Fairfax County Transportation

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

03/17/2020

Remaining 2020 Paving and Restriping Meetings Canceled for Braddock, Dranesville, Lee and Providence Districts | Transportation

FCDOT and VDOT have canceled the remaining community meetings for the 2020 Paving and Restriping Program scheduled for March 2020. Residents can view the meeting presentations online for each district and give feedback through April 14, 2020.
http://bit.ly/39YOoWL

Fairfax County, Virginia - Paving and Restriping

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

03/12/2020

VDOT confirmed last week the installation of another Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon, improving pedestrian safety in Reston. If you're on South Lakes Road and Tanbark Drive, remember:
1) RRFBs are flashing yellow warning lights activated by a push button.
2) When driving, anticipate people crossing the street and yield to people on foot or bicycle.
3) When walking and bicycling, make eye contact with drivers to confirm they are yielding before entering the crosswalk.
For more information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/bike-walk/rrfb

03/06/2020

Parking Reductions at Three Orange Line Metrorail Stations Begin March 15 | 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

Fairfax County, Virginia

03/05/2020

Improved Access and Travel Options in Tysons Celebrated Today - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Great day with Chairman Jeff McKay, Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik, Tysons Partnership, Transurban and the Virginia Department of Transportation to celebrate the the opening of the Jones Branch Connector, which provides vehicle, bike and pedestrian access across the Beltway to Tysons and McLean.

TYSONS – The Virginia Department of Transportation and Fairfax County celebrated a joint effort today to construct a crucial new link for drivers, transit users, bicyclists and pedestrians.Scotts Crossing Road, a half-mile of new roadway and bridges over the Capital Beltway from Jones Branch Drive...

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

02/28/2020

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Employers are encouraged to try a pilot telework program for their employees during Virginia Telework Week, March 2–6. Teleworking just one day a week can make a big difference to your employees and your company.

Learn more: teleworkva.org

02/27/2020

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Teleworking just one day a week is a great way to improve work-life balance and boost your productivity. Ask your boss about working from home during Virginia Telework Week, March 2–6!
Learn more: teleworkva.org

02/26/2020

Fairfax County Announces Upcoming Paving and Restriping Meetings for Sully, Mason and Mount Vernon Districts | Transportation

Paving and restriping meetings announced for Sully, Mason and Mount Vernon districts. Dates, locations below:

Fairfax County, Virginia - 2020 Paving and Restriping Program - Sully, Mason and Mount Vernon Meetings Announcement

02/24/2020

South Van Dorn Street Shared Use Path | Transportation

Alexandria bike/ped community, we think you'll like this project for improved connections at South Van Dorn Street and the Beltway - but if not, you tell us! Please review the plans and provide feedback to FCDOT in the next week or two. If your concerns are not met during the feedback process, you may request (by March 13) that FCDOT hold a public hearing.

Fairfax County, Virginia - South Van Dorn Street Path

02/21/2020

Metro wants your feedback on FY2021 budget, including expanded hours, fare and service changes | WMATA

Public meetings next week to learn more and provide feedback on Metro's FY2021 budget; online info posted if you cannot attend in person.

Metro is inviting the public to comment on its proposed Fiscal Year 2021 budget, which aims to improve service and fare options, support ridership growth, and manage costs for the transit agency. Metro’s budget year begins July 1.

02/19/2020

Virginia's first electric, self-driving bus is coming to Fairfax

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

Look out for it in late spring.

02/18/2020

Fairfax County Announces First Paving and Restriping Meetings for 2020 | Transportation

Please join us on Feb. 25 in Hunter Mill (Reston) and Feb. 26 in Springfield (Clifton) for paving and restriping district meetings. March meetings will be announced as soon as logistics are finalized.

Fairfax County, Virginia - 2020 Paving and Restriping Program Meeting Announcement

02/17/2020

George Washington's Day/Presidents Day Holiday Schedule Feb. 17 | Fairfax County

FCDOT offices are closed for today’s holiday. Other County agency programs and schedules available here:

Fairfax County, Virginia

02/13/2020

Businesses

Applications to be a "Bicycle Friendly Business" due next week - details in link below.

