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New Capital Bikeshare E-Bikes Arrive in Fairfax County
Earlier this week, Fairfax County’s Capital Bikeshare program launched its next generation electric bicycle program to bring new 45 new models into circulation around Merrifield, Reston, and Tysons. The new pedal-assist e-bikes are or soon will be available at the...
Fix Lorton Station Boulevard Now!
FABB recently urged the Board of Supervisors to implement immediately a road diet and safety improvements on Lorton Station Boulevard to prevent additional needless deaths, such as that of Helen Bahta Oukubazghi last October. Ms. Oukubazghi, 52, of Lorton, was...
Long Bridge Project Meeting and Survey
Speak Up! to support an important addition to regional trail connections. Register now for a March 27 virtual public meeting and take the Long Bridge Spring 2023 Survey. If your commute or recreational riding takes you to Arlington and on into DC, FABB encourages you...
Tysons’ Planned Urban Trail
Although still some way off, plans are moving ahead to provide Tysons with a world-class urban trail for residents and visitors. When complete, the circuit will be a valuable attraction for the city. Last month the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors endorsed the...
Tysons Cherry Blossom Bike Ride Set for April 2
Updated on March 10, 2023. FABB is working with the Tysons Community Alliance to hold the inaugural Tysons Cherry Blossom Family Bike Ride. The free ride occurs at the Tysons Corner Center mall on Sunday, April 2, starting at 8:00 am. This free event welcomes riders...
FABB March Meeting Features I-66 Trail Update
Plan now to attend the next FABB virtual meeting on Thursday, March 15, at 7 pm. Our focus will be on the new I-66 Parallel Trail, which is being constructed as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project. The VDOT...
Welcome to New Board Members
FABB is pleased to announce three new members are joining our Board of Directors this year. The Board, as allowed under FABB by laws, decided recently to increase its size from nine to eleven directors to improve our engagement throughout Fairfax County. Kevin...
Wiehle Avenue W&OD Trail Bridge Groundbreaking
Long-planned bridge will improve bicycle and pedestrian access near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station. FABB encourages local riders to attend the previously postponed groundbreaking ceremony for the W&OD Trail Bridge over Wiehle Avenue on Thursday, March 9, at...
Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways Virtual Meetings
Support recommendations for major expansion of shared use trails along the Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways and counter usual demands for more (and self-defeating) highway widening. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold two...