The City of Alexandria has rededicated Calhoun Avenue as Robert L. “Bob” Calhoun Avenue, recognizing the life and public service of a longtime local and state leader.

Robert L. “Bob” Calhoun was a Yale-educated attorney and respected public servant who served on the Alexandria City Council, including time as vice mayor, where he was known for his civility, thoughtful leadership, and work on transportation policy. He helped found the DASH bus system and supported reforms in child custody law. He later represented Alexandria in the Virginia Senate, continuing his commitment to regional and community-focused policymaking. 

Street Renaming in Alexandria

The rededication is part of the City’s multi-year Street Renaming and Rededication process.  This symbolic but important change to Calhoun Ave. allows the City to remove honors previously granted to Confederate figures and instead uplift individuals whose contributions reflect Alexandria’s present-day values. No changes to addresses, mailing information, voter registration, or official documents are required for this rededication.  

More information about the multi-year project is available at alexandriava.gov/StreetRenaming.