Upcoming or Ongoing Transportation-related Public Hearings or Information Meetings

• At the October 2024 Membership meeting we will hold a discussion on the 5 November 2024 ballot bond referendum on WMATA Metro funding. The county's description of the transportation bond is here
  Speakers:
  • Brent Riddle, Chief, Coordination Section, Coordination and Funding Division, Fairfax County Department of Transportation (pptx) (pdf)
  • Arthur Purvis, Fairfax County Taxpayers Alliance

• Apply to be on the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Transportation Planning Board (TPB) Community Advisory Committee (CAC).
  • The MWCOG Transportation Planning Board is now soliciting volunteers to serve on their (CAC). The Federation's transportation co-chair, Jeff Parnes, has served on the CAC since 2010 and is planning to reapply. You can find the link to the application form here
  • Interested applicants should submit their forms by November 18.

• Reston Soapstone connector:
  • The connector will extend Soapstone Drive north by approximately half a mile from Sunrise Valley Drive to Sunset Hills Road via a new bridge over the Dulles Toll Road, Dulles International Airport Access Highway and Metro Silver Line.
  • The new roadway will include two lanes (one in each direction), a painted median, on-road bike lanes, shared-use path on the east side and sidewalk on the west side. The new roadway will have capacity for four lanes (two in each direction) without a median but will open to traffic with two lanes and a painted median. The project also includes upgrading the traffic signal at Sunrise Valley Drive and Soapstone Road and, if deemed warranted, installing a new traffic signal at the new road's intersection at Sunset Hills Road.
  • You can review project information and meeting details on the project webpage or during business hours at VDOT’s Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-2768 or TTY/TDD 711 to make an appointment with appropriate personnel.
  • You can provide your comments during the meeting or by November 1, 2024 via the comment form on the project website, by mail to Mr. Khalil Minhas, VDOT, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 or by email to meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference “Soapstone Connector” in the subject line.

• Proposed Road Diet for Huntington Avenue
  • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) proposes to reconfigure Huntington Avenue in the Mount Vernon District. Here is what that would look like: Repurpose two of the four lanes of vehicle traffic between Richmond Highway and Telegraph Road with buffered bike lanes
  • Add a center turn lane between Farrington Avenue and Hunting Creek Road
  • The benefits of road diets include safety improvements, traffic calming, and better mobility access for all road users. Feedback via this survey will be accepted through Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

• ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan
  • Community Feedback Sought for Active Transportation and Trail Network; Attend an Open House Fall 2024
  • CDOT is working to combine the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan, and is seeking comments to ensure a safe, comfortable and convenient network of active transportation options and trails. Four virtual meetings are scheduled for November to present information about the initiative, answer questions and collect feedback. The meeting on Nov. 20 will be conducted in Spanish.
  • View the draft Active Transportation and Trail Network Map

• Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting for the Lincoln Street Feasibility Study project on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to update the community on the status of the study background and discuss the final staff recommendation about the concept plans.
  • For those who wish to participate but cannot attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the project webpage after May 19.
  • Study Background
    • The Lincoln Street corridor is located east of the I-495/Route 123 interchange and connects Old Meadow Road on the west and Magarity Road on the east, crossing Westgate Park, Scotts Run stream and the Scott's Run Trail.
    • The Lincoln Street corridor provides an alternative access route from Old Meadow Road to I-66 and the McLean area, bypassing portions of Route 123. Access is also provided to Westgate Elementary School, and other residential and institutional properties situated in the Magarity Road/Pimmit Hills area.
    • For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/lincoln-street. Comments and feedback will be accepted through June 2, 2022.
  • Stay Involved
    • Members of the public are encouraged to attend the information meetings, keep up with the latest news and information about the project and give feedback. Below are ways to stay engaged:
    Visit the Project Website at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/lincoln-street
    Sign-up for updates via Fairfax Alerts
    Follow FCDOT on Facebook

• Fairfax County to Hold Virtual Public Information Meeting Regarding Lincoln Street Feasibility Study and Concept Plans
  • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a virtual public information meeting for the Lincoln Street Feasibility Study project on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to update the community on the status of the study background and discuss the final staff recommendation about the concept plans.
  • For those who wish to participate but cannot attend, the meeting will be recorded and posted on the project webpage after May 19.
  • Study Background
    • The Lincoln Street corridor is located east of the I-495/Route 123 interchange and connects Old Meadow Road on the west and Magarity Road on the east, crossing Westgate Park, Scotts Run stream and the Scott's Run Trail.
    • The Lincoln Street corridor provides an alternative access route from Old Meadow Road to I-66 and the McLean area, bypassing portions of Route 123. Access is also provided to Westgate Elementary School, and other residential and institutional properties situated in the Magarity Road/Pimmit Hills area.
    • For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/lincoln-street. Comments and feedback will be accepted through June 2, 2022.
  • Stay Involved
    • Members of the public are encouraged to attend the information meetings, keep up with the latest news and information about the project and give feedback. Below are ways to stay engaged:
    Visit the Project Website at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/lincoln-street
    Sign-up for updates via Fairfax Alerts
    Follow FCDOT on Facebook

• Richmond Highway BRT rebranding
  • Meet "The One" — Richmond Highway BRT has a new identity!
    • On February 25, 2022, Fairfax County launched the brand identity for Richmond Highway BRT, developed with input from community members and stakeholders over three years. And the name is — The One!
    • This name, colors, and logo will be used at BRT stations and on the buses, to help people recognize and remember the new bus service.
    • There are a few reasons this is the best brand for our new BRT service:
      • The One is a short and simple name, so it’s easy to learn and recall.
      • The One refers to the place that the buses will run – up and down Route 1 – so everyone in the community can understand its location.
      • The name speaks to the uniqueness of the service. If you’re looking for a fast, frequent, traffic-free way to travel along the Richmond Highway Corridor, this is The One way to do it!
    • Learn more about "The One" here.
      • FCDOT will host three in-person meetings in the coming weeks, on various topics.
      • Join us in person for a presentation with Q&A on the meeting dates, or visit the website after the meeting date to walk through materials, including the presentation, at your own pace.
      • All meetings conducted in English with live Spanish translation available. All meeting materials will be posted on the project website no later than the day after each meeting.
      • All meeting dates are subject to change – please check the website the day of the meeting for confirmation.
        • April 28
        Design Updates & N Kings Hwy Intersection Improvements (@ Shields Ave)
        Bryant High School (2709 Popkins Ln) - Cafeteria
        Open House 6:30-9PM, Presentation 7 PM
        • May 3
        Turn Lane Analysis
        Community Center in Lee District (7950 Audubon Avenue)
        Open House 6:30-9PM, Presentation 7 PM
        • Date TBD
        Community Charm at Stations
        Date/time TBD - check the website in mid-May for more details.

  • Route 1 Multimodal Improvements Study — 28 April 2022 Virtual Public Information Meeting Info
    • About the Study
    
    • U.S. Route 1 (Richmond Highway) is a major north-south arterial and part of the National Highway System. Regionally, Route 1 is a primary arterial road connecting Washington, D.C., Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and southern suburbs including Fairfax and Prince William counties. Route 1 carries more than 45,000 vehicles per day in the Crystal City and Pentagon City area.
    • In late 2018, with the announcement of an agreement to bring Amazon's new corporate headquarters to Crystal City, the Commonwealth of Virginia identified improvements to Route 1 as one of five transportation projects to be fully or partially funded by the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth’s commitment to Amazon is to improve safety, accessibility, and the pedestrian experience crossing Route 1.  
    • The purpose of this study is to identify enhanced multimodal connectivity and accommodations along and across Route 1 in Crystal City, to meet the changing transportation needs of this growing urban activity center. The need for this study is two-fold:
      • Multimodal transportation demand is increasing from the creation of an additional Amazon U.S. Headquarters (HQ2) and other ongoing development in the Crystal City and Pentagon City area
      • These areas are already heavily developed with limited space for expanding the footprint of the transportation network
    • This study has not set design or construction dates and is being performed in close coordination with Arlington County staff and other local and regional stakeholders.

  • 2022 SYIP Meetings
    
    • 2022 Meeting Background
    • You are invited to share comments on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2028 SYIP Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP). Additionally, pursuant to §33.2-202, comments will be accepted for new projects valued in excess of $25 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) will consider your comments as it develops the FY2023-2028 SYIP. The program allocates public funds to highway, road, bridge, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation projects. All federally eligible projects in the SYIP will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to document how Virginia will obligate its federal funds.
    • The public is able to provide feedback on the FY2023-2028 SYIP update at the spring meetings for the corresponding VDOT construction district on the dates and times noted below. The meetings will be conducted in person.

    There will be opportunity for public comment. When announced, public comment can be made during the meetings.  

    • Public Comment and Participation
    • Please provide your comments on rail, transit, transportation demand management, bicycle, pedestrian and highway projects in the Draft Fiscal Year 2023 - 2028 SYIP to be approved by the CTB in June 2022.
    • The public is invited to share feedback on transportation projects that have been recommended for funding through participation by submitting comments through the online form, by email or posted mail by May 23, 2022.

  • Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) STARS Study
    
    • About the Study
    • Please note: A virtual public information meeting will be held Thursday, May 12 (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Monday, May 23) at 7 p.m., read more in the ad.
    • This STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study is assessing potential operational, safety and accessibility improvements for about four miles of Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) between I-495 in Annandale and I-395 in Alexandria.
    • The study is assessing existing traffic and safety conditions along Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) and congestion that occurs during morning and evening peak periods. The study team solicited public input regarding corridor priorities during virtual public involvement in June-July 2021. This feedback is being used to help develop potential operational, safety and accessibility alternatives that will be evaluated and presented at a virtual public information meeting on May 12.
    • Potential study improvements being assessed include:
    • Innovative intersection enhancements at Backlick Road
    • Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Minor Lane
    • Raised medians between Markham Street and John Marr Drive
    • Traffic signal and crosswalks at Green Spring Road
    • Improved traffic flow from eastbound Route 236 to I-395
    • Route 236 (Little River Turnpike) averages about 55,000 vehicles a day within the study limits based on 2019 data.

  • In Design: Fox Mill Road and Pinecrest Road Intersection Improvements in Fairfax County
    
    • About the Study
    • Please note: A virtual design public hearing will be held Wednesday, May 18 (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Tuesday, May 31) at 7 p.m., read more in the ad.
    • This project's improvements at the intersection of Fox Mill Road (Route 665) and Pinecrest Road include:
    • Installing a permanent traffic signal (A temporary traffic signal began operating in August 2021)
    • Constructing left-turn lanes on northbound and southbound Fox Mill Road 
    • Adding four crosswalks 
    • Reconstructing sidewalks and curb ramps
    • Constructing an eight-foot-wide walkway and curb ramp at the southeast corner of the intersection
    • At the intersection, Fox Mill Road averages 13,000 vehicles a day and Pinecrest Road averages up to 2,500 based on 2019 data.

