Sunday, December 31, 2017
Reminder: VDOT Meeting on Thursday
FABB encourages members and others from Vienna, Fairfax City, and nearby areas around I-66 in Fairfax County to attend this Thursday's VDOT public hearing. The hearing will focus on various projects that will affect cyclists and pedestrians. In particular, there will be information available on additions to the George Snyder Trail in Fairfax City, the planned multi-use trail along Nutley Street in Vienna, and pedestrian improvements along Monument Drive and Lee Highway.
There will be an open house at 6 p.m. with the hearing beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the VDOT Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, in Fairfax. If you cannot attend, you can email comments to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov. Please reference “I-66 Concession Projects” in the subject line. You also can mail comments to Maria Sinner at VDOT’s District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 through next Monday, January 8, 2018.
Labels: Fairfax City, i-66 outside the beltway, vdot, vienna
Monday, June 1, 2015
Old Lee Highway Conceptual Plan Mtg June 4
The second meeting on redisgn of Old Lee Highway in Fairfax City is scheduled for Thursday, June 4. From the Fairfax City:At this meeting, the City will present conceptual alternatives for public review and comment. The alternatives are being developed based on the feedback received at the first public meeting in March. The final result will be a refined conceptual plan for Old Lee Highway, which City Council may use should it choose to consider alternatives for Old Lee Highway.
If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to review the alternatives, please visit our website between June 5 and June 19 or contact Wendy.Sanford@Fairfaxva.gov.
Labels: Fairfax City, old lee highway
Sunday, June 24, 2012
FABB Social Ride in Fairfax City
FABB Social Ride in Fairfax CityWhen: Saturday June 30, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Oasis BikeWorks in Old Town Fairfax, 10376 Main Street, Fairfax 22030
What: Anywhere you need to go in Fairfax City, a bike trail or bike-friendly street is not too far away. Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling is sponsoring a social ride for WABA members to share ideas about transportation cycling while enjoying a leisurely ride through Fairfax’s parks and neighborhoods. We will navigate a gently rolling 11-mile loop, returning to our starting point in time for lunch at one of the eclectic restaurants that make Old Town Fairfax a favorite bicycling destination.
There is no cost for the ride (lunch is on your own tab). WABA Members only (for insurance reasons). Helmets required. Free Registration on Eventbrite.
Labels: Fairfax City, oasis bike works, social ride
Monday, June 11, 2012
FABB Happy Hour at Coyote Grill June 28
Labels: FABB happy hour, Fairfax City
Monday, June 8, 2009
Mayor and Council part of Tour de Fairfax City
The Mayor and two members of the Fairfax City Council joined the Fairfax City chapter of FABB for the Tour de Fairfax City on Saturday June 6. Mayor Robert Lederer along with City Council members David Meyer and Dan Drummond participated in the 10-mile loop that traversed the city's extensive trail network and connecting neighborhood streets. Fairfax City has no on-road bike lanes.FABB members are focusing on a priority bike route between George Mason University, which lies just outside the city boundary, and the nearby Vienna Metrorail station. A lack of bicycle parking is also a major issue in the city. The tour included stops along the way at the historic Ford Building in Old Town Fairfax (pictured here) and at the recently restored Blenheim property on Old Lee Highway. A big thanks to Chan Mohney (pictured above at the Ford Building) and Andrea Loewenwarter for sharing their knowledge of Fairfax City's history.
Labels: Fairfax City, tour de fairfax city
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Let's make Fairfax Boulevard bicycle-friendly
On March 24, Fairfax City is holding a workshop to get public input on redesigning Fairfax Boulevard (Route 50/29). This offers a good opportunity to advocate for making the corridor safer and more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists.Route 50/29 in Fairfax City was renamed Fairfax Boulevard in 2005. The Fairfax Boulevard Partnership is the area's Business Improvement District, consisting of property owners along the corridor who are financing improvements. The Partnership is developing a master plan for the corridor, and has hired the architectural firm Dover, Kohl and Partners to help create the plan.
The corridor is extremely difficult to navigate by bicycle or on foot, and plans to widen it to 6 lanes will compound the difficulties. For bicyclists, the lack of dedicated on-road routes and high traffic speeds are major obstacles. Pedestrians must contend with poor lighting along the sidewalks, wide curb radii, and short crossing times.
The Fairfax Boulevard Partnership's strategic plan identifies better bicycle and pedestrian access as a priority. Bicyclists' participation will be needed to turn this abstract idea into a fully fleshed out design element of the master plan.
The workshop will be held on Saturday March 24 from 9 - 2 PM, location to be determined. It will be the first event in a three-day design charrette process. Bicyclists can also download and complete surveys prior to the workshop.
For more information, visit www.fairfaxva.gov/Boulevard/FBMP.asp.
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