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Fairfax County unveils Capital Bikeshare expansion along I‑66 trail; public feedback sought through April 24
Summary
Fairfax County transportation staff outlined proposed Capital Bikeshare sites along the I‑66 parallel trail, described pillar-dock stations and funding from the NVTC I‑66 Commuter Choice grant, and answered public questions about siting, maintenance and lighting; county staff said the Board of Supervisors and VDOT will have final approval.
Fairfax County transportation officials on a public meeting announced proposed additions to the Capital Bikeshare network along the I‑66 parallel trail and invited residents to submit feedback through April 24.
Hannah Kachner, Transportation Planner 2 with Fairfax County’s Active Transportation Section, described how Capital Bikeshare works across the DC metro area, summarized membership and casual-ride fees, and noted the county’s subsidized “Capital Bikeshare for All” option for people eligible for federal or state benefits. Kachner said Fairfax County currently operates 94 stations and two e-bikes and pointed to strong ridership growth in recent years. “The Capital Bikeshare system is publicly owned,” Kachner said, adding that local governments own the equipment, set station locations and contract with Lyft as the system operator.
Kachner presented a list of proposed sites for the 66 corridor, including locations at Legato Road and Dixie Hill Road; the…
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