The City of Alexandria announced on May 1 that it will host National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15. The annual free event aims to encourage the public to try bicycle commuting as an affordable and environmentally friendly way to travel to work.
According to the city, residents will join thousands of commuters across the region by cycling to pit stops and participating in special events throughout Alexandria. The city will operate a main pit stop in Old Town next to City Hall in the 100 block of North Royal Street from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., where participants can register for grab-and-go refreshments, raffle prizes, and limited-edition t-shirts while supplies last. Registration is available at biketoworkmetrodc.org/register.
Six pit stops are planned across Alexandria this year: Old Town at City Hall (city-sponsored), John Carlyle Square Park, Del Ray, Fairlington Centre, Mark Center, and National Landing at APTA (afternoon stop). More information about times and locations is available on the official Bike to Work Day find your pit stop page.
Alexandria provides services for residents, businesses and visitors within its defined boundaries as an independent city according to the official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government where council members select a manager responsible for operations according to the official website.
Alexandria incorporates racial and social equity into its policies and decisions with the goal of fostering fair outcomes in the community per the official website. The city’s museums and historic sites contribute by interpreting local social and cultural history as reported by the official website, including maintaining institutions such as the Alexandria Black History Museum that document African American heritage as noted on the official website. Additionally, archaeological research is supported through partnerships coordinated by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission according to the official website.
