Fairfax Connector

03/25/2020

Fairfax Connector Detours Bus Routes from Temporarily Closed McLean and Van Dorn Metrorail Stations Beginning March 26 | Connector

Due to the temporary closure of the Mclean and Van Dorn Metrorail Stations beginning Thursday, March 26, 2020, Fairfax Connector routes serving those stations will be re-routed to serve open stations. For more details 👉https://bit.ly/3dwIdv9.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax Connector Detours from Mclean and Van Dorn Metrorail Stations

03/25/2020

Friendly reminders:
▶️ Board & exit through rear doors only; fare will be free during this time
▶️ Sign up for BusTracker alerts for up to date info on routes/schedules
▶️ Please practice social distancing on buses and wash your hands before and after your trips

03/23/2020

Beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Fairfax Connector customers will be required to enter and exit the bus using the rear doors. This does not apply to customers who need to use a wheelchair ramp. Fare collection on buses will also be temporarily suspended due to the location of fareboxes and SmarTrip equipment at the front entrance of buses. These changes are being made to protect the health and safety of Fairfax Connector employees, customers and the public as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect all aspects of travel in the National Capital Region.
https://bit.ly/39ed8cu

03/18/2020

Community meetings previously scheduled for March 21, March 25 and April 1, 2020, have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. Residents can provide input via an online survey at http://bit.ly/38Zb8EX. Please pay close attention to the variety of options.

03/17/2020

Fairfax County Transportation

Fairfax County Transportation

03/13/2020

Metrorail Orange Line Stations in Fairfax County Closed Beginning May 23 | Transportation

Metrorail Orange Line Stations in Fairfax County will be closed beginning May 23, 2020, thru Sept. 7, 2020, for platform reconstruction and improvement efforts. Commuters, employers and travelers are urged to plan now and know the various travel options available to them to avoid adding to the gridlock by driving alone: http://bit.ly/33fLNVX

Fairfax County, Virginia - Metrorail Orange Line Platform news release

03/11/2020

FCDOT is holding a third round of community meetings and engagement opportunities to encourage public input on the preferred plan to provide enhanced Fairfax Connector service in the Reston and Herndon areas. The service changes will coincide with the opening of Phase 2 Metrorail Silver line stations.
http://bit.ly/2W6MUWf

03/09/2020

Learn more about what the Fairfax Connector operations contractor is doing to maintain a safe and healthy environment for Fairfax Connector passengers and personnel to prepare for and prevent the spread of cornovarius disease 2019 (COVID-19).
http://bit.ly/2IvOQQr

03/06/2020

Fairfax County Transportation

Fairfax County Transportation

Beginning Sunday, March 15, 2020, surface parking lots at the East Falls Church, West Falls Church, and Vienna Metrorail stations will be closed for seven to nine months as construction contractors begin the process of moving material and machines into place ahead of WMATA's summer 2020 platform improvement project. View the news release for alternatives so you can plan ahead. http://bit.ly/3cz47O2

03/02/2020

Fairfax County Kicks Off Virginia Telework Week March 2-6, 2020 | Transportation

It's Telework Week in Virginia...have a day this week when you can give working from home a try? Employers: check out tomorrow's Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation webinar to learn how you can offer this benefit for your workforce.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Telework Week

03/02/2020

Fairfax County Transportation

Fairfax County Transportation

It's Telework Week in Virginia...have a day this week when you can give working from home a try? Employers: check out tomorrow's Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation webinar to learn how you can offer this benefit for your workforce.

02/29/2020

On Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1764, which represents Fairfax Connector drivers and mechanics, and Transdev, the Fairfax Connector operations contractor, ratified the tentative four-year agreement reached on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials are pleased that the negotiation between these independent parties resulted in a new agreement and want to thank Fairfax Connector passengers for their patience throughout this process.

02/28/2020

Lose a personal item while riding Fairfax Connector? Lost and found items will be held for only 30 days and claims can be submitted by contacting our information center or using our online submission form.
http://bit.ly/2SNnKrx

02/24/2020

On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1764, which represents Fairfax Connector drivers and mechanics, and Transdev, the Fairfax Connector operations contractor, reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract. This agreement will still need to be ratified by the ATU Local 1764 membership. Fairfax County Department of Transportation wants to thank Fairfax Connector passengers for their patience throughout this process.

