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Bicyclists in the Braddock District have a great opportunity to speak up in support of new bicycle infrastructure at the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) virtual public meeting on proposed paving and...

FABB encourages local riders to Speak Up! at the upcoming virtual public meeting hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) on April 10 at 7 pm. The meeting aims to introduce and discuss proposed transportation enhancements designed to promote...

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT)is hosting a virtual public meeting scheduled for April 9 at 7 pm. This meeting is a key part of a series of discussions running through April 23, 2024, focusing on the 2024 Paving and Restriping Program....

Franconia and Mount Vernon Districts are up first! FABB encourages local riders to join us at a virtual public meeting on April 8 at 7 pm, hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT). This is the first in a series of online presentations and...

Bruce Wright, one of FABB’s dedicated long time board members, recently brought his insights on bicycling advocacy to the Bike Talk podcast. Wright’s discussion focused on the development of the 66 Parallel Trail and the broader challenges faced in advocating for...

VDOT announced recently that Brian Leckie has joined the NOVA District Transportation Planning team to serve as the district bicycle/pedestrian and park and ride lot coordinator within the multimodal planning team. He replaces Heidi Mitter, who is now the NOVA...

FABB is excited to pass along this news for local cyclists and community advocates! The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) is launching an innovative crash tracker and reporting tool. This is not just another app—it's a leap towards safer streets and a more...

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) is inviting riders and other outdoor enthusiasts to join an initiative to map amenities along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail using a mobile application.  This effort aims to enhance the trail's accessibility...

If you haven’t heard already, the close of the 2024 legislative session in Virginia doused the hope of final passage for the bicycle safety-focused bills that had seemed destined to become law. Despite successfully passing through the full House, unforeseen hurdles in...