Can Pedestrians and Cyclists Get Along on Reston's Pathways?

Fairfax County Bike Coordinator Charlie Strunk and Reston Pedestrian and Bicycling Committee Chair Kelley Westenhoff were recently interviewed by John Lovaas on his show Reston Impact.

In October, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of the Fairfax Bike Master Plan (read the official county press release). The plan recommends 1,130 miles in new on-street and off-road trails to create a connected network across the county. This is first bike master plan for the County.

One of the issues discussed on Reston Impact? How pedestrians and cyclists can all get along on Reston’s numerous pathways.

“There doesn’t seem to be an understanding of what the rules are,” said host Lovaas. “Cyclists and pedestrians are pissed off.”

The Reston Association Pedestrian & Bicycling Advisory Committee, which meets Wednesday night, advises the Board of Directors on the sound development, management, and safe use of Reston’s pedestrian and bicycle systems as they relate to infrastructure improvements, accessibility, and promoting the benefits of these systems.

In the spring, Reston Association will be offering courses on commuter cycling, Westenhoff said.

Send feedback to Westenhoff about any concerns about bicycling or pedestrian issues in Reston to: pbac@reston.org.

To read more about the county’s bike plans, visit: Fairfax County Bike Pages and other information about area biking: Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling.

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