The League of American Bicyclists has recognized the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) with a silver-level “Bicycle-Friendly Business” designation.
The recognition was awarded after an extensive review of FCDOT’s facilities and programs to support its two-wheeled commuters, along with how the agency works to encourage bicycling in the community. The award lasts four years until 2028.
FCDOT joins this year’s list with 1,480 Bicycle-Friendly Businesses across the country, including other government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, museums, hospitality establishments, bike shops and other employers. It currently is the only Bicycle-Friendly Business in Fairfax County; Fairfax County itself is designated a bronze-level Bicycle-Friendly Community and George Mason University is a silver-level Bicycle-Friendly University.
“There are so many employers who have worked to make alternate modes of commuting possible for their employees,” said Gregg Steverson, FCDOT’s acting director. “The Bicycle-Friendly Business designation helps our community become more bike-friendly for everyone, and our goal is to get more companies on the list.”
FCDOT will encourage bicycle commuting on Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17. Registration now is open at https://www.biketoworkmetrodc.org/.