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When: 10am Sunday, November 16thWhere: Gateway Park in Arlington NoVA FSS is hosting a Northern Virginia World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims event on Sunday November 16th to… NoVA FSS members, which include family members who have lost a loved one, crash survivors and many concerned citizens, will be joined by, among others, policy makers such as Arlington Board Chair Takis Karantonis, Delegate Partick Hope, Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire, a senior VDOT representative, and a severely injured crash survivor. We invite the community to help us: The event at Gateway Park will conclude early enough so that those interested can meet…

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By Zoe Ligairi September 30, 2025 GGWash worked with Youthcast Media Group to publish this story. Zoe Ligairi is a senior at Annandale High School, one of Youthcast’s journalism class partners. Mike Doyle was halfway across the street at the four-way intersection when he heard someone shout, “Look out!” Seconds later, he was sprawled on the ground, bloody and unable to see. He’d been hit by the driver of a black SUV on his way home from his office in Old Town Alexandria. The force was so great, his forehead dented the front of the car. The crash that almost killed him, in December 2012,…

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By Vernon Miles, FFXNow Published September 18, 2025 A new survey outlines areas where Fairfax pedestrians say they’ve had dangerously close encounters with cars. The Near Miss and Dangerous Locations Survey is developed by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets based on survey data collected between January 2024 and July 2025. NoVa FSS has released similar surveys for other areas like Alexandria in an effort to raise awareness of streets where pedestrians face challenges. This is the second year NoVa FSS has made a report for Fairfax. … Read Full Article…

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By Ryan Belmore Published September 18, 2025 at 1:45PM Six Alexandria intersections have emerged as critical safety hazards where pedestrians and cyclists face daily risks from distracted drivers and inadequate infrastructure, according to a new report analyzing more than 300 near-miss incidents over 18 months. The report, provided to ALXnow on Thursday by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets, examined 318 near-miss incidents reported between January 2024 and July 2025. According to the report, 47% of incidents involved children, with most occurring during school commuting hours from 6-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. … Read Full Article…

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by: Scott McCaffreypublished April 2, 2025 at 9:00AM …. Mike Doyle, founder of Arlington Families for Safe Streets, and Aaron Roberts, chair of the North Highlands Civic Association’s planning/zoning committee, opposed the planned removal of an above-ground walkway over eastbound Langston Blvd between N. Moore Street and Fort Myer Drive. The North Highlands neighborhood is located immediately north of Rosslyn’s core, separated from it by Langston Blvd. Residents wanting to get to the Metro station, parks or other amenities face major risks crossing at-grade intersections, Roberts said. “The danger … is real and palpable,” he said. “I know of someone who died within a block of…

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By Ryan BelmorePublished March 24, 2025 at 9:10PM|Updated March 25, 2025 at 10:30AM Alexandria’s Complete Streets program continues to spark debate among residents, with some praising its safety benefits while others criticize its impact on traffic flow. The issue took center stage at the Lyceum during an Agenda: Alexandria forum on Monday, March 24, where panelists representing various perspectives discussed the merits and challenges of the city’s approach to street design. Complete Streets is a national movement adopted by over 1,500 communities across the United States, including Alexandria. The concept aims to design roadways that safely accommodate all users – pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and transit riders. “Complete…