  • I-495 Southside Express Lanes Study
    
    • About the Study
    • VDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and other federal, state and local agencies in Virginia and Maryland, is conducting an environmental study to potentially extend the express lanes system on the southern section of I-495 (Capital Beltway), by about 11 miles from the Springfield interchange (I-95/I-395/I-495) in Fairfax County, Virginia, across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, to the MD 210 interchange in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This location was identified in the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s adopted I-95 Corridor Improvement Plan as an area for additional study.
    • The 495 Southside Express Lanes study is included in VDOT’s current Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), as well as in the National Capital Region's Visualize 2045 Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) as of June 2021. The study will evaluate a one-lane express lanes alternative, a two-lane express lanes alternative, a no build alternative, and be informed by agency and public input.
    • The current Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the southernmost connector of Virginia and Maryland on I-495, fully opened to traffic in May 2008. The design of the bridge included additional space for future transportation needs, and was designed to accommodate future transit across the bridge.
    • This study is being coordinated with surrounding stakeholders including localities and the Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration. The study also will be informed by a Transit and Transportation Demand Management Study to be initiated by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and coordinated with the Maryland Transit Administration.
    • VDOT is hosting public information meetings to provide information about the I-495 Southside Express Lanes study, and to seek public input.
    • Virtual Public Information Meeting
      Wednesday, May 18, 2022
      6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.)
    Visit virginiadot.org/495southside or call 703-259-3752 for details on how to join the meeting.
    Also, each of the following in-person meetings will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. (presentation at 7 p.m.), attend one near you:
    • Thursday, May 19 at Oxon Hill High School, 6701 Leyte Drive, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
    • Monday, May 23 at John R. Lewis High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield, VA 22150
    • Wednesday, May 25 at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
      

    Recent Committee Actions

    • Request for a Resolution on Metro funding submitted by the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Association January 2017

    The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associations (MVCCA) was debating a proposed draft resolution designed to request the Commonwealth to secure a permanent funding source in support of Metro.
    • In their discussion they came to the conclusion that the Federation is in a far better position to influence the Virginia legislature than the MVCCA. They therefore sent their thoughts, to see if there is sufficient agreement that there should be a Federation Resolution on this matter.
    • They entertained the following considerations:
    • Metro has management and maintenance problems which currently forces it to curtail late night services;
    • The Northern Virginia public needs to recognize that a continuing well managed and adequately financed operation of Metro is not just in the interest of the Metro ridership but also is of the utmost interest of those who drive, since Metro ameliorates traffic congestion; of interest to real estate owners where Metro provides vital connections; and to business interests since Metro enlarges the customer base;
    • Many District are looking to the future for a Metro expansion; all such hopes are in vein until the current operational and maintenance problems are remedied;
    • The four major recipients of Metro service, The District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, the State of Virginia and the Federal Government are involved in funding and governing the Metro system; each blames the fault of current problems on either Metro management or their sister jurisdictions, rather than looking into their own respective culpability for the current problems;
    • The maintenance problems of Metro appear to be primarily related to funding; maintenance had been deferred in the past due to lack of money; adequate funding required for maintenance was either not allocated or diverted to support operational requirements;
    • Looking at our Stateís culpability for the lack of Metro maintenance funding, the Commonwealth of Virginia has not designated a permanent funding source to support Metro.
    • In view of the above, all of our representatives to the State Senate and the House of Delegates should be encouraged to initiate action to determine the correct funding needs for Metroís operation and proper maintenance, determine Virginiaís fair share of costs and sponsor legislation identifying an ongoing permanent funding source to support the Metro system.
    • They ask if we are willing to proceed with this initiative and if they can be of any assistance in the furtherance of this proposal.
    The MVCCA wording was circulated to the Federation Transportation committee and committee members furnished the following comments:
    • The Federation should strongly support Metro Rail safety repairs and more importantly modernization---and if deemed appropriate, VRE- which can be a more cost effective rail transport to some areas, and the Federation should also support light rail feeder systems.
    • Hasn't the Federation already done a resolution in the past along these lines that could be reiterated? Also, more voices are more likely to be heard, and so the MVCCA may want to issue their own resolution too.
    • Reading through the various comments offered by several of the respondents to your original message, I would concur that a statement (or a series of statements) addressing the Metro issue would be very beneficial to the larger regional community. I particularly like the idea of having multiple civic organizations across the region each submit separate statements on this topic. These communications should be directed to our respective local (city or county), state (DC, MD, and VA), and federal elected officials (US Senators and members of Congress) who ultimately make these financial funding decisions. (And should be held fully accountable for their continuing failure to do what is necessary and appropriate in this regard.)
    • The safety and operational issues facing the WMATA system (both bus and rail) have been created over the past several decades, and it will take an appropriate amount of time for these issues to be fully resolved. Given the stated desire of the new federal administration to make major investments in the nation's infrastructure, what better action to start with than bringing Metro back to its original goal of being "America's Subway System." If not now, when? And if not by these proponents of national improvement, who?
    • We could move this forward, but the resolution should include an action such as:
    1. Present that there is support for LeMunyon's HB2136, creation of a Metro Safety Commission and this would compliment the Commission's mission to ensure system wide safety
    2. Request for a Transit Needs Study to determine dedicated funding options, could include a lessons learned of other states etc.
    1. Work with WMATA to streamline existing operations and determine how much is needed to run the system. WMATA's new GM is currently doing this just need to make sure the new changes are included in the models.
    2. Identify and evaluate innovative funding sources,
    3. Develop an implementable action plan and methodology to collect and allocate revenue,
    4. Work with existing transit agencies to determine future needs and gaps, and
    5. Develop recommendations for monitoring safety, performance and management. The study needs to be conducted in cooperation with all municipalities - meaning they are a part of the study and they pay for part as well

    • Input in response to a call for neighborhood streets that are in poor condition 9 December 2015

    A Washington Post reporter was developing a story about neighborhood streets that are in poor condition and an effort to secure more state funding to fix that problem. As whole swaths of Fairfax are designated as "poor" or "very poor" on a VDOT website, the reporter was looking for particularly striking examples of roads that are either cracked, have potholes or other problems that have become nuisances to residents.
    The Federation agreed to poll its membership and asked them to report particularly egregious examples.
    The list below consolidates the inputs received:
    1. Old Columbia Pike going from Little River Turnpike toward Columbia Pike has horrific potholes and bumps, both sides of the road need work.
    2. There's a major pothole on Roosevelt Blvd in Falls Church somewhere between the East Falls Church Metro and Wilson Blvd. It's so bad that it might hurt alignments.
    3. Kirby Road between Powhatan Street and Rt. 123 in McLean also has pothole problems.
    4. Incidentally, the intersection at Kirby and Old Dominion also needs traffic redesign. The left turn arrow going from Kirby onto Old Dominion is way too short, and it often causes large backups because there is only one lane -- people going straight can't go around the cars waiting to make a left onto Old Dominion. The left turn arrow needs to be significantly longer, or they need to widen the right shoulder so cars that are going straight can get around those going left. This is particularly bad at rush hour as it's used heavily by commuters and parents taking kids to school.
    5. There are also significant backups which happen in the right lane of Rt.123 going from the CIA toward the GW Parkway entrance in McLean. All the cars wanting to get on the Parkway back up in the right lane, and the left lane is hardly used because very few folks are going past the entrance toward Chain Bridge. Those who want to turn right onto Kirby Rd., which comes just before the Parkway entrance, have to wait and wait in the right lane backup because there is no right turn only lane for turning right onto Kirby. It can take 10 minutes to get down Rt.123 from the CIA to Kirby - a distance of maybe half a mile. If possible, it would help if traffic going toward Chain Bridge and the Parkway were encouraged to use the left lane, and traffic turning onto Kirby were encouraged to use the right lane - perhaps with painted markings on the road.
    6. Ridge Road, Columbia Pines - so cracked that in the summer it needs to be mowed to cut back the grass growing in the middle and sides. So many patches it looks like a crazy quilt with each patch sinking below the surface of the road. Rose Lane, Columbia Pines - ditto. Neither of these roads have been paved since Tom Davis was Mason district Supervisor. It's waaay overdue.
    7. Old Columbia Pike and Annandale Rd.
    8. Conditions of the road/sidewalk are so poor school children are forced to rely on being bussed or driven by parents to schools within walking distance. The roads in the county are not geared towards non-vehicular traffic. They are hostile, high traffic environments. Also a study should be done to bring all sidewalks to ADA compliance (50 and Alder Woods), including bus stops.
    9. Evergreen in Annandale between 236 and Columbia Pike is in bad need of repair and has been so for a number of years now
    10. Vienna area: Section of Woodford Rd between Wolftrap Drive and Old Courthouse Rd was full of pot holes which have been filled last winter, but is extremely rough requiring lower speeds.
    11. Jefferson Manor fits the bit to a tee. Old neighborhood, falls through the cracks of maintenance vs rehabilitation, etc. etc.

    Past Committee Actions

    Transportation--related Items of Interest to Fairfax Federation Members

    • Fairfax County Seeks Input from Residents to Shape the Future of Bus Service in Fairfax County
    Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) continually evaluates bus service on Fairfax Connector and is conducting a second round of outreach on the ten-year Transit Strategic Plan (TSP). We want to hear from Fairfax County residents at two upcoming, online community input meetings and through an online survey.  The TSP is a county-wide review of bus service and a plan for future service. FCDOT encourages residents to engage and share their ideas and concerns for the future of the Fairfax Connector bus system.

    The TSP incorporates outreach results from short-term, sub-area studies that are being conducted in:

    • Herndon-Reston;
    • Franconia-Springfield;
    • Centreville-Chantilly-Vienna-Tysons (CCVT); and
    • Huntington (part of the Richmond Highway BRT project)  

    To enhance outreach to all communities in Fairfax County, FCDOT produced a brochure that was translated into ten languages and mailed to every resident in Fairfax County in March 2022, directing people to the online survey.

    Upcoming Online Community Input Meetings and Survey Information

    Public Meeting #1 - Monday, March 28, 2022, 7-9 p.m.	Meeting Link	To join by phone dial 571-429-5982 and enter access code: 758376280#
    Public Meeting #2 - Thursday, March 31, 2022, 7-9 p.m.	Meeting Link	To join by phone dial 571-429-5982 and enter access code: 567787236#

    Public comments will be accepted until April 15, 2022.  

    • Take the TSP Online Survey 
    • Mail your written comments: TSP c/o FCDOT Planning, 4050 Legato Road #400 Fairfax, VA 22033-2895
    • E-mail fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
    • Call 703-339-7200, TTY 703-339-1608
    • Route 50 STARS Safety and Operational Improvements Study - Chantilly - Second Virtual Public Information Meeting on 30 March
      • The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is holding the second virtual public information meeting webpage for the Route 50 STARS Safety and Operational Improvements Study - Chantilly. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 30 at 7 p.m. (in case an alternate date is needed, the meeting will be held Monday, April 11 at the same time), register here. Please note: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Microsoft Edge is recommended for this platform.
      • See their webpage for more information

    • At our January 2022 meeting we discussed the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development (FCDPD) Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2020-CW-3CP on Airport Noise Policy:
      • In 2019 the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) issued revised noise contours revising the contour map issued last in 1993 and recommended the county incorporate them into the comprehensive plan
      • The FC BOS Land Use committee choose not to incorporate these changes into the comprehensive plan
      • The development of section J of the Dulles Suburban Area, directly under the Dulles Airport flightpaths were approved using the 1993 contours
      • MWAA wrote several letters to the county on each proposal (here's one) recommending that they not develop under runway approaches
      • The county is proposing to allow some residential development in the 60-656 dba contour aa they did in land unit J throughout the county via Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Airport Noise Policy (PA 2020-CW-3CP)
      • The Joint Sully District Land Use And Transportation Committee has reviewed all the Land Use J applications and constantly objected to their going forth when they were directly under the new MWAA noise contours. It has sent letters one each proposal application, and has approved a resolution recommending the plan amendment not go forward until the new MWAA contours are incorporated. This via a letter ofresolution was sent to our US Senators and Representatives, members of the

