Virginia Bicycling Federation
type: channel
description: Advocacy, Safety, & Education
date: 2026-04-25T05:02:54Z
update period: hourly
update frequency: 1
update base: 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00
items: Meet Our E-bike Riders
items: May Is National Bike Month
items: Weigh In on Virginia Transportation Decisions!
items: Bringing Virginia’s Voice to Capitol Hill: National Bike Summit Recap
items: 2026 General Assembly Wrap-up: Progress Toward Safer Streets in Virginia
items: March 6, 2026 Virginia General Assembly Update
items: Another Week to Support HB661 in the Virginia Senate
items: Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661) Advances to the Senate—Contact Your Senator Today
items: Feb. 6th VGA Update: Progress on Bicyclist Safety
items: January 30th General Assembly Update

Meet Our E-bike Riders
type: item
creator: Jenn Million
date: 2026-04-29T07:30:22Z
subject: E-bikes and E-motos
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: E-bike Riders Project
subject: e-bikes
description: E-bikes are growing fast in popularity, but the conversations around them don’t always keep up. It’s easy to reduce them to assumptions: that they’re effortless, that they don’t “count,” or that the people riding them are somehow different from other cyclists. At the same time, there’s increasing confusion about what an e-bike actually is. [...]
encoded: <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2079 aligncenter" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-300x111.png" alt="" width="721" height="267" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-200x74.png 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-300x111.png 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-400x148.png 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-600x222.png 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-768x284.png 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog-800x296.png 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/blog.png 851w" sizes="(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px" /> E-bikes are growing fast in popularity, but the conversations around them don’t always keep up. It’s easy to reduce them to assumptions: that they’re effortless, that they don’t “count,” or that the people riding them are somehow different from other cyclists. At the same time, there’s increasing confusion about what an e-bike actually is. As more electric two-wheel vehicles such as e-motos appear on roads and paths, the distinctions between them can get blurred. That can shape how people think about safety, access, and where different devices belong to the detriment of e-bike riders. But behind every e-bike is a person with a journey and a reason. For many riders, e-bikes make something possible that otherwise wouldn’t be: commuting without arriving sweaty, making routes for persons of varied abilities accessible, riding after an injury, keeping up with family or faster companions, facilitating the hauling of cargo or kids, or replacing car trips with a more sustainable way to get around. With this project, we hope to make those stories more visible and put a face and story to the rider. Today we’re launching the Meet Our E-bike Riders project. We’ll be collecting short quotes and photos from people who ride e-bikes across the Commonwealth, and…

May Is National Bike Month
type: item
creator: Jenn Million
date: 2026-04-27T13:00:35Z
subject: Bike Month
subject: Bike and Roll to School Day
subject: Bike to Work Day
subject: Ride of Silence
description: May is one of the best times of the year to be outside in Virginia. The days are longer, everything is in bloom, and it’s a great excuse to get moving. That’s part of the idea behind Bike Month, a nationwide celebration led by the League of American Bicyclists. It’s a simple concept: encourage more [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" class="wp-image-2075 aligncenter" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-300x43.jpg" alt="" width="1183" height="169" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-200x29.jpg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-300x43.jpg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-400x58.jpg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-600x86.jpg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-768x111.jpg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-800x115.jpg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/BikeMonth_WebBanner2-1536x221.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1183px) 100vw, 1183px" /> May is one of the best times of the year to be outside in Virginia. The days are longer, everything is in bloom, and it’s a great excuse to get moving. That’s part of the idea behind Bike Month, a nationwide celebration led by the League of American Bicyclists. It’s a simple concept: encourage more people to ride—whether that’s for fun, fitness, or just getting from one place to another. And you don’t need to be a “cyclist” to take part. A short ride around your neighborhood counts. Riding to grab coffee counts. Meeting a friend for an easy trail ride definitely counts. Bike Month Is Happening All Across Virginia Bike Month isn’t just one event—it’s happening in communities all over Virginia, and most of it is designed to be easy to join. In Hampton Roads, you’ll find beginner-friendly events like bike expos, group rides, and Bike to Work Day pit stops where you can roll in, grab a snack, and meet other riders. It’s a great way to try it out without overthinking it. Around Richmond, the calendar really fills up. RVA Bike Month, organized by Sports Backers’ Bike Walk RVA program is packed with diverse rides, workshops, and other eve…

