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Welcome to BPAC's Google Group

The Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) promotes walking and bicycling in Alexandria. Our activities include education and outreach, leading local rides and walks, volunteering for Bike Rodeos and bike and pedestrian traffic counts, social events, advocacy for safer walking and biking in Alexandria and other initiatives that encourage more walking and biking.

How to participate? Join our on-line groups and come to our events:

Website (https://alexandriabpac.wordpress.com/) – Participate and stay informed of walking and biking initiatives and events

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/alexandriaBPAC) - Share biking news, photos and comments

Alexandria SpokesWomen (https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21forum/alexandriaspokeswomen) - Focused on promoting biking among Alexandria women.

Monthly Meetings – Join us on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are hybrid -- in person at the Charles Houston Rec Center or virtually on Zoom.

Welcome!

Ken Notis, Chair, BPAC

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Apr 21

Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike - WSJ

This article is 180 degrees from the opinion they wrote years ago when they wanted to kill our bike

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Children Need Neighborhoods Where They Can Walk and Bike - WSJ

This article is 180 degrees from the opinion they wrote years ago when they wanted to kill our bike

Apr 21

Jeremiah Lowery

Apr 10

Reminder: 2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Join WABA, in partnership with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), for

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Reminder: 2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Join WABA, in partnership with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), for

Apr 10

Apr 10

Fwd: Temporary Jamieson Ave Closure - April 11 to April 13

FYI, for anyone who walks or bikes on Jamieson Avenue. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From:

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Fwd: Temporary Jamieson Ave Closure - April 11 to April 13

FYI, for anyone who walks or bikes on Jamieson Avenue. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From:

Apr 10

Bill Pugh, Randy Cole3

Apr 6

Comment opportunity - support good Alex. projects NVTA funding requests

For Randy and others who want to understand the NVTA project scoring more: NVTA uses two different

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Comment opportunity - support good Alex. projects NVTA funding requests

For Randy and others who want to understand the NVTA project scoring more: NVTA uses two different

Apr 6

Apr 5

Next BPAC Meeting

The next BPAC General meeting will be April 8 at 7 PM in the Charles Houston Rec Center and via Zoom.

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Next BPAC Meeting

The next BPAC General meeting will be April 8 at 7 PM in the Charles Houston Rec Center and via Zoom.

Apr 5

Jeremiah Lowery

Apr 5

2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Join WABA, in partnership with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), for

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2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Join WABA, in partnership with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), for

Apr 5

Apr 4

Revive the hope of a Multi Modal Bridge near Van Dorn?

The following was posted to the West End Coalition (WEC) group, which is a loose coalition of West

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Revive the hope of a Multi Modal Bridge near Van Dorn?

The following was posted to the West End Coalition (WEC) group, which is a loose coalition of West

Apr 4

liu.jo...@gmail.com, Andi Hamre3

Apr 3

Alexandria Celebrates Women -- Women's History Walk on Saturday, March 23

Due to rain on the original date, the women's history walk has been rescheduled to this Saturday,

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Alexandria Celebrates Women -- Women's History Walk on Saturday, March 23

Due to rain on the original date, the women's history walk has been rescheduled to this Saturday,

Apr 3

Mar 22

2025-6 Bridge Reconstruction Project and Four Mile Run Trail closures

Hi All, FYI, here is information on the project to rebuild the bridge that takes Mt Vernon Ave/Ridge

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2025-6 Bridge Reconstruction Project and Four Mile Run Trail closures

Hi All, FYI, here is information on the project to rebuild the bridge that takes Mt Vernon Ave/Ridge

Mar 22

Mar 13

2022 Wahoo Fitness KICKR v6 Trainer KICKR w/WiFi

2022 Wahoo Fitness KICKR v6 Trainer KICKR w/WiFi Connectivity: ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, WiFi, Bluetooth,

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2022 Wahoo Fitness KICKR v6 Trainer KICKR w/WiFi

2022 Wahoo Fitness KICKR v6 Trainer KICKR w/WiFi Connectivity: ANT+, ANT+ FE-C, WiFi, Bluetooth,

Mar 13

Mar 12

WABA + BPAC candidate meet-and-greet 4/15

Please find a link here to register for the Alexandria mayoral and city council candidate meet-and-

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WABA + BPAC candidate meet-and-greet 4/15

Please find a link here to register for the Alexandria mayoral and city council candidate meet-and-

Mar 12

Mar 8

Mar 11 BPAC Meeting - UPDATE

Since the funding for the Arena project has not progressed as planned, our scheduled speaker for this

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Mar 11 BPAC Meeting - UPDATE

Since the funding for the Arena project has not progressed as planned, our scheduled speaker for this

Mar 8

Mar 8

Next BPAC Meeting

The next BPAC meeting will be on March 11 at 7PM at the Charles Houston Rec Center and on Zoom. Our

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Next BPAC Meeting

The next BPAC meeting will be on March 11 at 7PM at the Charles Houston Rec Center and on Zoom. Our

Mar 8

Mar 4

What ACPS could use a cool temporary bike lane event like this?? We could do this at towards the end

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What ACPS could use a cool temporary bike lane event like this?? We could do this at towards the end

