Tag: biking
Supervisors approve bicycling improvements for Little River Turnpike
An illustration from the cover of the Little River Turnpike Corridor Study published in February. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 25 endorsed a list of recommended projects to improve bicycle and pedestrian access that were recommended by the Little River Turnpike Corridor Study. The cost of all the projects, $6.2 million, would … Continued
Intersection improvements proposed to relieve congestion on Braddock Road
A rendering of the proposed bicycle/pedestrian improvements proposed for Braddock Road, including a pedestrian overpass. A community task force and Fairfax County staff working on the Braddock Road Multimodal Study are proposing to fix traffic congestion on the corridor through a series of intersection improvements. More than 200 people packed the cafeteria at Lake … Continued
Bike lane projects planned for Annandale
Sleepy Hollow Road at Columbia Pike. Fairfax County is considering bike lane projects for two roads in Annandale: Hummer Road between Annandale Road and Little River Turnpike and Sleepy Hollow Road between Columbia Pike and Bay Tree Lane. The improvements would consist of restriping and would be done in conjunction with repaving projects carried by … Continued
Public comments sought on bicycling improvements for Little River Turnpike
A possible bicycle pathway at Little River Turnpike and the southwest corner of Old Columbia Pike. [FCDOT] Fairfax County is working on a study aimed at developing a series of short-term and long-term recommendations for improving bicycling along Little River Turnpike. The public is invited to submit comments online. The deadline is Oct. 14. You … Continued
Naked bike rider spotted in Annandale park
Fairfax County Police are investigating a report of a naked man riding a bicycle on the 5000 block of Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale at around 3:44 p.m. on Sept. 15. He was observed in Canterbury Woods Park by a 63-year-old woman. The suspect was wearing a bike helmet and had a shirt covering his … Continued
McWhorter trail project will improve connectivity
The dead end at the McWhorter Place cul de sac. A trail project to connect McWhorter Place at the cul de sac in Annandale where the two parts of the road are dead ends will provide a smooth path for bicyclists and fix the drainage problems plaguing homeowners. Click on map to enlarge. [Google Maps] … Continued
Bicycling improvements considered for Little River Turnpike
A service road on Little River Turnpike by Medford Drive. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has $7.35 million to spend on bicycling improvements along Little River Turnpike and is seeking public input on what should be done. Currently, bicyclists along the LRT corridor traverse a mix of paved shoulders, sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and … Continued
Trail project planned for McWhorter Place
McWhorter Place. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is planning to construct a trail on McWhorter Place in Annandale. There will be a community meeting on the project May 25 in the cafeteria of Annandale High School. The agenda includes an open house with a display of proposed improvements at 7 p.m. and a presentation … Continued
Braddock bike lane plan includes roads in Annandale area
A “road diet” and bike lanes are proposed for Guinea Road. Last month, we reported on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s plans to implement bike lanes on roads VDOT plans to repave this summer in Mason District. FCDOT also plans to carry out similar projects in the Braddock District, including the following roads in … Continued
Road repaving and bike lanes proposed for Annandale
Ravensworth Road needs repaving and has gotten worse since this photo was taken last May. The Virginia Department of Transportation is slated to repave several roads in Annandale, starting this summer, and is taking that opportunity to implement bike lanes. Affected roads are Ravensworth Road, Heritage Drive, John Marr Drive, McWhorter Place, and Markham Street. … Continued
Repaving, bike lanes planned for Mason District
Evergreen Lane The Virginia Department of Transportation has confirmed that Annandale Road will be repaved this summer, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross told the audience at a public meeting on bicycle lanes March 25 at George Mason Regional Library. Repaving and bicycle lanes are also planned for Evergreen Lane, but that project has not yet been … Continued
Bike lanes planned for Evergreen Lane and Annandale Road
Evergreen Lane in Annandale. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is planning to add bicycle lanes on Evergreen Lane and a section of Annandale Road between Arlington Boulevard and Gallows Road. The public is invited to meeting to learn more about the project March 25, 7 p.m., at George Mason Regional Library. The Virginia Department … Continued
Board of Supervisors to vote on Bicycle Master Plan
A bicyclist on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold the final hearing Oct. 28 on the county’s first-ever Bicycle Master Plan. The Planning Commission approved the plan Oct. 15. The master plan, developed by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation with input from an advisory committee, stakeholders, and the … Continued
Explore Annandale via bike at Cycle Fest
Cycle Fest in 2012. [JCCNV photo] Explore the area from a bicycle, while meeting other bike riders, getting some exercise, enjoying the fall weather, and supporting good causes. That’s the objective of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia’s fifth annual Cycle Fest on Sunday, Sept. 14. The community bike ride is open to anyone … Continued
$100 million transportation bond focuses on pedestrian projects
Columbia Pike in Annandale. The $100 million transportation bond referendum on the Nov. 4 ballot, which was authorized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week, includes funding for a few projects in the Mason District area. The only road improvement in Mason would be at the North Chambliss Street and Beauregard Street intersection … Continued