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Herndon-Reston Bus Service Review - Approved Service Changes

On Feb. 22, 2022, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Fairfax Connector bus service changes in the Reston-Herndon area that include connections to the new Metrorail Silver Line stations in Fairfax County (Herndon Station, Reston Town Center Station, and Innovation Center Station). These service changes will go into effect when the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) begins service to the new Metrorail Silver Line stations.

Modified Routes That Improve Connectivity, Frequency and Reduce Travel Time

Route

Adjustment

Route Profile

507
Sunset Hills – Sunrise Valley

Adjusted span of service to match demand

 

Route 507 will continue to operate on a loop linking Sunset Hills Road and Sunrise Valley Drive to Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station and the Northern Virginia Community College Reston Center campus. It will provide weekday service with 25-minute frequency.

552
Innovation Center Metrorail Station – Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station
Improved connectivity Route 552 will expand service, connecting several medium-density residential areas in the Reston/Herndon service area with three Metrorail stations. The route will operate with 20-minute frequency during rush hour.
553
Kingstream–Herndon– Fox Mill
  
    
Improved connectivityRoute 553 will improve connectivity from Fox Mill Road to Reston Town Center and Herndon Metrorail Station south of the Dulles Toll Road. It will link Herndon High School and the Town of Herndon with Herndon Metrorail Station, with 20-minute frequency during rush hour.
557
Reston South – Soapstone    
    
Maintained rush hour service connectionRoute 557 will link Reston South Park-and-Ride to Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station via Soapstone Road, with 40-minute frequency during rush hour. The current Route 557 operates with 20-minute frequency during weekdays. 
558
Center Harbor – Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station – Reston Town
Center Metrorail Station    
Improved connectivityRoute 558 will provide all-day service along North Shore Drive, with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. 

574
Reston Town Center – Tysons 


    

Reduced travel time  Route 574 will provide all-day service between Reston Town Center Transit Station and Tysons, with 30-minute frequency during weekday rush hour periods and 45-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour periods and weekends.
599
Reston North – Pentagon Express   
Adjusted span of service to match demandRoute 599 will continue to provide weekday express commuter service from Reston North Park-and-Ride Lot to the Pentagon and Crystal City, with 25-minute frequency during rush hour.
605
Reston – Fair Oaks Mall     
Reduce travel time and increase frequencyRoute 605 will provide all-day service between Reston and Fair Oaks – Fairfax County Government Center, with a more direct link between Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Fair Oaks Mall. This will reduce travel time for passengers by as much as 40 percent. The route will operate with 30-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 45-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. 
924
Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun – Herndon – Franklin Farm

    
Improved connectivity, frequency, and
span of service
Route 924 will provide all-day service between Northern Virginia Community College Loudoun campus and Franklin Farm Road via Herndon Metrorail Station, with connections to Loudoun County Transit. This will significantly increase access to education and employment opportunities. The route will operate with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. 
937
Coppermine – Elden – Herndon Metrorail Station
    
Adjusted span of service to match
demand
Route 937 will operate between Herndon Harbor House and Herndon Metrorail Station. Service will also include Frying Pan Road, Coppermine Road, Innovation Center Metrorail Station, and Elden Street. The route will provide mid-day service on weekdays and all-day service on weekends with 40-minute frequency. 
950
Reston Town Center Metrorail Station – Herndon Metrorail Station
    
Improved frequency  Route 950 will provide all-day service between Herndon Metrorail Station and Reston Town Center Metrorail Station. Service will also include Reston Town Center Transit Station, Reston Hospital and activity centers along Elden Street to Worldgate. The route will operate with frequencies of 15 minutes during weekday rush hour, 20 minutes during weekday non rush hour, and 20-30 minutes during weekends. 
951
Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station – Innovation Center Metrorail Station
  
    
Improved connectivity and frequencyRoute 951 will operate during rush hour between Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station and Innovation Center Metrorail Station. Service will also include Glade Drive, U.S. Geological Survey, and Sunrise Valley Drive. The route will provide connections between commercial and residential areas south of the Dulles Toll Road, with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour. 
952
Sunset Hills – Dulles Airport     
    
