Fairfax Connector Seeks Public Input on Proposed Service Changes in the Franconia-Springfield Area

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking public feedback on proposed Fairfax Connector service changes planned for April 2027. The proposed changes are intended to realign existing services with ridership demand and improve reliability, connectivity and overall system efficiency for routes serving the Franconia-Springfield area of Fairfax County.

“Fairfax Connector is always evaluating the efficiency of our routes and working to identify adjustments that can be made to enhance the efficiency of the county’s public transportation system and make a measurable difference for riders traveling within, around and through Fairfax County,” said Kyle Davis, a Transportation Planner with Fairfax Connector.

In addition to better maximizing the use of the free Springfield Commuter Parking Garage, the addition of Route 400, a limited-stop connection between Tysons and Franconia-Springfield with connections to VRE service, will significantly improve reliable and efficient connectivity between the Tysons and Springfield commercial centers.

Share Your Input
Members of the public may review the proposed service changes online and submit comments through Public Input. FCDOT is welcoming online and telephoned comments now through Wednesday, Sept. 30. Public input will be reviewed by FCDOT staff as they develop final recommendations for the April 2027 service changes. Take The Survey

Attend a Community Information Meeting
FCDOT will also host two virtual community information sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 23, one at noon and a second session at 7 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend either session to learn more about the proposed changes and ask questions before providing feedback through the survey. 

• Wednesday, September 23 at 12 noon
  • Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams
  • Meeting ID: 286 692 388 616 621, Passcode: 8hD25S5W
  • Call the meeting: 571-429-5982; Conference ID: 846 504 732#
• Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m.
  • Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams
  • Meeting ID: 272 899 826 603 399, Passcode: BC9wi9iK    
  • Call the meeting: 571-429-5982; Conference ID: 139 533 005#

A recording of the presentation will be posted to the Fairfax Connector website following the virtual open houses.

Fairfax County Seeks Input on Strategy to Prevent and End Homelessness

The Fairfax-Falls Church Continuum of Care seeks public input on the draft of its strategic plan, “The Way Home Fairfax.”

The plan describes how the Fairfax-Falls Church Continuum of Care will work to prevent and end homelessness from 2026 to 2031 across Fairfax County, the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, and the Towns of Clifton, Herndon, and Vienna.

The Way Home Fairfax is available for review online. It focuses on four goals:  

1. Helping people who are homeless now find stable housing faster
2. Preventing homelessness before it happens
3. Improving support for people who have experienced homelessness the longest
4. Building public understanding and support for solutions that work.

Input can be provided via an online survey through Friday, September 18, 2026.

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

2026 Theme: Fairfax Stands Ready!

Fairfax Stands Ready: Are You? 

September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme, “Fairfax Stands Ready,” reminds us that preparedness starts at home. Emergencies can happen anytime. Take a few simple steps now to prepare yourself, your family, and your community. 

Tell Us: How Prepared Are You? 

The Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security wants to hear from you! Take our Emergency Preparedness Survey to share your preparedness habits and help us improve programs, resources, and outreach. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/FFXPrepSurvey 

Four Ways to Get Prepared 

1. Make a Plan – Decide where you’ll go, how you’ll communicate, and where you’ll meet if you’re separated. Practice your plan with your household. 

2. Build an Emergency Kit – Stock food, water, medications, important documents, and other essentials to help you get through an emergency. 

3. Stay Informed – Sign up for Fairfax Alerts to receive emergency, severe weather, government closure, scam, and other important notifications. 

4. Get Involved – Volunteer through the Volunteer Emergency Team (VET) or connect your organization with the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) network. 

Resources to Help You Get Ready 

• Fairfax Alerts: https://bit.ly/FFXAlerts 

• Community Emergency Response Guide (CERG): https://bit.ly/FFXCERG 

• Volunteer Emergency Team (VET): https://bit.ly/FFX-VET 

• Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD): https://bit.ly/FFXCOAD 

Start with one step today. Check your kit, talk with your family, sign up for alerts, or get involved. Fairfax Stands Ready—and we’re stronger when everyone is prepared.