Tag: transportation
VDOT plans Route 50/Manchester intersection improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning intersection improvements on Arlington Boulevard at Manchester Street in the Seven Corners area. The improvements include: VDOT invites the community to a virtual meeting on this project on Feb. 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Register for the meeting here. To listen to the meeting without registering, call 631-992-3221. The access … Continued
Permits proposed for areas that restrict cut-through traffic
Fairfax County is considering adding a permit component to the “residential cut-through traffic mitigation program.” At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing on the permit proposal. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. The measure would add a section to the county code to … Continued
Duke St. ramps at Van Dorn to close for eight months
Correction – The eastbound Duke Street to Van Dorn Street ramp and the Van Dorn Street to eastbound Duke Street ramp will be closed to all traffic from Dec. 30 to Aug. 1, 2025, not the entire road, as previously reported. The road closure is necessary to accommodate the installation of roadway infrastructure associated with … Continued
Metro overhauls Metrobus network
Metro’s Board of Directors on Nov. 21 approved the Better Bus Network Redesign, the first major overhaul of the Metrobus network in its 50-year history.
FCDOT outlines options for Gallows Road
Community members had lots of questions and concerns about a proposed overhaul of Gallows Road at a well-attended meeting on Nov. 21 at Woodburn Elementary School. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials explained the options under consideration for improving safety and traffic flow along the corridor. The entire project – between Annandale and Tysons – … Continued
ActiveFairfax would improve connections for pedestrians and bicyclists
The Fairfax County Transportation Department is seeking community input on a plan to improve transportation access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
‘Road diet’ proposed for Annandale Road
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing a “road diet” for Annandale in Mason District.
Public input sought on ActiveFairfax plan
Fairfax County is updating and combining the Bicycle Master Plan and Countywide Trails Plan and combining them into the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan.
More details emerge on Capital Bikeshare
Fairfax County offered more details on the Capital Bikeshare stations coming to the Mason and Braddock districts at a virtual community meeting on Aug. 22.
More speed cameras on the way
Following the success of Fairfax County’s speed camera pilot program, the county plans to expand it to 50 more locations.
Randolph Drive detour this week
Randolph Drive between Cardinal Lane and Randolph Court in Annandale will be closed to through traffic this week for replacement of a drainage pipe, VDOT announced.
Capital Bikeshare is coming to Mason District
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing to add 16 stations to the Capital Bikeshare network in Annandale, Seven Corners, and Bailey’s Crossroads.
Funds approved for Seven Corners Ring Road
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority adopted a FY 2024-29 Six Year Program that includes funds for the Seven Corners Ring Road and Braddock Road improvements.
Supervisors raise Fairfax Connector fares
The Board of Supervisors approved a fare increase for the Fairfax Connector.
Section of Wayne Road closed next week
Wayne Road between Route 50 and Regent Lane in the Falls Church area will be closed July 8-11 for replacement of a drainage pipe.