Fairfax County Transportation

08/06/2020

Local residents, north-south commuters, bike-ped users (current and future): please take the time to give us feedback on preliminary recommendations for the Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways as we prepare to present final recomendations to the Board of Supervisors for changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Your comments will help determine commuting improvements along this corridor. Watch a video from the online community meeting and take the survey today! https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/study/fairfax-county-parkway

08/04/2020

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Last chance to join us live for the final of three online community meetings regarding the Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways Study. We also will be posting a recording so you can catch up and still have time to submit comments by Aug. 31. Registration required - hope to see you tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 pm).

08/03/2020

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FCDOT has new proposals for Danbury Forest Drive and Port Royal Road with the Braddock Road Multimodal Project. Join us for an online meeting Monday at 7 p.m. to learn more and give feedback. Registration required.

07/30/2020

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The second of three online meetings for the Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways Study will be held tonight (Thursday, July 30), 7-9 p.m. Registration required - use link below:

07/29/2020

Join us for lunch! FCDOT has two midday events for your brown bag pleasure:

The Fairfax County & Franconia-Springfield Parkways Study team will present their preliminary recommendations at 11:45 a.m. Learn more and submit comments that will shape Fairfax County's commuting future. Register: https://bit.ly/2CQoSIa

GMU's Active Transportation webinar series concludes with a 12 noon presentation on safe streets in Arlington. Register: https://bit.ly/2Eui2sd

07/28/2020

**Welcome to the Mosaic District, Relay!**

Today, Fairfax County and Dominion Energy began the testing of Relay, an autonomous electric shuttle that will operate between the Dunn Loring Metrorail Station and Mosaic. This is the first test of driverless technology in public transportation in the Washington D.C. region, and the first state-funded autonomous transportation project in Virginia. To get to know Relay and for more info on this pilot project, visit https://bit.ly/3g8keDF.

Dominion Energy Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation Fairfax County Government Virginia Department of Transportation Mosaic

07/28/2020

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - Traffic & Construction

Expect evening and overnight delays on I-66 in Fairfax this week: lane closures westbound Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; stoppages coming later this week for bridge construction. Read more:

Those who drive alone can use the lanes during rush hours by paying a toll.

07/24/2020

Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements | Transportation

Braddock Road residents and commuters: FCDOT will host an online meeting about improvements at I-495/Port Royal Road and Wakefield Chapel Road/Danbury Forest Drive on Monday, Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m. Registration is required. Supervisor James Walkinshaw

Fairfax County, Virginia - Braddock Road Multimodal Study

07/22/2020

July News on the Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project

Catch up on the latest with the Route 7 Widening Project:

07/20/2020

VDOT Seeks Input on Route 28 and Dulles Toll Road/Greenway Interchange Study - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Another opportunity to improve your commuting experience:

FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to learn more about and provide input on traffic operations and safety improvements being evaluated as part of a study to improve the Route 28 and Dulles Toll Road/Dulles Greenway interchange area. Interested residents a...

07/17/2020

Fairfax County & Franconia-Springfield Parkways Alternatives Analysis and Long Term Planning Study | Transportation

FCDOT will hold the next and final round of community meetings for the Fairfax County & Franconia-Springfield Parkways Study in three similar online meetings:

- Wednesday, July 29, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
- Thursday, July 30, 7-9 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Learn more and provide feedback at the Study team finalizes its recommendations.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County Parkway Corridor Study

07/16/2020

Silver Line Phase Two Bus Service Plan Public Outreach June 2020

Tomorrow is the final day for comments on the plan for Connector Bus service with the opening of Phase II of the Silver Line. Help us plan for the future by watching the presentation below, and find links to provide feedback at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/news/c18_20.

Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking input from the public on the final preferred plan for Fairfax Connector Bus Service in Herndon...

07/15/2020

Amplifying this safety message:

July is here and that means new laws! Beginning July 1, drivers are required to stop for pedestrians. Learn more about pedestrian safety here: https://bit.ly/3eMdQRG

07/13/2020

Low-Cost Improvements at Two Fairfax County Intersections Complete - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

A little good news for your Monday:

FAIRFAX – Low-cost enhancements aimed at relieving congestion and improving safety and operations are complete at two intersections in Fairfax County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.New Separated Right-Turn Lane at Burke Lake Road and Braddock Road in Springfield Drivers on...

07/12/2020

Take a break on Wednesday from 12 noon to 1 p.m., and join FCDOT, District Department of Transportation and NOVA Parks for a webinar on Active Transportation During Covid-19. Register: https://bit.ly/2CxEsrl

07/09/2020

Introducing...ebikes! Capital Bikeshare users, you can see if there's an ebike near you when the system map shows "+ Plus" alongside the number of bikes (Classic) and Docks available.

