program distributes hundreds of bike...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Richmond Area Bicycling Association's Bikes for Kids program assembled 550 new bicycles on Nov. 1 to donate to needy kids for Christmas. www.henricocitizen.com/annual-bike-...
Charlottesville Community Bikes and Piedmont Environmental Council partnered again to organize a Halloween bike ride through Charlottesville. www.cbs19news.com/news/communi...
Halloween bike ride through Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- To wrap up Halloween weekend, there was a spooky bike ride through Charlottesville.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Charlottesville Community Bikes and Piedmont Environmental Council partnered again to organize a Halloween bike ride through Charlottesville. www.cbs19news.com/news/communi...
Our friends at @railstotrails.org is spotlighting a new bill that would essentially end railbanking, a process that has allowed for some of the best trails in the country, even some Virginia trails such as the Eastern Shore Rail Trail.
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Learn more: www.railstotrails.org/resource-lib...
Rails to Trails Landowner Rights Act Fact Sheet
This Railbanking Fact Sheet describes how it preserves rail corridors for future transit & trails—protecting green space & community health.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Our friends at @railstotrails.org is spotlighting a new bill that would essentially end railbanking, a process that has allowed for some of the best trails in the country, even some Virginia trails such as the Eastern Shore Rail Trail.
Learn more: www.railstotrails.org/resource-lib...
Learn more: www.railstotrails.org/resource-lib...