With the pending shutdown of the Metro for the summer the Alexandria Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, a volunteer organization that promotes walking, biking and other active transport has launched a new mentorship program for commuters who are willing to bike to work during the shutdown. The program, which is coordinated by Josephine Liu will match mentees with a mentor who will assist them with specific needs such as planning a stress free route, riding safely and confidently in traffic and maintaining their work attire after the commute.
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