Friday, July 27, 2018
Faces of Fairfax: Jim Kirk
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| Jim Kirk |
During his morning commute on Bike to Work Day, Jim Kirk of the Waynewood neighborhood near Alexandria briefly spoke to FABB about bicycling. Jim regularly rides the Mount Vernon Trail for commuting and recreation. He admitted, however, that he rides now because running hurts his knees. More than a few FABB members understand just what Jim means because bicycling became their go-to exercise option after running had taken its toll. When we asked Jim what would he change to make it easier and safer to ride in the county, he said that better education for motorists would make a major difference.
FABB has a standing committee (new volunteer members welcome!) that is working with the Fairfax County Police Department to address a range of issues, including motorist education. At FABB’s January meeting earlier this year, we were honored to host two FCPD officers from the Traffic Division. We were all happy to learn that the division was focused on increased education and enforcement efforts against distracted driving. Our FCPD guests told us in January that their unit’s officers regularly conduct community outreach and are available to support community initiatives. For a more detailed report on the FCPD presentation, visit our blog here.
Labels: alexandria, bike to work day, Faces of Fairfax, mount vernon trail
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