Tag: traffic
Little River Turnpike targeted for improvements
The state of Virginia has identified a section of Little River Turnpike in Annandale as in need of improvements. The goal is to reduce congestion and make the corridor safer for bicyclists and pedestrians. A study assessing traffic capacity and safety on a half-mile stretch of Route 336 between Prosperity Avenue and Wakefield Chapel Road … Continued
Congressional School will help relieve traffic backups
The bottleneck on Sleepy Hollow Road in front of Congressional School during drop-off and pick-up times could eventually be resolved. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a funding agreement Jan. 25 that calls for the private school to contribute land rights for the Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project and pay up to $25,000 to widen … 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
VDOT outlines Braddock Road improvement alternatives
Planning is underway on improvements at three intersections on Braddock Road. Officials from the state and county transportation departments outlined several alternatives at a community meeting Jan. 13 for three critical intersections: Ravensworth Road, Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Drive, and Burke Lake Road. The Virginia Department of Transportation encourages the public to submit feedback on which … 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
New traffic signals on Columbia Pike
The new signals are covered up. Two traffic signals on Columbia Pike are being upgraded. One is at John Marr Drive/Chatelain Road in central Annandale. The other is at Lacy Boulevard/Maple Court in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Virginia Department of Transportation is expected to complete both signals in late winter 2022, Mason Supervisor Penny Gross reports.
Stay safe out there: Stop-Look-Wave
By Colleen Cranna and Phil Kemelor of Fairfax Families for Safe Streets As winter months approach and days are significantly shorter, crossing the street is a lot more dangerous with limited hours of light.
Seven Corners Phasing Study prepares for ring road around congested intersection
A new ring road around the congested Seven Corners interchange will allow the traffic to move through the area more efficiently, said Tom Biesiadny, director of the Fairfax County Transportation Department at a Nov. 16 virtual community meeting on the Seven Corners Phasing Study. It will also make the intersection of Arlington Boulevard (Route 50), … Continued
Safe Streets for All program could save lives of pedestrians
The intersection of Columbia Pike and Gallows Road presents a challenge for pedestrians and bicyclists. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All initiative could potentially make some of the most dangerous roads in Mason District safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. At a community meeting Nov. 8, Lauren Delmare, an active transportation engineer at … Continued
Public feedback sought on Seven Corners transportation improvements
The Seven Corners conceptual street network. Click here for details. [FCDOT] The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks public input on the Seven Corners Phasing Study, beginning with pop-up events on Saturday, Nov. 13. FCDOT is considering a plan to relieve congestion around the Seven Corners intersection at Leesburg Pike, Arlington Boulevard, and Wilson Boulevard … Continued
‘Traffic garden’ offers safety lessons to kids
A new “traffic garden” on Graham Road is aimed at teaching children and families about pedestrian safety. Painted markings on a blacktop next to the Graham Road Community Center mimic real-life street conditions, such as crosswalks and traffic flow. Signs posted on the fence explain the rules of the road and how to engage with … Continued
Funding approved for Braddock Road improvements
Braddock Road approaching Port Royal Road. The Braddock Road Multimodal Improvement Project will get more than $55 million through a VDOT program called Smart Scale, Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw announced in the August Braddock Beacon. The funds, approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, will cover Phase 1 of the project.
Let’s make our streets safer for walking and biking
Little River Turnpike at John Marr Drive in Annandale. By Phil Kemelor Have you almost been hit by a car when walking or cycling? Now you can report those “near misses” and help make your streets safer.
Lane closures expected on Route 236 due to bridge project
The Duke Street overpass over I-395. [VDOT] Work underway on the Duke Street bridge over Interstate 395 will result in lane closures during the next few months, the Virginia Department of Transportation warns. VDOT contractors are replacing the concrete bridge deck and beams, upgrading the westbound sidewalk to a shared-use path, and widening the eastbound … Continued
Spot improvements to start at congested Lincolnia intersection
The N. Beauregard/N. Chambliss intersection. [File photos] Construction of the “spot improvement project” at the N. Beauregard Street/N. Chambliss Street intersection in Lincolnia is expected to start in July, reports Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. The project would improve pedestrian safety by replacing the existing painted island with a wider concrete median island on N. Beauregard … Continued