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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 displaying a simple...
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 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...
Speak Up for Safer Route 29 in West Falls Church
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is asking for public input on the future of one of the county’s busiest and most challenging corridors, and FABB encourages everyone who bikes, walks, rolls, or uses transit in the area to participate. FCDOT has...
W&OD Trail Expands Operating Hours
As Bike Month ends, bicyclists, walkers, runners, and commuters across Northern Virginia have a new reason to celebrate. NOVA Parks has officially expanded and standardized operating hours for the entire 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail....
Safe Trails for All: Responsible E-Bike Use Matters
At FABB, we believe Fairfax County’s trails and shared-use paths should remain safe, welcoming, and comfortable for everyone—people biking, walking, running, rolling, commuting, and simply enjoying the outdoors. But recent reports received by FABB highlight a growing...
Speak Up! for King Arthur Road Bridge Safety Improvements
A key bridge connection in the Springfield area is set for major rehabilitation — and local bicyclists and pedestrians have an opportunity to help shape the project before construction begins. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will host a virtual public...
Ten “Pretty Good” Excuses for Not Riding a Bike During Bike Month
It is Bike Month again, which means bicyclists are emerging onto trails and streets in visible numbers, radiating alarming levels of self-satisfaction and pure enjoyment. Naturally, many reasonable people resisting the urge to bike are asking: “But what if I have an...
Help Shape a Safer Route 29 for Everyone
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) wants your input on the future of the Route 29 corridor — and local riders should Speak Up! to make their voices heard. FCDOT will host an in-person community meeting for the Route 29 Active Transportation Study...