    • At our October 2021 meeting Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDoT) staff spoke on transportation matters:
      • Michael Felschow, AICP, Planning Section Chief, Transit Services Division, addressed the recent reconfiguring of Fairfax Connector routes
      Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) sought community input on the Fairfax Connector preferred plan for bus service in Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, Tysons (CCVT) and neighboring areas, such as McLean and West Falls Church. Community feedback is essential for developing service improvement recommendations that work for passengers with a goal of increased mobility, better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased schedule reliability and more effective transit operations.
      • Martha Elena Coello, AICP, Division Chief, Special Projects, will speak on WMATA Silver Line expansion progress
    • ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan — Your Voice Matters! Survey and Feedback Period Now Open, responses due by 15 May
    Your input is critical for the success of the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan development process. There are three things you can do today to get started:
    1. Take the survey: Help us understand how you currently use active transportation - for fun or to get to a destination – and share your ideas on the future of active transportation in Fairfax County.
    2. Map your ideas: Add information into two interactive maps  on walking and biking destinations, barriers to active travel, and missing links in the active transportation network.
    3. Share your thoughts: We'd love to hear from you! Send the Active Transportation Team an email at activefairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov or call them at 877-5600, TTY 711, to share your ideas or to ask questions.
    • A series of community meetings and engagement opportunities have been scheduled:
    • At our October 2021 meeting Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDoT) staff spoke on transportation matters:
      • Michael Felschow, AICP, Planning Section Chief, Transit Services Division, addressed the recent reconfiguring of Fairfax Connector routes
      Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) sought community input on the Fairfax Connector preferred plan for bus service in Centreville, Chantilly, Vienna, Tysons (CCVT) and neighboring areas, such as McLean and West Falls Church. Community feedback is essential for developing service improvement recommendations that work for passengers with a goal of increased mobility, better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased schedule reliability and more effective transit operations.
      • Martha Elena Coello, AICP, Division Chief, Special Projects, will speak on WMATA Silver Line expansion progress
    • ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan — Your Voice Matters! Survey and Feedback Period Now Open, responses due by 15 May
    Your input is critical for the success of the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan development process. There are three things you can do today to get started:
    1. Take the survey: Help us understand how you currently use active transportation - for fun or to get to a destination – and share your ideas on the future of active transportation in Fairfax County.
    2. Map your ideas: Add information into two interactive maps  on walking and biking destinations, barriers to active travel, and missing links in the active transportation network.
    3. Share your thoughts: We'd love to hear from you! Send the Active Transportation Team an email at activefairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov or call them at 877-5600, TTY 711, to share your ideas or to ask questions.
    • A series of community meetings and engagement opportunities have been scheduled:

      District	Meeting Date	Time	Join Online or View Meeting Recording	Join by Phone 1-844-621-3956
      Braddock	Mon., April 26	7 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 953 8791
      Dranesville	Tues., April 20	7 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 054 9566
      Mount Vernon	Thurs., April 22	6:30 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 319 2001
      Providence	Wed., April 28	7 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 726 6220
      Springfield	Tues., April 27	7 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 278 6297
      Sully	Wed., April 21	7 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 448 7786
      Lunch & Learn	Fri., April 23	12 p.m.	Join Online	Access Code:129 886 8388

    • Ready to share your thoughts? Click here to take the survey!
    • To watch a video to learn how to complete the survey and maps click here.
    • VDOT will hold a Town Center Parkway Underpass Study Virtual Public Information Meeting on 7 p.m., 7 April 2021
      • Find out about a study assessing an extension of Town Center Parkway below the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267), the Dulles International Airport Access Highway and the Metrorail Silver Line aimed at reducing congestion on adjacent roadways and improving accessibility and connectivity to Reston Town Center for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. The project team is analyzing the extension, about a half-mile, from Town Center Parkway’s current southern terminus at Sunset Hills Road to Sunrise Valley Drive via an underpass, with the new road aligning west of the CoreSite building on Sunrise Valley Drive.
      • The meeting will be held as a virtual/online meeting. Information for accessing and participating in the virtual meeting is available at www.virginiadot.org/TownCenterParkway. The project team will make a short presentation beginning at 7 p.m. and answer questions for about an hour after the presentation.
      • Review project information and meeting details on the webpage above or during business hours at VDOT’s Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-2599 or TTY/TDD 711 to make an appointment with appropriate personnel.
      • Give your comments during the meeting, or by May 7, 2021 via the comment form on the project website, by mail to Mr. Dan Reinhard, P.E.,Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA22030 or by email to meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference “Town Center Parkway Underpass Study” in the subject line.
    • Fairfax Connector Passengers Reminded of Federal Face Mask Mandate on Buses, Transit Hubs:
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) officials would like to remind Fairfax Connector passengers that they must wear a mask or a face covering, as now mandated by federal law, when taking public transit or visiting a transit hub in Fairfax County. Details
    • This safety measure, which has been in place on board Fairfax Connector buses since May 2020, aims to protect passengers and bus operators during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This requirement also aligns with the January 29, 2021, federal order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
    • Virginia Commuter Survey
      • The COVID-19 pandemic is changing how many Virginians commute. This VDOT survey is the third in a series that aims to understand how commutes are changing and identify opportunities to improve commuting during and after this pandemic.
    • VDOT will hold a Vienna Metro Station Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Virtual Public Information Meeting on 24 Feb
      • Note: A virtual public information meeting will be held Wednesday, 24 Feb. (if the meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be held Monday, 8 March) at 7 p.m.
      • This project will construct bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the area of the Vienna Metro station along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard between Sutton Road and the ramp to westbound I-66, and along Sutton Road between Blake Lane and Country Creek Road.
      • The improvements include:
        • Constructing shared-use paths along Blake Lane and Sutton Road from the I-66 bridge to Country Creek Road
        • Adding a two-way cycle track with adjacent sidewalk along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard from Sutton Road to the Metro North Parking Lot entrance
        • Implementing a Road Diet along Country Creek Road/Virginia Center Boulevard from Sutton Road to the Metro North Parking Lot entrance
        • Realigning the I-66 westbound ramp to Country Creek Road
        • Modifying the traffic signals at the intersections of Sutton Road and Blake Lane, Country Creek Road and the ramp from westbound I-66, and Country Creek Road and Vaden Drive.
        • Installing new pavement markings and signs

    • FCDOT will hold a Wiehle Avenue Crossing Study Group Virtual Meeting at 7pm, 18 Feb. 2021
      • Wiehle Pedestrian Crossing Study Group virtual meeting is Thursday, 18 Feb. 18, 7 to 9 p.m. The meeting is hosted on the Webex platform – use this link to attend and participate in the meeting.
      • You will be prompted to register with your email address and ZIP code before logging into meeting. If you prefer to only listen to the meeting, you may call 1-844-621-3956 and use Access Code: 173 512 0630. This is also the number to use if accessing TTY 711.To submit feedback, questions or comments, email WiehleCrossingStudyGroup@fairfaxcounty.gov.

    • FCDOT will hold virtual community input meetings to discuss Richmond Highway BRT branding options (English) on Wednesday, 27 Jan. 2021
      • FCDOT will hold virtual community input meetings to discuss Richmond Highway BRT branding options (English) on Wednesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. (Espanol). The public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the various aspects of the project. Register here.

    • Public Input Sought on Fairfax Connector July 2021 Service Changes, respond by 22 Jan 2021
      • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) held a community input meeting on Fairfax Connector proposed service changes for July 2021 on January 7, 2021 at 7 p.m. The public is encouraged to give feedback on the proposed changes via an online survey, email, mail and by phone through January 22, 2021.
      • View a recording of the January 7 Community Input Meeting
      • View the meeting presentation
      • Take the online survey (English);(Españoll)
    • NVTC-PRTC Joint Legislative Briefing on December 7 from 9 - 11 a.m.
      • Join Transit Leaders and special guests for a virtual overview of federal and state issues affecting transit in No Va
      • Click on the image to register

    • Series of Virtual Community Meetings Scheduled on Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation will hold a series of virtual community meetings this fall that will provide an update on the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project.  Each meeting will focus on a specific component of the project, including right-of-way acquisition, station design and BRT branding. The public is invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the various aspects of the project.  To learn more about the Richmond Highway BRT and to register for the online meetings, go to the project website at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/richmond-hwy-brt.
    • Upcoming Virtual Meetings:
    • October: Right-of-Way Acquisition
    • Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:00 PM (English) 
      View meeting materials
      Register Now
    • Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:00 PM (Español)
      Ver materiales de la reunión
      Regístrate ahora
    Please note: During the discussion portion of these meetings, the team will be able to answer general questions related to the right-of-way acquisition process or other elements of the Richmond Highway BRT project. Due to the confidential nature of discussions with property owners and tenants, we ask that those with property specific questions contact the BRT staff to arrange for individual discussions. To schedule a time to speak with staff please email the Project Team at DOTBRT@fairfaxcounty.gov, and include "right-of-way" or "ROW" in the subject line.
    • November: Station Design
    • Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:00 PM (English)
      Meeting Link Coming Soon on project webpage
    • Thursday, Nov. 5, 7:00 PM (Español)
      Meeting Link Coming Soon on project webpage
    • December: BRT Branding
    • Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:00 PM (English)
      Meeting Link Coming Soon on project webpage
    • Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7:00 PM (Español)
      Meeting Link Coming Soon on project webpage
    • Project Background
    Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a high-quality public transportation system that operates much like rail service, but uses buses on a separate, dedicated transit way. The Richmond Highway BRT Project implements recommendations developed during a 2015 Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) study. The BRT project is part of Fairfax County's Embark Richmond Highway program, which also includes road widening, enhanced bicycle and pedestrian facilities and facilitates increased development because of the recently adopted comprehensive plan amendment aimed at preparing the corridor for the BRT system. The Richmond Highway BRT project is funded in part by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.
    • Keep Informed and Stay Involved
    Members of the public are encouraged to attend the information meetings, keep up with the latest news and information about the project and give feedback. Below are ways to stay engaged:
    • Sign-up for updates via Fairfax Alerts, and select the category Richmond Highway-BRT
    • Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/richmond-hwy-brt to stay informed with the latest news
    • Follow hashtag #RichmondHwyBRT on Facebook.
    • Contact the project team via DOTBRT@fairfaxcounty.gov
    • VDOT - Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Construction Update Virtual Meetings:
    • The Transform 66 project team will hold two online construction update meetings with presentations and question-and-answer sessions on recent construction progress and upcoming activities and impacts. Participants will be able to submit questions during the meeting or in advance. Details
    • Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Meeting will cover construction activities from Bull Run to Waples Mill Road. Details
    • Thursday, October 29, 2020 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. - Meeting will cover construction activities from Jermantown Road to I-495. Details
    • Join the VTrans team for the 2020 VTrans Virtual Workshops.
    • Background: Earlier this year, the Commonwealth Transportation Board adopted the Policy for the Identification of VTrans Mid-term Needs and accepted the 2019 VTrans Mid-term Needs. The Board also directed them to prioritize the identified 2019 VTrans Mid-term Needs.
    • Significance of the Prioritized VTrans Mid-term Needs: Based on the direction from the Board, the prioritized VTrans Mid-term Needs may form the basis for VDOT and DRPT's planning and project development efforts as well as policies related to transportation programs and activities.
    • Purpose of the Virtual Workshops: The Draft Policy for the Prioritization of the 2019 VTrans Mid-term Needs will become available for a 30-day public review and comment period starting October 28th. The purpose of the 2020 VTrans Virtual Workshops is to:
      • Share the draft policy, associated results, and the details;
      • Share options to review the policy and provide feedback; and,
      • Provide opportunities to get clarifications, provide feedback, and gather more information.
    • When: There are two sets workshops, a total of four sessions.
      The first set of sessions will focus on introducing and explaining the methodology for the Draft Prioritized Needs. These sessions will be identical in terms of agenda and two options are offered to allow participants to choose one that best meets their availability. Interested participants may attend only one of the two sessions:
      • Workshop 1: Overview of the Draft Policy for Prioritization of VTrans Mid-term Needs, Thursday, October 29th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm. Register using this link
      • Workshop 2: Overview of the Draft Policy for Prioritization of VTrans Mid-term Needs, Friday, October 30th, 10:00am - 11:30am. Register using this link
      The second set of sessions are question-and-answer (Q&A) sessions in anticipation of questions or need for clarifications. Similar to the first set of sessions, two options are offered to allow participants to choose one that best meets their availability.:
    • Workshop 3: Q&A related to the Draft Policy for Prioritization of VTrans Mid-term Needs, Friday, November 13th, 10:00am - 11:30am. Register using this link
    • Workshop 4: Q&A related to the Draft Policy for Prioritization of VTrans Mid-term Needs, Tuesday November 17th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm Register using this link
    • If you are unable to join: Participation at these workshops is not required to provide feedback on the Draft Policy for the Prioritization of VTrans Mid-term Needs. Please note:
      • The draft policy document as well as the results will be available on www.vtrans.org starting October 28th, 2020 and an email notification when the draft policy and the results are posted.
      • The presentation for the first set of two sessions will be recorded and posted; and,
      • You can continue to provide feedback by emailing your comments to comment@vtrans.org, contacting the VTrans Team, or writing to the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, 1221 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, East Wing, Richmond, VA 23219.
    • Our requests:
    • Please be on the lookout for the Draft Policy for the Prioritization of the VTrans Mid-term Needs on October 28th and provide feedback.
    • If you would like to get more details, please Register using the Webex links above. You may need to download the Cisco Webex software in order to join the meeting.
    • Feel free to forward the invitation and other VTrans related notifications to others.
    • Thank you, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Contact us at comment@vtrans.org, or at our mailing address of Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment, 1221 E. Broad Street, 2nd Floor, East Wing, Richmond, VA 23219
    • Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance — 16th Annual 2020 What You Need to Know about Transportation

