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 to a “long” session, which lasts 60 calendar days. Bills must pass their respective committee and chamber by Crossover (February 4) [...]
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 [...]