Weigh In on Virginia Transportation Decisions!
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-04-10T20:06:51Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Bicycling Advocacy
subject: Commonwealth Transportation Board
subject: DPRT
subject: VDOT
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Spring 2026 Transportation Meetings
subject: VDOT Six-Year Improvement Program
subject: Virgina Bicycling Federation
description: Every year, Virginia decides which transportation projects move forward--and which ones don’t. Those decisions shape everything from congestion, suburban sprawl, and safety to economic growth across the Commonwealth. But years before most people notice the impact, the decisions have already been made. Right now is one of the few moments when that process is still [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2048 aligncenter" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos-300x62.png" alt="" width="600" height="124" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos-200x41.png 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos-300x62.png 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos-400x82.png 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos-600x123.png 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DRPT-VDOT-Logos.png 735w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /> Every year, Virginia decides which transportation projects move forward–and which ones don’t. Those decisions shape everything from congestion, suburban sprawl, and safety to economic growth across the Commonwealth. But years before most people notice the impact, the decisions have already been made. Right now is one of the few moments when that process is still open to public input. Each spring, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) hosts a series of in-person public meetings in every region of the state as part of the Six-Year Improvement Program process, to give residents a direct opportunity to weigh in on funding priorities before decisions are finalized. <img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2051" class=" wp-image-2051" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-VDOT-Six-Year-Improvement-Program-300x254.png" alt="" width="600" height="508" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-VDOT-Six-Year-Improvement-Program-200x169.png 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-VDOT-Six-Year-Improvement-Program-300x254.png 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-VDOT-Six-Year-Improvement-Program-400x339.png 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-VDOT-Six-Year-Improvement-Program-600x508.png 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-cont…

Bringing Virginia’s Voice to Capitol Hill: National Bike Summit Recap
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-04-03T05:03:36Z
subject: Bicycling Advocacy
subject: National Bike Summit
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: United States Congress
description: Virginia bicycling advocates outside Sen. Tim Kaine's office on March 25. Last week, several members of the Virginia Bicycling Federation board, along with representatives from cycling organizations across the Commonwealth, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit. Held annually, the Summit brings together advocates from across the [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2033" class="wp-image-2033 " src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-300x210.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="350" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-200x140.jpeg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-300x210.jpeg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-400x281.jpeg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-600x421.jpeg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-768x539.jpeg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-800x561.jpeg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-1024x718.jpeg 1024w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office-1200x842.jpeg 1200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-NBS-@-Sen.-Kaines-Office.jpeg 1497w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> Virginia bicycling advocates outside Sen. Tim Kaine’s office on March 25. Last week, several members of the Virginia Bicycling Federation board, along with representatives from cycling organizations across the Commonwealth, traveled to Washington, D.C. for the League of American Bicyclists’ National Bike Summit. Held annually, the Summit brings together advocates from across the country to learn about issues affecting vulnerable road users, participate in group rides that highlight different types of bike infrastructure, and take part in Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. This year’s sessions covered a wide range of timely topics. Of particular interest to VBF was the growing need to distinguish between e-bikes and e-motorcycles in legislation–an issue that will be a key focus of our work in the coming year. Other sessions explored topics…

2026 General Assembly Wrap-up: Progress Toward Safer Streets in Virginia
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-03-17T19:27:46Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: 2026 Legislation
description: The 2026 General Assembly session has wrapped up, with exciting wins for safer streets across Virginia! When enacted into law, these measures will make it safer for everyone who walks, bikes, and drives. We encourage you to thank your legislators for their commitment to improving traffic safety and livability across the Commonwealth. Working alongside advocates [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1053 aligncenter" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-300x129.jpg" alt="Virginia State Capitol" width="600" height="258" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-200x86.jpg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-300x129.jpg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-400x172.jpg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-600x257.jpg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-768x329.jpg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-800x343.jpg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-1200x515.jpg 1200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /> The 2026 General Assembly session has wrapped up, with exciting wins for safer streets across Virginia! When enacted into law, these measures will make it safer for everyone who walks, bikes, and drives. We encourage you to thank your legislators for their commitment to improving traffic safety and livability across the Commonwealth. Working alongside advocates statewide, we’ve built real momentum for even greater progress ahead. Strengthening Traffic Safety Camera Programs This year’s session delivered several updates to Virginia’s traffic safety camera laws to boost public confidence and ensure fair, consistent enforcement. Highlights include: Transparency in funding: Localities must now use revenue from traffic camera penalties only for their photo monitoring…

