The document discusses proposed bicycle parking guidelines for Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines the purpose and need for standardized bicycle parking requirements, including providing places for people to securely park bikes. It describes the process used to develop draft guidelines over the past few years in partnership with various county departments. The guidelines provide recommendations on the number of bicycle parking spaces required for different development types, acceptable bicycle rack styles, and proper placement locations. The current lack of standards results in inefficient review processes and inconsistent bicycle parking implementation. Next steps include county supervisor review and beginning public adoption processes to incorporate guideline elements into standard policies.