    

    • Keynote: The Honorable Greg Slater, Secretary of Transportation, Maryland
    • Panel:
    • The Honorable Shannon Valentine, Virginia Secretary of Transportation
    • Helen Cuervo, Northern Virginia District Administrator, VDOT
    • Monica Backmon, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
    • Jeannette Chapman, Director, Stephen S. Fuller Institute
    • Click here to sponsor or register
    • VDOT - Comment Period on the I-495 NEXT Project Extended to December 4, 2020:
    • Comments on the environmental assessment and proposed design must be received by no later than December 4, 2020, to be included in the public record.
    • Comments can be submitted in the following ways:
      • Completing the online comment form
      • Emailing 495NorthernExtension@VDOT.virginia.gov (Comments should reference “495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project” in the subject line)
      • Mailing to: VDOT Northern Virginia District Office, Attn: Abi Lerner, P.E., 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
    • For more information about the I-495 NEXT Project, visit the project website at http://www.495northernextension.org/about_the_study/.
    • Route 28 Widening Project — "Pardon Our Dust" Virtual Meeting Set for Tuesday, Oct. 27; Comments Due Nov. 13, 2020
    
    • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) held a “Pardon Our Dust” virtual meeting on Tuesday, 27 Oct. 2020 to present the plans for initial construction of the Route 28 widening project.
    • The project will widen existing Route 28 from four to six lanes from just north of the bridge over Bull Run to the interchange at Route 29. The meeting will provide more detail on the project’s final design and construction schedule, including initial construction work that is anticipated to begin in late 2020. This initial work will be limited to temporary shoulder widening along both the northbound and southbound roadways between the Bull Run bridge and Route 29 to provide space for lane shifts. The project plans to maintain two lanes of travel in each direction during peak hours when the full roadway construction begins, which is anticipated in late Spring/early Summer 2021. The project presentation is posted here.
    • The meeting also provided more information on the project’s final design and construction schedule and included an opportunity for questions from the public.
    • Please note: The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Fairfax County Route 28 widening project. Fairfax County plans to hold separate public meetings in the future regarding Prince William County's plans for Route 28 improvements. The meeting on 27 October 2020, is not intended to address the improvements or alignment alternative(s) that Prince William County has proposed.
    • Route 28 Widening Project "Pardon Our Dust" Virtual Meeting Presentation - 27 Oct 2020
    • To submit comments, questions or feedback, please contact FCDOT:
    • Online via red feedback form link at the bottom of this page
    • Via email to Jim Beall, Project Manager
    • In writing to: FCDOT, Attn: Route 28 Widening Feedback, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033
    • By phone: 703-877-5673; TTY 711
    • Comments are due by Friday, Nov. 13, 2020.
    • Springvale Road Bridge Replacement Public Info Meeting Oct. 21 2020 — Give feedback online
    • The Virginia Department of Transportation held a virtual public information meeting 21 Oct 2020 on plans to replace the weight-restricted (15 tons) one-lane Springvale Road (Route 674) bridge over Piney Run with a two-lane bridge in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County. The bridge was built in 1965 and rehabilitated in 2000.
    • Two options are being considered for the project:
    • Widening the bridge to two lanes with two four-foot-wide shoulders
    • Widening the bridge to two lanes separated by raised/splitter island medians with two two-foot-wide shoulders
    • The opening beneath the bridge will also be increased to better withstand flooding.
    • The bridge averages 4,700 vehicles a day. The project is financed with state funding.
    • Get Involved — In lieu of an in-person meeting, VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more, participate in the virtual meeting and give feedback through Monday, Nov. 2. in the following ways:  
    • Provide comments via the online survey or by email to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov.
    • Mail comments to Ms. Dipali Patel, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
    • Once the meeting is complete, the recorded presentation will be available online. Project materials and details are also available at virginiadot.org/SpringvalePineyRun.
    • WMATA's FY2021 Budget and Service Reductions Public hearings on 13 Oct 2020
    • The WMATA budget outlook for the remainder of FY 2021 is worse than anticipated when the budget was revised in May 2020. This is primarily because of the impacts on ridership due to COVID-19. They have proposed service and budget changes that you can see in detail here .
    • In response to the changes, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a letter that outlines the County's position on the proposal. Some highlights are:
    • Silver Line Phase 2 Opening — The construction of the project should proceed as scheduled toward substantial completion at the end of 2020, so no additional delays in the revenue service date occur.
    • Metrorail Service Changes — The distribution of reduced service is equal across the region and the level of service seems appropriate and reasonable given current demand.
    • Metrobus Service Changes – The proposed Metrobus service cuts maintain the current levels of service being provided by WMATA. These cuts are understandable, as long as they are only temporary. Our Board expects all Metrobus services to resume at the pre-March 2020 levels once the threat of COVID-19 abates.
    • Fare Collection Changes – The Board supports the decision to reimplement front door boarding and the collection of fares on Metrobus routes beginning January 1, 2021, assuming drivers' shields have been installed.
    • Marketing WMATA's Covid-19 Response – The Board encourages the WMATA management team to make a concerted effort to market more widely the safety and cleaning protocols that have been put in place.
    You can read the full letter on page 83 of the Board package. You can also provide comment to WMATA here.
    • At its 8 Oct 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 2 - Draft Transit Safety Targets
    • Item 3 - Regional Travel Survey
    • Item 4 - October TPB Agenda
    • Item 5 - TPB Participation Plan
    • Item 6 - CAC Restructure
    • I495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Study (NEXT) Virtual Public Information Meeting on 5 October 2020,
      1-495 (Capital Beltway) in the vicinity of the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge Fairfax County
    
    • Visit http://495NorthernExtension.org for details
    • In-person, by Appointment, Location & Design Public Hearing Thursday, October 8, 2020, 4 - 8 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101
    • There will be virtual Q&A sessions Sept. 28 and 30 for I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Project before the Public Hearing October. VDOT is offering two opportunities for the public to ask questions about the I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) Project in advance of October public hearing. Please note that these sessions are informal and will not be included as part of the formal public hearing record. These sessions will be streamed on YouTube on VDOT Live and the recordings will be made available on the project website.
    • Learn about and provide input on the Virginia Department of Transportation's environmental assessment and draft design plans to extend the I495 Express Lanes by approximately three miles from the Dulles Toll Road interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway in the vicinity of the American Legion Bridge to reduce congestion, improve safety and travel reliability, and provide additional travel choices. This project will involve a change in limited access control.
    • The virtual public hearing will be held Monday, October 5, 2020, with a presentation beginning at 7 p.m. followed by a formal comment session. Afterwards, a 30-minute question and answer period will be offered if time allows. Visit the project webpage (495NorthernExtension.org) or call 703-691-6715 for information on how to access and participate in the virtual public hearing and provide formal comments. Due to COVID-19 health concerns and safety requirements, the public is encouraged to participate in this virtual hearing.
    • For people who are unable to participate in the virtual public hearing, VDOT is planning a by-appointment-only, in-person hearing on Thursday, October 8, 2020, from 4-8 p.m. at the above address. A video presentation, display boards, and project staff will be available to answer questions and receive public comments. CDC-recommended health measures, including mask requirements and social distancing will be in place. Reservations are required to attend, please call 703-691-6715 or sign up at 495NorthernExtension.org to make a reservation.
    • In compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR Part 771, an environmental study in the form of an Environmental Assessment (EA), which includes a Preliminary Noise Analysis, was approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for public review and comment. Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed improvements on historic properties is also included in the EA.
    • Review information on the project website (495northemextension.org), during the virtual or in-person meeting, or during business hours at VDOT's Northern Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call ahead at 703-691-6715 orTTYfTDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.
    • Meeting materials are posted at http://495northernextension.org/public_meetings/october_2020_ld_public_hearing.asp
    • Give your written comments at the meeting or submit your written comments by October 23, 2020 to Abi Lerner, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 or email 495NorthemExtension @ VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference "495 Express Lanes Northern Extension Study" in the subject line.
    • Braddock Road and Old Lee Road Safety and Operational Improvements Study Fairfax County Virtual Public Information Meeting Wednesday, September 30, 2020
    
    • Find out about a study assessing potential safety and operational improvements at the intersection of Braddock Road (Route 620) and Old Lee Road, and the S-curve on Braddock Road between Pleasant Valley Road and Old Lee Road. The concepts being studied include realignment of the S-curve and intersection enhancements at Braddock Road and Old Lee Road such as tum lanes and innovative intersection improvements.
    • The meeting will be held as a virtual/online meeting. It is the second public information meeting on the study, the first was held February 13, 2020. Information for accessing and participating in the virtual meeting will be posted on the project website.The VDOT project team will make a presentation beginning at 7 p.m. and be available to answer questions after the presentation until 8:30 p.m.
    • Review project information and meeting details on the VDOT project website or during business hours at VDOT's Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-2239 or TIYITDD 711 to make an appointment with appropriate personnel.
    • Give your comments after the presentation, submit your written comments by October 12, 2020 via the project website, by mail to Mr. Andrew Beacher, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 or email meetingcomments @ VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference "Braddock Road and Old Lee Road Safety and Operational Improvements Study" in the subject line.
    • Proposed Limited Access Control Change Franconia-Springfield Parkway Shared-Use Path from Spring Village Drive to Ridgeway Drive Fairfax County, comments accepted until 13 Oct 2020
    
    • Up until 13 Oct 2020 the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) accepted comments regarding a proposed limited access control change for Fairfax County's planned shared-use path along Franconia-Springfield Parkway (Route 289) from Spring Village Drive to Ridgeway Drive. A break in the Limited Access Line just east of the Franconia-Springfield Parkway and Spring Village Drive intersection has been requested by Fairfax County to construct the ten-foot-wide asphalt trail that will connect to the existing shared-use path at the northeast corner of the intersection. This project will involve changes and/or breaks in limited access control.
    • Here's the project website (www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/franconia-springfield-path)
    • Shreve Road Corridor Study Fairfax County Virtual Public Information Meeting Wednesday, 7 October 2020
    
