Tag: transportation
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
Braddock bike lane plan includes roads in Annandale area
A “road diet” and bike lanes are proposed for Guinea Road. Last month, we reported on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s plans to implement bike lanes on roads VDOT plans to repave this summer in Mason District. FCDOT also plans to carry out similar projects in the Braddock District, including the following roads in … Continued
Bus Rapid Transit under consideration for Route 7
A rendering of a BRT system. [NVTC] A draft proposal to be submitted to the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) April 7 calls for a bus rapid transit (BRT) system along Route 7 between the Mark Center in the City of Alexandria and the Spring Hill Metrorail Station in Tysons with a connection at the … Continued
Road repaving and bike lanes proposed for Annandale
Ravensworth Road needs repaving and has gotten worse since this photo was taken last May. The Virginia Department of Transportation is slated to repave several roads in Annandale, starting this summer, and is taking that opportunity to implement bike lanes. Affected roads are Ravensworth Road, Heritage Drive, John Marr Drive, McWhorter Place, and Markham Street. … Continued