May 8, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: traffic

Spot improvements to start at congested Lincolnia intersection

#Lincolnia, #pedestrians, #traffic, #transportation
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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

VDOT to study traffic congestion on Little River Turnpike

#Annandale, #biking, #pedestrians, #traffic, #transportation, #VDOT
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Little River Turnpike runs through the center of Annandale. The Virginia Department of Transportation seeks public feedback for a study of traffic and safety conditions along Little River Turnpike (Route 236). The study covers a four-mile stretch between the beltway and Interstate 395.  That area, which runs through Annandale and Lincolnia, is highly congested, averaging … Continued

VDOT completes improvements at Little River Turnpike/Guinea Road intersection

#traffic, #transportation, #VDOT
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Little River Turnpike heading to Guinea Road. [VDOT] Navigating Little River Turnpike at the Guinea Road intersection in Annandale should be a little easier now that the Virginia Department of Transportation has completed improvements to enhance traffic flow and safety. A new free-flow right-turn lane allows northbound Guinea Road drivers to proceed to eastbound Little … Continued

Fairfax County Police proposes ending pursuits for traffic violations, other nonviolent crimes

#accidents, #police, #traffic
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This pickup crashed after a police chase in Herndon in 2017. Eight people were hospitalized. [FCPD] Several people said ending police pursuits for traffic incidents would encourage more speeding and red-light running at the Fairfax County Police Department’s community meeting on a proposed policy to curb pursuits.  Those kinds of pursuits lead to accidents that … Continued

Traffic signal improvements set for Columbia Pike

#infrastructure, #pedestrians, #safety, #traffic, #VDOT

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

Zoning board defers action on daycare proposal from Bailey’s Crossroads church

#Bailey's Crossroads, #children, #churches, #land use, #traffic, #zoning

Columbia Baptist Church [Google Maps] The Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals has again deferred a decision on an application from Columbia Baptist Church on Glen Carlyn Road in Bailey’s Crossroads for a building addition with a childcare center.  At its Feb. 10 meeting, the BZA agreed to take up the application again on Feb. … Continued

Community meeting will address Backlick Road improvements

#infrastructure, #pedestrians, #safety, #sidewalk, #traffic, #transportation
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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

Residents urged to comment on potential Route 50 improvements

#pedestrians, #safety, #traffic, #transportation, #VDOT
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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

#Annandale, #pedestrians, #safety, #traffic, #transportation
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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