Bikes Lanes and Trails Are Good for Business

Bikes Lanes and Trails Are Good for Business

Here’s another post in our series of research-based advocacy talking points by PeopleforBikes.  In response to proposed or newly built bike lanes, it seems like store owners often complain about reduced parking and customers lost. All of the evidence, however, points...
Bike to Market Week Volunteers Needed

Bike to Market Week Volunteers Needed

FABB is again working with Fairfax County Park Authority staff to sponsor Bike to Farmers Market Week during July 16-22. We need volunteers to attend the markets across the county to talk to potential riders about the benefits and joys of biking and encourage them and...
Parking Reform is Key to Building Bike-Friendly Communities

Parking Reform is Key to Building Bike-Friendly Communities

Plan to join this week’s virtual public meeting on parking reform proposals.   Among our posts in the series of PeopleforBikes research-based talking points, this one might seem to go beyond a bicycling advocacy group’s focus. FABB, however, has added its voice as an...
Bike to Farmers Market Week is Coming!

Bike to Farmers Market Week is Coming!

FABB is proud to be joining with the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) next month to celebrate Bike to Farmers Market Week during July 16-22 and we’re encouraging local riders to plan now to join us. FCPA operates 10 farmers markets across the county to...
Bikes are Good for Public Health

Bikes are Good for Public Health

Here are some more talking points from PeopleforBikes to share with friends and neighbors as you spread your love of bicycling. People living in bike-friendly communities tend to have better health outcomes due to increased physical activity, improved cardiovascular...