FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 3, 2022

As wintry weather and icy conditions continue to impact Fairfax County and the National Capital Region, Fairfax Connector will be operating Saturday service on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. The routes that operate Saturday service are:

• 101, 109, 151, 152, 161, 162, 171, 308, 310, 321, 322, 371, 401, 402, 423, 424, 463, 467, 505, 551, 558, 559, 574, 605630, 640, 650, 703, 721, 803,  937, 950, 981, 983, RIBS 1, RIBS 2, RIBS 3, RIBS 4 and RIBS 5.

If a route is not listed, it does not operate Saturday service.

Fairfax Connector officials want to remind passengers to also check their route-specific information in BusTracker before heading out to their stop because detours on individual routes will be in effect:

• Before you head out to your bus stop, check the status and any possible detours for your route on BusTracker or make sure you are signed-up for email and/or text alerts for your routes.

• Call Fairfax Connector customer service at 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608. Se habla Español.

• If your route is on detour, the information presented in BusTracker will not reflect real-time estimated arrival information but rather the schedule information.

• While on detour, a bus will not show up in the BusTracker location map view. 

Fairfax Connector officials appreciate passengers’ patience and cooperation during weather events and encourage everyone to be prepared.

Stay Informed

• Sign-up for email and/or text alerts for your routes through Fairfax Connector BusTracker. **Watch a :30 video on how to use Fairfax Connector BusTracker here.**
• Call Fairfax Connector customer service at 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608; Mon - Fri 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sat - Sun 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Se habla Español.
• Follow Fairfax Connector on Twitter and Facebook.
• Monitor local news outlets and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/operatingstatus.  

Allow Extra Time and Stay Safe While Traveling During Winter Weather

Fairfax Connector passengers are reminded to plan and take steps to stay safe while traveling. For safer, more bearable travel during winter weather:

1. Plan and decide on a route that keeps you waiting outside for the shortest time possible. It is important to arrive at your bus stop five minutes before the listed arrival time of your bus.
2. To minimize the wait time at your stop, check the estimated arrival time of your bus on your smart phone, tablet or a desktop through Fairfax Connector BusTracker. You can also sign-up for email and/or text alerts for your routes estimated arrival times for a specific stop.
3. Dress appropriately for the cold weather meaning you are not exposing any skin to the cold, so you are wearing a hat, mittens or gloves, a scarf, socks, warm boots or shoes, and a warm jacket. Thick, loose clothing and lots of layers are ideal. 
4. Be on the lookout for frostbite, which typically affects smaller, more exposed body parts like the nose, earlobes, fingers, hands and toes, and get out of the cold if possible. Symptoms are a change in skin color, a slightly painful sensation, hard looking skin, numbness and a cold or burning feeling. Again, it’s important to keep those areas covered to avoid frostbite.
5. Doing cardio at the bus stop might look a little silly, but moving your body and jumping up and down helps generate some heat. Just keep moving to keep your body temperature at a steady level. 

Monitor Road Conditions

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is also asking drivers to monitor weather reports for the latest updates. Stay informed of current road conditions and VDOT’s efforts: 

• Visit virginiadot.org/novaemergency for the latest updates and resources during winter events.
• Follow @VaDOTNOVA on Twitter
• Check 511virginia.org or the mobile app for road conditions and closures.

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