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The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host three virtual public meetings on Nov. 4, 5 and 9, 2026, to present proposed roadway restriping improvements, including new bicycle lanes and marked crosswalks where feasible, in several Fairfax County districts.
The proposed improvements would be implemented in coordination with…
Fairfax County is taking steps to encourage roadway safety by reducing speed limits from 25 to 20 miles per hour on 10 selected roads in the Dranesville, Mason and Providence districts beginning Fall 2026. The effort is part of a pilot study by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) to measure the impacts of reduced speed limits on various roads throughout the…
Capital Bikeshare ridership in Fairfax County continues to reach new highs, with riders setting an all-time monthly record of 6,560 trips in August. The momentum continued into September, with 5,770 trips recorded, making it the highest September ridership ever and the third-highest month overall.
Since June, each month has set a new ridership record for that calendar month, with…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will present recommended improvements to sidewalks, bike paths, transit stops and crossings located on Route 29 between I-495 and Tripps Run at the Falls Church City border, just east of South Maple Ave, at an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., in the cafeteria of Timber Lane Elementary School, 2737…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is hosting the third public meeting for the Oakton Congestion and Safety Study on Monday, Oct.5, 2026,7-9 p.m., in the Oakton High School cafeteria (2900 Sutton Road, Vienna).
FCDOT will present results from the first survey, the analysis conducted for future traffic scenariosand proposals for active transportation…
Leave the driving — and some of the stress — behind and try a new way to get around. Promoted by theVirginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), Try Transit Week encourages commuters to explore alternatives to driving alone.
With buses, trains, carpools, vanpools,…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), in partnership with Solving Fun, invites residents and visitors to take part in the 2nd AnnualNOVA Loop Trail Puzzle Hunt, a free, self-guided outdoor adventure that combines exploration, problem-solving…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) recently completed work at the intersection of Silverbrook Road and Crosspointe Drive, improving pedestrian connectivity and providing safer access for residents to reach community destinations without a car.
“Improvements provide increased safety for families and…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) recently completed work on a new sidewalk along Chain Bridge Road between Courthouse Road and Sutton Road, improving pedestrian connectivity between neighborhoods and providing safer access to transit, schools, parks and other community destinations.
"This new sidewalk improves safety and accessibility by providing a continuous,…
Whether you're commuting, exercising or exploring Fairfax County, the 66 Parallel Trail makes it easy to walk, bike and roll alongside Interstate 66 —and wayfinding signs at several key access points help users find and navigate the trail. The 20-mile trail runs from Centreville to Dunn…
Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC™), a national recognition program celebrating employers, universities, commercial sites and residential communities that are leading the future of commuter-friendly transportation, hosted transportation leaders from across the Commonwealth to recognize local organizations and officially launch the 2027 BWC…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation and Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity will hold an online public information meeting on the Lee Chapel Road project at 6 p.m., Thursday, June…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) FCDOTwill host a virtual public meeting entirely in Spanish to provide an overview of the Route 29 Active Transportation Study and proposed improvements on Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m.To join the Spanish meeting:
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a public meeting to discuss the latest developments regarding the Shirley Gate Road Extension Project at 7 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, in the cafeteria of Willow Springs Elementary School, 5400 Willow Springs School Road, Fairfax.
Staff will provide an…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is planning pedestrian connectivity and safety improvements along the Pohick Road corridor between Route 1 and the I-95 Bridge. The proposed project will include the addition of new asphalt and concrete walkway segments, the relocation of a signalized pedestrian crossing and the installation of curb and gutter throughout the…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host an in-person community meeting on the Route 29 Active Transportation Study at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Timber LaneElementary School, 2737 West St., Falls Church.
FCDOT will present proposed improvements to the street, including sidewalks, bike paths, transit stops and crossings. Residents and commuters will have…
Capital Bikeshare is expanding in Fairfax County, with 27 new stations – the largest expansion in the program’s history – scheduled for installation beginning in early May. The expansion will introduce new stations in Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads and Seven Corners, bringing new, affordable travel options to more communities. Additional stations will also be added in the Belle Haven and…
The Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) has honored the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan Team with its 2025 Achievement Award.
The ActiveFairfax team led a comprehensive update of Fairfax County’s active transportation planning, unifying previous bicycle and trail plans into a modern, community-driven Active Transportation and Trails Plan (ATTP). The team's…
Fairfax County is incorporating artwork into Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations to reflect the history, identity and character of the neighborhoods surrounding each station area. The County has worked with local students and professional artists to design three options for the windscreen area (shown in blue with a yellow boundary…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7 p.m., to gather input on proposed Capital Bikeshare stations in the Providence, Braddock and Springfield Districts.
Up to 17 new Capital Bikeshare stations are proposed…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and the Dranesville District Supervisor's Office will host a public virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., to present information on the proposed Dranesville Large Area Community Parking District.The proposalcalls for parking restrictions within the…
The Fairfax County Department of Public Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 7 p.m., to gather public input on the Idylwood Road Walkway project. This proposed project will provide pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along the northwest side of Idylwood Road from Idylwood Court to…
Fairfax County’s Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project at Wiehle Avenue has been named an honorable mention for the 2026 American Public Works Association (APWA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter Project of the Year Award. The project was recognized in the Transportation, $5 million to $25 million category.
The project provided a new bicycle and pedestrian…
Local elected officials, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and other partner county agencies cut the ribbon to official open a new shared use path connecting several Herndon neighborhoods to the Innovation Center Metrorail Station on the Silver Line on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
The ...
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Fairfax County is seeking community feedback to help prioritize pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects for funding. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has developed a preliminary list of potential active transportation projects,…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a second public meeting for the Oakton Congestion and Safety Study on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 7 p.m., in the cafeteria of Oakton High School (2900 Sutton Road, Vienna).
FCDOT will present an analysis of existing conditions, including traffic and multimodal data, along with findings from the walk audits conducted in…
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized 17 local employers as "Best Workplaces for Commuters" (BWCs) at its meeting on Feb. 3, 2026. The organizations who were celebrated have prioritized innovative programs and benefits that enhance employee wellbeing, reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality. These companies, residential properties and worksites are part of…
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced the award of $4.56 million to Fairfax County through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Planning and Demonstration Grant program. The funding will help advance Fairfax County’s efforts to improve roadway safety for all travelers, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
When combined with a required local match…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation, Department of Planning and Development, and the Virginia Department of Transportation will host an open house for attendees to learn about the progress of transportation improvements along the Richmond Highway Corridor. This event will have an open format where the public may arrive at any time during the event to view exhibits and…
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has announced the completion of a series of milestone projects to create a safer, more accessible space for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users along a 1.5-mile stretch of Route 50 from Blake Lane to Prosperity Avenue in the Providence District.
This multi-year, multi-project effort aimed to enhance accessibility and…