02/20/2020

Fairfax County Transportation

Fairfax County Transportation

In the news: Read/watch/learn more about the Autonomous Electronic Vehicle project coming soon to Dunn Loring/Merrifield.

02/18/2020

🚨 Fairfax Connector BusTracker is up and running again. We appreciate your patience during this outage. If you experience any further issues with it, don't hesitate to contact us.

02/18/2020

🚨 Fairfax Connector BusTracker is currently experiencing technical difficulties. Routes are being shown as not in service when they are in fact running. During this time, please check the physical route schedules at http://bit.ly/2riDsSY and reach out to our customer call center at 703-339-7200 for the status of your routes. We appreciate your patience as the team works to get BusTracker up and running again.

02/17/2020

Fairfax Connector is operating Holiday Weekday service today due to the George Washington's Day Observance. Find out which routes are operating here: http://bit.ly/2SKIt0g

02/14/2020

Due to the George Washington's Day Observance, Fairfax Connector will be operating Holiday Weekday service on Monday, February 17, 2020. Find out which routes are operating here: http://bit.ly/2SKIt0g

02/12/2020

Public Input Sought on May 2020 Service Changes | Connector

FCDOT is holding a community input meeting on proposed service changes to Fairfax Connector that aim to enhance service for customers. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Eagle View Elementary School. Changes include new express route 697, and added trips to route 699. View the web page to submit feedback via an online survey: http://bit.ly/2HiOPi2

Fairfax County, Virginia - Service Changes for January 2019

02/06/2020

Heads up if you're using the Orange or Silver lines this weekend. Due to preparation for the Summer Platform Improvement Project, free shuttle buses will replace trains at Vienna, Dunn Loring and East Falls Church stations. More information here:
https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/weekend.cfm

02/05/2020

🚨 Due to operational concerns, effective January 31, 2020, stop #865 has been discontinued. Passengers boarding Route 306 should use stop 864 at Little River Turnpike and Green Spring Road.

02/05/2020

Fairfax County Transportation

FCDOT will hold the next round of public feedback this spring for the Fairfax County Parkway/Franconia-Springfield Parkways Study. Although the process of moving the study to a project may be years - or decades - in the future, public feedback is critical to ensuring that these long-range plans meet the needs of all stakeholders. We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you in May! https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/study/fairfax-county-parkway

02/01/2020

Control your exit! Day or night, get estimated arrival times for your Fairfax Connector bus. Anytime. Anywhere.
http://bit.ly/31e4TKZ

01/31/2020

⚠️ Due to operational concerns, effective January 31, 2020, stop #865 has been discontinued. Passengers boarding Route 306 should use stop 864 at Little River Turnpike and Green Spring Road.

01/28/2020

New to Fairfax Connector? Read our rider guide for important information such as passenger rules, how to board the bus, paying your fare, and more. http://bit.ly/36CE2cG

01/24/2020

Weekend service for Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 | WMATA

🚨 Due to preparation for the Summer Platform Improvement Project, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Vienna and West Falls Church metrorail stations on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26. Vienna and Dunn Loring stations will be closed.
http://bit.ly/2KqVMjH

Schedules, real-time train arrivals and station information are available at wmata.com. For assistance by phone, call Metro customer information at (202) 637-7000 [TTY 202-638-3780].

01/23/2020

New Express Route to the Pentagon and Minor Service Changes to Existing Fairfax Connector Routes Go Into Effect Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 | Connector

A new express route (396) to the Pentagon and minor service changes to routes 306, 395, and 950 will go into effect on Saturday, Jan. 25. Route 396 provides express service in the I-95/395 corridor giving commuters a shorter trip by eliminating the stop at Gambrill P&R.
http://bit.ly/36VbtrX

Fairfax Connector Announces Service Changes

01/20/2020

Fairfax Connector will be operating Holiday Weekday Service today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Find out which routes are operating here: http://bit.ly/2tjJfbN

01/17/2020

New Express Route to the Pentagon and Minor Service Changes to Existing Fairfax Connector Routes Go Into Effect Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 | Connector

A new express route (396) to the Pentagon and minor service changes to routes 306, 395, and 950 will go into effect on Saturday, Jan. 25. Route 396 provides express service in the I-95/395 corridor giving commuters a shorter trip by eliminating the stop at Gambrill P&R.
http://bit.ly/36VbtrX

Fairfax Connector Announces Service Changes

01/16/2020

🚨 Due to storm drain maintenance, sections of the Springfield Plaza P&R will be closed starting on Monday, January 20 through Thursday, January 23 resulting in a temporary reduction in parking. Commuters are asked to use Franconia-Springfield Metro Station P&R as an alternative.

