Fairfax County Transportation

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.

05/21/2020

Reminder: Metrorail Orange and Silver Lines Stations in Fairfax County to Close Beginning Saturday, May 23 | Transportation

⁉️ Metro summer closure starts this weekend - shuttle, parking, Connector, telework information and more:

Fairfax County, Virginia - Reminder about Metro Platform shutdown

05/20/2020

Your How-to Guide for Buying the Best New Bicycle

If your current situation has you thinking about getting around on two wheels, here's an article (published pre-pandemic) that helps break down buying a new bicycle. #BikeFairfax #BikeMonth

From choosing the right bike to how much to spend to where to buy, we’ve got you covered

05/19/2020

Excited to announce our newest Capital Bikeshare station, Vy Reston Heights! This station is located just off Sunrise Valley Drive, and about 1/2 mile south of the W&OD Trail and Reston Town Center. #BikeMonth #BikeFairfax

05/19/2020

Share the Road: A Sharrow indicates that cars and bikes will be sharing the same travel lane on the road. #BikeFairfax #BikeMonth

05/18/2020

Restriping along Northbound Wiehle Avenue in Reston May 18-22 - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Reston drivers 👀 this week:

Official website of the Virginia Department of Transportation

05/16/2020

Good morning from the Burke VRE Station, where we’re celebrating the opening of our Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Market!

05/15/2020

Stuff the Bus | Neighborhood and Community Services

Because the need is closer than you think...Stuff the Bus drive Saturday and Tuesday. Help a neighbor - and please share!

Fairfax County, Virginia - Help us feed Fairfax families! Stuff the Bus is a public-private partnership effort to provide needed assistance to local food pantries providing critical food supplies to local individuals and families in need.

05/15/2020

Love to Ride

Set fitness goals, challenge friends and family, join with your colleagues to complete against other businesses at the National Bike Challenge 2020 – now through September #BikeFairfax

Love to Ride is all about getting more people enjoying and discovering how easy and fun riding a bike can be. Whether you ride all the time, or you're new to riding, join the Love to Ride community, help grow cycling, make our neighborhoods more bike friendly, have some fun with your friends and win...

05/13/2020

Cedar Lane Bridge Over I-66 in Vienna to Close in Mid-May for New Bridge Construction - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

The Cedar Lane Bridge, which connects Vienna and Fairfax in the Merrifield area, will be closed for demolition starting Friday, May 15. Detour information for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists can be found in the link below; Connector Bus Routes 462 and 467 are offering expanded service until the new bridge is completed (scheduled for November 2020).

FAIRFAX – The Cedar Lane Bridge over I-66, located between the Nutley Street and I-495 interchanges, is planned to close for approximately six months starting on or about Friday, May 15. The bridge will be demolished and rebuilt to accommodate the widening of I-66, as part of the Transform 66 Ou...

05/13/2020

Social distancing champion ✔️
Biking or walking more for exercise or recreation ✔️
Still need to drive for work or errands?
Slow down, share the road, and be mindful of your neighbors out there ✔️
Thanks for Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments for their support of the Street Smart Campaign #BikeMonth #BikeFairfax

05/12/2020

While children under age 15 are required by law to wear a helmet, we hope everyone will make this a “no brainer” to ride. #BikeFairfax #BikeMonth

05/12/2020

Traffic Changes Coming to I-395 South Access to Duke Street East in Alexandria and Edsall Road West Access to I-395 South in Springfield - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

VDOT announced the closure this week of the ramps connecting I-395 South to eastbound Duke Street, as well as the ramp from westbound Edsal Road to I-395 South. Traffic signals will replace the clover leafs - please be alert for new patters and work crews.

ALEXANDRIA - Motorists and area residents are advised of traffic changes going into effect at southbound I-395 to eastbound Duke Street (Route 236), as well as at westbound Edsall Road to southbound I-395.Ramp from southbound I-395 to eastbound Duke StreetOn or about Monday, May 11, crews will begi...

05/11/2020

Biking during COVID-19

Helpful article from Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) about riding in the time of Coronavirus. #BikeFairfax #BikeMonth

Should you ride? If you need to, what precautions should you take?

05/06/2020

Great Falls Street and North West Street Improvements | Transportation

Pardon Our Dust: Great Falls Street between North West Street and Walnut Street will be closed May 11-12, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., to install shoring for the sidewalk project's retaining wall. Dranesville District - Supervisor John W. Foust

Fairfax County, Virginia - Great Falls Street and North West Street Improvements

05/05/2020

Bike Anywhere Week

Although Bike to Work Day has been cancelled this year, you can bike to the store, your local park or just around the block May 11-15 - and be eligible for prizes! Thanks to Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) for stepping up to host. #BikeMonth #BikeFairfax

No pit stops this year, but we’ve got rad t-shirts, giveaways, and a bingo card full of fun social-distance-compatible activities.