Mar 4

Mar 3

16 Feb Car strikes ped in Xwalk

A couple of weeks old, but this intersection is part of Duke St In Motion project area. This is two

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16 Feb Car strikes ped in Xwalk

A couple of weeks old, but this intersection is part of Duke St In Motion project area. This is two

Mar 3

Feb 27

Crosswalk penalty Laws extended to bike lanes

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/02/22/commentary-littering-in-md-can-land-you-in-jail-for-5-

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Crosswalk penalty Laws extended to bike lanes

https://www.marylandmatters.org/2024/02/22/commentary-littering-in-md-can-land-you-in-jail-for-5-

Feb 27

Feb 16

Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on drastic reduced budget and services

Give Input on Metro's FY25 Budget Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the

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Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on drastic reduced budget and services

Give Input on Metro's FY25 Budget Facing an unprecedented $750 million budget shortfall in the

Feb 16

Feb 12

Holmes Run Trail Repairs - Stakeholder Group email Update #15 - February 11, 2024

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Jack Browand <jack.b...@alexandriava.gov> Cc: Jack

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Holmes Run Trail Repairs - Stakeholder Group email Update #15 - February 11, 2024

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Jack Browand <jack.b...@alexandriava.gov> Cc: Jack

Feb 12

Feb 9

BPAC Feb 12 Meeting

The next BPAC Meeting will be Monday Feb 12 at the Charles Houston Rec Center and via Zoom. The

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BPAC Feb 12 Meeting

The next BPAC Meeting will be Monday Feb 12 at the Charles Houston Rec Center and via Zoom. The

Feb 9

Feb 9

Garmin Rally XC100 Power Meter Pedals

Garmin Rally XC100 Power Meter Pedals. They are in absolutely perfect shape, look brand new, and even

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Garmin Rally XC100 Power Meter Pedals

Garmin Rally XC100 Power Meter Pedals. They are in absolutely perfect shape, look brand new, and even

Feb 9

Jan 30

Fwd: How to Talk About Transit in a Way That Inspires

This may be a helpful resource! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: TransitCenter <info@

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Fwd: How to Talk About Transit in a Way That Inspires

This may be a helpful resource! ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: TransitCenter <info@

Jan 30

Randy Cole, E Wright2

Jan 23

Talking Back to Bikelash

Excellent article Randy. Thanks for posting. I am so tempted to post on that one cantankerous FB page

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Talking Back to Bikelash

Excellent article Randy. Thanks for posting. I am so tempted to post on that one cantankerous FB page

Jan 23

Andi Hamre, Judith Fogel2

Jan 17

SJSU MTI Essay Contest (Grades 6-12):

Thanks for the heads up. I'll pass this on to my publisher. JUDITH FOGEL The Zebra Press

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SJSU MTI Essay Contest (Grades 6-12):

Thanks for the heads up. I'll pass this on to my publisher. JUDITH FOGEL The Zebra Press

Jan 17

Jan 16

VBF legislative petition

Hi All, This in from our friends who advocate for safer streets. A petition to support a suite of

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VBF legislative petition

Hi All, This in from our friends who advocate for safer streets. A petition to support a suite of

Jan 16

Zack DesJardins

Jan 11

Help make Duke St safer for everyone!

Hello! As part of the Duke St in Motion project, the city is collecting public input on Duke St's

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Help make Duke St safer for everyone!

Hello! As part of the Duke St in Motion project, the city is collecting public input on Duke St's

Jan 11

Mary-Jane Roth, Hawk .2

Jan 5

January 8 BPAC Meeting

Yes, I would like to attend the meeting via zoom. Thank you for including me, Hawk > On Jan 5,

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January 8 BPAC Meeting

Yes, I would like to attend the meeting via zoom. Thank you for including me, Hawk > On Jan 5,

Jan 5

bentb...@yahoo.com

Jan 5

City of Alexandria Announces Preferred Design Options for Mount Vernon Avenue North Project

FYI Dave Levy ---- City of Alexandria Announces Preferred Design Options for Mount Vernon Avenue

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City of Alexandria Announces Preferred Design Options for Mount Vernon Avenue North Project

FYI Dave Levy ---- City of Alexandria Announces Preferred Design Options for Mount Vernon Avenue

Jan 5

liu.jo...@gmail.com

12/14/23

Reminder: holiday lights ride + walk this Friday and Saturday

It's PENGUINING to look a lot like Christmas -- especially in Del Ray! There's still time to

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Reminder: holiday lights ride + walk this Friday and Saturday

It's PENGUINING to look a lot like Christmas -- especially in Del Ray! There's still time to

12/14/23

liu.jo...@gmail.com

11/26/23

Holiday lights ride + walk on December 15-16

It's that time of year again! Join BPAC for a free, family-friendly bike ride or walk around Del

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Holiday lights ride + walk on December 15-16

It's that time of year again! Join BPAC for a free, family-friendly bike ride or walk around Del

11/26/23

11/10/23

BPAC Nov 13 General Meeting

The next BPAC General Meeting will be Nov 13 at 7 PM at the Charles Houston Rec Center. This is a

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BPAC Nov 13 General Meeting

The next BPAC General Meeting will be Nov 13 at 7 PM at the Charles Houston Rec Center. This is a

11/10/23

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