Bicycling in Alexandria

Page updated on Sep 13, 2021 at 8:28 PM
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  Stock Cabi photo Jones Point Park Commonwealth Bike Box - Complete Potomac Yard Trail

The City of Alexandria has long been committed to making cycling a safer and more convenient method for getting around. The City is committed to working with businesses, residents, and visitors alike to meet their infrastructure and non-infrastructure bicycle needs. The City’s expansion of the Bikeshare program, installation and designation of new bike lanes and routes, as well as the continual installation of bicycle parking throughout the City are just a few of the initiatives that make the City of Alexandria a nationally recognized Bike Friendly Community.

The City of Alexandria is a wonderful place to cycle. With more than 49 miles of on-street bike lanes, shared lanes, and trails, using a bike to quickly, safely, and enjoyably get around has never been easier.


Bicycling Education

Join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) this fall for lessons on how to ride your bike in traffic and take your riding to the next level! During each class, you will learn how to prepare for your ride, where to ride in the road, communicating with motorists and how to build confidence! These classes are sponsored by the City of Alexandria's Dept. of Transportation & Environmental Services.

Visit the WABA webpage to learn more and register for upcoming classes.

Date      Class    Time       Location    Event Page
9/4 Youth Learn to ride 10:00 - 12:00 pm Four Mile Run    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/youth-learn-to-ride-5/
9/5   City Cycle 10:00 - 1:00 pm Jones Point Park    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/confident-city-cycling-31/
9/5  Learn to Ride 10:00 - 1:00 pm  Jones Point Park    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/adult-learn-to-ride-11/
9/15

Biking Year Round Webinar

 12:00 - 1:00 pm  Online    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/riding-year-round-in-every-type-of-weather-with-rebecca-harnik/
9/18 Youth Learn to Ride 10:00 -12:00 pm  Four Mile Run    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/youth-learn-to-ride-6/
9/19 Community Ride 10:00 -12:00 pm Dangerfield Island Park    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/mtv/
10/2 City Cycle 10:00 - 1:00 pm Four Mile Run    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/confident-city-cycling-33/
10/3 Basic Skills Clinic 10:00 - 12:00 pm Jones Point Park    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/basic-skills-clinic-7/
10/16 Community Ride 10:00 - 12:00 pm  TBD    TBD 
10/30  Learn to Ride 10:00 -1:00 pm Four Mile Run    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/adult-learn-to-ride-35/
11/6 City Cycle 10:00 - 1:00 pm Jones Point Park    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/confident-city-cycling-32/
11/7 Community ride 10:00 - 12:00 pm  TBD    TBD 
11/20 Basic Skills Clinic 10:00 - 12:00 pm Four Mile Run    https://waba.org/blog/2021/08/basic-skills-clinic-8/

Ongoing Projects

E-bikes and Scooters on Trails

Electric bicycles or e-bikes and scooters have grown in popularity the past few years. This chart shows where you can ride e-bikes and scooters on the trails in our region.


Completed Projects

Bicycle Parking


Trail Projects

Resources

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