Tag: pedestrians

Culmore residents: Route 7 is unsafe
Residents of the Culmore community in Bailey’s Crossroads take their life into their hands when they try to cross or walk along Leesburg Pike (Route 7). The Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) and CASA, an immigrant advocacy organization, have been pushing state and local transportation officials to make improvements on Route 7 to improve safety … Continued

Transportation officials consider solutions for pedestrian safety on Route 7
State and local officials are considering quick fixes to improve pedestrian safety on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads but actual long-term solutions are years away. At a virtual meeting of Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (FX-FSS) June 6, John Lynch, VDOT’s Northern Virginia district engineer, said his office is looking at several short-term solutions, such … Continued

Victim of fatal hit-and-run crash was a student at Annandale High School
The pedestrian struck in a hit-and-run crash on Little River Turnpike on May 22 has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Daniela Bonilla Betancourt, 18, of Alexandria, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a small SUV near Oasis Drive in Lincolnia. This weekend, Betancourt succumbed to her injuries. … Continued

Woman charged with reckless driving
The Fairfax County Police Department identified the driver of a 2008 Nissan Sentra that crashed into four pedestrians in Annandale May 20 as Joana Konadu, 41, of Annandale. Konadu was charged with “reckless driving: failure to keep vehicle under control.” She was issued a summons and released on recognizance. She struck the pedestrians in a … Continued
Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver
The Fairfax County Police Department reports a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian on Little River Turnpike and Oasis Drive in Lincolnia Sunday night. A female was taken to the hospital with injuries considered life threatening. The vehicle involved in the crash is possibly a white or silver SUV with damage to the driver’s side. Witnesses … Continued

Pedestrian seriously injured in crash is longtime Annandale advocate
Updated – The four pedestrians struck by a vehicle in Annandale on May 20 were with the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee (ACBDPC). One of the victims, Eileen Garnett, 82, is hospitalized in the intensive care unit with life-threatening injuries, including brain bleeds and multiple broken bones. [May 25 update – Garnett was taken … Continued

Four pedestrians struck in Annandale
Four pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in the 7200 block of Maple Place in Annandale just before noon on Friday, May 20, the Fairfax County Police Department reported on Twitter. The driver left the road, hitting four people. All four and the driver and a passenger were taken to the hospital. One of the … Continued

VDOT assesses Route 236 improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is considering several improvements to Little River Turnpike (Route 236) in Annandale. Potential options include innovative intersection enhancements at Backlick Road, a pedestrian hybrid beacon at Minor Lane, raised medians between Markham Street and John Marr Drive, a traffic signal and crosswalks at Green Spring Road, and improved traffic flow … Continued

Culmore residents join the fight for safe streets
Members of the Culmore immigrant community and representatives of advocacy groups gathered for a rally on Leesburg Pike aimed at highlighting the need for safer streets and sidewalks. The event was hosted by CASA and the Coalition for Smarter Growth. It’s part of their Safe Streets for Bailey’s Crossroads campaign. There have been several pedestrian … Continued

VDOT installs new crosswalks and signals on Columbia Pike
New accessible traffic signals and crosswalks, aimed at improving safety, have been implemented at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads, VDOT reports. The traffic signal upgrades include new mast arm poles, foundations, wiring, electrical equipment, high-visibility signal backplates, and signs. Also, drivers on Columbia Pike now have flashing yellow … Continued

Pedestrian struck in Annandale dies
An Annandale man struck while crossing John Marr Drive on Feb. 10 has died, the Fairfax County Police Department announced. William Dunn, 83, was crossing John Marr in the middle of the block just south of Columbia Pike at about 8:30 p.m. when he struck by a 2010 Hyundai in the southbound land. Dunn was … Continued

Board approves eminent domain for sidewalk
Construction of the sidewalk planned for Little River Turnpike in Annandale can proceed now that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed on Feb. 22 to use eminent domain to acquire land rights from a property owner. The eight-foot-wide walkway would be on the north side of Little River Turnpike between High Place and Pinecrest … Continued

Groups launch Safe Streets campaign
The Coalition for Smarter Growth and the immigrant advocacy group CASA are launching the Safe Streets for Bailey’s Crossroads campaign. The goal is to engage and organize the local community in pushing for improved access for walking, biking, and transit. The Mobility Fund awarded the groups a $50,000 grant to implement the Safe Streets campaign. … Continued

Leesburg Pike unsafe for pedestrians
The recent death of another pedestrian – Nguyet Ly was struck and killed Dec. 13 on Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads – has prompted safe street advocates to urge state transportation officials to make improvements to that corridor. Ly, 68, was walking along a section of Leesburg by Magnolia Avenue at about 11 a.m. when … Continued
Public comment sought on Braddock Road
Braddock Road at Wakefield Chapel Road in Annandale. The Virginia Department of Transportation invites the public to a virtual meeting Thursday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. on the Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Project. VDOT will present alternative concepts and seek feedback on proposals for three intersections: Rolling Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Forest Drive, and Burke … Continued