Month: October 2016

OCTOBER 12, 2016 — Fairfax, VA — – Earlier today, Fairfax County officials and community members joined the business community to celebrate the official opening of Capital Bikeshare, the latest transportation option available to Fairfax County residents, visitors and commuters in Reston and Tysons.

“Capital Bikeshare is a terrific and innovative transportation program,” said Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. “I am pleased Fairfax County has officially joined the Capital Bikeshare network to support a fun, healthy and sustainable way of getting around the region. Capital Bikeshare will also give residents and visitors a new opportunity to explore Fairfax County’s bicycle trail network.”

Fairfax County becomes the fifth jurisdiction in the National Capital Region to join the Capital Bikeshare system, bringing the total number of stations to 435 across the District of Columbia, Arlington County, City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Montgomery County. There currently are 9 stations in Reston and 8 stations in Tysons with several more to be installed this November and December.

“As Hunter Mill District Supervisor, I am really excited to be part of the Capital Bikeshare network,” said Supervisor Cathy Hudgins. “Fairfax County has worked very hard to shape a network for all modes of transportation in Fairfax County and this is a substantial step in the right direction. Specifically in Reston, the community has always been on the leading edge for transportation and the expansion of Bikeshare in our community will continue this tradition,” she continued. “Adding Capital Bikeshare to Reston’s transportation alternatives makes us a complete community,” summarized Delegate Ken Plum.

While reducing congestion and improving air quality, the county’s Bikeshare network serves work, recreation, retail, residential and transit destinations, with stations located within close proximity to the Silver Line Metrorail stations in Reston and Tysons.

Today’s ceremony is further proof that the type of development we built the Silver Line to spur is coming to fruition,” said Congressman Gerry Connolly. “Both in Reston and in Tysons we are seeing the emergence of a new, sustainable urban landscape. I am very pleased that Capital Bikeshare is expanding further into Northern Virginia and look forward to more announcements to come!”

In Tysons, Fairfax County partnered with the community to bring Capital Bikeshare into fruition.

“Bikeshare in Tysons is the result of close collaboration between the Tysons Partnership and Fairfax County Department of Transportation, and an innovative public-private funding strategy,” said Tysons Partnership President Michael Caplin. “We are deeply grateful to those companies that stepped forward to make this possible: Beacon Capital Partners; Kaiser Permanente; Washington REIT; CBRE; Macerich; and Capital One.”

Beacon Capital Partners is one of the largest corporate sponsors of Capital Bikeshare in Tysons.

“Beacon Capital Partners is excited to help launch the next phase of transportation connectivity improvements in Tysons with our sponsorship of multiple Capital Bikeshare stations and look we forward to our continued work with Fairfax County and The Tysons Partnership,” said Beacon Capital Partners Asset Manager Shane McLaughlin.

Fairfax County Bicycle Program Manager Adam Lind also recognized public and private sector partners including the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), Tysons Partnership, Comstock Partners and Boston Properties for assisting in bringing Capital Bikeshare to Fairfax County.

The Bikeshare system is designed to provide short, point-to-point transportation from one location to another. Individuals who may be new to Bikeshare can try the system with a $2 Single-Trip Fare. These single 30-minute trip passes are available at any station kiosk, and affordable 30-day and annual memberships can also be purchased online at www.CapitalBikeshare.com.

For more information:

• Search for station locations on an interactive map
• View a how to use Bikeshare video
• View step-by-step how to use Bikeshare instructions
• Follow Capital Bikeshare on Twitter @bikeshare

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Capital Bikeshare is a regional bike sharing system jointly owned by the District of Columbia, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Montgomery County, and operated by Motivate International, Inc. Launched in September 2010, the system gives members access to thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations. Access is available for a single trip, 24 hours, 3 days, 30 days or a year. Users can also purchase a Day Key with 24 hour access to the system. Trips of up to 30 minutes are free. Each additional 30 minute period incurs additional fees.

Capital Bikeshare supports the Fairfax County’s Strategic Plan to Facilitate Economic Success. The plan calls for creating dense, mixed use communities with many transportation options, and Bikeshare helps to accomplish this goal. Not only does Bikeshare fuel an innovation economy, but it also helps produce tangible economic benefits. For example, the 2014 Capital Bikeshare member survey found that its riders make more trips to restaurants and stores than they normally would without the Bikeshare system. In addition, an academic study found that 23 percent of Capital Bikeshare riders spent more money because they used the system.

OCTOBER 12, 2016 — Fairfax, VA — On Friday, October 21, 2016, Fairfax County elected officials, community partners and county staff will host a two-part ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County.

The Capital Bikeshare program will provide residents and visitors short-term, on-demand access to bicycles at 29 stations located in Reston and Tysons, and is part of a regional network of more than 400 stations in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County and Montgomery County. The Fairfax County portion of the Bikeshare system officially opens to the public on Friday, October 21, 2016.

Who

• Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova
• Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins
• Tysons Partnership President Michael Caplin
• Fairfax County Bicycle Program Manager Adam Lind

When

• Friday, October 21, 2016
• Reston: 2 p.m.; Tysons: Approximately 3:15 p.m.

Where

Reston Celebration – Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station

• Capital Bikeshare station on the plaza at bus bay F 1862 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 20190
• After the conclusion of the Reston celebration, take Metrorail Silver Line (approximately between 2:36-2:58 p.m.) for an 8-minute trip to the Spring Hill Metrorail Station in Tysons.

Tysons Celebration – Spring Hill Metrorail Station

• Capital Bikeshare station located just as you exit the station on the east side of route 7
• 1576 Spring Hill Road, Vienna, VA 22182

To be directed on site, contact:

• Reston – Anna Nissinen at 571-446-9940, TTY 711
• Tysons – Tonya McCreary at 571-363-0226, TTY 711
• View the official invitation with a map here.

Resources

Website: CapitalBikeshare.com
Twitter: @bikeshare & @ffxconnector
Facebook: facebook.com/CapitalBikeshare & facebook.com/fairfaxconnector

News and Information

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Media Relations

Contact Anna K. Nissinen, Head of Communications, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, via  e-mail I Call 703-877-5606 (direct) I 571-446-9940(cell) I 703-268-8953, TTY 711 (after hours)

Accessibility

Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need this information in an alternate format or would like to request reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency for events, contact FCDOT at 703-877-5600, TTY 711. Requests for assistance must be received at least 7 business days in advance of an event.

Originally published by Fairfax County Department of Transportation News Room on October 12, 2016.