05/02/2020

Squeaky breaks? Tires need air? The #BikeFairfax Team invites you to take time this weekend to check the safety and maintenance on your bike! #BikeMonth

05/02/2020

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and a beautiful day in *your* neighborhood, too. May is National Bike Month, why not bike (or walk) to a trail or park near you? #BikeMonth #BikeFairfax #FFXStrong

The weather’s getting warmer, which is leading to beautiful days but some crowded trails on the weekends. Officers all over the county in areas such as Great Falls and McLean have been enforcing parking violations for the past few weeks. Here are some quick fixes to some of the problems we’ve been seeing: Always pay attention to signage wherever you park, and always check your parking job before you leave your car. If an area with street parking is too crowded, why not stay more local and walk or bike to explore your neighborhood?
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#FCPD #FairfaxVa #Police #PoliceOfficers #LawEnforcement #FirstResponders #Community #CommunityPolicing #DriveSafely #ParkSafely

05/01/2020

The #BikeFairfax team at FCDOT is excited to bring you ideas, tips and reminders throughout May to keep things safe and fun while you’re on two wheels. #BikeMonth

04/27/2020

While you were quarantining, we caught work being done on the Lee Chapel Road Walkway project this month:

04/23/2020

Metrorail Orange and Silver Lines Stations in Fairfax County to Close for Expanded Construction Activities Beginning May 24 | Transportation

Today, the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) announced a new plan for construction activities for the summer of 2020 with a full closure of all Metrorail Orange and Silver Line stations in Fairfax County. Details at: https://bit.ly/2VxUBEA.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Metrorail Orange Line Platform news release 4-23

04/22/2020

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day this week, many of us are working hard to stay healthy by working from home. That means fewer cars on the road and cleaner air. If you have been working remotely, thank you for being part of the solution! For advice on teleworking, please drop us a line at [email protected] for free technical support.

04/21/2020

Webinar: Telework 201: What's Next? How Businesses Like Yours Have Made Telework "Work" For Them | Fairfax County EDA

Employers - here's an opportunity to learn from your peers on making telework work for your organization. Register for the webinar below and login Wednesday, April 20 at 1 p.m.

The Dulles Area Transportation Association has once again teamed up with the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority to bring you the second in our series of webinars designed to help you effectively manage a remote workforce.

04/21/2020

Attention first responders, healthcare workers, food retail andtransit employees: Capital Bikeshare is offering free membership through May 31. Employers register first, then employees can join. https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/blog/essential-workers-program

04/20/2020

Extended and Long-Term Lane Closures Begin Next Week On I-66 - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

VDOT announces many I-66 construction updates with lane and ramp closures from the Beltway to Manassas starting Monday, April 20. Read more:

Official website of the Virginia Department of Transportation

04/16/2020

The Right Way to Pass Fellow Pedestrians, and Other Social Distancing Tips

Some practical advice on social distancing while out walking or running - and a reminder to be human, too.

Being a model local citizen during coronavirus requires us to upend some of our ingrained neighborly behaviors. Here’s how to adopt new ones.

04/12/2020

Traffic Changes at Route 28/Braddock Road Intersection in Centreville Starting on or About Monday, April 13 - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Major changes for Centreville residents who live off Braddock Road near I-66/Route 28; Walney Road detour in place until new bridge is complete (late 2020). VDOT release:

Official website of the Virginia Department of Transportation

04/09/2020

Bike to Work Day 2020, a regional effort in DC, Maryland and Virginia, has been canceled. The Bike Fairfax team at FCDOT is working on possible alternatives, and is looking forward to bringing you bicycling ideas for you and your family during National Bike Month in May. Given our new reality, riding bikes could be just the thing we need to get fresh air, exercise, get to our nearby parks and provide a way to run errands (while maintaining social distancing, of course).

04/06/2020

Metro Forward

ICYMI: Starting today, Metro will further reduce rail and bus hours.

Metrorail will close at 9 p.m. every day and Metrobus service will also end earlier, with the last trips departing at or before 11 p.m.

The decision to end service earlier reflects a significant drop-off in ridership since Metro began asking riders to limit use of the system to “essential trips only” to enhance safety for employees and individuals who must travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Anyone using Metro should travel only if absolutely necessary for essential purposes as stipulated under stay-at-home Executive Orders in effect throughout the Metro service area. Essential travel includes first responders, hospital staff, critical government employees, grocery and pharmacy workers, and others who must work during the public health emergency. Unless traveling for an essential purpose, you are urged to stay at home.

Learn more: https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Pandemic-service-schedule.cfm#main-content

04/01/2020

As we are practicing our stay at home social distancing, it's the perfect time to fill out your #Census. Here are some important reasons why you need to #BeCounted. #FFXCounts