November 13, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: transportation

FCDOT to proceed with sidewalk project in Bailey’s Crossroads

#Bailey's Crossroads, #pedestrians, #sidewalk, #transportation
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation announced on Nov. 4 that it’s moving forward with 16 new active transportation projects throughout the county. The Board of Supervisors allocated $9.9 million for the projects in August. The only one in the Annandale/Mason District area is a 200-foot sidewalk along the west side of Carlin Springs Road … Continued

Board approves rezoning for Gallows Road housing project

#Board of Supervisors, #housing, #land use, #transportation, #zoning
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The Board of Supervisors on Oct. 27 approved a rezoning application to allow Madison Homes to develop 32 single-family detached homes on an eight-acre site on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School. Residents of nearby neighborhoods did not object to the housing development but have raised significant concerns about its impact on the already … Continued

FCDOT proposes restriping projects

#biking, #transportation
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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proposing two restriping projects in the Annandale/Mason District area in coordination with VDOT’s 2027 repaving program. These include: FCDOT is hosting a virtual meeting on those and other proposed restriping projects in the Braddock and Mason districts on Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams. … Continued

Capital Bikeshare is increasingly popular

#biking, #transportation
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Capital Bikeshare is increasingly popular in Fairfax County, with the bike rental company setting an all-time monthly record of 6,560 trips in August, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation reports. There were 5,770 trips in September, making it the highest September ridership ever and the third-highest month overall. Since June, each month has set a … Continued

Community groups: Fix Gallows Road traffic issues before approving new housing

#housing, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #safety, #traffic, #transportation
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The leaders of eight community groups are demanding that the developer seeking to build 32 homes on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School be required to install two traffic lights on what has been called the most dangerous pedestrian crossing in Mason District. The Fairfax County Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on … Continued

Fairfax Connector rolls out Spooky Buses

#bus, #holidays, #transportation
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As if navigating Northern Virginia roads isn’t scary enough, Fairfax County Connector is rolling out its annual Halloween buses. Three Fairfax Connector Spooky Buses will have a unique Halloween-themed wrap design. “Fall and Halloween are my favorite times of year, so I love getting creative with the designs,” said Nicole Daly, Fairfax Connector marketing specialist. … Continued

This way to the airport

#transportation
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In case you’re trying to get to Dulles Airport, there’s a helpful sign in front of the Exxon station at 7336 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. It seems to be the same sign that had been located several blocks to the east at the Pinecrest area on Little River Turnpike where a sidewalk is being … Continued

Qualified individuals can ride Fairfax Connector buses for free

#bus, #transportation
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Fairfax Connector has launched a new program allowing lower-income residents to ride the buses for free. The new TRIP100 program builds on the existing Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP), which provides a 50 percent fare discount for qualified residents. To be eligible for 100 percent discounts under TRIP100, participants must meet one of these criteria: Fairfax Connector … Continued

BoS funds sidewalk improvements for Carlin Springs Road

#Board of Supervisors, #pedestrians, #sidewalk, #transportation
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved $25.4 million for a long list of active transportation improvement projects and infrastructure maintenance at its Aug. 25 meeting. The funding allocation includes $9.9 million to the Fairfax County Department of Transportation for 16 new projects. The only one in Mason District is $860,000 to construct approximately 200 … Continued