Mount Vernon Trail Detour Opens July 1 for Long Bridge Project

Mount Vernon Trail Detour Opens July 1 for Long Bridge Project

Update: Mount Vernon Trail detour has been rescheduled to on or about July 10, 2026. Beginning July 1, trail users traveling near Gravelly Point will encounter a new temporary bypass/detour as construction continues on the Long Bridge Project, the $2.3 billion...
Fairfax Communities Climb in 2026 PeopleForBikes City Ratings

Fairfax Communities Climb in 2026 PeopleForBikes City Ratings

There’s good news for bicycling in Fairfax County. The latest PeopleForBikes 2026 City Ratings show that nearly every Fairfax County community improved its score, with several making significant gains and two localities now surpassing the important benchmark score of...
Bicycles Deliver the Freedom Auto Ads Promise

Bicycles Deliver the Freedom Auto Ads Promise

If you’ve recently spotted a Fairfax Connector bus carrying a bicycle-themed advertisement, take a closer look. Thanks to Bikes@Vienna, Northern Virginia’s headquarters for recumbent, trike, and folding bicycles, four Fairfax County buses are now...
New 495 NEXT Trail Opens June 27

New 495 NEXT Trail Opens June 27

After years of planning, advocacy, and construction, a major new addition to Fairfax County’s trail network is set to open on Saturday, June 27. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban have announced that the new shared-use bicycle and...
Fairfax City Explores New Trail Connection

Fairfax City Explores New Trail Connection

Fairfax City is considering a new approach to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity after the City Council’s decision earlier this year to cancel the planned George Snyder Trail extension. According to a recent FFXNow report, city staff have proposed modifying...