March 6, 2026 Virginia General Assembly Update
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-03-01T04:29:39Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: HB661 (2026)
description: Delegate Willett’s Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661) Failed To Advance Delegate Willett’s Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661) failed in the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee on Friday, March 6. While this outcome is disappointing, we’ll learn from this experience and keep Safety Yield, Proceed on Walk Signal, and Riding Two Abreast on the top of VBF’s legislative [...]
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Another Week to Support HB661 in the Virginia Senate
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-02-19T05:42:24Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: HB661 (2026)
description: A community bike bus gathers for a group ride to school. Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1954" class="wp-image-1954" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--300x239.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="398" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--177x142.jpg 177w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--200x159.jpg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--300x239.jpg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--400x318.jpg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--600x478.jpg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--768x611.jpg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--800x637.jpg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--1024x815.jpg 1024w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus--1200x955.jpg 1200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bike-Bus-.jpg 1256w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> A community bike bus gathers for a group ride to school. Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the Senate Transportation Committee and re-referred to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. Our Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661) Has Crossed Over to the Virginia Senate: Contact Your Senator before February 26 An increasing number of people are seriously injured or killed while riding bicycles in Virginia. HB661 is a commonsense safety update that can prevent these crashes — and it now needs Senate approval. Action Request: Please ask your State Senator to support Delegate Willett’s Bicyclist Safety bill (HB661). If your Senator serves on the Senate Transportation Committee, your personal stories about why bicyclist safety matters will be especially effective at…

Bicyclist Safety Bill (HB661) Advances to the Senate—Contact Your Senator Today
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-02-12T21:34:25Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: HB661 (2026)
description: The Virginia Senate Chamber (Image courtesy of the Virginia General Assembly) Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1923" class=" wp-image-1923" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-300x165.jpg" alt="" width="601" height="331" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-200x110.jpg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-300x165.jpg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-400x221.jpg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-600x331.jpg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-768x423.jpg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-800x441.jpg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-1024x565.jpg 1024w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-1200x662.jpg 1200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virginia-Senate-Chamber-1536x847.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px" /> The Virginia Senate Chamber (Image courtesy of the Virginia General Assembly) Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the Senate Transportation Committee and re-referred to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. Every year in Virginia, people are seriously injured or killed while riding bicycles on our roads. HB661 is a commonsense safety update that can help prevent these crashes — and it now needs Senate approval. Action Request: Please contact your State Senator and ask them to support Delegate Willett’s Bicyclist Safety bill (HB661). If your Senator serves on the Senate Transportation Committee, your outreach is most urgent. Personal stories about why bicyclist safety matters are e…

Feb. 6th VGA Update: Progress on Bicyclist Safety
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-02-07T04:11:31Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: HB661 (2026)
description: Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the Senate Transportation Committee and re-referred to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. Virginia’s [...]
encoded: <img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1053 aligncenter" src="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-300x129.jpg" alt="Virginia State Capitol" width="500" height="215" srcset="https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-200x86.jpg 200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-300x129.jpg 300w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-400x172.jpg 400w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-600x257.jpg 600w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-768x329.jpg 768w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-800x343.jpg 800w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol-1200x515.jpg 1200w, https://www.vabike.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1280px-MJK50147_Virginia_State_Capitol.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February 9. On February 26, HB661 was reported 13Y-1N by the Senate Transportation Committee and re-referred to the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee. Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session is well underway, and several bills this year could meaningfully improve safety for people who ride bicycles. The Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) has been advocating for practical, evidence-based safety measures, and supporter engagement is making a real difference. Below is a quick update on where things stand and how you can help. Action Request: Please contact your delegate and …

January 30th General Assembly Update
type: item
creator: Allen
date: 2026-01-30T21:26:51Z
subject: Action Alert
subject: Virginia Bicycling Federation
subject: Virginia General Assembly
subject: 2026 Legislation
subject: HB661 (2026)
description: VBF President John Hamilton advocates for HB661 before the House Transportation Subcommittee on Highway Safety and Policy on January 28, 2026 Current status of HB661 as of February 26, 2026: HB661 was filed by Delegate Rodney Willett (D, HD-58) on January 13, and the House of Delegates passed it unanimously (98Y-0N-0A) on February [...]
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