Fairfax County
FABB Monthly Meeting – I-66 Trail Update
Hear the latest from VDOT and FCDOT on the I-66 parallel trail in Fairfax at FABB’s March meeting.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on March 3, 2023.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on March 3, 2023.
Meetup
Take VDOT’s Survey on Telegraph Road Improvements
VDOT is seeking public feedback on potential improvements on Telegraph Road (Route 611) at Hayfield Road (Route 635).
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 27, 2023.
Action Alert, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on January 27, 2023.
Franconia District Town Hall
Join VA state Sen. Scott Surovell and fellow legislators for a town hall as the legislative session kicks off.
Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 19, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on January 19, 2023.
Meetup
Mount Vernon Town Hall
Join VA state Sen. Scott Surovell and fellow legislators for a town hall as the legislative session kicks off.
Event: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on January 19, 2023.
Event:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on January 19, 2023.
Meetup
WABA & CTC Mount Vernon Trail Improvements Office Hours
Join WABA & CTC staff to chat about the Mount Vernon Trail in light of NPS’ recently announced improvement study.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on December 14, 2022.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on December 14, 2022.
Meetup
Community Meeting on Capital Bikeshare Expansion in Fairfax County
Learn about the 21 new Capital Bikeshare stations proposed for Fairfax County’s Providence District.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on December 5, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on December 5, 2022.
Meetup
I-495 Southside Transit and TDM Study Public Meeting
VA Dept. of Rail & Transportation to share draft plans and take comments on its I-495 Southside Transit & TDM study.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 29, 2022.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 29, 2022.
Meetup
Mount Vernon Trail Virtual Public Meeting
Join Park staff and planners to learn about and discuss improvements plans for the MVT. Comment period ends 1/4/23.
Action Alert, Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 30, 2022.
Action Alert, Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on November 30, 2022.
Meetup
Fairfax County Park Access Study
Take Fairfax County Park Authority’s survey aimed at identifying gaps and improving bike access to and through parks.
Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 18, 2022.
Action Alert, External Link
Submit by December 11, 2022
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Action Alert, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on November 18, 2022.
W&OD Trail Invasive Plant Removal
Join NOVA Parks and Fairfax County for a day of service removing invasive species from the W&OD Trail.
Event, External Link: Last updated by Kevin O'Brien on October 3, 2022.
Event, External Link:
Last updated by Kevin O'Brien
on October 3, 2022.
Meetup
Taming our Major Arterials
Talk taming big Virginia roads with some of the region’s top walking & biking advocates and design professionals.
Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 16, 2022.
Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 16, 2022.
Meetup
Huntington Metro Active Transportation Study Update
Learn about and contribute to Fairfax County’s plans to improve biking and walking around the Huntington Metro Station.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on September 2, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on September 2, 2022.
Meetup
Lee District Paving and Restriping Community Update
Learn more about proposed bike lanes on Farmington Dr and Fordson Road in Fairfax County’s Lee District.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on June 8, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on June 8, 2022.
Meetup
Spring Hill and Lewinsville Rd Intersection Community Meeting
Fairfax DOT wants feedback on a new intersection and bike lanes on Spring Hill Rd north of Tysons.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 11, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 11, 2022.
Meetup
Tell the Fairfax Supervisors to prioritize parks and trails!
We need your help to advocate for more funding for FCPA and continue to support active transportation!
Action Alert: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on May 18, 2022.
Action Alert:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on May 18, 2022.
Braddock Road Shared Use Path Update (FFX)
See the latest update on the Braddock Rd Shared Use Path and road widening in Fairfax County.
Action Alert, Event: Last updated by Garrett Hennigan on March 25, 2022.
Action Alert, Event:
Last updated by Garrett Hennigan
on March 25, 2022.
Meetup
Capital Trails Coalition Testifies about ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan Budget
On April 15th, Fairfax County held their public hearing on the County Executive’s Proposed FY 2022 Operating & Capital Improvement Plan Budgets.
Blog Post: Last updated by Jonathan Kincade on May 4, 2021.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Jonathan Kincade
on May 4, 2021.
