Cyclist Resources
Below are links to various cycling related websites. If there are other resources that should be listed, contact FABB at info@fabb-bikes.org.
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Bike Commuting Bike Coordinators Bike Plans - DC Metro Area Cyber Cycling Education Friends of FABB Local Bike Clubs |
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- Bike Commuting
- Bicycle Commuting Trends, 2000 to 2008—from the American Community Survey data as summarized by the League of American Bicyclists.
- Bike Commuting Mentors—FABB members are willing to help you learn more about bike commuting by showing you known commuting routes, discussing strategies for dressing and outfitting your bike for all-weather, day and night riding. Send us an email and we'll try to answer any questions that you have.
- MWCOG Bike Commuter Guide—A comprehensive guide to bike commuting for employers and empolyees
- Bike to Work Day. Held on the third Friday of May each year in the DC area, Bike to Work Day is a great, fun way to support bike commuting. If you don't currently bike commute, this is your chance to try it. Visit any of the pit stop locations for free beverages, food, and prizes. Register at WABA.
- Alexandria—Yon Lambert email (703-228-838-4966)
- Arlington County—David Goodman email (703-228-3709)
- DC—Jim Sebastian email (7202-671-2331)
- Fairfax County—Charlie Strunk email (703-324-BIKE[2453])
- Bike Plans - DC Metro Area
- Arlington County Bicycle Element (pdf)—of the Master Transportation Plan.
- Alexandria Pedestrian & Bicycle Mobility Plan—Completed in 2008.
- Bicycle Master Plan Roadmap—Paper written by Peter Lagerwey of Toole Design Group, who help develop the Seattle Bicycle Master Plan when he worked for the city.
- DC Bicycle Master Plan—Completed in 2005.
- Fairfax County Trails Plan map (pdf)—This is only a map of planned facilities, not a true bike plan. It contains some on-road bike routes. Completed in 2002.
- National Capital Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (pdf)—published by the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board in July 2006. Large PDF document.
- Town of Vienna Bicycle Plan (pdf)—The plan has not been updated in several years. There is reference to a Vienna Bikeway Map which has not been located.
- Kitsap Co Washington Plan—Not in the DC area but the county is approximately the same size as Fairfax County with less than half the population.
- Cyber Cycling
- 1 World 2 Wheels—Trek's bicycle advocacy site. See the 2 Wheels blog as well.
- BikeWashington.org—The Recreational Bicycling Guide to the Washington DC Area
- Bike Washington ListServe—Information about bike rides, new trails, and advocacy alerts
- Fairfax Cycling ListServe—News, events, and inquiries relating to local bicycling, including opportunities to improve conditions for on-road bicycling
- The Wash Cycle—A blog about “Cycling in the Nation's Capital”
- Education
- Bicycling Street Smarts—An online version of a 48-page manual that teaches safe bicycling techniques on public roads and streets.
- Cyclist's View—Videos on vehicular cycling, including segments on Traffic Skills 101 drills
- Effective Cycling—The basic principles of John Forester's Effective Cycling philosphy.
- Effective Cycling Instructor's Manual (pdf)—the companion volume to the book Effective Cycling, containing the program for teaching Effective Cycling at all levels.
- Fairfax County Adult Education bicycle courses—Courses are taught each year by Allen Muchnick and Bruce Wright, both League Certified Instructors.
- Fairfax County School Board members—Can be used to contact school board members about bicycling to school, including Safe Routes to School.
- Fairfax County Schools Transportation Alternatives sub-committee report—2007 report that contains recommendations for "community/grass roots organization to promote and advocate for needed changes in attitudes and in walk/bike road safety improvements, community by community."
- League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 online course—The City of Houston and the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) developed this online course for the classroom portion of the League's Traffic Skills 101 course.
- LAB BikeEd courses in Virginia—List of all official LAB BikeEd courses, including Traffic Skills 101. May not include all courses if instructor has not listed with LAB.
- League of Illinois Bicyclists bicycle driver video Share the Road: Same Road, Same Rules, Same Rights with Robbie Ventura, the page includes a link to teacher materials. Video is used in Illinois high schools and private driver education programs.
- North Carolina Coalition for Bicycle Driving—a grass-roots organization dedicated to advancing public understanding of the principles of vehicular-style bicycle driving, and incorporating these principles into public policy.
