Lack of secure bicycle parking at home and at daily destinations is a common barrier to bicycling as a convenient, healthy, affordable, and environmentally friendly way to travel. Therefore, adequate bicycle parking should be available at residences, places of employment, schools and other destinations, as well as wherever car parking is provided. The ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan project has updated the 2024 Bicycle Parking Guidelines, which is a supplemental document to determine the desirable rate of short-term to long-term bike parking spaces, acceptable rack and facility design and location guidance, and optional enhancements to improve user comfort. The updated document will ensure the Bicycle Parking Guidelines are in compliance with the amended Zoning Ordinance and include current best practices.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a virtual meeting on the updated Bicycle Parking Guidelines on March 19, 2024. FCDOT staff presented information on the updated guidance, answered question and took feedback from attendees.
Public comments were through April 2, 2024.