Mason to Metro Bicycle 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 Impacts Reduced 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 signage ROM $19,300 for signs every 250 feet and $9,700 for signs every 500 feet. Trail and Road Maintenance