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    • Find out along more than two miles of Shreve Road (Route 703) between Route 29 (Lee Highway) and Route 7 (Leesburg Pike). The study is addressing community concerns related to speeding, pedestrian safety and sight distance. The following priority areas along the corridor have been studied: The curve west of Oldewood Drive, Shrevewood Elementary School, Washington & Old Dominion Trail crossings, and the curve between Chestnut Street and Hickory Street.
    • The meeting will be held as a virtual/online meeting.. Information for accessing and participating in the virtual meeting will be posted on the project website.The VDOT project team will make a presentation beginning at 7 p.m. and be available to answer questions after the presentation until 8:30 p.m.
    • Review project information and meeting details on the VDOT project website or during business hours at VDOT's Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-2239 or TIYITDD 711 to make an appointment with appropriate personnel.
    • Give your comments after the presentation, submit your written comments by October 19, 2020 via the project website, by mail to Mr. Andrew Beacher, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 or email meetingcomments @ VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference "Shreve Road Corridor Study" in the subject line.
    • At its 10 Sep 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 2 - TPB Equity Resolution
    • Item 3 - TPB Participation Plan - Memo, Presentation, Draft Plan
    • Item 3 - TPB Participation Plan - Presentation
    • Item 4 - Visualize 2045 - Presentation
    • Item 6 - Re-Thinking the CAC - Presentation
    • At its 16 July 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 2 - Safety Recommendations Update - Memo
    Item 2 - Safety Recommendations Update - Presentation
    • Item 2 - Safety Recommendations Update - Resolution
    • Item 3 - National Capital Trail Network - Presentation
    • Item 4 - July TPB Meeting - Agenda
    • Item 5 - Visualize 2045 - Website
    • At its 11 June 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 2 - VRE-MARC Run-Through - TPB News
    Item 2 - VRE-MARC Run-Through - Executive Summary
    • Item 3 - Transit Access Focus Areas
    • Item 3 - Transit Access Focus Areas - Memo
    • Item 4 - Safety Study Recommendations - Memo
    • Item 4 - Safety Study Recommendations - Presentation
    • Item 4 - Safety Study Recommendations - Handout
    • Item 6 - Participation Plan Update
    • Item 6 - Participation Plan Update - Black and White
    • CAC Report - May 2020
    • At its 14 May 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 4 - Safety Study
    • Article - Transportation and Climate Initiative
    • TPB News - Safety Study
    • At its 7 Apr 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • CAC Agenda - April 2020]
    • Item 2 - Transportation and Climate Initiative
    • Item 3 - Transportation Land-Use Connections
    Item 4 - April TPB agendaItem 5 - Participation Plan update
    • CAC Report - March 2020
    • TPB Tech - April Meeting Summary
    • Region Forward - TCI article
    • UPWP Impacts from the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Situation
    • At its 12 Mar 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • CAC Agenda - March 2020
    • Item 3 - Air Quality Conformity Analysis
    • Item 4 - Transit Oriented Communities
    • Item 5 - March TPB Agenda
    • Item 6 - Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
    • At its 13 Feb 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • CAC Agenda - February 2020
    • Item 4 - Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project Recommendations for Virginia TPB Jurisdictions FY 2021
    • Item 5 - Transit Asset Management 2020 Targets
    • Item 6 - Draft - FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program
    • CAC2019 - Annual Report
    • At its 16 Jan 2020 meeting (agenda) the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Item 5 - Transportation Safety in the Washington Region
    • The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) invited the public to share feedback on transportation initiatives — The Northern Virginia meeting was held on 22 Oct. 2019
    • The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) invited the public to share feedback on transportation initiatives at nine meetings across Virginia this fall. Representatives from the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) highlighted transportation programs, discussed ideas and answered questions about the Commonwealth's multimodal transportation network.
    • The public had an opportunity to learn and share feedback about:
    • Adjustments to the statewide project prioritization process, known as SMART SCALE, which allocates limited funding to the most critical transportation needs.
    • Virginia's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which identifies transportation projects that will utilize federal transportation funding or require approval from federal partners.
    • A draft Mid-term Transportation Needs assessment for VTrans, Virginia's statewide, multimodal transportation plan that outlines a vision and goals for transportation in the Commonwealth. The plan will identify transportation investment priorities and guides transportation agencies' strategies and programs.
    • Adjustments to Virginia's Highway Safety Improvement Program, which aims to link infrastructure improvements across highway travel modes to performance outcomes outlined in Virginia's Strategic Highway Safety Plan.
    • The presentation materials are available on the CTB's website at https://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/statewide/2019/commonwealth-transportation-board-invites-public-feedback--on-transportation-programs-throughout-virginia9-30-2019.asp.
    • NVTC and PRTC present their Annual Legislative Briefing on 9 December 2019
    • join the commissioners for an overview of federal and state issues affecting transit in Northern Virginia
    • For more information see their briefing announcement
    • Fairfax Connector Reston-Herndon Bus Service Review: Second Round of Community Input Opportunities Set for October and November
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will hold a second round of community input meetings and engagement opportunities to encourage public input on alternatives developed to provide enhanced Fairfax Connector bus service in the Reston and Herndon areas, including connections to the future Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 stations in Herndon and Reston. The service alternatives were developed based on public input received through community engagement earlier this year, stakeholder engagement and technical analysis.
    • After this round of public engagement, FCDOT staff will develop a preferred service plan to provide better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased schedule reliability and more dependable service. The community will have an opportunity to review and comment on the preferred service plan in early 2020.
    • Attend an Interactive Community Meeting
    • Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Herndon Middle School Cafeteria - 901 Locust St., Herndon. Meeting location is accessible via Fairfax Connector Route 937.
    • Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Ox Hill Baptist Church - 4101 Elmwood St, Chantilly, VA 20151. Meeting location is accessible via Fairfax Connector Route 650.
    • Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 10 a.m - Noon Reston Community Center at Lake Anne - 1609-A Washington Plaza, Reston. Meeting location is accessible via Fairfax Connector routes RIBS 1 and RIBS 3.
    • Complete an Online Survey
    • Residents are encouraged to provide input on the service alternatives by filling out an online survey at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/herndon-reston-service-review. The survey will be open Oct. 23 – Nov. 30, 2019. Comments can also be mailed to Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033.
    • Stay Involved and Informed
    • FCDOT staff will also be engaging residents in the Reston and Herndon areas through pop-up events and current Fairfax Connector passenger outreach during the months of October and November 2019. If you would like to stay involved with this process:
    • Sign-up for email or text updates via Fairfax Alerts by selecting "Fairfax Connector Information".
    • Visit www.fairfaxconnector.com to stay informed with the latest news and information.
    • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
    • Contact the project team via Fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov.
    • In Design: Fairfax County Parkway Widening and Popes Head Road Interchange
    A public information meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at James W. Robinson, Jr. Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. A presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
    • Popes Head Interchange
    Plans to replace the traffic signal at Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) and Popes Head Road (Route 654) with an interchange, including access to the future Shirley Gate Road extension and Patriot Park, are being further developed and refined.
    The preferred design option for the Popes Head Road interchange is Triple Roundabouts that will allow traffic to flow freely via two new bridges over Fairfax County Parkway.
    • Fairfax County Parkway Widening
    Plans to widen about five miles of Fairfax County Parkway from four lanes to six between Route 29 (Lee Highway) and Route 123 (Ox Road) are being further developed and refined.
    • The widening will also include:
    • Improving the Route 123 interchange and the Fairfax County Parkway/Burke Centre Parkway intersection.
    • Providing a continuous shared-use path within the project limits by constructing the missing segment from Burke Centre Parkway to Route 123.
    • Within the project limits, Fairfax County Parkway averages up to 85,000 vehicles a day and Popes Head Road averages up to 4,000.

    • November 2019 Membership Presentation: Visualize2045 — TPB's long-range transportation plan

    
    Jeff Parnes, Co-chair of the Federation's Transportation Committee and Virginia member of the Transportation Planning Board Citizen's Advisory Committee, will lead a discussion on Visualize2045, the TPB's long-range transportation plan.
    The presentation was provided by Stacy Cook, Principal Planner, Department of Transportation Planning, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
    The presentation is available here.

    • January 2018 Membership Presentation: Overview of I-66 Inside and Outside the Beltway Improvements

    Jeff Parnes, Co-chair of the Federation's Transportation Committee and Chair of the county's Transportation Advisory Commission, will lead a discussion on the status of planned improvements to I-66 inside and outside the beltway.
    The presentation was supported by Leonard Wolfenstein, Chief, Transportation Planning Section, Fairfax County Department of Transportation
    The presentation is available here..

    • I66 Eastbound Widening Project - W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Over US Route 29 Meeting 2 May 2017

    Transform 66 Inside the Beltway Eastbound Widening Project W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Over US Route 29 Public Meeting
    • Tuesday, May 2,2017, 6-8 p.m. at Yorktown High School, 5200 Yorktown Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207
    • The Virginia Department of Transportation will host a follow-up public meeting to present a bridge option, based on input received during a planning workshop held on 5 April 2017 for the W&OD Trail Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge over U.S. Route 29 (Lee Highway).
    • Stop by between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to learn more about the project and discuss your questions with VDOT staff. VDOT will hold a short presentation beginning at 6:30 p.m.
    • Provide written comments at the meeting or submit them by May 18, 2017 to Ms. Amanda J. Baxter, Special Projects Development Manager, VDOT Northern Virginia District Office, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. You may also e-mail comments to TransfomI66 @ VDOT.Virginia.gov. Please reference "W&OD Trail Bridge" in the subject line.
    • For more information please visit www.Transform66.org.

    • Registration Now Open for Fairfax County: Test Track for the Future of Autonomous Vehicles Meeting 3 May 2017

    Fairfax County: Test Track for the Future of Autonomous Vehicles / Wednesday, May 3 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Fairfax County is the test ground for self-driving cars and connected infrastructure in Virginia. The state's intelligent roads are all located in Fairfax, and top autonomous vehicle researchers come here to road test their technology.We're bringing together AV experts, policy makers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs to present ongoing research, showcase technology-including offering demonstration rides-and discuss the future impacts.We're looking to the future-so join us for this free event, the first in a series on this topic, if you want to be part of what's to come in Fairfax. Due to limited space, registration is required.

    • Funding the Right Transportation Projects Public Hearing on 3 May 2017

    Funding the Right Transportation Projects Public Hearings
    • You are invited to share comments on transportation projects that have been scored and recommended for funding through the SMART SCALE prioritization process based on an objective and data-driven analysis. Additionally, pursuant to ß33.2-202, comments will be accepted for new projects valued in excess of $25 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board will take your comments into consideration as it develops the Six-Year Improvement Program (FY 2018-2023 SYIP). The program allocates public funds to highway, road, bridge, rail, bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation projects. All federally eligible projects in the SYIP will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to document how Virginia will obligate its federal funds.
    • You can review the list of scored projects as well as those recommended for funding at www.vasmartscale.org. A formal comment period will be held at this meeting.
    • Wednesday, 3 May 2017 (Meeting starts at 6 p.m.), Northern Virginia∑ District Office, Potomac Room, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
    • You can also submit your comments by email or mail by May 16, 2017:
      • For roads and highways: Six-YearProgram@VDOT.Virginia.gov, or Infrastructure Investment Director, Virginia Department of Transportation, 1401 East Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219.
      • For rail and public transportation: DRPTPR@drpt.virginia.gov, Public Information Office, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond VA, 23219

    • Limited Access Break on Dulles Toll Road Submit comments by 8 May 2017

    Limited Access Break on Dulles Toll Road
    • Find out about plans for a break in limited access on the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267). The break is requested to accommodate construction of a shared-use path parallel to eastbound Route 7. The proposed break is located near the ramp from the eastBound Dulles Toll Road to eastbound Route 7.
    • Review information at www.virginiadot.org/projects or at VDOT's District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Please call ahead at 703-259-1940,800-367-7623 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.
    • Written public comments regarding this proposed limited access break are encouraged and should be sent to Mr. Arthur Rahman, P.E., Virginia Department.of Transportation. at the above address on or prior to 8 May 2017.

