Tag: transportation
VDOT posts 2026 repaving map
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Northern Virginia District has posted a 2026 repaving map. According to the map, the following roads in the Annandale/Mason District area are targeted for repaving: Repaving will start this summer and conclude in November. Exact work dates will be announced approximately 10 days in advance. Residents might have to relocate … Continued
School board approves buses for students affected by boundary changes
The Fairfax County School Board on Feb. 26 approved a motion to provide transportation to high school students who want to remain in their current school after the new boundary changes take effect. That motion passed 7-4, after the board declined to approve Superintendent Michelle Reid’s recommendation to provide transportation only to high school seniors. … Continued
Lane closure on Backlick Road tomorrow morning
The right southbound lane on Backlick Road will be closed between Wimsatt Road and Rhoden Court/Hechinger Drive in Springfield on Friday, Feb. 27, from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., the Virginia Department of Transportation reports. The closure is being done so the bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks can be inspected. Drivers should expect … Continued
Pedestrian improvement projects proposed
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation seeks feedback on potential bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects for the next round of funding. FCDOT has previously set a goal to invest $100 million in active transportation projects between 2021 and 2027. So far, $82.12 million has been committed, with the remaining $17.88 million expected to be allocated … Continued
Transportation is a big issue for school boundary plan
When the Fairfax County School Board meets on Jan. 10 for a public hearing on school boundary changes, a key issue will be whether transportation will be provided to students who remain at their current school. At the board’s Dec. 18 meeting, a motion by board chair Robyn Lady (Dranesville) to provide transportation only to … Continued
FCDOT will study speed limit reductions to 20 mph
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is conducting a pilot study to measure the impact of reducing the speed limit on certain roads from 25 to 20 miles per hour. The study includes four roads in Mason District: FCDOT expects to have the new speed limit signs installed in summer 2026. Traffic speed, volume … Continued
FCDOT to proceed with Justice Park sidewalk despite community opposition
Despite strong opposition from nearby residents, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation is proceeding with a sidewalk project next to Justice Park along Peace Valley Lane. The sidewalk was first proposed in 2018 to provide a safer route for students walking to Justice High School, then seemingly fell off the radar. Now, residents say it’s … Continued
Metrobus riders can now pay with credit cards
Metrobus customers can now pay for a ride with a credit card or debit card. Metrobus also accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay on bus farebox readers. Metro launched Tap. Ride. Go. for Metrobuses on Nov. 18. Since that contactless payment system was implemented for Metrorail in May, customers have used it for more than 6 … Continued
Edsall Road crosswalk improved
Residents of Bren Pointe and surrounding communities in Bren Mar Park now have a safer way to cross Edsall Road, thanks to a newly enhanced crosswalk. There had already been a striped crosswalk at that spot, but many cars didn’t stop for pedestrians, said Mary Bowen, vice president of the Bren Pointe HOA. The … Continued
Route 7 BRT project advances
The Envision Route 7 project has advanced to the mobility analysis phase for the segment through Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners. The project, led by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, calls for a bus rapid transit (BRT) route along a 14-mile corridor along Leesburg Pike between Tysons and either the Mark Center or the future … Continued
BoS seeks eminent domain for Columbia Pike sidewalk project
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Oct. 14 authorized a public hearing on the acquisition of land rights by eminent domain to facilitate sidewalk improvements on Columbia Pike in Annandale. The Columbia Pike Complete Streets Phase I project consists of approximately 600 linear feet of new sidewalk along the south side of Columbia Pike … Continued
Gallows Road study advances
Fairfax County Department of Transportation planners updated the community on a revised version of the Gallows Road Study on Sept. 17. FCDOT’s recommended “preferred alternative” is based on easing traffic flow for vehicles. The same number of lanes would be maintained for most sections of the Gallows Road corridor, which extends from Tysons to Annandale. … Continued
Residential cut-through permit zones approved in Mason District
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 26 approved two “residential cut-through permit zones” in Mason District. One of the zones is between Sleepy Hollow Road, Juniper Lane, and Leesburg Pike. The other one affects homes between Columbia Pike and Old Columbia Pike. Back in February, the board amended the County Code to allow … Continued
Metro seeks input on new railcar design
Metro is asking the public to pick their favorite design for the exterior of the new 8000-series rail fleet. Vote online for one of three design options. Voting will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 22. The winning concept will be announced the following week. “The designs are part of a broader branding refresh … Continued
AutoZone opens in Annandale
AutoZone is now open next to Pep Boys at 7121 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. It’s located in the space formerly occupied by Pep Boys’ auto supply store but is completely separate. The store sells everything for cars, from motor oil to wiper blades, from batteries to air fresheners. It’s a little bigger than the … Continued