Deserving businesses are recognized at the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels and all applicants receive valuable feedback and assistance in becoming more welcoming to bicycling. 

02/08/2020

Alexandria drivers - check your maps before you go

Units currently on scene scene of a Four Alarm fire in the 2800 block of Poag Street. Five-story building under construction. Route 1 shut down in both directions around area. Please avoid area. No reported injuries at this time. #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty

02/07/2020

Braddock Road and Old Lee Road Safety and Operational Improvements Study - Projects | Virginia Department of Transportation

For our Centreville neighbors

Note: A public information meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6:30 p.

02/05/2020

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

02/03/2020

www.youtube.com

Catch up on the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit system with this presentation that addresses budget, design and schedule.

01/30/2020

Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - FABB

Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling - FABB

Are you over 12? Can you count people crossing the road? Do you want to help Fairfax County Transportation implement new crosswalks? Volunteer next Monday in Merrifield, Reston, Vienna, Kingstowne, Chantilly, Centreville, and Bailey's Crossroads!

01/27/2020

Give Feedback on Route 50 Study in Chantilly - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Western Fairfax/Route 50 commuters: public meeting this Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m., at Brookfield Elementary School in Chantilly.

Official website of the Virginia Department of Transportation

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

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - News Releases

VDOT announced new traffic patterns for Waples Mill Road (bridge over I-66 will go down to one lane for ~6 months) and for the I-66/Route 123 interchange starting Friday, Jan. 24. (Overachievers, read ahead for traffic impacts next week affecting Route 28 between Braddock Road and Westfields Boulevard.)

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

01/22/2020

7 Factors To Bring Your Remote Team And Remote Customers Closer

Increase productivity ✅
Lower costs ✅

FCDOT's Commuter Services team can provide the technical support and policy guidance to get your telework program up and running. Contact us at 703-877-5704 or [email protected].

(Thanks to Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation for sharing the link below.)

Although remote work has become common, it is important to understand the key factors that make it successful.

01/19/2020

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King, Jr., 1965

Fairfax County offices, including FCDOT, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of MLK Day.

01/17/2020

Your Saturday forecast: 🌧 ❄️ 🌬
Extra vigilance and preparations required, Fairfax travelers. Stay safe out there!

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

Centreville Drivers: new traffic pattern coming soon

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.

01/08/2020

VDOT Northern VA on Twitter

s/o to VDOT for tweeting this reminder last night: Headlights on and remove all snow and ice from your car. This is for the safety of others as much as it is for you. (Might need to paste link into your broswer to view: https://twitter.com/VaDOTNOVA/status/1214696382025654272)

“#Realtalk Snow Sitrep 17:00 We’ve got a video with two *subtle* safety messages for overnight. 👇 1) We’re gonna have a refreeze. Period. Assume that anything that’s wet is icy. 2) Pls clear the snow and ice off of ALL of your car before heading out. It’s for everyone’s safety! https:...

01/08/2020

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Drive with extra care and caution this morning! Roads may be a little slick during the commute. #FCFRD firefighters and paramedics don’t want to meet you by “accident” this morning! #traffic #weather #FairfaxCounty

01/01/2020

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is closed for New Year's Day. We look forward to working with you on local projects and programs to make 2020 our best yet! FCDOT offices will reopen Thursday, Jan. 2.

12/31/2019

If your New Year’s resolutions include decreasing stress, getting fit, saving money or going green, then here are some transportation ideas for you in the new year:
1. Ride your bike or use bikeshare! To work, to the store, to lunch, to the library, to the park
2. Carpooling = fewer cars on the road, appreciated by Mother Nature and your fellow commuters
3. Taking transit helps increase the number of steps you take
4. Vanpool – for longer-distance commuters, rewards available
5. Telework – because it’s hard to be stressed in bunny slippers
6. Compressed work week – Turn your five-day commuting week into four
7. Commuter benefits – check with your employer about implementing commuter-friendly benefits
FCDOT wishes everyone a safe, happy and healthy 2020!