    • Sixty Minute Focus Group on Biking in Fairfax County on 9 May 2017

    We want to hear from you!
    • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation Bicycle Program is hosting a 60 minute focus group on May 9, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at Mason District Governmental Center in Annandale to gain local residents' perspective on biking in the county. All participants will receive a $50 Visa gift card. If you are interested or know anyone who might be, please contact: abrown@reingold.com or call 571.366.8972. If you are unable to attend the focus group, please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and you could win a $10 Visa gift card! Visit the survey link at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BikeFairfax

    • Fairfax County Launches Bike Month Celebration May 2017

    Calendar with Special Events, Themed Rides to Boost Transportation on Two Wheels
    • To kickoff the month, Fairfax County invites residents to register for the National Bike Challenge, which not only encourages individual results, but also allows participants to challenge others for bragging rights, rewards and prizes. The program is set up to host inter-agency challenges (department vs. department), organizational contests (business vs. business) or even jurisdiction contests (city vs city, county vs. county). The National Bike Challenge runs through September 30, 2017.
    • Try Biking Week, May 14-20, is an opportunity for biking novices to commute, run errands, exercise and have fun by bicycling. Fairfax Countyís Bike Map can help riders find designated bike lanes, paths and trails, while also identifying routes by comfort and skill level. To help spread the word about biking in Fairfax County, the FCDOTís Bicycle Program will host a Bike Photo Contest this week, and are calling for entries that capture residents using their bikes on their favorite bikeways: roads, bike lanes, trails, paths, singletrack, etc. Participants can post their photos on Twitter (tag @ffxconnector), Facebook (tag /fairfaxconnector) or Instagram (tag @fairfaxcounty) and with the hashtags #trybiking and #bikefairfax. Winning entries will be announced on May 26, 2017.
    • One of the highlights during Try Biking Week is National Bike to Work Day, which is celebrated throughout the National Capital Area on Friday, May 19. There are 13 pit stops located in Fairfax County, where bicyclists can stop on their way to work for a morning refreshment, learn about bike services and resources in the community, get a bike tune-up (select locations) and free giveaways. The first 16,000 to register at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org will receive a free t-shirt. New in 2017: the Fairfax County Bicycle Program has prepared a special Bike to Work Day Business Toolkit to encourage their employees to Bike to Work not only on the 19th, but all year long.
    • Click here to see other themed rides planned throughout the Month of May.

    • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Completion of the Beulah Road Walkway Project 12 May 2017

    Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Beulah Road walkway project.
    WHO:
    • Catherine M. Hudgins (Hunter Mill District Supervisor, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors)
    • Jenifer Joy Madden (Vice Chair, Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Committee)
    • Jeffrey Anderson (Hunter Mill District Representative, Fairfax County Trails and Sidewalks Committee)
    WHEN: Friday, May 12, 2017, at 1 p.m.
    WHERE:
    • Event will be held in a tent located at 1731 Beulah Road, Vienna.
    • Extremely limited street parking available along Trap Road and Old Courthouse Road. Carpooling and biking to event location highly encouraged.

    • Next Embark Richmond Highway Community Meeting 15 May 2017

    Embark Richmond Highway will bring a bus rapid transit system operating primarily on dedicated lanes along this road, plus an expanded and connected system of roads, sidewalks, trails and bicycle facilities.
    Community meeting will be held on Monday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m., at the Whitman Middle School, Alexandria.
    It will focus on estimated traffic volumes and estimated daily bus rapid transit ridership in 2040 and recommended public facilities, including schools.

    • Metro SafeTrack Surge #15 begins TUESDAY, 16 May 2017

    Fairfax County Travel Disruption Alert
    • Metro SafeTrack Surge #15 begins TUESDAY, 16 May 2017 through 15 June 2017, impacting Orange and Silver Line customers in Fairfax County.
    • Commuters are urged to use alternate travel options for the duration of Surge #15, including Fairfax Connector supplemental express service from the Reston South Park & Ride to the Pentagon/Crystal City. Details and schedules can be found at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/safetrack/safetysurgeinfo_s15.htm.

    • Route 7 Interchange at Battlefield Parkway Meeting 16 May 2017

    Route 7 Interchange at Battlefield Parkway
    • The Virginia Department of Transportation in coordination with the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority will host a public information meeting on plans to replace the signalized intersection at Route 7 (East Market Street) and Battlefield Parkway with a grade separated interchange. Plans also include removing or .modifying the signalized intersection at Route 7 and Cardinal Park Drive to reduce congestion and improve traffic operations. Other improvements include accommodations for cyclists and pedestrians, and new interchange lighting.
    • The proposed interchange project is subject to compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 23 CFR 771. VDOT will initiate coordination with natural and historic resource agencies to obtain information about environmental resources in the project vicinity and to identify opportunities for avoidance, minimization and mitigation of potential environmental Impacts.
    • Stop by between 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. VDOT staff will be on hand to answer questions.
    • Review project information on the VDOT website (www.virginiadot.org/projects), at the public meeting, or during business hours at VDOT's Northern Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive in Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-259-2950 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.
    • Give your written comments at the meeting, submit them by May 31, 2017 to William Dunn, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, or email or email meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference "Route 7 Interchange at Battlefield Parkway" in the subject line., meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Submit comments by telephone at 8OO-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).

    • Youíre Invited: Harnessing Innovation for the Future of Transportation 17 May 2017

    Transportation infrastructure is central to the economic health of communities across the country.  Regions are confronting questions on how to deal with congestion, aging infrastructure, and how to provide efficient, safe, and affordable methods of transportation to their residents.  
    
    • RSVP to join 1776 and Transurban during Infrastructure Week for a conversation on how startups, governments, and institutions can work together to build innovative solutions to our nationís infrastructure challenges.  As a global transportation leader, Transurban has been a dominant force in partnering with governments to solve problems and deliver transportation solutions that often inform innovative policymaking at the local, state, and federal level.  Transurban is demonstrating its commitment to both innovation and supporting regional economies by partnering with global startup incubator 1776 to launch a smart highways startup challenge and innovation lab in 1776ís Crystal City campus in Arlington, VA.
    • This joint announcement event on May 17th will explore solutions to how governments and institutions can work to answer complex transportation challenges and support regional economic growth by working with startups.  Entrepreneurs and innovators have a major role to play in improving our nationís infrastructure and supporting regional economies, and Transurban and 1776 will spotlight a model for how to create new solutions to our transportation challenges.  
    • The event will discuss the global importance of working with startups and innovative organizations to develop solutions for our nationís transportation infrastructure needs.  The event will also feature a panel exploring how Transurban, startups, and innovators across Northern Virginia are delivering value to the greater DC region by generating new transportation solutions, building new industries, and creating new jobs.  In the backyard of the Nationís Capital, Transurban and 1776 are demonstrating how transportation innovation can be a game-changer for a region and offer best practices for policymakers in Congress and around the country.

    • Celebrate the completion of the Crystal City Multimodal Center 18 May 2017

    Join officials from Arlington County and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority to celebrate completion of the Crystal City Multimodal Center on Thursday, May 18, 2017.
    • The multimodal center expands bus capacity by adding bus bays for local service, Fairfax Connector and, in the near future, Loudoun County Transit and PRTC/OmniRide commuter services. In addition to the expanded capacity provided by the new bus bays, the project creates a safer and more efficient area for transfers at the Crystal City Metrorail Station, with designated curb space for shuttles and kiss-n-ride, new bus shelters, improved sidewalks and crosswalks, and new lighting. This project was made possible by funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority. 
    Crystal City Multimodal Center Ribbon Cutting
    Thursday, May 18, 2017
    Event starts at 10 a.m.
    Crystal City Metrorail Station plaza ñ near the escalators (View in Google Maps)
    • For additional information, please contact Eric Balliet at eballiet@arlingtonva.us.

    • Fairfax County Bike to Work Day 19 May 2017

    Registration Now Open!
    • Join thousands of other bicyclists, environimentalists and exercise enthusiasts for Bike to Work Day throughout the National Capital Area on Friday, May 19, 2017. The event will be held rain or shine! Come out and meet other riders, learn about bike services and resources in the community, grab a free giveaway or two, and start your day by putting the pedal to the metal - bicycle style.

    • Marshall Street and Summerfield Road Proposed through Truck Restrictions Submit comments by 22 May 2017

    Marshall Street and Summerfield Road Proposed through Truck Restrictions
    • The Virginia Department of Transportation is accepting comments regarding the proposed restriction of through truck traffic on Marshall Street (Route 1717) and Summerfield Road (Route 1713), in Fairfax County, from Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) to Lee Highway (Route 29).
    • The proposed alternate route for trucks is via Arlington Boulevard to Graham Road (Route 1720) to Lee Highway.
    • Submit your written comments by 22 May 2017 to Mr. Thomas K. Folse, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax VA 22030, or email meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference "Marshall & Summerfield Proposed Through Truck Restrictions" in the subject line. Submit comments by telephone at 8OO-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623).

    • Get 50% off Annual Capital Bikeshare Membership through 31 May 2017

    Fairfax County residents can now request a unique discount code to get 50% off of the annual Capital Bikeshare membership! Offer runs through May 31. Get your code today and get where you need to go in Reston, Tysons and beyond! http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/bike/bikeshareoffer2017.htm.

