August 2, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: pedestrians

Pedestrian struck and killed in Annandale

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A 77-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car at 10 p.m. April 26 near the intersection of Little River Turnpike and Backlick Road in Annandale.  Detectives from the Fairfax County County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit have preliminarily determined that Choon Yoo, of Annandale, was crossing Little River Turnpike from north to … Continued

Mason District needs better pedestrian and bicycle connections

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Old Columbia Pike could use a walkway. Mason District doesn’t have enough safe, connected bicycling routes or pedestrian pathways, which makes it hard to get around without driving. That’s the key message local residents brought to a meeting on the ActiveFairfax transportation initiative April 8 hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT).

Traffic signal improvements set for Columbia Pike

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Columbia Pike as seen from Maple Court. Construction is expected to start this month on two traffic signal upgrades aimed at improving safety on Columbia Pike: at John Marr Drive/Chatelain Road in Annandale and at Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Virginia Department of Transportation will install at each intersection two twin signal poles with mast arms, … Continued

The (proposed) Annandale Greenway: a path from Annandale Community Park to Green Spring Gardens

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The Annandale Greenway runs through the Manassas Gap Railroad Park. By James Albright Stretching from the edge of the Beltway all the way to Alexandria at Shirley Highway, the Annandale area is a rich mix of residential neighborhoods, busy businesses, crowded roads, and green parks. Rather than a sense of a single community, there is … Continued

Community input sought on ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan

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Biking on Ravensworth Road in Annandale. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) wants to hear comments from the public as part of its process in developing the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan.  Active transportation means self-propelled, human-powered travel, including walking, biking, hiking, running, and riding, and rolling (scooters, wheelchairs, and strollers). 

Community meeting will address Backlick Road improvements

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The main north-south road is Backlick Road. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation invites the public to an online meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m., on the Backlick Road Spot Improvements Project. The project is aimed at relieving congestion and improving safety at the intersection at Backlick Road and Industrial Road in Mason District … Continued

Pedestrian struck and killed on Backlick Road

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A man was killed by a hit-and-run driver Nov. 25 near the intersection of Backlick Road and Edsall Road in the Springfield area of Mason District, the Fairfax County Police Department reports.  Daniel McKay, 63, of Springfield, was crossing Backlick Road at about 6:30 p.m. when he was struck by a driver traveling south on … Continued

Residents urged to comment on potential Route 50 improvements

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Eastbound Route 50 approaching Allen Street. [VDOT] The Virginia Department of Transportation is considering a long list of alternatives to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) between Jaguar Trail and Wilson Boulevard in the Falls Church area. This study is being conducted through VDOT’s Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) program. … Continued

Public comment sought on pedestrian signal at dangerous Annandale intersection

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The Conwell Drive intersection at Little River Turnpike.  Representatives from the Fairfax County Department of Transportation will be at a tent at the corner of Little River Turnpike and Conwell Drive in Annandale tomorrow and Monday seeking public feedback on a proposed HAWK signal for improving pedestrian safety. Residents are invited to drop by and discuss … Continued

Fairfax County seeks input on new pedestrian signal for Little River Turnpike in Annandale

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A HAWK signal is planned for this crosswalk on Little River Turnpike at Conwell Drive. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks feedback from the community on a HAWK signal planned for Little River Turnpike at the Conwell Drive intersection in Annandale.  The HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) is aimed at improving pedestrian safety, especially as … Continued

Walkway project, pedestrian signal planned for Little River Turnpike

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A sidewalk will improve pedestrian safety on this stretch of Little River Turnpike. Planning is underway for a walkway project along the westbound side of Little River Turnpike in Annandale between High Place and Pinecrest Parkway, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross announced in her newsletter to residents. The project includes an 1,800-foot-long, eight-foot-wide concrete sidewalk, curbs … Continued