Important News and Alerts - UPDATED April 23, 2020
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) announced a new plan for construction activities for the summer of 2020 with a full closure of all Metrorail Orange and Silver Line stations in Fairfax County (all stations west of Ballston Metrorail Station – Vienna, Dunn Loring, East Falls Church, West Falls Church, Wiehle-Reston East, Spring Hill, Greensboro, Tysons Corner, and McLean). The expanded station closures will advance the two largest capital projects in Virginia - the demolition and reconstruction of the station platforms at four Metrorail Orange Line stations and work to connect the five new Metrorail Silver Line stations to the existing transit network. The closures begin Memorial Day weekend 2020 and are expected to continue through the fall.
- Commuter and Employer Alerts - Sign-up for Fairfax County text/email alerts – select “Commuter Alerts” under “Department of Transportation”.
- Metrorail and Metrobus Passenger Information - Subscribe to MetroAlerts and visit www.wmata.com/platforms.
- Fairfax Connector Passenger Information – Subscribe to BusTracker alerts and visit www.fairfaxconnector.com.
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Metrorail Orange and Silver Lines Stations in Fairfax County to Close for Expanded Construction Activities Beginning May 23 (FCDOT News Release)
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Metro to use upcoming low-ridership summer to maximum effect, expands Orange, Silver line shutdown (WMATA News Release)
- Fairfax Connector Announces Service Reductions due to Impacts of COVID-19 (FCDOT News Release)
- Metrorail Orange Line Stations in Fairfax County Closed Beginning May 23 (FCDOT News Release)
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Metro announces travel alternatives for customers affected by summer platform reconstruction work (WMATA News Release)
- Parking Reductions at Three Orange Line Metrorail Stations Begin March 15 (FCDOT News Release)
- Know and consider options available to you when traveling in Fairfax County:
- Telework or Alternate Work Schedules (discuss with your employer).
- Bus and Alternate Rail Connections. (See third dropdown)
- Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program for emergencies.
- Commuting by Bike
- Contact Fairfax Connector customer service for assistance with bus connections:
- Visit any of the six (6) convenient Connector Transit Store locations.
- Call 703-339-7200, TTY 711, 5AM-10PM M-F, 7AM-9PM Sat-Sun, or email fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov.
- Contact Fairfax County Commuter Services (FCCS) for assistance with telework and Guaranteed Ride home (GRH) program:
- Call 703-877-5600, TTY 711, or email commuterservices@fairfaxcounty.gov.
- Ask your employer what options may be available to you including telework and alternate work schedules.
- Visit Mobile Connector Store May 26 - Sept. 4:
- Will be able to purchase regular and senior SmarTrip cards, EZ passes, add value to existing SmarTrip cards, and receive customer service.
- Located at Vienna Metrorail Station: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
- Located at Dunn Loring Metrorail Station: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
- Check out all regional resources:
Fairfax County leaders urge employers to consider teleworking or alternate work schedules.
- Allow or expand telework arrangements and/or flexible work schedules. Technical assistance, incentives and tax credits are available for employers. Free telework support via TeleworkVA! by calling 866-469-1010, TTY 711.
- Telework Subsidy for Employers: The Transform 66 project has boosted the financial incentive with a new subsidy of up to $10,000 for Northern Virginia employers within the greater I-66 corridor. More at http://www.teleworkva.org/NorthernVirginia/
For direct and customized assistance, employers should contact Fairfax County Commuter Services (FCCS) Employer Outreach Team at 703-877-5641, TTY 711, or email commuterservices@fairfaxcounty.gov.
| Option | Parking | Fare | Destinations | Supplemental Service Information | |
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| Orange Line Express | |||||
| Vienna & Ballston-MU | Free - beginning May 23, 2020 | Free | Vienna and Ballston-MU |
All-day every day |
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| Orange Line Local | |||||
| Vienna - Ballston-MU | Free - beginning May 23, 2020 | Free | Vienna, Dunn Loring, West Falls Church, and Ballston-MU |
All-day every day |
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| Silver Line Local | |||||
| Wiehle-Reston East - Ballston-MU | Free-Limited Parking | Free | Wiehle-Reston East, Spring Hill, Greensboro, Tysons Corner, and McLean |
All-day every day |
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| Fairfax Connector Service | |||||
| Routes 461, 463, and 466 | Free | Free during COVID-19 service reductions | Vienna | Regular service during the week. See route schedules here: 461, 463, 466. | |
| Routes 630, 640, and 650 | Free | Free during COVID-19 service reductions | Vienna | Saturday service during the week. See route schedules here: 630, 640, 650. | |
| Routes 950, 951, 952, 980, RIBS 1 and RIBS 3 | Free | Free during COVID-19 service reductions | Wiehle-Reston East | Regular service during the week. See route schedules here: 950, 951, 952, 980, RIBS 1, and RIBS 3. | |
| Routes 505, 551, 558, 559, 981, 983, and RIBS 2 | Free | Free during COVID-19 service reductions | Wiehle-Reston East | Saturday service during the week. See route schedules here: 505, 551, 558, 559, 981, 983, and RIBS 2. | |
| Routes 401, 402, 462, 463, 467, and 721. | Free | Free during COVID-19 service reductions | Tysons Corner | Saturday service during the week. See route schedules here: 401, 402, 462, 463, 467, and 721. | |
**If traveling from the south or the west, make sure to check your regional connections from Prince William County (Omni Ride) including express bus routes to Downtown, D.C. from Manassas and Gainesville **
Visit Mobile Connector Store May 26 - Sept. 4:
- Will be able to purchase regular and senior SmarTrip cards, EZ passes, add value to existing SmarTrip cards, and receive customer service.
- Located at Vienna Metrorail Station: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Located at Dunn Loring Metrorail Station: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.