Improved connectivity and frequencyRoute 952 will provide all-day service between Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station and Dulles Airport. Service will also include activities centers along Sunset Hills, Herndon Metrorail Station, and Worldgate. The route will operate with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. The current Route 952 operates weekday-only service with 30-minute frequency during rush hour and 40-minute frequency during non rush hour.
983
Dulles Airport – Udvar-Hazy   
Improved connectivity    Route 983 will provide all-day service between Dulles Airport and Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum. Service will also include Innovation Center Metrorail Station and Park Center Road. The route will operate with 25-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. 
RIBS 1
Lake Anne – Hunters Woods   
Improved reliability and frequencyRIBS 1 will provide all-day service between the Lake Anne area and Reston Town Center Metrorail Station. The route will operate with 25-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and non rush hour and 20-30-minute frequency on weekends. 
RIBS 2
Reston – South Lakes Drive
Improved connectivity and frequencyThe current RIBS 2 and Route 551 will be merged to form a new RIBS 2, operating on a bidirectional basis. The route will provide all-day service between the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station 
and Reston Town Center Transit Station via South Lakes Drive and Sunset Hills Drive. The route will operate with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 30-minute frequency during 
weekday non rush hour and weekends. 
RIBS 3
Hunters Woods – Lake Anne   
Improved reliability and frequencyRIBS 3 will provide all-day service between Hunters Woods and Reston Town Center Metrorail Station. The route will operate with 25-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and non rush hour and 20-30 minute frequency on weekends. 
RIBS 4
Reston Town Center Metrorail Station – North Point
    
Improved frequency  RIBS 4 will replace Route 556 and connect with Reston Town Center Metrorail Station. The route will provide all-day service with 20-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 40-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. 
RIBS 5
Herndon     
Improved connectivity    RIBS 5 will provide more direct service between Harbor House and Elden Street shopping centers, while continuing to link to  Reston Town Center Transit Station. North and west of Harbor House, the route will operate in a loop incorporating Herndon Parkway and Park Avenue. The route will operate with 45-minute frequency on weekdays and weekends.

 

New Routes Provide More Connections and Improved Travel Time

Route

Adjustment

Route Profile

615
Fair Oaks Hospital –
Greenbriar –
Fair Oaks Mall
Improved travel timeThe section of Route 605 currently operating between Fair Oaks Hospital and Fair Oaks Mall, via Stringfellow Road and Fair Lakes Parkway, will be replaced by the new Route 615. More direct connections with Reston will be available at Fair Oaks  Hospital. Route 615 will provide all-day service with 30-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 45-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends. Connection with Route 605 to Reston will be maintained by way of a transfer  point at Fair Oaks Hospital.
901
Herndon Metrorail Station – Centreville
 
New connectivity and improved travel timeThe new Route 901 will provide connectivity between the Herndon, Centreville, and Chantilly areas. The route will significantly reduce travel time between these areas, while providing access from residential areas to employment centers. The route will operate all-day service with 30-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends.
921
Herndon Circulator
New connectivityRoute 921 will operate as a loop through the Town of Herndon, connecting Herndon downtown and historical areas to the Herndon Metrorail Station. Service will also include Parcher Avenue and Spring Street / Van Buren Street area not currently served by public transit. The route will operate with 40-minute frequency on weekdays and weekends.
954
Sterling Plaza – Herndon Metrorail
Station
New connectivityThe new Route 954 will provide all-day service between Sterling Plaza and Herndon Metrorail Station, improving access to employment, shopping, and Loudoun County Transit. Additionally, Route 954 will provide more frequent and regular connections to medium-density and high-density areas  along Herndon Parkway and Crestview Drive not currently served by public transit. The route will operate with 30-minute frequency during weekday rush hour and 60-minute frequency during weekday non rush hour and weekends.

 

 

Eliminated Route

Replacement Service

505 Reston Town Center952, RIBS 2
551 South LakesRIBS 2
554 Reston North: Wiehle Avenue 558
556 Bennington Woods RIBS 4
559 Reston South: Glade – Soapstone557, RIBS 1, RIBS 3
585 Reston South: Franklin Farm553, 605, 924
926 Worldgate – Dranesville553, 921, 924, 952
927 Dulles – McNair Farms901, 950, 951, 983
929 Centreville Road901, 924, 951, 983
980 Herndon – MonroeMetrorail Silver Line
981 Dulles Airport – Wiehle952, 983, RIBS 2, Metrorail Silver Line
985 Dulles Corner – Wall Road983, Metrorail Silver Line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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