For Immediate Release
Updated Nov. 6, 2023
The Wiehle Avenue Study Workshop will be held in the cafeteria of Langston Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, in Reston.
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will launch a study of Wiehle Avenue between Sunrise Valley Drive and the W&OD Trail with an in-person Workshop on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, from 5:45 – 9 p.m., in the cafeteria of Langston Hughes Middle School, 11401 Ridge Heights Road, in Reston.
FCDOT staff will present an outline of the study, and attendees will brainstorm ideas for the improvement of Wiehle Avenue by participating in a mapping exercise. A light dinner will be provided. To ensure accurate head count for meal planning, please RSVP on the study webpage.
Workshop Agenda
| 5:45 p.m. | Check-In/Reception (Light Dinner Served) |
| 6:00 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 6:10 p.m. | Icebreaker |
| 6:30 p.m. | Study Background and Purpose |
| 6:45 p.m. | Small Groups: Brainstorm Alternatives |
| 7:45 p.m. | Report Out Alternatives |
| 8:20 p.m. | Consensus Building |
| 8:55 p.m. | Conclusion and Next Steps |
The Wiehle Avenue Study originated from a Follow-On Motion authorized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in response to the approval of the Campus Commons zoning application (RZ/FDP 2017-HM-018 and PCA 79-C-023). The objective of this study is to evaluate Wiehle Avenue’s multimodal operations since the opening of Phase II of Metrorail’s Silver Line and determine how to best transform this corridor from an auto-dominated suburban designed road to a multimodal urban designed street. This effort is expected to identify new and improved bicycle/pedestrian facilities and intersection treatments, as well as evaluate the potential reconfiguration of vehicular lanes and/or widths for current and future land use scenarios.
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