01/15/2020

Ramp From Route 29 North To I-66 East In Centreville To Close For Approximately Four Months Starting On Or About January 16 - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

🚨 Effective January 16, 2020 through May 31, due to construction activity on the I-66 Outside the Beltway project, buses for routes 640, 641, 642 & 644 will detour due to the ramp closure. No stops will be impacted. Passengers may experience some delays. Thank you for your patience.
http://bit.ly/30lFCOK

FAIRFAX – The left-turn lane and ramp from northbound Route 29 to I-66 East in Centreville will close for approximately four months beginning on or about Thursday, Jan. 16.

01/15/2020

Fairfax Connector will be operating Holiday Weekday Service on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Find out which routes are operating here: http://bit.ly/2tjJfbN

01/14/2020

Connector BusTracker - No Need to Wait

Take control of your commute. Fairfax Connector BusTracker provides estimated arrival times on the go. What will you do with your extra time? http://bit.ly/2Dfinvw

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/bustracker Never wait at the bus stop again, unless you really want to. You never know who you will meet when you rid...

01/13/2020

Lose a personal item while riding Fairfax Connector? Lost and found items will be held for only 30 days and claims can be submitted by contacting our information center or using our online submission form.
http://bit.ly/2SNnKrx

01/10/2020

⚠️ Effective January 10, 2020 until further notice: Route 951 will not serve stops 3520 and 3559. Customers who use stop 3559 should use stop 3385. Customers who use stop 3520 should use stop 3558. There are no other expected impacts to bus service. Thank you for your patience!

01/09/2020

Heads up if you're using the Orange or Silver lines this weekend. Free shuttle buses will replace trains between East Falls Church and Rosslyn stations. Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon and Court House stations will be closed. More information here:
http://bit.ly/2KqVMjH

01/08/2020

Metrobus Service for Virginia Routes Impacted by Transdev Work Stoppage | WMATA

Metrobus Routes 17G and 18P resume normal service. Details at: http://bit.ly/2QE3bPH.

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, routes 17G and 18P will resume normal service levels. Bus tracking may not be available for the 17G, 17H, 18P, 29K, 29N and REX in busETA. A schedule for the 17G can be viewed here. Customers may estimate arrival times based on their published schedules.

01/08/2020

As you travel to your stops this morning, passengers are reminded to plan extra time for your commutes and to please keep an eye out for icy road/sidewalk conditions. Ice will be very possible throughout the morning rush until temps begin to warm. Encounter ice? When in doubt, walk like a 🐧.

01/07/2020

Fairfax Connector Passengers Traveling from Downtown D.C. are Reminded to Plan for Afternoon Commute | Connector

❄️ With the early dismissal of Federal employees in D.C. at 1 p.m. because of the forecast for snow in the region, Fairfax Connector customers should take the Metrorail to Vienna and take routes 621 or 623 for a direct route to the Government Center.
http://bit.ly/2QzmQAe

Fairfax County, Virginia - Early dismissal news

01/06/2020

In case you haven't heard, the first snow of 2020 is projected to impact our region during the Tuesday afternoon rush. Now would be a good time to make sure you're signed up for text and email alerts with BusTracker!
http://bit.ly/2JJMCgi

01/03/2020

Fairfax Connector Service at Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride Returns to Normal on Jan. 6, 2020 | Transportation

Bus service to and from the Herndon-Monroe P&R will return to operating out of the bus loop on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. We appreciate your continued patience during construction as we prepare the facility for the Metrorail Silver Line Phase II extension.
http://bit.ly/2QMBpiN

Fairfax County, Virginia - Herndon Monroe Reopening Loop

01/01/2020

🎇Fairfax Connector is operating Sunday Service today. Need to know if your route is running? Check here: http://bit.ly/38ZCDiG

01/01/2020

Happy New Year!🎇Fairfax Connector is operating Sunday Service today. Need to know if your route is running? Check here: http://bit.ly/38ZCDiG

12/27/2019

🚨 Submit your feedback by midnight! If you haven't done so yet, please find some time to review proposed service alternatives in the Franconia-Springfield area and submit feedback online via a survey! http://bit.ly/2sdN0yZ