- Safe Routes to School Community Profiles—contained in the report Safe Routes to School Putting Traffic Safety First.
- Safe Routes to School VDOT Program—Virginia SRTS program for distributing federal funding.
- Safe Routes to School Virginia Network—Sponsored by the SRTS National Partnership, provides technical assistance to Virginia communities who apply for SRTS funding from VDOT.
- Thirty-one Ways to Promote Bicycling—From the Bicycle Alliance of Washington State - Promoting bicycling for everyday transportation through education and advocacy
- Friends of FABB
- A-1 Cycling—A a locally-owned shop and FABB supporter.
- bikes@vienna—A a locally-owned shop, FABB supporter and member, and former host for our monthly FABB meetings.
- Oasis Bike Works—A a locally-owned shop, supporter, and member of FABB, located in Fairfax City.
- The Bike Lane—Located in Burke and Reston, The Bike Lane is a locally-owned shop that supports FABB.
- Local Bike Clubs
- Potomac Pedalers Touring Club—PPTC is a non-profit educational, recreational and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts. They sponsor recreational rides throughout the year
- Racing Union—A local racing club:“our principles are simplicity, minimal organization, and a not-for-profit approach.”
- Reston Bike Club—Promotes cycling in the Reston and surrounding areas.
- Maps
- ADC Regional Bike Map is a folded map of the DC metro area that includes major named trails, multi-use trails, on-road bike routes, unofficial bike routes and safety tips. Outside the beltway there is very little street-level detail.
- Alexandria Bike Map published in June 2007.
- Arlington Co, VA—PDF files in various formats on the Bike Arlington website.
- City of Fairfax Trail Map—Includes on-road bike routes. According to the section 98-15 of the City code, it is illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk unless it is designated as a bike route.
- FABB Bike Route Map—This is an early draft of a map in progress that will be shared with Fairfax County as they develop the countywide bike map in 2007.
- Fairfax County Bike Map—Based on the FABB bike route map, the first edition of the official county bike map was released on Bike to Work Day 2008.
- Fairfax County Existing Trails Maps—Published in 2001, there are four maps, (large pdf files) NW, NE, SW, and SE. The data are being updated and new maps are expected to be published in 2007.
- Fairfax County Parkway - Proposed sign locations. There is no signage on the northern section, which includes several detours. FABB is working with Fx Co and VDOT to install directional and mileage signs.
- Fairfax County Bike Projects—Projects to be funded by Commercial and Industrial taxes.
- Fairfax County Supervisor Districts—Map of Supervisor Districts in PDF document.
- Google Maps Bike Directions—Beta version of bicycle routing within Google maps.
- Montgomery Co Online Viewer—An interactive viewing application with street detail when zoomed in.
- Ride the City - DC Metro—Bike routing software for the Metro DC area that uses bike-friendly roads and trails to link origin and destination.
- Washington, DC—A free, printed map also available for online viewing. The first printed edition is no longer being distributed. Copies should be available in early 2007.
- Organizations
- Alexandria Pedestrian and Bicycle Citizens Group—Meets bi-monthly.
- Arlington Bicycle Advisory Committee—Meets bi-monthly, up to 15 voting members with at least one rep from an Arlington bike shop. New members appointed by chairman.
- Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals—A professional membership organization that promotes excellence in the emerging professional discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
- BikeLoudoun—Loudoun County advocacy group.
- Bikes Belong—A national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to put more people on bicycles more often.
- BikeArlington—An initiative of Arlington County to build on an existing partnership between Arlington citizens, businesses and County staff to encourage more people to bike more often.
- BikeWalk Alexandria—Affiliated with BikeWalk Virginia, meets monthly.
- BikeWalk VA—Promoting bicycling and walking for all Virginians
- Commonwealth Transportation Board—The CTB allocates highway funding to specific projects, locates routes and provides funding for airports, seaports and public transportation.
- Commuter Connections Guaranteed Ride Home—Can be used four times a year for unexpected emergenices.
- DC Bicycle Advisory Council—Appointed by the DC Council, advises the Mayor and city government on bicycling issues. Meets bi-monthly.
- Fairfax County Trails and Sidewalks Committee—Advocates for trails, sidewalks, and bike routes in the county
- Friends of the W&OD Trail—A citizen-driven organization dedicated to protecting and improving the W&OD Trail.
- League of American Bicyclists—“To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.”
