Tag: transportation
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
‘Road diet’ proposed for Gallows Road
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation has come up with a “preferred option” for managing traffic congestion and improving access for pedestrians and bicyclists on Gallows Road. The proposal calls for narrowing travel lanes and adding landscape buffers and wide sidewalks in Annandale. The entire Gallows Road multimodal transportation project, between Leesburg Pike in Tysons … Continued
Capital Bikeshare is increasing prices
Capital Bikeshare is raising its prices on bike rentals on Aug. 1. Annual memberships will increase from $95 to $120 a year. The price of a 30-day pass will rise from $20 to $25. Day passes will increase from $8 to $10. Capital Bikeshare is raising the fees for e-bikes for members from 10 cents … Continued
Feedback sought on transportation priorities
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on the proposed FY 2025-30 Transportation Priorities Plan (TPP). The plan anticipates an estimated $3.9 billion to fund continued investment in more than 300 existing priority projects, including interchanges, road widening, new road construction, active transportation projects, transit planning studies, and traffic calming initiatives. Among … Continued
Hearing scheduled on Braddock Road improvements
The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public hearing Monday, June 2, on the design of multimodal improvements on Braddock Road between Ravensworth Road and Humphries Drive. The hearing will be at Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road in Burke, starting at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. The … Continued
Mural, safety improvements planned for Annandale street
The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board approved an $80,000 grant to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety on Tom Davis Drive in Annandale. Tom Davis Drive is a county-managed street that connects John Marr Drive and Columbia Pike. The Regional Roadway Safety Program grant will develop designs for traffic-calming measures, such as protected bike lanes, … Continued
Metro to launch credit card fare payments
Metro is gearing up to launch Tap Ride and Go, a new system allowing riders to tap their credit card or debit card on a turnstile instead of a SmarTrip card or phone app. WMATA staff testing is underway, WMATA General Manager Randy Clarke tweeted. “Stay tuned for more details later this month.” According to … Continued
Metrobus routes are changing on June 29
Your Metrobus route and schedule will likely change on June 29 when the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority launches the Better Bus Network. Better Bus is an initiative to redesign the Metrobus system. WMATA says the goal is to provide “more frequent, consistent bus service across the region and make bus service easier to understand.” … Continued
Failing to stop for a school bus will net drivers a $250 ticket
Drivers who pass a school bus stopped to let children on or off can now be fined $250. Fairfax County Public Schools installed cameras on 50 school buses to catch drivers who violate the law against stopping when a bus’s stop arm is extended. Related story: Cameras will catch drivers who don’t stop for school … Continued
VDOT announces repaving plans
During its annual road paving program for Fairfax County, the Virginia Department of Transportation plans to repave several roads in the Annandale/Mason District area, including the following: The paving will begin this spring and conclude in November 2025. Exact work dates will be available approximately 10 days before the work starts. In subdivisions, “no parking” … Continued
Road closure in Annandale next week
The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing Spring Valley Drive between Birch Lane and Tunlaw Street in Annandale April 28-May 1. The road is being closed for the replacement of a drainage pipe. The construction will be done each day 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weather permitting. People who need to reach properties along Spring Valley Drive … Continued
Objections raised on the process for giving Little River Turnpike an honorary name
About a dozen people showed up at a meeting on April 17 to discuss a proposal to bestow an honorary name on Little River Turnpike to honor the Korean-American community. An honorary name is just that – it won’t be an official name recognized by the post office and no one’s address would change. The … Continued