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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A parent alongside students riding to school in Alexandria, VA. Photo courtesy of Jim Durham. Current bill status 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 [...]
A Leading Pedestrian Interval at 9th and Marshall Streets in Richmond, VA. Image courtesy of the City of Richmond. Current bill status 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) [...]
Image courtesy of the Oregon Department of Transportation's 'Get There Oregon' program Current bill status 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 [...]
The Virginia General Assembly has passed two road-safety bills with bipartisan support. Please thank Senators Ebbin and Williams Graves and Delegate Seibold for initiating successful legislation to make Virginia streets safer for all. Senator Adam Ebbin’s SB1416 - This bill, if signed by the Governor, would update the Code of [...]
Action Alert: Submit comments to VDOT by February 21, 2025 concerning Virginia’s adoption of the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Action Requested: Submit comments to VDOT by February 21, asking that VDOT completely adopt the new bicycling standards, guidance and options in the 11th Edition [...]
Fewer than five days remain in the 2025 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Please ask your Delegate to SUPPORT these two Senate bills that will be voted on in the House of Delegates this week: Senator Ebbin’s SB1416 - Passed the Senate 40-Y 0-N. Creates a Class 1 [...]
With fewer than 14 days remaining in the 2025 Regular Session of the Virginia General Assembly, ACT TODAY to help pass SEVEN VBF-supported bills that crossed over from the originating chamber. 1) Contact your Senator to SUPPORT Delegate Seibold’s HB2041. HB2041 passed the House 54-Y 44-N 0-A and would expand [...]
Take action TODAY to help pass two additional VBF-supported bills before Crossover on Tuesday, February, 4. Please also thank Delegates and Senators who have already supported bills expected to improve bicyclist safety. Contact your Delegate to SUPPORT Delegate Seibold’s HB2041 to expand use of speed safety cameras to high-risk corridors [...]
Four key bills supported by the Virginia Bicycling Federation will be heard this week. Please contact your legislators as indicated below. With Crossover on Feb. 4, this is the last week to get bills out of committee in their chamber of origin. Delegate Seibold’s HB2041--to expand use of speed safety [...]
This was our action alert for the week of January 20-24, 2025. See our alert for the week of January 27-31. Last week was the first full week of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly session. This is a “short” session, which generally lasts for 45 calendar days, as opposed [...]
The existing Robert O. Norris Jr. (Route 3) Bridge across the lower Rappahannock River The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is presently studying a replacement for its Robert O. Norris Jr. Bridge, which carries Virginia Route 3 across the lower Rappahannock River between Middlesex County (on Virginia's Middle [...]
Heads up, members! We are offering 13 FREE (virtual) REGISTRATIONS to the National Bike Summit for members of VBF and the League of American Bicyclists. This is a $100 value! The League is our national partner for advocating for bike policies at the federal level, and they are responsible for [...]
PLEASE ACT TODAY. Virginia Senate and House committees are finalizing their respective budgets, with interim deadlines coming February 5th and 9th. Three multi-use trail budget amendments have been submitted. While these specific trail projects are in two parts of the Commonwealth, they will complement the statewide trails budget from the [...]
Friends, the General Assembly is starting to heat up. We expected several of the bills we are championing to be heard last week, but many were delayed to this week. That means they are going to come hot and fast in subcommittees and committees. Act quickly! - If you do [...]
Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) is excited to pursue bicycling safety initiatives in the 2023 Virginia General Assembly session that begins tomorrow. We are optimistic that, with your help, new and improved bicycling safety laws will be enacted this year. ACT TODAY TO SUPPORT SAFER BIKING: Bicyclists May Proceed on Walk [...]