12/30/2019

Calling all revelers: have fun and be safe tomorrow!

Planning on attending a few holiday parties where adult beverages will be served this weekend? Don’t have a designated driver and you end up having one too many? Don’t Drink And Drive! Get A Free Ride Home!

Learn how: https://ffxfirerescue.wordpress.com/2019/12/23/during-this-holiday-season-dont-drink-and-drive-get-a-free-ride-home-4/ #FCFRD #FairfaxCounty #SafeFairfax

12/27/2019

Thanks Fairfax County Police Department for the safety reminders!

Keep yourself visible to drivers while walking after dark 🚶 #FCPD

12/24/2019

If you're going over the river and through the woods this week, FCDOT wishes you safe travels! A reminder, Fairfax County Government offices are closed in observance of Christmas Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday. Happy holidays!

12/14/2019

Fairfax County recognized 17 organizations for providing outstanding commuter benefits for their employees. The Department of Transportation Commuter Services team invited previous honorees to celebrate their inclusion in the "First 100" employers to be recognized.

Fairfax County recognized 17 organizations for providing outstanding commuter benefits for their employees. The Department of Transportation Commuter Services team invited previous honorees to celebrate their inclusion in the "First 100" employers to be recognized.

12/13/2019

Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Project | Transportation

Presentation materials from the Dec. 9 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail meeting are now online. Comments are due by Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.

12/11/2019

Provide Feedback on Fairfax County Parkway Improvements - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

Fairfax County Parkway commuters - VDOT is holding a design public hearing tomorrow at Robinson Secondary School. Details in the link.

FAIRFAX – The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a design public hearing Thursday, Dec. 12 (if cancelled due to inclement weather, the meeting will be held Monday, Dec.

12/07/2019

Fairfax Connector to Operate Limited Service on Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8 | Connector

Fairfax Connector will operate on Sunday, Dec. 8, with the same limited service as Saturday, Dec. 7, due to a job action by Fairfax Connector drivers and mechanics. Routes 171, 321, 322, 401, 402, 950 and RIBS 1 will run Sunday service. Routes not listed will not operate on Sunday, Dec. 8.
http://bit.ly/343fmsp

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax Connector to Operate Limited Service on Thursday, Dec. 5

12/04/2019

Could your organization be a "Best Workplace for Employers" in Fairfax County? Yesterday, we honored local employers for providing commuter benefits to their employees. Fairfax County leads the nation with 109 designees overall.

12/02/2019

Southern George Washington Memorial Parkway Safety Study - George Washington Memorial Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)

GW Parkway commuters - the National Park Service will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 6-8 p.m., at Walt Whitman Middle School in Alexandria to discuss safety at key intersections from the City of Alexandria to George Washington's Mount Vernon.

11/29/2019

Join us on Monday, Dec. 9, for a meeting on the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail project, 6:30 p.m., at the Mount Vernon Governmental Center. Supervisor Dan Storck https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/news/t37_19

11/28/2019

Fight today's turkey and carbs with a good walkabout tomorrow - leave the driving to VRE and your parking worries at home. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bundle up for Black Friday shopping in Old Town Alexandria! Ride VRE to the Alexandria station, then head east on King Street to find one-of-a-kind deals at more than 40 independent boutiques. Take the free King Street trolley for easy on-off access to all the places on your list. VRE will be running an S schedule, so only VRE trains on the schedule with an “S” will be operating. @VisitAlexandriaVA

11/27/2019

Fairfax County Department of Transportation will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. We wish everyone safe travels this weekend!

11/26/2019

FCDOT will hold a workshop to explore potential new trail connections between the Telegraph Road and South Kings Highway corridor and the Richmond Highway corridor in the vicinity of Huntley Meadows Park on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m., in Room 221A/B of the Gerry Hyland (South County) Government Center.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/news/t36_19