The Fairfax Girl Team 
Fairfax County residents are hopping on two wheels in record numbers. Following the addition of 27 new Capital Bikeshare stations throughout Northern Virginia this summer, the county is reporting some of its highest ridership numbers ever. From quick trips to the Metro to leisurely rides along local trails, more residents are choosing bicycles to get around. Read on for everything to know about Capital Bikeshare’s growing popularity in Fairfax County + where to find the new stations.
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Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County
Capital Bikeshare is a public bikeshare service owned by Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, and four other member jurisdictions in the DC area. Riders can purchase single trips, day passes, or memberships and can find and unlock bikes using the Capital Bikeshare mobile app or station kiosks. The system opened in 2010 with 50 stations. Now, the system has over 800 stations and 8,000 bicycles in its fleet.
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation completed its latest Capital Bikeshare expansion over the summer, adding 27 stations across six Northern Virginia communities. The expansion was funded through congressionally directed spending secured by U.S. Senators Mark Warner + Tim Kaine.
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The new locations include Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads, Seven Corners, Belle Haven, Huntington, + Mount Vernon. The expansion also brought 45 electric bikes + 134 classic bikes to the county’s fleet, giving residents more options for getting around without a car. With the latest additions, Fairfax County now has 126 Capital Bikeshare stations, including locations at all 13 Metrorail stations within the county.
Setting Records
According to an announcement from the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Capital Bikeshare recorded 6,560 trips in August 2026, setting a new all-time monthly ridership record for the county. September wasn’t far behind, with 5,770 trips recorded. That made it the busiest September in the program’s history + the third-highest month overall.
The new Capital Bikeshare station at Route 7 + Jefferson Street in Bailey’s Crossroads recorded 857 trips beginning or ending there between its installation in May and the end of September, making it the busiest of the newly added stations.
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“Bikeshare helps fill in the gaps for those who choose to go car-free, eases the burden of walking to get to transit, saves the trouble of having to ask for a ride, is cheaper than a rideshare or taxi service, and provides joy for those who know what freedom riding a bike can bring,” said Fairfax County Department of Transportation Active Transportation Program Manager Zack DesJardins.
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