- Montgomery County Bicycle Action Group—Meets monthly, maintains Top Ten list of priorities, approx. 100 members.
- National Center for Bicycling & Walking—“Our mission is to create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.”
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy—“Creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.”
- Alliance for Biking and Walking—A national coalition of state and local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations working in unison to break down the barriers to safe bicycling and walking in North American communities.
- Virginia Bicycling Federation—The unified voice of Virginia bicyclists
- Washington Area Bicyclist Association—Advocating better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment
- References
- 12 Bike Parking Essentials for Retailers (PDF)—Guide to bicycle parking from Bicycle Alliance of Washington
- 28 Reasons to Bike—From study to increase bike use at University of Central Florida.
- AASHTO Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities - 1999. Used by public agencies and consultants in planning and designing bikeways, highways, and streets. The guide is being updated and a new edition is expected soon.
- Alexandria Bike Parking standards—Includes rack standards (inverted U), acceptable designs, placement guidelines, and vendors
- Arlington agreement with VDOT regarding urban design standards for roads, especially as they relate to bicycle facilities.
- Arlington Bicycle Parking documents— which includes specs for bike racks, good and bad examples of racks, and a list of vendors.
- Arlington Bike Storage Facility Requirements—includes office, residential, and retail requirements and guidelines.
- Benefit-Cost Analysis of Bicycle Facilities—An online tool that calculates benefits and costs of specific bicycle facilities. Includes detailed cost information for such features as bike signs, racks, etc.
- Bicycle Facility Selection: A Comparison of Approaches— by Michael King for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, U of NC. Contains charts showing recommended bike facility based on speed and ave. daily traffic.
- Bike Lanes: Pros and Cons—Links to research supporting and opposing the safety of bike lanes.
- Bike Lanes Versus Wide Curb Lanes: Operational And Safety Findings And Countermeasure Recommendations—by William W. Hunter et al, 1999, research comparing bicyclist behavior on both facilities.
- Bike parking FAQ—from Lets Go KC, advocates who promote transportation choice in the Kansas City region.
- CDC Communities Putting Prevention to Work Grants—Suggestions for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects and Programs. CDC grant info.
- Census Data 2000 Fairfax County—Includes Means of Transportation to Work showing 669 of 527,464 people said they rode to work (0.1%).
- Census-American Community Survey—Select year, Detailed Tables, County level, Virginia, Fairfax County, Table C08301. MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK
- Complete Streets—National Complete Streets Coalition website
- Complete Streets—Brochure on implementing Complete Streets policies
- Complete Streets—Washington DOT website with sample complete streets policies in that state
- Cycling Myths Busted—Bicycle World of Houston's list of myths about bicycling.
- DC Bicycle Program— including bike parking regulations, rack design specs, and rack placement guidelines.
- DC Bicycle Program Bike Rack Design (PDF)—with good and bad examples.
- Design Speed, Operating Speed, and Posted Speed Practices (PDF)—Transportation Research Board document.
- Economic Impact of W&OD Trail—(1) trail use, (2) user demographics and preferences, (3) economic benefits to users, and (4) economic impacts to the local communities.
- FHWA Course on Bike Ped Trans (large PDF)—Good overview of bicycling in the U.S. circa late 1990's.
- Fairfax County Bike Pages—including information on the bike locker program and a link to Virginia bike laws.
- FHWA and FTA funding of bicycle facilities—List of various funding mechanisms for various types of bicycle facilities.
- FHWA University Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation—For bicycle and pedestrian professionals, the course is intended for use in university courses on bicycle and pedestrian transportation.
- How Pavement Markings Influence Bicycle and Motor Vehicle Positioning—A Case Study in Cambridge, MA.
- London Bicycle Facility Design Standards—Includes matrix of which facility to implement based on road speed and volume (Chapter 4, section 4.1.10).
- London study on establishing bike share system—A minimum of 6,000 is needed for success, and a pilot project is not recommended given the need for an initial critical mass for viability.
- MUTCD—Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Current version is 2009, Current version adopted by VDOT is 2003.
- North Carolina Coalition for Bicycle Driving—grass-roots organization of people who believe that lawful, vehicular-style bicycle driving is the safest and most effective way to travel by bicycle.
- Northern Virginia Transportation Authority—maintains a regional transportation plan for projects funded by new taxes and fees that went into effect on January 1, 2008.
