Tag: safety
FCPD is hiring school crossing guards
The Fairfax County Police Department is hiring crossing guards for part-time morning and afternoon shifts at schools throughout the county. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 approved nearly $708,000 to restore crossing guards at 10 high schools following strong opposition after the board eliminated high school crossing guards earlier this year. Since … Continued
Board restores funding for high school crossing guards
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 15 approved $707,908 to restore crossing guards at 10 high schools, including Annandale, for the remainder of the school year. The FY 2027 budget approved by the BoS last spring eliminated funding for high school crossing guards. Since the start of the school year, there have been … Continued
Recent crashes highlight the need for efforts to focus on pedestrian safety
A series of recent crashes is leading to calls for more attention to pedestrian safety. At today’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the board will consider restoring funding for high school crossing guards as part of the discussion on the FY 2026 carryover budget package. Meanwhile, the Fairfax County Police Department is launching “Operation Safe Right … Continued
Supervisors to reconsider their decision to eliminate high school crossing guards
In response to a pedestrian crash on Sept. 1 involving a student, Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay announced that the police department will provide traffic and pedestrian-crossing support at 11 locations, including Annandale High School. On Sept. 1, a 16-year-old student was struck by a car while walking to South Lakes High School in … Continued
VDOT seeks input on roadway safety
The Virginia Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide input on their experiences and concerns about roadway safety. The results will help guide VDOT’s update of its five-year Virginia’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. A statewide survey is now open and will remain available through Aug. 23. The survey asks Virginians to identify the most pressing … Continued
Supervisor Jimenez charged with reckless driving
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has been charged with reckless driving for going 104 miles per hour in a 70-mph zone. Jimenez is scheduled to appear in the Fairfax County General District Court on July 20, 9:30 a.m. The traffic stop, by Virginia State Police trooper Alex Pak, occurred on May 5. Jimenez was also … Continued
Child rescued from open 6th floor window
Fairfax County firefighters rescued a toddler who was dangling from a sixth-floor window in Seven Corners on July 10, WUSA9 reports. When firefighters arrived at about 3: 15 p.m., they found that the child, believed to be around 2 or 3 years old, had kicked out a window screen at a unit at Woodlake Towers … Continued
Local student named AAA Safety Patroller of the Year
Will Kinne, a sixth grader at Canterbury Woods Elementary School in Annandale, was named Safety Patroller of the Year by the branch of the American Automobile Association representing the D.C. region. Will is known for his calm demeanor, his ability to think quickly on his feet, and stay focused despite distractions from his peers, Fairfax … Continued
Practice safe driving – don’t get bitten by a ‘road shark’
The Fairfax County Police Department, in partnership with the Virginia State Police, is launching the 2026 Road Shark campaign, an initiative to crack down on dangerous driving. Road Shark will focus enforcement efforts in areas identified through crash data and traffic analysis. Officers will be watching for violations that commonly contribute to crashes, including: Increased … Continued
High school crossing guards could be eliminated
The Fairfax County Police Department wants to eliminate crossing guards at high schools and replace the use of police officers with crossing guards provided under contract by a private vendor. That would help with two issues – the high cost of overtime for police officers and the difficulty of recruiting enough crossing guards, Assistant Police … Continued
FCDOT will study speed limit reductions to 20 mph
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is conducting a pilot study to measure the impact of reducing the speed limit on certain roads from 25 to 20 miles per hour. The study includes four roads in Mason District: FCDOT expects to have the new speed limit signs installed in summer 2026. Traffic speed, volume … 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
Fire station hosts the public at an open house
Children got a chance to explore fire trucks, ambulances, and the Fairfax 1 helicopter at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s open house on Oct. 11, while also getting a lesson in fire prevention. As a volunteer-run fire department, the two stations in Annandale – at 7128 Columbia Pike and 8914 Little River Turnpike – depend … Continued
Residents invited to adopt a fire hydrant
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department invites members of the public to adopt a fire hydrant. Those who adopt a hydrant will be responsible for clearing snow and ice after storms and removing grass, leaves, and trash to ensure it is visible and accessible. “This initiative is designed to enhance community safety and ensure that … 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