07/08/2020

An opportunity to share your experience and help us identify new solutions

VDOT is assessing the ways in which the #COVID19 pandemic is changing the ways Virginians commute. Take our Virginia Commuter Survey and provide feedback on how your commute has changed or continues to change during the pandemic. We hope to identify opportunities to improve your commute in the future. Click here: bit.ly/3ieDIrG

07/07/2020

Reston/Herndon residents - your future commute is about to undergo a once-in-a-generation change with the opening of the Silver Line (Phase II) next year. Fairfax Connector wants to help you get there, but needs your input *now* to prepare for future routes and service. Learn more at Wednesday night's virtual meeting, hosted by Supervisor Walter Alcorn and Dranesville District - Supervisor John W. Foust.

Community members are invited to join FCDOT staff, Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn and Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust for a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will be a presentation highlighting the Herndon-Reston proposed bus service plan and an opportunity for the public to provide feedback and ask questions. More details here: https://bit.ly/2CeMNA2

07/06/2020

New Flyover Ramp from I-66 East to Route 28 North Opening on or about Wednesday, July 8 - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Good news to start your week: new ramp from from I-66E to Route 28N expected to open Wednesday.

07/02/2020

Fairfax County Government will be closed on Friday, July, 3, in observance of Independence Day. FCDOT will resume normal business operations on Monday, July 6. Have a happy and safe 4th!

07/01/2020

ICYMI Virginia: New laws went into effect today. Read them all here (traffic/transportation changes can be found on pages 30-32)http://dls.virginia.gov/pubs/idc/idc20.pdf

06/30/2020

MetroQuest

Virginia transportation officials are looking at COVID-19 impacts to commuting around the Commonwealth. The goal is to locate opportunities to plan for long and short term changes in commuting patterns. Please take the survey today!

#VACommuterSurvey

06/24/2020

Richmond Highway Corridor Improvements Town Hall - Crowdcast

Save the date and join us Wednesday, July 1

Register now for Lee District's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Wednesday July 01, 2020 at 6:30 am EDT.

06/19/2020

Fairfax County Government is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. FCDOT will resume operations on Monday, June 22 - hat tip to those who can use this time to learn some, understand more and reflect.

06/09/2020

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - Traffic & Construction

Dear I-66: Why am I sitting in traffic? See VDOT's I-66 Outside the Beltway lane closure and construction updates:

Those who drive alone can use the lanes during rush hours by paying a toll.

06/09/2020

Orange Line platform construction update | WMATA

2.5 weeks in (with another ~12 weeks to go), an update from Metro

Two weeks into the summer shutdown, construction activity is well underway at Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church and East Falls Church stations. So far, construction crews have focused on demolition work, including the removal of all tiles from the platforms, mezzanines and pedestrian bridges. T...

06/08/2020

Attn bike/ped community - if you want to be in the room where it happens (or at least in the room with the people who can make it happen), please join us for this legislative update webinar next week!

06/05/2020

Tysons Boulevard Lane Closure | Transportation

How do I share the lane? Who has right of way? Further details on how to use the Tysons Boulevard closure for exercise/recreation:

Fairfax County, Virginia - Tysons Boulevard Bicycle and Pedestrian Lane Closure

06/03/2020

ICYMI: The right, northbound lane of Tysons Boulevard is closed between Westbranch Drive and just prior to International Drive for socially-distant exercise/recreaction. #FFXCOVID

06/01/2020

Overnight Ramp Closures For The I-66 Outside The Beltway Project Next Week - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

🚗 🚧 (2 of 2) I-66 at Route 28 North: Overnight detours through June 14 - times vary. Details below:

06/01/2020

Overnight Closures of I-66 East and West at Route 123 Planned for Next Week for Bridge Beam Installation - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

🚗 🚧 (1 of 2): I-66 at Route 123 - overnight closures for beam installation - follow detours from 9:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. tonight and tomorrow night.

FAIRFAX – Bridge beam installation for the new Route 123 (Chain Bridge Road) overpass at I-66 will require closures of I-66 in both directions during the overnight hours Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, from 9:30 p.m.

05/29/2020

Join us as approximately 0.5 miles of one northbound lane of Tysons Boulevard is temporarily closed for dedicated pedestrian and bicyclist usage.

05/28/2020

McLean and Tysons are continuing to evolve into a multimodal hub for Fairfax County residents with the completion of the Tysons East sidewalk project, celebrated today by Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik and Supervisor John Foust. The sidewalk is located on the south side of Route 123 from Great Falls Street to Anderson Road and provides 2400 linear feet of a varied width sidewalk that connects people in McLean to the McLean Metrorail station. The shared use path provides access for walkers and bicyclists. Other components of the project include curbs and gutters, crosswalks, curb ramps, storm pipes and structures and a retaining wall.

05/26/2020

The League of American Bicyclists, promoters of #BikeMonth, want to know why you ride. Post your response in the comment section below for your chance to win some #BikeFairfax swag! We’ll notify winners next week.

05/25/2020

FCDOT is closed for the Memorial Day holiday; we look forward to resuming regular (mostly remote) business tomorrow.

We honor the memories of those who gave their lives for us this and every Memorial Day.