Tysons Boulevard Lane Closure for Community Recreation

Tysons Boulevard Lane Closure for Community Recreation

Fairfax County promotes active lifestyle with lane closure in Tysons. Ask your supervisor for similar open streets throughout the county.   FABB is happy to see that Fairfax County has decided to create an open street again this year by closing one northbound lane of...
Fairfax City Bicycle Master Plan Adopted

Fairfax City Bicycle Master Plan Adopted

On June 22 the Fairfax City Council adopted its bicycle master plan, “Bike Fairfax City—Live Life Connected on Two Wheels.” FABB is proud to have been a regional partner to Fairfax City on developing the plan. We also appreciate the role played by former FABB...
“Near Miss” Data Collection

“Near Miss” Data Collection

One the shortcomings of bicycle advocacy in northern Virginia is the lack of thorough and reliable data on crashes and safety conditions. A local advocacy group is trying to change this and needs our support. FABB wants to make sure everyone is aware that our friends...
Earmarks Helping People Who Ride, Walk, or Roll

Earmarks Helping People Who Ride, Walk, or Roll

The Congress recently added a large number of infrastructure project to the INVEST for America Act that served bicyclists, pedestrians, micromobility riders, and people who use assistive devices. Overall, the proposed five-year, $547 billion authorization includes...
Share This Post! New Bike Laws on July 1

Share This Post! New Bike Laws on July 1

Please share info on new safety law with friends and family who drive or bike. Help make Fairfax County safer for everyone. On July 1, 2021, a new law goes into effect in Virginia that allows bicyclists to ride two abreast and requires motorists to change lanes to...