Tag: transportation
Roads in Bailey’s Crossroads scheduled for repaving
The roads in red in this area of Bailey’s Crossroads are on VDOT’s road paving schedule. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s 2019 road paving and restriping program in Mason District will focus mostly on the Falls Church, Bailey’s Crossroads, and Bren Mar Park areas. See the VDOT map for specific roads. VDOT staff will explain … Continued
Driverless shuttle service planned for Merrifield
An example of an autonomous shuttle in a report on economic initiatives submitted by the Fairfax County Executive’s Office to the Board of Supervisors. [City of Arlington, Texas] The first autonomous shuttle service in Fairfax County – and most likely the state of Virginia – could be operating within a year or so between the … Continued
Framework for Landmark redevelopment takes shape
A concept plan for improving Duke Street. The City of Alexandria’s plan for the former site of Landmark Mall is taking shape, as an advisory group reached a tentative agreement on a set of recommendations Feb. 27 on such issues as transportation, open space, access, and infrastructure within the site that the Howard Hughes Corp. … Continued
New Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project would have less of an impact on property owners
Some homeowners along Sleepy Hollow Road still have signs protesting the proposed sidewalk project. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has revised its plans for the Sleepy Hollow Road sidewalk project for the third time. “This iteration impacts property owners significantly less” than the previous proposal, says project manager, Mark VanZandt. The new plan reduces … Continued
Virginia to strengthen tech education in support of Amazon’s HQ2
An artist’s rendering of a new Metro entrance in Crystal City. [Virginia Economic Development Partnership] While the public debates the pros and cons of Amazon’s decision to locate a new headquarters in Crystal City – it’s good for property owners, bad for homebuyers, renters, and commuters – Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced plans for a … Continued
VDOT open house features traffic management and safety agencies
Dozens of trucks on display at VDOT’s Incident Management Open House. Although traffic congestion is a way of life in the D.C. metro region, imagine how much worse it would be without the dozens of agencies from multiple jurisdictions that work to keep things running as smoothly as possible. Many of those agencies took part … Continued
Sleepy Hollow sidewalk project revised
 The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has made some revisions to the proposed Sleepy Hollow Road Walkway Project.  When first announced earlier this year, the sidewalk proposal led to a groundswell of opposition among residents who had complained about losing part of their front yards and mature trees and the potential for declining … Continued
Improvements considered for dangerous intersection in Lincolnia
The N. Chambliss/N. Beauregard intersection. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation presented four scenarios to the community Oct. 3 for improvements to the intersection of N. Chambliss Street and N. Beauregard Street in Lincolnia. The project is aimed at improving pedestrian safety. It would not have an impact on traffic. The scenarios are somewhat similar, … Continued
Public input sought for urban design guidelines
An example of a pleasant streetscape from the OCR Urban Design Guidelines. [Rhodeside & Harwell] What kind of paving should be used on sidewalks in redevelopment areas? How can streets be designed to promote walkability? Should large, open parking lots be discouraged? These are the kinds of questions addressed in the Urban Design Guidelines that … Continued
Lincolnia task force reviews transportation improvement options
Traffic on N. Beauregard Street near Little River Turnpike. The community task force charged with making recommendations on the redevelopment of Lincolnia has called for Fairfax County planners to study two alternatives for improving traffic flow around the intersection of N. Beauregard Street and Little River Turnpike. Traffic congestion is one of the major impediments … Continued
Public comment sought on transportation projects
The Seven Corners intersection. Two projects in the Annandale/Mason District area – a ring road in Seven Corners and intersection improvements along Braddock Road – are among the 60 transportation improvements listed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for possible funding over the next six years. The NVTA is seeking public comment on which projects … Continued
Construction to start soon on Ravensworth roundabout
An illustration of the roundabout. Construction on the “modular mini roundabout” on Ravensworth Road at the intersection of Jayhawk Street and Fountainhead Drive in Annandale is expected to begin in mid-May. The roundabout is a pilot project that is expected to improve traffic flow through the intersection, deter speeding, and improve pedestrian safety. The project … Continued
Sleepy Hollow Road residents oppose sidewalks
Signs like this line Sleepy Hollow Road. People who live on Sleepy Hollow Road filled the large meeting room at the Mason Government Center April 23 to complain about an upcoming sidewalk project. Residents expressed anger about the possibility of losing part of their front yards and mature trees – and the potential for declining … Continued
Sidewalk project planned for Sleepy Hollow Road
Sleepy Hollow Road at Aspen Lane. The Fairfax County Transportation Department is planning a major sidewalk project for Sleepy Hollow Road. There will be a community meeting on the project April 23, 7:30 p.m., at the Mason Government Center. The new pedestrian facilities will include the following: A 3,900-foot concrete sidewalk along the west side … Continued
Woodburn Road to get a pedestrian signal and crosswalk
The Virginia Department of Transportation is going to add pedestrian signals and a crosswalk on Woodburn Road at Wellness Boulevard in Annandale. The pedestrian improvements will provide a safer connection between Inova Fairfax Hospital and a relatively new asphalt path next to Pine Ridge Park between Bannerwood Drive and Woodburn Road. VDOT has completed an … Continued