Tag: transportation
Intersection improvements proposed to relieve congestion on Braddock Road
A rendering of the proposed bicycle/pedestrian improvements proposed for Braddock Road, including a pedestrian overpass. A community task force and Fairfax County staff working on the Braddock Road Multimodal Study are proposing to fix traffic congestion on the corridor through a series of intersection improvements. More than 200 people packed the cafeteria at Lake … Continued
Bike lane projects planned for Annandale
Sleepy Hollow Road at Columbia Pike. Fairfax County is considering bike lane projects for two roads in Annandale: Hummer Road between Annandale Road and Little River Turnpike and Sleepy Hollow Road between Columbia Pike and Bay Tree Lane. The improvements would consist of restriping and would be done in conjunction with repaving projects carried by … Continued
Transportation guide to inauguration-related events
Port-a-potties installed on the National Mall for the inauguration have the company name Don’s Johns covered up. [WTOP] Heading to D.C. for the inauguration or protest events on Friday, Jan. 20, or the Women’s March on Washington on Saturday, Jan. 21? Here’s what you need to know Metro Metrorail will run from 4 a.m. to … Continued
Land Use College will help residents understand Lincolnia planning study
N. Chambliss Street in Lincolnia. Local residents are invited to the first of three Land Use College sessions tonight in preparation for Phase 2 of Fairfax County’s Lincolnia Study. The sessions will give residents a review of the planning process and how citizens can have input, says Faheem Darab, a senior planner with the Department … Continued
Public comments sought on bicycling improvements for Little River Turnpike
A possible bicycle pathway at Little River Turnpike and the southwest corner of Old Columbia Pike. [FCDOT] Fairfax County is working on a study aimed at developing a series of short-term and long-term recommendations for improving bicycling along Little River Turnpike. The public is invited to submit comments online. The deadline is Oct. 14. You … Continued
Public invited to meeting on Medford Drive sidewalk project
Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation are hosting a community meeting next week on a sidewalk project for the east side of Medford Drive between Annandale High School and Davian Drive. The meeting is Oct. 13, 7 p.m., in the Annandale High School cafeteria. The project, funded with a … Continued
Urban design experts recommend short-term fixes for Annandale
Columbia Pike and Tom Davis Drive: Picture a “pop-up” plaza here. Short-term fixes to make central Annandale more inviting could include a plaza for community gatherings, streetscape improvements to promote walkability, and a new nonprofit organization to implement revitalization strategies. Those are some of the recommendations of a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) convened by the … Continued
VDOT repaving under way
A section of Sleepy Hollow Road east of Columbia Pike. [David Siegel] The Virginia Department of Transportation is carrying out milling and repaving on roads all over Annandale. Click here for an interactive map showing which streets are affected, projected completion dates, and more details. Evergreen Lane is pretty town up. Road paving vehicles parked … Continued
Beauregard/King Street intersection to be improved
The proposed improvements. [Click to enlarge] Work is getting underway on intersection improvements at King Street and N. Beauregard Street in the west end of Alexandria. The improvements include an additional left turn lane in each direction and medians on King Street and a 10-foot shared use path on portions of King Street. Funding comes … Continued
Bus rapid transit could relieve congestion on Route 7
Leesburg Pike at Bailey’s Crossroads. The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is expected to endorse a proposal for a bus rapid transit (BRT) system along Route 7 at its July 7 meeting. The line would run between the federal building at the Mark Center in Alexandria and the Spring Hill Metro station in Tysons. NVTC staff … Continued
McWhorter trail project will improve connectivity
The dead end at the McWhorter Place cul de sac. A trail project to connect McWhorter Place at the cul de sac in Annandale where the two parts of the road are dead ends will provide a smooth path for bicyclists and fix the drainage problems plaguing homeowners. Click on map to enlarge. [Google Maps] … Continued
Bicycling improvements considered for Little River Turnpike
A service road on Little River Turnpike by Medford Drive. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has $7.35 million to spend on bicycling improvements along Little River Turnpike and is seeking public input on what should be done. Currently, bicyclists along the LRT corridor traverse a mix of paved shoulders, sidewalks, trails, parking lots, and … Continued
Trail project planned for McWhorter Place
McWhorter Place. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is planning to construct a trail on McWhorter Place in Annandale. There will be a community meeting on the project May 25 in the cafeteria of Annandale High School. The agenda includes an open house with a display of proposed improvements at 7 p.m. and a presentation … Continued
New pedestrian bridge crosses I-395 at Seminary Road
A new pedestrian bridge over Interstate 395 parallel to Seminary Road opened May 4. The bridge links a sidewalk in front of Southern Towers Apartments to a sidewalk along Seminary Road on the east side of I-395 in Alexandria. The bridge, designed for bicyclists as well as pedestrians, is the final element in a $76 … Continued
HOV lanes considered for Braddock Road
Heavy traffic on Braddock Road at 7 p.m. on a weekday. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is considering several options for relieving congestion on Braddock Road, including high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, intersection improvements, and a transit center to allow more bus service. Residents check out maps showing options in the Braddock Road study. … Continued