For Immediate Release
September 4, 2018
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Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking public input on proposed changes to Fairfax Connector service that aim to enhance the customer experience. Routes included in this service change proposal are Route 467 (new complimentary route to Route 462), Route 698 (new express service from the Vienna Metrorail Station to the Pentagon), and Routes 924 / 926. After receiving and reviewing public feedback, FCDOT staff is scheduled to present the final proposed changes to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in November 2018. If approved, the changes will go into effect in January 2019.
Proposal Highlights:
- Route 698 – Vienna - Pentagon
New express route, via I-66, providing 10 morning rush-hour trips to the Pentagon from the Vienna Metrorail Station and 10 evening rush-hour trips from the Pentagon to the Vienna Metrorail Station. - Route 467 – Vienna - Tysons
New route will provide complementary mid-day and evening service to Route 462 which only provides morning and evening rush-hour service. The route will also provide service on Saturdays and aims to improve transit access to the Vienna Park neighborhood. - Route 924/926 – Herndon – Dranesville Road
Times of service for both routes will be aligned with the school’s bell schedule to provide better access to Herndon High School.
We Want to Hear From You! Opportunities for Public Comment
FCDOT staff will host two outreach events to explain the proposed changes, answer questions and take comments from the public:
- Fairfax County Government Center - Sept. 17, 2018, at 6 p.m.
12000 Government Center Parkway, Conference Room 7, Fairfax
Transit connections: • Fairfax Connector Routes 605 and 621/622/623 • Metrobus 1C - Herndon Middle School - Sept. 18, 2018 at 6 p.m.
901 Locust St, Herndon, VA 20170
Transit connections: • Route 926 • Route 937 • Route 950
Can’t make an outreach event? Public comments and feedback will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday October 5, 2018. There are three easy ways to provide comments:
- Fill out a survey online.
- E-mail fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Call 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608 (Mon. -Fri., 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. - Sun., 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
Stay Connected and Informed
- Visit www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Call 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608 (Mon. - Fri., 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. - Sun., 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Follow us on Twitter & Facebook
- Visit a Connector Transit Store:
| Fairfax Connector Transit Stores | |
|---|---|
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Franconia-Springfield Metro Station |
Stringfellow Park and Ride 4920 Stringfellow Road, Centreville, VA Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 - 10:30 a.m., 3 - 7 p.m. |
| Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride 12530 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA 20171 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 - 10:30 a.m., 3 - 7 p.m. |
Tysons West*Park Transit Station 8300 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102 Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Reston Town Center Transit Station 12051 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190 Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station 11389 Reston Station Boulevard, Reston, VA 20190 Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
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