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Congressman John Mica (R-FL) announced the introduction of the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act. The proposed bill eliminates dedicated funding for bicycling and walking as we feared, and it goes much further and systematically removes bicycling from the Federal transportation program  ... [read more at League of American Bicyclists]

Dear Fellow Bicyclists:

Plans are in the works to integrate roundabouts in the Route 7 and Route 9 intersection near Leesburg. These will definitely have an impact on the W&OD Trail.

Past studies (Florida Department of Transportation, Summary of Final Report, WPI#0510824, Sept. 2000) have shown that roundabouts reduce auto accidents, but increase bicycle-auto conflicts. So, we'd like to be able to help make sure that these roundabouts include a safe way for bicyclists to navigate through.

Attachment: 

58599 - Roll Plan for Roundabout Feasibility Study - 02-18-2011.pdf

Here's an article announcing the new county-owned Park & Ride lot ... it includes bike racks and lockers!

http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/New-Park--Ride-Open-in-NoVa-Loud...

Here is an opportunity for your whole family to join in the fun and get some exercise pointers, as well.  Although it is not bicycle oriented, we believe that anything we can do to get our kids out and moving is beneficial.

In the Metro Section of the September 7 Washington Post,  there’s an article “Park Service plans bike stations on Mall,” acknowledging that getting around in Washington has changed, and that finally, the Park Service is preparing to allow Capital Bikeshare stations on the Mall.

Thursday, September 22 is Car Free Day, a worldwide event that encourages all of us to rely less on cars and instead use alternatives such as transit, bicycling, walking, teleworking and ridesharing. By using these methods residents, employees, students, homemakers and seniors throughout the Washington metropolitan region will help reduce their carbon footprint and decrease traffic congestion. 

September 11-17th, 2011 is Virginia’s third annual Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Week.

DRIVE SMART VIRGINIA and BikeWalk Virginia, are working together to help improve understanding and create awareness of ways to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities. Funding for the awareness campaign is being provided by the Virginia Highway Safety Office at DMV.

To find out more visit:

http://www.drivesmartva.org/

This year, on Saturday, September 3rd, the Greater Washington Sports Alliance, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and Dominion Virginia Power will come together to host a signature environmental event to highlight the tremendous, unique, natural resource that exists in Northern Virginia -- The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail.

On August 15, 2011 construction will begin on two box culverts across the W&OD Trail to improve stormwater drainage on the west side of Sycolin Road in Leesburg at mile marker 33.5.

Loudoun County Public Schools is constructing the improvements as part of the new Douglass Elementary School on Sycolin Road. A 400-foot long paved detour trail will provide access through the construction area.

Please stay tuned to details about "Trail Mix," a unique environmental event and recreational festival for bicyclists, runners and walkers on the Washington and Old Dominion Trail to be held on September 3. For more information, visit: http://dominiontrailmix.com/