    • I-66 Outside the Beltway Preliminary Concept Plans Public Information Meetings 12, 14 & 15 June 2017

    Preliminary Concept plans from the selected private partner are now posted
    • New concepts and express lane access options are proposed in some areas
    • Additional changes within the context of the project footprint are being considered and will be posted when available
    • New concepts will only be included in the project following public input
    • In March and April 2017, letters are being sent to property owners so that early activities to gather information can begin
    • Public information meetings are scheduled for June 12, 14 and 15, 2017
    • Monday, June 12, 2017
      Oakton High School
      2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181
    • Wednesday, June 14, 2017
      Ormond Stone Middle School
      5500 Sully Park Drive, Centreville, VA 20120
    • Thursday, June 15, 2017
      Piney Branch Elementary School
      8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136
    • On 11 May 2017 League of American Bicyclists recognized Fairfax County with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFCSM) award
    • The Bronze level BFC designation lauds Fairfax County's commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies
    • Here's Fairfax County's Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFCSM) award score-card
    • At its 11 May 2017 meeting (agenda), the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) was briefed on:
    • Route 28 Corridor Study
    • TransAction Baseline Conditions Briefing
    • At its 11 May 2017 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Long Range Plan Task Force Updated list of proposed initiatives (as of April 26)
    • Public Survey for the 2018 Long Range Plan
    • The BOS Transportation Subcommittee met on 9 May 2017. Their agenda included briefings on :
    • TPB Long-Range Plan Unfunded Transportation Projects
      presented by
    • Lyn Erickson, Plan Development and Coordination Director, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments;
    • Mike Lake, Senior Transportation Planner, FCDOT
    • I-66 Outside the Beltway presented by Susan Shaw, Megaprojects Director, VDOT
    Handouts included:
    • FCDOT Comment Letter on Express Lane Truck Usage
    • Board of Supervisors Comments on Proposed Truck Usage
    • VDOT Response Letter on Express Lane Truck Usage
    • VDOT Paving Program 2017 Program Update presented by Allison Richter, Transportation & Land Use Director, VDOT
    • Project Update (Rollout of New Technology) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for Fairfax Connector presented by Dwayne Pelfrey, Transit Service Division Chief, FCDOT
    • Due to time constraints the following item was not presented: The Silver Line Phase 2 Implementation presentation by Mark Canale, Dulles Rail Project Manager, FCDOT
    • At its 13 April 2017 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Draft presentation on the Public Survey for the 2018 Long Range Plan
    • At its 8 March 2017 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Update on the Title VI/Environmental Justice Analysis of the TPB's Constrained Long Range Plan
    • The BOS Transportation Subcommittee met on 7 Feb 2017. Their agenda included briefings on :
    • Summary of Fairfax County Inputs into the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) TransAction (Unconstrained Long-Range Plan) Update ñ presented by Kristin Calkins, FCDOT
    • Recommended Parking Ordinance Changes presented by Neil Freschman, FCDOT
    • Update on Silver Line Phase 2 presented by Mark Canale, FCDOT
    • Update on Tysons Transportation Projects presented by Ray Johnson, FCDOT
    • Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Advocates for Dedicated Funding for Trails and Sidewalks Maintenance in County Budget presented by Jeff Parnes, TAC
    • At its 10 November 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Communities of Concern
    • Communities of Concern with Methodology
    • At its 13 October 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Update on the Street Smart Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Campaign
    • 2016 CLRP & Performance Analysis
    • 2016 Street Smart Annual Report
    • At its 21 Sept 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • State of the Commute Survey - Technical Survey Report
    • Mitigation Actions and Experiences from WMATA's SafeTrack Surge Activities
    • Federal Planning Regulations
    • FY 2017-2022 Transportation Improvement Program and the TIP Forum
    • Update on Recent Proposed Federal Rulemaking and TPB Comments
    • Federal Planning Regulations and the Transit Asset Management Rule
    • At its 20 July 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • National Capital Region Freight Plan
    • Traffic Conditions During SafeTrack Safety Surges 1, 2 and 3
    • Strategic Plan for the Development of the TPB Travel Demand Model
    • Mitigation Actions and Experiences from WMATA's SafeTrack Surge Program
    • At its 14 July 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • FY 2017 UPWP - Long-Range Transportation Plan
    • SafeTrack: Traffic Conditions During SafeTrack Surge 1
    • Mid-Year Progress Report on the CAC Work Plan
    • FY 2017 UPWP - Public Participation and Human Service Transportation Coordination
    • Hunter Mill Road Study Community Meeting held on 29 June 2016
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation hosted a community meeting on the Hunter Mill Road Study on 29 June 2016 to discuss the project status and next steps.
    • The purpose of the study is to address the recurring congestion on Hunter Mill Road from Sunrise Valley Drive to the Colvin Run Bridge during the morning and evening peak hours. The congestion is heavily concentrated at the intersections of Sunset Hills Road and the westbound Dulles Toll Road ramps at Hunter Mill Road. This study looks at alternatives to mitigate the existing and future conditions to ensure traffic can move efficiently through the intersections.
    • For more information on the study or to submit comments or questions online, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/huntermillstudy.htm.
    • At its 15 June 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Briefing - Actions in Support of the WMATA SafeTrack Safety Surge Plan
    • Briefing - Draft 2016 National Capital Region Freight Plan
    • Briefing - Activities to Promote Transit-Oriented Development Near Metro Stations
    • Briefing - Federal Transportation Performance Management Requirements
    • Presentation - National Capital Region Freight 2016 Plan Brief
    • Presentation - Federal Transportation Performance Management Requirements
    • At its 9 June 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • Draft 2016 National Capital Region Freight Plan
    • National Capital Region Freight 2016 Plan Brief
    • SafeTrack Plan - COG/TPB Support Activities
    • At its 18 May 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Implementation of the TPB Regional Priority Bus Project under TIGER
    • Maryland's Public Private Partnership to Design, Build, and Operate the Purple Line Light Rail System
    • Development of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee's List of Top Unfunded Projects
    • At its 12 May 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
    • 2014 Update to the TPB's Participation Plan
    • 2014 Participation Plan - Policy Goals
    • 2014 Participation Plan - Policy Constituencies
    • Fairfax County held a community meeting on the plans and work underway on the Embark Richmond Highway project on 9 May 2016
    • Embark Richmond Highway supports the county's long term planning goals of expanding transit service, improving the county's multimodal transportation system for mixed use areas and building more dense, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments that attract more residents and businesses, and create more job and tax revenues. It also supports the county's Strategic Economic Success Plan, and the goal of revitalizing the Richmond Highway corridor and attracting new high-quality development.
    Embark Richmond Highway Open House Presentation Survey  ( email completed survey)
    Bus Rapid Transit Overview
    Existing Conditions:
    - Land Use
    - Transportation
    - Housing and Community Development
    - Selected Environmental Features
    - Heritage Resources
    - Public Schools
    - Public Safety and Libraries
    - Parks and Recreation
    • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a Pedestrian and Bicycle Traffic Counter in Reston held on 27 April 2016
    • Officials from Fairfax County and the Reston Bicycle Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony on 27 April 2016 to celebrate the installation of a new automatic bicycle and pedestrian traffic counter on the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail in Reston near the intersection of the W&OD and Old Reston Avenue.
    • The counter, valued at $7,000, was purchased by the Reston Bicycle Club and donated to Fairfax County to help collect information about pedestrian and bicyclist traffic.
    • "The counter provides an opportunity to better document the usage of these modes of transportation, and will support the county's planning and investment in future bicycle and pedestrian improvements," said Adam Lind, Fairfax County Bicycle Program Manager. "We really appreciate this generous donation and look forward to monitoring the growth in bicycle and pedestrian trips for years to come."
    • At its 20 April 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Current Regional Travel Trends
    • Proposal to Restructure the TPB's Access for All Advisory Committee
    • Forum on the Future of Metro Hosted by COG and the Greater Washington Board of Trade on March 30
    • Projects Recommended for Funding under FY2017 STP Grant Set Aside for Northern Virginia
    • At its 14 April 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
      • Final Discussion on the 2016 CAC Work Plan

    • On 13 April 2016 the Committee for Dulles, the Dulles Corridor Rail Association, the Dulles South Alliance, and the Washington Airports Task Force hosted a Seminar on Future Plans and Projects in the Silver Line Corridor
    • Guests and Panelists included members of the Loudoun and Fairfax counties Board of Supervisors, the Mayor, Town of Herndon, the Director, Loudoun County Dept. of Planning and Zoning, a representative of the Fairfax County Dept. of Public Works and Environmental Services, the Director, Loudoun County Dept. of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure, the Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, and representatives of multiple developer groups
    • The presentations are available for review
    • VDOT held held meetings on 11 and 13 April 2016 to discuss the I-395 Express Lanes Extension
    • This project involves extending the 395 Express Lanes for eight miles north from Turkeycock Run near Edsall Road to the vicinity of Eads Street in Arlington.
    • The two existing HOV lanes (or High Occupancy Toll) lanes will be converted to express lanes and a third lane will be added, providing three reversible express lanes.
    • The improvements primarily will be built within the existing footprint of the I-395 HOV lanes.
    • In November 2015, the Commonwealth signed a Framework Agreement, establishing that the 395 Express Lanes extension will be done by Transurban under the current 95 Express Lanes Comprehensive Agreement with VDOT.
    • There will be a dedicated annual transit payment by Transurban for transit services and multimodal strategies identified in a study led by Virginia's Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
    • Vehicles with three or more people can use the express lanes for free, while vehicles with fewer than three people can choose to pay a variable toll and use the express lanes.
    • Construction is expected to begin in 2017, with the new extended lanes opening in 2019.
    • More information can be found on the project webspage
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a meeting on proposed bike lanes in the Braddock District on 12 April 12
      • Project Background
        • As part of the Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) 2016 summer road repaving program, there are several bicycle projects proposed for Braddock District. The improvements are planned for: Ravensworth Road, Coffer Woods Road, Patriot Drive, Guinea Road, Queensberry Avenue, and Heritage Drive.
        • Proposed Braddock District Projects Map (PDF)
        • Additional Information for Heritage Drive The current proposal from FCDOT and VDOT for the Heritage Drive section does not reduce the number of vehicular lanes on Heritage drive down to one in each direction. The number of vehicular lanes and parking spaces will remain the same on Heritage Drive except for a short 0.2-mile segment between Rectory Lane and Patriot Drive (map). The design to the north and south of the segment retains the existing number of travel and parking lanes, but reduces the widths of these elements to create space to include a bike lane.
        • Proposed Heritage Drive Project Map (PDF)
      • Project Resources
      • Proposed Braddock District Projects Map (PDF)
      • Proposed Heritage Drive Project Map (PDF)
      • VDOT 2016 Summer Repaving Program Map (Interactive)

    • Fairfax Connector held Public Meetings 5-12 April on Proposed Service Changes
    • Fairfax Connector proposes service changes for implementation in June 2016 not only to serve the greatest number of riders as effectively as possible and to increase ridership, but also to enhance the customer experience through increased on-time performance, improved service reliability and reduced crowding. Proposed improvements target high-ridership corridors, as well as the Stringfellow Road Park and Ride expansion along I-66, which is scheduled for completion this spring.
    • Proposal Highlights
      • Begin weekend service in Centreville and Chantilly on routes 630, 640, and 650 to improve transit connections and reduce traffic congestion on I-66;
      • Improve weekday rush hour service between the Vienna Metrorail station and expanded Stringfellow Road Park and Ride to reduce passenger crowding;
      • Implement minor route modifications on routes 422, 463, and 651 to provide more direct service; and
      • Eliminate Route 734 in response to low ridership and alternate bus service available along the majority of the route.
    • Routes included in the proposal are 231, 232, 310, 401, 402, 422, 424, 461, 463, 466, 556, 574, 605, 624, 630, 634, 640, 644, 650, 651, 724, and 734. Proposed changes listed by route
    • June 2016 Service Change Proposal Presentation
    • Planning For Tomorrow's Transportation Today: The Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia (ITS Virginia) presented a Northern Virginia Transportation Roundtable on 6 April 2016
    • The theme of the roundtable discussion, organized by the Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia (ITS Virginia), was\ Planning for Tomorrow's Transportation Today, with a strong emphasis on potential applications in the Northern Virginia (NoVA) region. The roundtable, comprised two plenary sessions.
    • Disruptive Technologies for Tomorrow: Disruptive technologies drastically change traditional approaches to our way of life, e.g. autonomous vehicles and ‚Äòmobility on demand' services. This session will explore how disruptive transportation technologies may affect mobility and accessibility of travelers in NoVA during the next decade or so, identify technical and institutional barriers to deployment, and highlight the possible roles for state, regional, and local governments in the use of such technologies. This session will be moderated by a local transportation media personality, and will include perspectives from innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders from both the private and public sectors.
    • Impact of Today's Technologies: Today's technologies will continue to support transportation operations, and will help bridge the gap until disruptive technologies are sufficiently mature for widespread deployment and use by travelers. This session will cover how today's technologies are helping to reduce traffic congestion in NoVA, such as local ITS deployments, impact of the Express Lanes, and integrated corridor management strategies. This session will include a panel discussion with NoVA practitioners and planners.
    • FCDOT Wiehle Pedestrian Project Design Public Hearing held 17 March 2016
    • A Design Public Hearing for the Wiehle Pedestrian Project at Wiehe Avenue at the W&OD Trail will be held Thursday, 17 March 2016. Meeting will be held at Hunter Woods Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston VA 20191. Stop by between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. The project team will be available to answer your questions.
    • For more information on the public Information Meetings see the county's website on the project.
    • At its 16 March 2016 (meeting) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • COG Cooperative Forecasting Process
    • Current Regional Travel Trends
    • FCDOT Transportation Status Report and Interactive Map Updated 15 March 2016
      • The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) prepared its biannual report to the Board of Supervisors on transportation projects and activities within the county. The report includes updates on all active projects, including those projects in the Third Four-Year Transportation Program for FY2013 through FY2016 and the Board approved Transportation Project Priorities (TPP) for FY2015 through FY2020. The report has a new title, "Fairfax County Transportation Status Report," replacing the previous title, "Status Report on the Board's Third Four-Year Transportation Program." Since the report covers projects and activities beyond the Four-Year Program, the new name more accurately reflects the contents of the report.
      • Fairfax County Transportation Status Report (PDF) - Updated 15 March 2016
      • Interactive Map Tool - Updated March, 2016
      • For more information see the county's web page on the status report

