For Immediate Release
Aug. 16, 2024
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is inviting the community to learn more about and provide feedback on the proposed Active Transportation and Trail Network, a new effort that combines and updates the Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan.
In order to encourage community-wide feedback, FCDOT has scheduled 12 in-person open houses around the County, where transportation staff will be available with exhibit boards to talk about the plan, the process, answer questions and capture feedback. The open houses will be conducted in English and Spanish. Please contact FCDOT at 703-877-5600, TTY 711, for accommodations in another language prior to 14 days before the event date. Meetings will be held:
| Date | Time | District | Location | Address |
| Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6 p.m. | Providence | Graham Road Community Center | 3036 Graham Road; Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| Thursday, Sept. 5 | 6 p.m. | Sully | London Towne Elementary School | 6100 Stone Road; Centreville, VA 20120 |
| Saturday, Sept. 7 | 11 a.m. | Franconia | Garfield Elementary School | 7101 Old Keene Mill Road; Springfield, VA 22150 |
| Saturday, Sept. 7 | 2 p.m. | Franconia | Mount Eagle Elementary School | 6116 N. Kings Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22303 |
| Monday, Sept. 9 | 6 p.m. | Dranesville | McLean Community Center | 1234 Ingleside Avenue; McLean, VA 22101 |
| Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6 p.m. | Braddock | Laurel Ridge Elementary School | 10110 Commonwealth Ave., Fairfax, VA 22032 |
| Thursday, Sept. 12 | 6 p.m. | Hunter Mill | Dogwood Elementary School | 12300 Glade Drive; Reston, VA 20191 |
| Saturday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m. | Mason | Weyanoke Elementary School | 6520 Braddock Road; Alexandria, VA 22312 |
| Saturday, Sept. 14 | 2 p.m. | Mason | Bailey's Elementary School | 6111 Knollwood Drive; Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041 |
| Monday, Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | Springfield | Greenbriar West Elementary School | 13300 Poplar Tree Road; Fairfax, VA 22033 |
| Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m. | Mount Vernon | Riverside Elementary School | 8410 Old Mount Vernon Road; Alexandria, VA 22309 |
| Saturday, Sept. 21 | 2 p.m. | Mount Vernon | Lorton Station Elementary School | 9298 Lewis Chapel Road; Lorton, VA 22079 |
FCDOT also will hold four virtual meetings to encourage participation among those who cannot attend a physical open house:
| Date | Time | Meeting | Login Information | |
| Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Meeting Link; Dial In: 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 149 329 810# | |
| Thursday, Nov. 14 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Meeting Link; Dial In: 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 731 365 231# | |
| Tuesday, Nov. 19 | 12 p.m. | Virtual | Meeting Link; Dial In: 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 420 370 765# | |
| Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | Virtual - Spanish | Meeting Link; Dial In: 571-429-5982; Phone Conference ID: 673 466 313# | |
Finally, community members may visit the project webpage to review meeting materials, the proposed Active Transportation and Trail Network and other resources. A brief survey also is available with comment forms to send feedback to the project team, users can zoom into a particular location on an interactive map to submit ideas and leave comments, or recorded messages will be delivered to the team at 703-890-5898, Project Code 7268. Comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.
The ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan seeks to establish a framework for safe, comfortable, affordable, convenient and healthy active transportation options. Active transportation is mostly non-motorized travel including walking, biking, hiking and riding a scooter or horse for transportation or recreational purposes.
FCDOT is leading this effort to update and streamline the current active transportation planning guidance to ensure it aligns with the Board of Supervisor's vision for a multi-modal transportation system that serves all residents and visitors of the County.
For more information, visit the ActiveFairfax Project webpage.
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