These trails are going to transform our region
Something exciting is growing in the DMV: a world-class trails network that will provide car-free connections between job centers, schools, and neighborhoods across our region.
Blog Post: Last updated by Anna McCormally on December 10, 2020.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Anna McCormally
on December 10, 2020.
Fairfax County has two bike-relevant meetings on Thursday
Support more bike lanes and a chance for a new bike-ped bridge:
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 13, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 13, 2017.
WABA Rides in Fairfax County
WABA rode in Fairfax County and connected neighbors with neighbors and a community with a trail.
Blog Post: Last updated by Doug Smith on July 26, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Doug Smith
on July 26, 2017.
Fairfax County Advocacy Updates
Let’s make the Custis Trail extension an asset, not an afterthought.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on June 9, 2017.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on June 9, 2017.
Support Biking in Tysons on Monday
Fairfax County recently announced that several major roads in Tysons could soon have bike infrastructure as part of the county’s summer repaving schedule. We need you to speak up for biking at a public meeting on Monday, March 16 at Westbriar Elementary School from 7-9 p.m. Here is the proposed new bike infrastructure: Greensboro Dr. – Road diet from […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on March 12, 2015.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on March 12, 2015.
Fairfax County Bike Master Plan Passes Unanimously!
Last night, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of the Fairfax Bike Master Plan.
Blog Post: Last updated by Greg Billing on October 29, 2014.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Greg Billing
on October 29, 2014.
Tell Fairfax County to Adopt the Bike Master Plan
Fairfax County currently does not have a bike master plan. And that’s not good.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on September 19, 2014.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on September 19, 2014.
VDOT Installs Bike Lanes on Sherwood Hall Lane
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is almost finished installing the bike lanes on on Sherwood Hall Lane!
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 29, 2014.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 29, 2014.
A First Step Toward Better Bike Lanes in MD and VA
This week, WABA sent letters to local departments of transportation requesting that they adopt the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, which offers state-of-the-practice solutions that create safe, enjoyable complete streets for current and new bicyclists.
Blog Post: Last updated by Colin Browne on August 8, 2014.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Colin Browne
on August 8, 2014.
November: Hot for Bike Advocacy
Winter is coming, but regional bike advocacy opportunities are heating up! November is packed with public meetings across the D.C. area that will impact bicycling. We’ve listed as many as we know about below. If you can attend, speak up for bicycling. Planners need to hear from you about the impact proposed projects could have on […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on November 4, 2013.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Alex Baca
on November 4, 2013.
Get Ready for the Second Annual Fairfax Bike Summit on Sat., Nov. 2
Register now for the second annual Fairfax Bike Summit, at George Mason University from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 2. The theme is making mixed-use, transit-oriented developments bike friendly. Can Tysons become a bicycle-friendly community? We think it can, and we’ll explore the many challenges and opportunities for making Tysons and similar communities in Fairfax […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on October 11, 2013.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Alex Baca
on October 11, 2013.
Read: Urban Land Institute’s “Shifting Suburbs” and What It Means for Fairfax County
The Urban Land Institute recently published a new report, Shifting Suburbs: Reinventing Infrastructure for Compact Development, that examines the challenges of transforming low-density suburban areas into more compact, transit-oriented, mixed-use developments. The ULI report looks at rebuilding existing suburban infrastructure (primarily transportation infrastructure) in order to support more compact development. Over the next 30 years, the U.S. […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Alex Baca on January 8, 2013.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Alex Baca
on January 8, 2013.
Your Comments Are Needed to Help Make Route 1 Through Fort Belvoir Safer for Bikes
CLICK HERE to state your support for biking accommodations on the widened Route 1 through Fort Belvoir Earlier this week, Allen Muchnick—a longtime bicycling advocate, WABA member, former WABA board member, and current VBF board member—gave us an update on his ongoing efforts to ensure that safe bicycling accommodations are included in the widening of […]
Blog Post: Last updated by Shane Farthing on January 3, 2013.
Blog Post:
Last updated by Shane Farthing
on January 3, 2013.
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