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.
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
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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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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...
NEW BLOG POST: "Pedaling through Virginia’s Past and Future on US Bike Route 76; How Bicycling Tourism Benefits Virginia" www.vabike.org/2025/10/26/p...
Pedaling through Virginia’s Past and Future on US Bike Route 76; How Bicycling Tourism Benefits Virginia
Map showing U.S. Bicycle Routes 1, 76, and 176 in Virginia
As Virginia approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the Commonwealth are reflecting on the landscapes, stories, and ex...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
NEW BLOG POST: "Pedaling through Virginia’s Past and Future on US Bike Route 76; How Bicycling Tourism Benefits Virginia" www.vabike.org/2025/10/26/p...
A public hearing for the 0.4-mile, $6,4 million W Randolph Rd shared use path project in Hopewell is set for Oct. 30. This path will connect to 60,000 linear feet of upcoming bike lanes. www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/ric...
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
A public hearing for the 0.4-mile, $6,4 million W Randolph Rd shared use path project in Hopewell is set for Oct. 30. This path will connect to 60,000 linear feet of upcoming bike lanes. www.vdot.virginia.gov/projects/ric...
The Richmond Dept of Public Works is advancing a major expansion of the City's on-street bicycling network. citizenportal.ai/articles/598...
Public Works outlines rapid expansion of bike network under Richmond Connects; safety trends improving
Transportation staff reported the city’s bike network has expanded rapidly since 2015 with plans to exceed 100 miles by 2028, highlighted Vision Zero safety goals and emphasized that most funding is f...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
The Richmond Dept of Public Works is advancing a major expansion of the City's on-street bicycling network. citizenportal.ai/articles/598...
Norfolk lowers the speed limit on Granby St to 30 mph, as road-diet project to convert two travel lanes into separated bike lanes gets underway. www.wavy.com/news/local-n...
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Norfolk lowers the speed limit on Granby St to 30 mph, as road-diet project to convert two travel lanes into separated bike lanes gets underway. www.wavy.com/news/local-n...
US Bike Route 76, the 1976 Bikecentenial, and Pulaski County, VA: pcpatriot.com/the-1976-bik...
The 1976 Bikecentenial and Pulaski County - Patriot Publishing LLC
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October 21, 2025 at 6:15 AM
US Bike Route 76, the 1976 Bikecentenial, and Pulaski County, VA: pcpatriot.com/the-1976-bik...
Fairfax City considers $18 million NVTA-funded proposal to improve 0.8-mile section of Jermantown Road, between I-66 & Rte 50. Design public hearing set for Dec. 9. | FFXnow www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/f...
Fairfax City considers $18 million proposal to improve portion of Jermantown Road | FFXnow
Previous Image 1/2 Next Image An $18.4 million project to reduce congestion and improve safety on a nearly mile-long portion of Jermantown Road has been more than half a decade in the making. Now, an ...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Fairfax City considers $18 million NVTA-funded proposal to improve 0.8-mile section of Jermantown Road, between I-66 & Rte 50. Design public hearing set for Dec. 9. | FFXnow www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/f...
Dominion Energy gains NOVA Parks' support for ‘selective’ tree removals along a 2.6-mile section of the W&OD Trail west of Vienna. A new MOU for future tree removals is still "under discussion". | FFXnow www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/d...
Dominion Energy plans ‘selective’ tree removals on W&OD Trail with NOVA Parks’ support | FFXnow
Dominion Energy is planning to take down more trees near its power lines along the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail -- this time, with the consent of NOVA Parks. Starting next Monday (Oct. 20), ...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Dominion Energy gains NOVA Parks' support for ‘selective’ tree removals along a 2.6-mile section of the W&OD Trail west of Vienna. A new MOU for future tree removals is still "under discussion". | FFXnow www.ffxnow.com/2025/10/14/d...
"Fall Line celebration a milestone for Virginia’s East Coast Greenway"
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East Coast Greenway - Fall Line celebration a milestone for Virginia’s East Coast Greenway
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October 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"Fall Line celebration a milestone for Virginia’s East Coast Greenway"
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Northern Virginia's annual joint transportation agency public meeting & hearing is set for Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 pm at VDOT's NoVA District office, 4975 Alliance Dr, Fairfax 22030. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
October 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Northern Virginia's annual joint transportation agency public meeting & hearing is set for Monday, Oct. 20, 6:30 pm at VDOT's NoVA District office, 4975 Alliance Dr, Fairfax 22030. www.vdot.virginia.gov/news-events/...
"Walk and Bike to School Day imparts the joy of movement and independence, need for safety improvements"
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Walk and Bike to School Day imparts the joy of movement and independence, need for safety improvements
On Thursday morning, Michael Wiebe expects that as many as 100 people will participate in the annual Walk and Bike to School Day at Maybeury Elementary School, where his 7- and 10-year-old children ar...
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October 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"Walk and Bike to School Day imparts the joy of movement and independence, need for safety improvements"
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