Speak Up! in support of BikeShare in Mt. Vernon district at virtual meeting on January 18.
FABB encourages riders and others interested in expanding multimodal transportation options to attend a Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) virtual meeting on expanding the Capital Bikeshare network in the Mount Vernon District on Thursday, January 18, at 7 pm.
FCDOT staff will present information on 12 proposed bikeshare stations around the Huntington Metro Station, Fort Hunt Park, and Mount Vernon Trail, along with general information about the bikeshare system and funding.
The Capital Bikeshare system has 77 stations in Fairfax County that help people commute, run errands, and ride to entertainment and other destinations. Capital Bikeshare also provides an important first mile/last mile connection to public transit options.
The meeting’s Q&A session will be a great opportunity to Speak Up! and show your support for safe and accessible bicycling.
The 12 proposed station locations include:
- Huntington Avenue and Metroview Parkway
- Huntington Avenue and Farrington Avenue
- Huntington Avenue and Old Richmond Highway
- Huntington Metro North
- Huntington Metro South
- Belle View Boulevard and 10th Street
- Belle View Boulevard and 13th Street
- Wakefield Drive and Potomac Avenue
- Mt Vernon Trail and Belle Haven Park
- Mt Vernon Trail and Riverside Park
- Mt Vernon Trail and Mount Vernon Estate
- Fort Hunt Park
To join the meeting: Login via Microsoft Teams (Download Microsoft Teams here) or Login via the web here. Then use Meeting ID: 270 791 701 453 and Passcode: VnfgSX.
To use your phone, dial 571-429-5982 and use phone conference ID: 336 408 237#.
If unable to attend, FCDOT is accepting comments through Friday, February 2. To share your thoughts and ideas, use the online feedback form at the bottom of Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare page, email [email protected], or call 703-877-5600, TTY 711.
For more information, visit the Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare page.
