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TOMORROW: Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mt. Vernon Trail with us and Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail! There will be a short ceremony, a scavenger hunt for kids, and giveaways from the City.
Register here >>> https://bit.ly/3vgmxNx.
#ALXEarthDay2022
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mt. Vernon Trail THIS SATURDAY with us and Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail! There will be a short ceremony, a scavenger hunt for kids, and giveaways from the City.
More info: alexandriava.gov/EarthDay.
#ALXEarthDay2022
It's National Waling Day! We partnered with Alexandria Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) to take a walk around Eisenhower Ave/ Carlyle area to show how easy it is to run your errands on foot and check out the public art while doing so.
Join the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and GO Alex this Wednesday for National Walking Day!
With the new Wegman's set to open in May, now is the perfect time to talk about how to walk to get your groceries and accomplish other errands.
Come see what you can do on foot! đź‘Ł Learn more and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3x81Nu3
Don't forget to register for Bike to Work Day 2022! 🚲
Join us on Friday, May 20 at one of our pit stops this year. Learn more and register here >>> https://bit.ly/3w3XOOF
It's Cherry Blossom season! 🌸
Bike, walk, or take Metro to go enjoy them. Metro is increasing weekend service for riders beginning Saturday. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3CSpuHR
Registration for Bike to Work Day 2022 is OPEN! Join us on Friday, May 20 at one of our pit stops this year! Learn more and register here >>> https://bit.ly/3w3XOOF
The Mobile Store is now available at the Burke Library on Mondays from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by to get your SmarTrip reloaded and learn more about using transit to get around Alexandria. More info here >>> alexandriava.gov/TransitStore
Headed back to work? Did you know GO Alex offers ridematching? Consider finding someone to carpool with to save money on gas. Learn more here >>> https://bit.ly/3JZdG8I
SmarTrip cards purchased before 2012 are no longer compatible with new, faster, modern faregates already installed in many stations. Learn more about card replacements here >>> https://bit.ly/3vqoUz6
Have you heard about the Capital Bikeshare for All program? It allows you to get an annual membership for just $5 if you qualify for a state or federal assistance program. Learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/3sd1FGQ
There will be scheduled track work on the Blue and Yellow lines, closing the six stations south of Reagan National Airport this Monday, February 21. Free shuttle buses will be provided to/from the closed stations. More information here >>> https://bit.ly/3gWfvXB
There's still time to register for Winter Bike to Work Day! Make a pit stop at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub tomorrow and receive a 10% discount on a hot beverage so you can warm up during your winter ride. Register here >>> https://bit.ly/3rSXjn3
Scooters are a great alternative to biking or walking when getting around Alexandria! But before hopping on a scooter, make sure you know the etiquette to keep you and others safe. Learn all about it here >>> alexandriava.gov/DocklessMobility.
Warm up to winter biking by making sure you have the right gear! For most, making sure your hands, feet, ears, and head are covered makes the ride more enjoyable.
You can practice your winter biking by coming to Winter Bike to Work Day on Friday, February 11 at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub. Register here >>> https://bit.ly/32U6FGr
Register for Winter Bike to Work Day! Stop by St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray and receive a 10% discount on a hot beverage so you can warm up during your winter ride. Sign up here >>> https://bit.ly/3rSXjn3
New station alert!🚨Check out the recently installed bikeshare station located at Holmes Run Pkwy & N Pickett St. Learn more about the City’s bikeshare expansion project here >>> http://alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing.
New station alert! 🚨Check out this newly installed bikeshare station located at King St. & W. Braddock Rd. Learn more about the City’s bikeshare expansion project here >>> alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing.
Save the Date for Winter Bike to Work Day! This year we will be at St. Elmo's Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Stop in and receive a 10% discount on a hot beverage so you can warm up during your winter ride.
Our 2021 Annual Report is available online! Read about everything we have been up to here >>> alexandriava.gov/GOAlex.
If possible, please avoid all nonessential travel and prepare for potential icy conditions — if you must drive, follow these safe driving tips: ⬇️
The Duke Street Traffic Mitigation Pilot will test to see if signal timing changes keep cut-through traffic on major roadways and off local streets. Learn more about the pilot and traffic changes beginning next week here >>> alexandriava.gov/124460.
The City has compiled the results of community feedback regarding Duke Street In Motion, a project focused on ensuring transit improvements in the Duke Street corridor align with all users’ needs, wants, and expectations. Check out the report here >>> alexandriava.gov/DukeInMotion.
Take a ride on a bike at the new Capital Bikeshare station located at South Peyton St. and King St., with more stations coming soon! Learn more about the City's bikeshare expansion project here >>> alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing.
Get your SmarTrip card refilled or learn more about DASH bus schedules at The Mobile Store. They are now servicing patrons at the Burke Library on Mondays from 11 am - 2pm. See where they are the rest of the week by visiting >>> alexandriava.gov/TransitStore
We are expanding our bikeshare stations! Take a ride on one of the Capital Bikeshare bikes located at Pickett and Shillings. Learn more about the City's bikeshare expansion project at alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing.
Need to run an errand or just want some exercise? Consider taking a Capital Bikeshare bike from our newest location at South Jordan St. and Venable Ave.! Learn more about the City's bikeshare expansion project here >>> alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing.
This Saturday, November 20, is the last day to take a Basics Skills Bicycling class. This is a City sponsored biking class offered by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association. Register for the class here: alexandriava.gov/Bicycling.
To help ease the travel disruptions caused by reduced Metrorail service, the City is offering one 30-day Capital Bikeshare membership to all residents. To join, visit >>> https://bit.ly/30xbMe3
REMINDER: The City of Alexandria would like to know how you get around and why. Please participate by taking our 10-minute survey here. This information helps the City to monitor changes over time and plan better for all transportation users: You can access the survey here: https://polco.us/alex2021
Tomorrow is our final day of Operation Illumination and we'll be giving away lights and reflective gear, as supplies last, at Braddock Rd Metro Station Thursday, November 11 from 6 am - 8 am. Stop by and pick up some gear to make sure you are visible when commuting at night.
Join us tomorrow evening, Wednesday, November 10 from 4 pm - 6 pm, at Jones Point Park as we give out reflective gear and lights to make sure you're seen when you are commuting via biking, walking, or transit.
GO Alex will be giving away lights and reflective gear all week at various locations to make sure you are well seen when commuting. Stop by one of the locations below to pick up bike lights or something reflective to help you be more visible.
Make sure you are well seen at night when commuting by walking, biking, or transit. Stop by The Mobile Store at King Street Metro Monday, November 8 between 6 am - 8 am to pick up your reflective gear and be ready for your evening commute.
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