2026 Legislation

2026 General Assembly Wrap-up: Progress Toward Safer Streets in Virginia

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 [...]

By |2026-03-17T18:10:46-04:00March 17, 2026|Action Alert, Virginia Bicycling Federation, Virginia General Assembly|Comments Off on 2026 General Assembly Wrap-up: Progress Toward Safer Streets in Virginia

January 30th General Assembly Update

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 [...]

By |2026-03-01T15:36:11-05:00January 30, 2026|Action Alert, Virginia Bicycling Federation, Virginia General Assembly|Comments Off on January 30th General Assembly Update

Support Riding Two Abreast in 2026

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 [...]

By |2026-03-01T15:29:58-05:00December 30, 2025|Action Alert, Virginia Bicycling Federation, Virginia General Assembly|Comments Off on Support Riding Two Abreast in 2026

Bicyclist Proceed on Walk Signal: A Proven Safety Fix for Virginia’s Dangerous Intersections

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) [...]

By |2026-03-01T15:48:05-05:00December 23, 2025|Action Alert, Traffic Safety, Virginia Bicycling Federation, Virginia General Assembly|Comments Off on Bicyclist Proceed on Walk Signal: A Proven Safety Fix for Virginia’s Dangerous Intersections
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