By 2050, the plan is for Tysons to have evolved into a 24-hour urban center that will be home to 100,000 residents and 200,000 jobs. Creating a livable Tysons will require a new way of thinking about travel, commuting, leisure and more. Fairfax County is making progress to prioritize the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users to ensure this growing urban core accommodates residents, commuters and visitors alike. Details on various projects and studies can be found at the resources below:
Tysons Tracker includes details on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, funding, and travel monitoring
Two new lanes in the median for future BRT, widen roadway to outside to preserve 6-lane section
Route 7 widening study is being coordinated with the BRT study
BRT final recommendations approved by Board of Supervisors in July 2021
Staff recommends allocating $7.8 million in service district revenues to fully fund design
Route 7 Widening - I-495 to I-66:
Route 7 BRT alignment was approved by BOS in July 2021
Planning work is underway including BRT lanes
$10.5 million in service district funds approved for design and land acquisition
Ramps from Greensboro Drive to Dulles Toll Road:
Study began January 2021, to be completed in Summer 2024
Will include 15% design for recommended ramps
$1 million in service district funds approved for study/engineering
Route 123 Modified Intersection Treatment (I-495 to the Dulles Connector Road)
Multiple options being considered and evaluated including Super Street Option selected in the previous study, Cleveland Ramp and various roadway improvements
Route 123 Modified Intersection Treatment (I-495 to International Drive)
Multiple options being considered and evaluated including the Comprehensive Plan recommendation and various roadway improvements
Final recommendation and Phasing Analyses: Study was completed in summer 2023 and is pending public outreach.
The TMSAMS projects focus on transit, bicycle, and pedestrian improvement projects to enhance access to the Metrorail Stations in Tysons:
As of June 2024, 41 of the 42 projects are complete.
Current Projects:
Ashgrove Lane Trail - 10-foot wide asphalt trail from Ashgrove Plantation Trail to Westwood Center Drive
Photo courtesy of Tysons Community Alliance
The Comprehensive Roadside Management Program (CRMP), established in 2004, is administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to improve the appearance and safety of state-maintained right-of-way through the development, establishment and maintenance of landscaping activities. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Tysons Community Alliance (TCA), is working to bring CRMP to various locations around Tysons, which would mark the first use of CRMP in the Northern Virginia region.
CRMP Pilot in Tysons
TCA initiated the effort to pilot the CRMP in Fairfax County, with landscaping plans for four proposed sites in Tysons. The plans include:
Removal of invasive plant species
Installation of native plantings
Landscape enhancements
Long-term maintenance commitments
TCA will recruit sponsors to fund the improvement and would be responsible for providing ongoing maintenance for the proposed sites.
Project Goals
The goals of this initiative include:
Improve the visual appearance of Tysons
Create well-managed and sustainable landscapes
Enhance the safety and experience for pedestrians and bicyclists using adjacent paths and sidewalks
Timeline
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized a public hearing to review the program and proposed landscaping activities on Feb. 3, 2026
The public hearing will be held on March 3, 2026. Members of the public are invited to comment on the initiative and the Board of
Supervisors will consider adopting a formal resolution endorsing the program and proposed landscaping activities.
If approved by the Board, TCA will work to establish sponsorships for the proposed sites
As sponsorship is secured, FCDOT will submit the required application materials to VDOT for review and permitting
If approved by VDOT, TCA may begin work at sites that have secured sponsorship.
