Bike Falls Church

The Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, a beloved pathway in Northern Virginia, offers a scenic escape for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians. However, its road crossings, particularly in the City of Falls Church, are governed by an array of stop signs that may be doing more harm... Read More

Crossing the street in Falls Church City can be (or can feel like) a life-or-death gamble. Unlike our neighboring counties, it's perfectly legal here to park a huge SUV right next to a cros... Read More

Update: NOVA Parks has removed the illegal stop signs at the signalized crossing of N West Street. In summer 2023 the City of Falls Church and NOVA Parks began evaluating the possibility of adding stop signs for cars on "low volume" roads that cross the W&OD, consistent ... Read More

Originally published in the Falls Church News Press, May 18, 2023. In honor of National Bike Month, let’s explore the history of bicycling in Falls Church City, locally and in a national and global context. Biking and walking help make Falls Church a friendlier, more sust... Read More