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In a place largely built around commuting by car, Jason Zogg has found another way to get around.

Zogg lives in Tysons, Virginia, a suburb that is growing up – literally – before our eyes.

While he does own a car, he relies on Capital Bikeshare for much of his daily routine.

“Every time I need to go somewhere, I look at the weather, how fast I can get there and which mode of transportation is appropriate for that moment in time,” Zogg explained. “I would say that especially during good weather, 75% of the time taking Capital Bikeshare is actually the fastest way to get around.” Zogg believes that bikeshare is competitive with ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft, when factoring time and budget.

Launched in 2010, Capital Bikeshare spans D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, with about 8,000 bikes and more than 800 stations across seven jurisdictions. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation owns and manages Capital Bikeshare in Fairfax County.

Riders can pick up a bike at one station and drop it off at another, making it a flexible option for short, one-way trips.

For Zogg, Capital Bikeshare is woven into nearly everything he does.

“I get around Tysons to do everything in my daily life, from grocery shopping to work meetings and doctor’s appointments to visiting friends,” he said.

As an urban transportation planner, Zogg constantly evaluates the most efficient way to navigate Tysons, which is not always easy by car.