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 [...]
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 [...]
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) [...]
Cover of the Virginia Driver's Manual, July 2025 Edition The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) typically updates its Virginia Driver’s Manual at least annually by July 1, to reflect changes in Virginia’s driving laws and driving best practices. Information must first be covered in the Virginia Driver’s [...]
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 [...]
On December 2, 2024, VBF Board Member Allen Muchnick delivered a public statement at Northern Virginia’s joint annual transportation public meeting before senior representatives of the six state and regional transportation agencies identified above. VDOT's Northern Virginia District, which comprises Virginia's Planning District 8, is uniquely required by state law [...]
In many parts of Virginia, members of the Virginia General Assembly participate in pre-session public hearings or town hall meetings in December or early January to discuss their individual priorities for the coming legislative session and to hear from their constituents. These meetings, which may be organized by the legislators [...]
The Virginia Bicycling Federation's annual meeting is coming up, and all are invited to participate. The annual meeting allows our organization's members to elect directors to available board positions, typically for three-year terms, and the new board to elect its officers for the coming year. We will also spend time [...]
Dear Virginia Cyclist: Member support and engagement is key to the success of the Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) as a non-profit advocacy and education organization working for a more bicycling-friendly Virginia for riders of all ages, abilities, and preferences. As a result of our collective efforts, the League of American [...]
