Mason to MetroBicycle Route Project

Proximity to DC

DC was listed as the forth best biking city in the United States by Bicycling Magazine

Had an 80% growth in cycling from 2007 to 2010

Is a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community

George Mason University

Over 1000 bicycle parking spaces

4.5 Miles of bike friendly roads on campus

6 public bike pumps

Over 150 covered bike parking spaces

Bronze level Bicycle Friendly University

Vienna Metro

Has one of the highest bicycle ridership's of any station

There are currently 160 bicycle parking spaces

Expanding rack spaces to 332 for 2020 and 580 for 230.

County Bicycle Master Plan

Potential ImpactsReduced auto traffic congestion

Reduced emissions due to automobile traffic

Increased acceptability of bicycling as a viable means of transportation for everyday short trips

Benefits to local businesses and the local economy through increased patronage

Increased use and enjoyment of local parks and trails

Increased opportunity to exercise as an integral part of one’s daily activities

Reduced crowding in Mason to Metro Shuttles and CUE busses during peak hours

Route Improvements

Way finding signage

Bike Lanes or Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows)

Improvements at intersections

Road and Trail Maintenance

Wilcoxon Trail

Old Lee Highway

Low Hanging Fruit and Fast Results

Shared Lane Markings on Old Lee Highway

ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) $13,000

Way finding signageROM $19,300 for signs every 250 feet and $9,700 for signs every 500 feet.

Trail and Road Maintenance