Tag: pedestrians
Pedestrian struck on John Marr Drive has died
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Annandale last week has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Sun Hyo Kim, 56, of Annandale, was crossing John Marr Drive between Backlick Road and Ravensworth Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 when she was struck by a westbound 2012 BMW. Kim was transported to … Continued
Pedestrian improvement projects proposed
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks feedback on potential bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects for the next round of funding. FCDOT has previously set a goal to invest $100 million in active transportation projects between 2021 and 2027. So far, $82.12 million has been committed, with the remaining $17.88 million expected to be allocated … Continued
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash
A man struck by a hit-and-run driver on Little River Turnpike on Jan. 7 has died. Fairfax County Police identified the victim as Christopher Young, 34, of Annandale. According to detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit, Young was crossing Little River Turnpike at Shelley Lane at 7 a.m. when he was struck by a dark-colored … Continued
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run crash in Annandale
A pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver at Little River Turnpike and Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale this morning, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. An adult male was taken to the hospital in a life-threatening condition. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene in a dark-colored sedan.
Residents oppose sidewalk at Justice Park
Residents who live near Justice Park in Seven Corners say a sidewalk planned along Peace Valley Lane is not needed and urge the county to cancel the project. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proceeding with the development of an 825-foot sidewalk between Mansfield Road and the cul-de-sac at the end of Peace Valley … Continued
Man killed in hit-and-run crash in Annandale
Fairfax County Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Annandale on Columbia Pike near the entrance to Mason District Park. Police responded to a report of an unconscious person on the ground at about 7:30 a.m. on Nov. 10. The victim, Steven Davis, 41, of no fixed address, was declared deceased on the … Continued
Edsall Road crosswalk improved
Residents of Bren Pointe and surrounding communities in Bren Mar Park now have a safer way to cross Edsall Road, thanks to a newly enhanced crosswalk. There had already been a striped crosswalk at that spot, but many cars didn’t stop for pedestrians, said Mary Bowen, vice president of the Bren Pointe HOA. The … Continued
Report highlights pedestrian safety hotspots
The latest “near miss” report by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) identifies Gallows Road at Woodburn Elementary School as one of the county’s most dangerous spots for pedestrians. The report is based on data submitted by the public highlighting places where pedestrians and cyclists just missed being struck by a vehicle. NoVA … Continued
‘Road diet’ proposed for Gallows Road
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has come up with a “preferred option” for managing traffic congestion and improving access for pedestrians and bicyclists on Gallows Road. The proposal calls for narrowing travel lanes and adding landscape buffers and wide sidewalks in Annandale. The entire Gallows Road multimodal transportation project, between Leesburg Pike in Tysons … Continued
Feedback sought on transportation priorities
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the proposed FY 2025-30 Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP). The plan anticipates an estimated $3.9 billion to fund continued investment in more than 300 existing priority projects, including interchanges, road widening, new road construction, active transportation projects, transit planning studies, and traffic calming initiatives. Among … Continued
Mural, safety improvements planned for Annandale street
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved an $80,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Tom Davis Drive in Annandale. Tom Davis Drive is a county-managed street that connects John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike. The Regional Roadway Safety Program grant will develop designs for traffic-calming measures, such as protected bike lanes, … Continued
Driver charged in fatal pedestrian crash
Alexandria Police have identified the driver and victim in a fatal pedestrian crash on Route 7 at Dawes Avenue on April 16. Abdullahi Mumin, age 19, was struck in a hit-and-run crash at about 8:40 p.m. He was rushed to Inova Fairfax Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver, Jilmar Doria-Medina, 42, of … Continued
Pedestrian struck by drunk driver on Route 7
A man was arrested for driving under the influence following a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Route 7 at about 8:20 p.m. on April 16. The pedestrian, an adult male, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. The crash happened at King Street and Dawes Avenue in the City … Continued
Pedestrian crashes continue to rise
The number of pedestrian and bike fatalities in Northern Virginia as of Dec. 4 is double the number for all of 2023, according to a report by Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets. An analysis of VDOT’s Traffic Records Electronic Data System shows there were 11 pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities from crashes in Northern Virginia … Continued
FCDOT outlines options for Gallows Road
Community members had lots of questions and concerns about a proposed overhaul of Gallows Road at a well-attended meeting on Nov. 21 at Woodburn Elementary School. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials explained the options under consideration for improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. The entire project – between Annandale and Tysons – … Continued