Fairfax Connector proposes service adjustments for implementation in September 2017 to improve customer service through increased on-time performance, improved service reliability and reduced crowding. Improvements target high-ridership corridors and partially address the elimination of Metrobus 2T.
Proposal Highlights (all proposed changes by route listed below):
• Reroute Route 171 between Pohick and Telegraph Roads to take advantage of new traffic signal at Whernside Street and Telegraph Road;
• Adjust arrival times on Fairfax Connector Routes 231 and 232 to improve transfer opportunities with Routes 321, 322 and 373;
• Increase span of service and frequency on Routes 321 and 322;
• Eliminate Bland Street diversion on Routes 321 and 322;
• Extend Routes 321 and 322 on Industrial Drive to serve the Amazon facility;
• Restructure Route 333 service as Routes 340 and 341, maintaining service to Patriot Ridge and extending service to Boston Boulevard;
• Implement minor schedule revisions to Route 334 to interline with new Routes 340 and 341;
• Add a Route 335 morning trip departing at 6:00 a.m. from Franconia – Springfield Metrorail Station;
• Address travel demands for Route 395 by eliminating some morning trips from Backlick North Park & Ride, as well as some afternoon trips to Gambrill Road Park & Ride;
• Reroute Route 462 onto Prosperity Avenue and Hilltop Road to address elimination of Metrobus 2T;
• Reroute Route 463 on Gosnell Road and Leesburg Pike to address elimination of Metrobus 2T; and
• Revise Route 551 schedule to address afternoon crowding issues related to ridership to/from South Lakes High School.
We Want to Hear From You! Opportunities for Public Comment
Fairfax Connector will host two outreach events to explain the proposed changes and take comments from the public:
Tuesday, August 8, 2017; 6 - 8 p.m. (7 p.m. presentation)
• Edison High School Cafeteria
• 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria
• Transit access: Fairfax Connector 109, 231, 232, 321, 322, 310
Thursday, August 10, 2017; 6 - 8 p.m. (7 p.m. presentation)
• Stenwood Elementary School Cafeteria
• 2620 Gallows Road, Vienna
• Transit access: Fairfax Connector 401, 402
Feedback will be recorded at the meeting and attendees can submit written comment forms. Interested riders who cannot attend either meeting may view the public presentation and submit comments online or call 703-339-7200, TTY 711. Public comments and feedback will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2017.