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Mason to Metro

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 H ad an 80% growth in cycling from 2007 to 2010 Is a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community. George Mason University.

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Mason to Metro

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  1. Mason to Metro Bicycle Route Project

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. County Bicycle Master Plan

  6. 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

  7. Route Improvements • Way finding signage • Bike Lanes or Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) • Improvements at intersections • Road and Trail Maintenance

  8. Wilcoxon Trail

  9. Old Lee Highway

  10. 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

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