🍂 Mark your calendars! Alexandria’s leaf collection season begins November 2. Get ready for fall cleanup and check the collection schedule to plan ahead. For the full schedule and more information, visit: alexandriava.gov/leafcollection

Stay up to date with the latest Flood Action Alexandria Newsletter! Explore capital project updates, top stormwater news from the City, and a message from the Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee Chair. Read more: alexandriava.gov/FloodAction

Kickstart a public service career with the ALX Career Launch program and join the team that keeps Alexandria moving, sustainable, and thriving! Learn more at governmentjobs.com/careers/alexandria/jobs/5532474/opportunity-posting

Join us at an open house for the Colonial Ave Sanitary Sewer Separation Project on November 4! City staff will be there to discuss the project, upcoming construction schedule, and impacts to the area, and answer your questions. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/go/8811

🚧 What’s up in the West End? 🚌🚶Join the City of Alexandria for an open house covering 15+ transportation improvement projects coming to the area on October 29 at the Minnie Howard campus – learn more at engage.alexandriava.gov/westendopenhouse

The following repaving and street maintenance projects are scheduled to begin between October 26-30. Work may be adjusted depending on weather, equipment, and other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/8781

🚶✨ This Pedestrian Safety Month, let’s help our community stay visible after dark! Operation Illumination starts on October 27, offering free reflective gear and safety accessories at participating locations throughout Alexandria. Be bright, be seen, and make every trip a safe one!

Join us for the Traffic and Parking Board hearing on October 26 to weigh in on parking changes in Old Town, proposed No Turn on Red restrictions, the biennial taxicab review, and carshare policy update among other topics: alexandriava.gov/TrafficParkingBoard

You might spot snow equipment on the road today – but don’t worry, the weather’s fine! City staff are out with plows and salting equipment as part of an annual training exercise to make sure we’re ready for winter weather.

Starting Oct. 26, crews will prep Holland Lane medians for new trees (about 4 days). SB vehicle & bike lanes between Jamieson Ave. & Eisenhower Ave. close weekdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Detour via John Carlyle St. NB lanes & sidewalks remain open. Details: alexandriava.gov/go/8769

Reminder: Join us tomorrow, October 21 for the Holmes Run Sanitary Sewer Armoring Project Open House! Learn about the project’s goals, proposed improvements and timeline. Help shape the project by asking questions and sharing your feedback. Learn more: alexandriava.gov/go/6148

The following repaving and street maintenance projects are scheduled to begin between October19-24. Work may be adjusted depending on weather, equipment, and other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/8760

This weekend (Oct. 17-18), free shuttle buses replace trains on segments of the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines with single tracking on the Red Line between Silver Spring and Forest Glen. Court House, Rosslyn, and Arlington Cemetery will be closed. 🚇 Learn more: wmata.com/weekend

Join us for the Transportation Commission Meeting on Wednesday, October 21! This month’s meeting will be held in person at 2900 Business Center Drive and virtually via Zoom. For more information and to see docket materials visit alexandriava.gov/TransportationCommission

Take a look at what’s next in the West End! Join the City of Alexandria for an open house covering 15+ transportation improvement projects coming to the area on October 29 at the Minnie Howard campus – learn more at engage.alexandriava.gov/westendopenhouse

The following repaving and street maintenance projects are scheduled to begin between October 13-16. Work may be adjusted depending on weather, equipment, and other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/8727

Trash, recycling, yard waste, and curbside compost collection will not take place on Monday, October 12 in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Collections will “slide” by one day for the remainder of the week. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/2774

The City of Alexandria is collecting a new round of community feedback on the Seminary West Safety Improvements Project! The refined design options reflect feedback during the last comment period – share your thoughts at alexandriava.gov/go/6552

Join us for a virtual pre-construction meeting for the Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project on October 22! Learn more about the upcoming work and bring your questions for City staff. Find out more about the project at alexandriava.gov/go/8723

🚴‍♀️🍂 New classes are open! Come ride, learn, and connect with your bike community this fall. Whether you’re new to biking or looking to build your skills, there's a class for you! Alexandria residents can also take advantage of subsidized class costs. Sign up at waba.org/classes

The following repaving and street maintenance projects are scheduled to begin between October 5-9. Work may be adjusted depending on weather, equipment, and other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/8709

Today’s the day! 🚗🚫 Take the National #WeekWithoutDriving pledge and see if you can go car-free or car-light from now through Oct. 8. 🧵

🍂 Leaf collection season is almost here, and we’re welcoming it in style! Check out how T&ES gets our leaf vacuum trucks ready for the season.🚚 Make sure to check your mailbox soon for scheduling information! Learn more at alexandriava.gov/leafcollection

When a sanitary sewer replacement is done right, you'll never see the results – but we wanted to show off the recent 10-inch sewer line replacement on Vermont Avenue! Learn more about the work the sewer maintenance team tackles at alexandriava.gov/go/2827

🟡🔵 Heads up for this Thursday: From 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., trains will single track on the Yellow and Blue lines between Pentagon City and National Airport stations. The Yellow Line will run between Huntington and Greenbelt. Learn more ➡️: wmata.com/weekday

There are TWO more days to get ready for National #WeekWithoutDriving! Not sure the easiest way to go car-free or car-light next week?  Download the Metro Pulse app and click “plan” to find your closest Metro Rail station or Metro Bus stop to get to your destination: www.wmata.com/initiatives/...

TONIGHT: Join us from 6 - 7:45 p.m. for the Del Ray East Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project open house at the Mt Vernon Community School (2601 Commonwealth Ave). alexandriava.gov/go/5064

The verdict is in! OUR favorite part of Tons of Trucks is YOU! Our interactions with Alexandrians keep our staff coming back year over year. Thank you for visiting us today at the 10th annual Tons of Trucks, and we hope to see you soon at another event! 🚚🚛🛻🚜

Join us Monday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. for the monthly Environmental Policy Commission meeting. Attend in person at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center or virtually to engage with projects protecting our environment. Learn more at alexandriava.gov/EPC

The following repaving and street maintenance projects are scheduled to begin between September 28-October 2. Work may be adjusted depending on weather, equipment, and other unforeseen circumstances. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/go/8694