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FABB Social Ride Oct. 25 - Tysons' New Bike Lanes

Discussing the Greensboro Dr road diet on Tysons pre ride

Yes, Tysons now has over two miles of new bike lanes that were created when several roads were repaved this summer. FABB has advocated for ensuring that as Tysons redevelops from a car-centered suburban office park to a transit-oriented community that bike access plays an important role.

Join FABB in celebrating the new bike lanes by signing up for our Tysons Social Ride on Sunday, October 25, leaving at 10:30 a.m. We will gather at the Vienna Town Green located at the intersection of Route 123 (Maple Ave) and the W&OD Trail. The ride is just over 11 miles. To join the ride please register on Eventbrite.

Greensboro Dr with new bike lanes

Tysons is not flat so be prepared to do some moderate climbing. We will ride at a slow pace, regrouping as needed along the way. A few stops are planned to discuss the changes happening in Tysons. After the ride you can also join us for a light lunch at The Caboose.

To join the ride, register on Eventbrite by Friday, October 23. All riders will need to sign a waiver. Helmets are required.

Labels: fabb social ride, greensboro dr, Tysons

posted by Bruce Wright at 11:38 AM permalink

 

Bike lanes proposed on Boone Blvd and Greensboro Dr

As part of the redesign of the Tysons Corner area, Fairfax County is developing street profiles for a future grid of streets. A major part of that grid will be to provide alternatives to driving on Route 7. Boone Blvd runs parallel to Route 7 on the south and Greensboro Dr runs parallel to Route 7 on the north. In the current cross section, bike lanes are proposed for both roads. Since there are no bike facilities on Route 7, it's important that these parallel roads provide good bicycle alternatives.

Fairfax County is soliciting comments on the road designs:Cyclists should send comments to Richard.Stevens@fairfaxcounty.gov expressing support for the proposed design:

1. Bike lanes on Boone and Greensboro will provide safe, convenient bicycle alternatives to riding on Route 7.
2. The proposed bike lanes are part of an integrated bicycle network for Tysons. They are needed to allow residents and visitors to use bikes for short trips within Tysons.
3. The bike lanes will help reduce congestion and air pollution and will help create a liveable Tysons.

Labels: bike lanes, boone blvd, greensboro dr, Tysons

posted by Bruce Wright at 3:12 PM permalink