- Road Hierarchy—from Wikipedia: freeways, arterials, collectors, and local roads.
- Road taxes 1: Only 51% of highway funds come from user fees according to PEW research report.
- Road taxes 2: Road user fees cover about 0.1 of the cost of Texas roads according to DC.Streetsblog
- Segregated Cycle Facilities—Wikipedia article on the various arguments for and against riding on trails and other segregated cycling facilities.
- State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators.
- Streetfilms: The Case for Separated Bike Lanes in NYC—Reviews development of separated bike facilities in the NYC bike network as of December 2006.
- Transportation Enhancement info
- Univ. of Arizona Bicycle Page—Includes bicycle safety videos, campus bike map, and bicycle parking and traffic regulations.
- Virginia Bicycle Laws—VDOT summary of the laws.
- Virginia Code—Searchable database of Virginia law.
- Vehicular Cycling—Wikipedia article on the arguments for and against on-road cycling.
- W&OD Trail use study (pdf) —An Assessment of User Demographics, Preferences, and Economics.
- WMATA Bike-'N-Ride on Metro—Information about parking and bike lockers at Metro stations, bikes on Metrobus and bikes on Metrorail.
- Whose Roads?—Defining Bicyclists' and Pedestrians' Right to Use Public Roadways—published by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute. Contains good info on the myth that motorists pay for roads and bicyclists don't.
- Safety
- About bicycle sidepaths—Articles on the dangers of riding on sidewalks/sidepaths from John Allen's website.
- Aggressive Driver report form—on the Fairfax County police website. [Note: Due to budget cuts, Fairfax Co Police no longer accept these reports online. Please either call 911 or the non-emergency number 703-691-2131.]
- Alexandria Bike Safety info—Information about bike education and safety.
- Alexandria Safe Routes to School program—“The City and Alexandria City Public Schools will receive over $517,000 in “Safe Routes to School” grant funding from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The funds will be directed toward education, encouragement and engineering improvements at Alexandria elementary and middle schools.”
- Bicycle Crash research—Streets Wiki article on bicycle crashes with several good research references.
- Bicycle Safety video produced by the League of American Bicyclists and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This is an educational video on safely driving, fitting and maintaining a bicycle.
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research—A U.S. Dept. of Transportation site that provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist (pedalcyclist) safety.
- Risk Factors for Bicycle-Motor Vehicle Collisions at Intersections—Palo Alto, CA study done in 1992.
- Safe Bicycling in the Washington Area (pdf) —Informative booklet that contains basic fitting, maintenance, riding and safety tips. Published by WABA.
- Tysons Corner
- Tysons Bicycle Transportation Plan (pdf)—Presentation to the Fairfax County Planning Commission on February 2008. See a text version of the plan.
- Tysons Corner Bicycle Tour—Photos taken in July, 2005 along the planned on-road bike route through Tysons Corner.
- Tysons Corner Land Use Task Force—A citizens group asked to evaluate the Tysons Corner area's transportation system and review Tysons Corner rail related Plan recommendations.
- Tysons Planning Commission Committee—developing specific recommendations for the revised Comprehensive Plan language for the Tysons Corner area.
- VDOT Resources
- Bicycle Facility Resource Guide—Comprehensive guide to bicycle master planning.
- Traffic Count data by county—Available in PDF or XLS format for the years 2001-2008.
- VDOT 2008 Bike Count locations—Counts were conducted in spring and summer of 2008. Video was also captured during the counts.
- VDOT Bike Map—Published in November, 2006, it is a generalized map of major routes in the state. Free copies are available from VDOT. The paper map can be ordered or download side 1 or side 2.
- VDOT Bike Policy (pdf) —Commits VDOT to routinely accommodate bicycling and walking as fundamental travel modes
- VDOT Bicycle Program—VDOT has a designated State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator to oversee and coordinate activities related to the program for the Department.
- VDOT Hotline—Report unsafe road conditions, equipment malfunctions, request trash removal, etc. The telephone number is 703-383-VDOT (703-383-8368). Or use the online report form.
- VDOT N.VA Regional Bikeway and Trail Network Study—Provides a coordinated and strategic approach to developing a regional transportation system for bicycling in Northern Virginia
- Virginia Bicycle Laws—VDOT summary of the laws.
- Bike Coordinators
