For Immediate Release
Feb. 11, 2020
News and Updates
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a community input meeting on Fairfax Connector proposed service changes that aim to enhance service for customers. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Eagle View Elementary School, 4500 Dixie Hill Road in Fairfax. Transit access: Fairfax Connector 605, 621 and 623.
The public is invited to attend and comment on the proposed changes. In addition to the community meeting, Fairfax Connector staff will connect with customers, in person at various locations affected by the changes.
The proposed service changes include a new express Route 697 providing service between the Stringfellow Park & Ride and D St., SW near L'Enfant Plaza. The route will feature 10 morning trips to downtown D.C. and ten afternoon trips to the Stringfellow Park & Ride.
The proposed changes also include adding two morning trips and two afternoon trips on Route 699 and to adjust departure times on most trips to better align with rider demand.
Public comments will be accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 at 5 p.m. After receiving and reviewing public feedback, FCDOT staff will present the final proposed changes to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in March 2020. If approved, the changes will go into effect May 11, 2020.
Funding for these routes is provided by NVTC Commuter Choice program.
Give Your Input
There are several ways you can provide input on the proposed service changes:
- Take the online survey
- Fill out a comment form at the meeting.
- E-mail fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Call 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608
Comments due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020.
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- 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.)
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