    • Fairfax County Board Approved a 6-Year Transit Development Plan on 15 March
      • The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the county's FY 2016-2022 Transit Development Plan (TDP) at its 15 March 2016 meeting. The plan, which updates the county's first TDP from 2009 and works in conjunction with the new 10-year Comprehensive Transit Plan (CTP), provides a roadmap of Fairfax Connector and other bus service investments over the next six years.
      • "Fairfax County is committed to expanding transit services to provide residents and visitors more travel options," said Sharon Bulova, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. "The bus service proposed in this plan will provide new routes, improve performance of existing service and create new connections with the second phase of the Metrorail Silver Line."
      • The TDP is financially constrained to anticipated revenues over the six-year planning horizon (through 2022) and is a required submission to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) every six years. The CTP is financially unconstrained with a 10-year planning horizon (through 2025).
      • "As we celebrate 30 years of Fairfax Connector service, we are looking ahead to the next 10 years," said Tom Biesiadny, Director of Fairfax County Department of Transportation. "This look forward reflects the changing travel needs of those who live, work and travel in Fairfax County, and who use, or will use transit to access jobs, education, services, shopping and activities."
      • The development of the TDP and CTP involved a robust community outreach effort, and service recommendations based on public feedback are included in these plans. The TDP recommendations are a subset of those identified in the CTP, and prioritize bus service recommendations based on anticipated funding.
      • The approved TDP recommends investments over the next 6 years in the areas of enhancing existing service, including cross-county and regional connections; adding service to areas that currently do not have transit service; addressing missing connections between activity centers; and restructuring low performing service to better utilize resources, respond to ridership demand, and attract new riders.
      • The CTP recommends bus service and associated facility improvements to serve the county's current and future riders over the next 10 years, and looks at new service types that can provide a first-mile/last-mile solution for Fairfax Connector riders.
      • For more information on the FY 2016-2022 TDP and the CTP, visit http://www.fairfaxconnector.com.

    • At its 10 March 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
      • Proposed Priorities for the 2016 CAC

    • VDOT held a Pardon Our Dust public information meeting for the Route 7 over Dulles Toll Road Bridge deck replacement and widening on 9 March 2016
    • Dates: Begin - March 2016; Estimated Completion - May 2018
    • Cost: $45 million
    • Lengths and Limits: Total length of the project is approximately 0.43 mile from 0.56 mile west of Tyco Road to 0.13 mile west of Tyco Road.
    • This project will widen Route 7 from four lanes to six lanes.
    • The six lane facility will tie into the existing four lanes.
    • The decks of the two existing bridges over the Dulles Toll Road (DTR) will be replaced and widened in the middle to accommodate one extra lane on each side of the bridges.
    • A 14-foot-wide shared-use path will be built for pedestrians and bikes to travel in each direction.
    • The shared-use path will tie into future trails.
    • The proposed grade of the bridges over the DTR will be raised to meet the standard clearance requirement of 16.5 feet.
    • The superstructure and the two abutments of the existing bridges will be replaced, and the substructure will be repaired. Existing piers will be widened to accommodate the additional width for the bridge.
    • The widening work will require some additional right of way and temporary construction easements.
    • On 10 March 2016 VDOT presented plans to improve the Route 15 Interchange at Edwards Ferry and Fort Evans Roads in Leesburg
    • Proposed Improvements:
    • Construct a grade-separated interchange along US Route 15 at Edwards Ferry Road.
    • Improve facilities for pedestrians.
    • Construct improvements at Fort Evans Road to address traffic congestion and safety.
    • VDOT and DRPT held I-66 Inside the Beltway Meetings Design Public Hearings on 7-9 March 2016
    • The Design Public Hearings for the Transform 66 Inside the Beltway Project presented:
    • How the dynamically-priced toll lanes will operate on I-66 Inside the Beltway
    • Proposed locations and design of toll gantries and pricing signs
    • Draft Categorical Exclusion
    • Draft Traffic Technical Report
    • Display Boards
    • Presentation
    • On 2 March 2016 meeting FCDOT held a Community Meeting on the Vienna Metrorail Bicycle Access Study
    • The goal of the meeting was to gather feedback on existing conditions, areas of concern, ideas for improvements and overall goals for bicycling in this area. The following information was presented during the meeting - Vienna Metro Station Bicycle Access Study: Improving non-motorized connections to the Vienna-GMU-Fairfax Metro Station
    • At its 24 Feb 2016 meeting (agenda) the Sully District Council Citizens Associations was briefed on:
    • VDRPT Multi-Modal Solutions on I66
    • VDOT Long Range Planning
    • VDOT planned Sully Projects
    • FCDOT Long Range Plans
    • At its 17 Feb 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Project Submissions for the 2016 CLRP Amendment
    • Draft FY17 Commuter Connections Work Program (CCWP)
    • Evaluation of the TLC Program and Solicitation for FY17 Projects
    • Draft FY17 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
    • On 17 February 2016 VDOT presented plans to extend southern end Of I-95 Express Lanes in Stafford
    • The proposed project involves extending the southern terminus of the 95 Express Lanes by approximately two miles with a reversible single lane that splits into northbound and southbound merge ramps. A new southbound end point will carry Express Lanes traffic past Route 610 (Garrisonville Road) and back into the I-95 southbound regular lanes. A new left entry from northbound I-95 will be located south of Route 610. Improvements are intended to lessen congestion at the entrance and exit points of the 95 Express Lanes in Stafford.
    • Construction is estimated to begin later 2016, and be completed in 2018. The southern extension of the 95 Express Lanes is being done in partnership by VDOT and Transurban.
    • For Project materials, including plans, project schedule, and traffic, environmental, visit the project web page.
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) hosted a set of public meetings on 16, 23 and 25 February 2016 to plan for the Future with the Proposed Countywide Transit Network
    • The Countywide Transit Network Study (CTNS) explored the types of transit systems needed to accommodate future population and employment growth throughout Fairfax County
    • The study recommended a transit network with extensive input from the public, to serve the needs of Fairfax County for decades into the future. The recommendations were presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in December 2015 and include:
    • Light Rail Transit (LRT) and/or Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors.
    • Enhanced bus facilities that allow buses to move faster and provide more reliable service.
    • Extensions of Metrorail within the county
    • The county has posted the presentation for review
    • For more information on the project, latest news or to submit comments online, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/2050transitstudy/
    • On 12 February 2016 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Update on I-395 Express Lanes - Amanda Baxter (VDOT)
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding - Mark Canale (FCDOT) and Joe LaHait (DMB)
      • Food Truck Parking - Neil Freschman (FCDOT)
      • Bicycle Helmet Ordinance - Susan Cooke (County Attorney's Office)
      • Student Fare Program Update and Discussion Nick Perfili and Kala Quintana (FCDOT)

    • Additions and Changes Proposed for Inclusion in the 2016 CLRP Amendment Comment Period Open 11 February - 12 March 2016
    
    • The Transportation Planning Board released for 30-day public comment and inter-agency review the project submissions to be included in the Air Quality Conformity Analysis for the 2016 Amendment of the region's Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP). The following materials were available for review and comment:
    • Major Additions and Changes Proposed for Inclusion in the 2016 CLRP Amendment
    • Project Inputs for the Air Quality Conformity Analysis
    • Draft Scope of Work for the Air Quality Conformity Analysis
    • The CLRP shows the road, bridge, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV), transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects funded through the year 2040. The air quality conformity analysis assesses the plan with respect to the air quality requirements under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.
    • On 3 Feb 2016 VDOT held a Public Hearing on the Walker Road Bridge replacement over Piney Run
    • Design Public Hearing Resources
    • Presentation
    • brochure and
    • comment sheet
    • Plan Alternative 2 is being considered for Public Hearing based on minimal impact on adjacent properties and construction costs - Aerial View Rendering - Plan Alternative 2
    • On 1 Feb 2016 Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins and Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) sponsored a Reston Network Analysis community meeting
    • The study seeks to evaluate the conceptual grids of streets and road elements in the areas surrounding the Reston Metrorail Stations (Reston Transit Station Areas (TSA).
    • Project Background and Resources:
      The Purpose of the network analysis, as directed by the Board of Supervisors, is to evaluate the conceptual grids of streets and road elements at gateways to the Reston Transit Station Areas (TSAs), which would result in traffic flowing at acceptable conditions while maintaining a walkable grid of streets. The end result should be TSA street networks that are cost effective, and require the minimum right-of-way, with the least negative impacts to adjacent properties and the environment and take into consideration the provisions of the Reston Phase I Master Plan. These improvements will mitigate problem locations in the three TSAs.
    • Project Overview
    • Advisory Group Updates
    • Stakeholder Group Updates
    • At its 20 Jan 2016 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Update to the PM2.5 Maintenance Plan used to meet Federal Air Quality Requirements related to Particulate Matter
    • Implementation of the TPB Regional Priority Bus Project under the TIGER Program
    • Update on the Unfunded Capital Needs Working Group
    • Review of Outline and Preliminary Budget for the 2017 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
    • Briefing on the COG Multi-Sector Working Group's recommended package of GHG reduction strategies for incorporation into a regional action plan
    • At its 19 January 2016 meeting the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
    • An update on the Countrywide Transit Network Study with its proposed High Quality Transit Network PDF PPTX
    • At its 14 Jan 2016 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the Council of Governments (COG) staff on:
      • Briefing on the COG Multi-Sector Working Group's recommended package of GHG reduction strategies for incorporation into a regional action plan

    • On 12 Jan 2016 Transportation for America held a Buses Mean Business forum:
    • The forum examined the importance of bus rapid transit (BRT) in the U.S. It found strong evidence that BRT systems in the U.S. generate economic development; attract jobs, retail and affordable housing -- at a cost that is well within reach for many mid-size American cities.
    • To view the presentation click here.
    • The full study can be downloaded here.
    • Read more about our presenters and benefits about BRT in the U.S. here.
    • On 12 January 2016 the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.7 million plan to bring Capital Bikeshare to Reston and Tysons.
      • The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a $1.7 million plan to bring Capital Bikeshare to Reston and Tysons at its regularly scheduled meeting today. This investment will help get cars off the road, boost local economy and contribute to a healthier community.
      • "With the transformation of Reston and Tysons into more urban centers, Fairfax County is investing in infrastructure needed to make it easy to get around." said Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. "More people are living and working in these areas than ever before. "Downtown" areas by definition are not designed to accommodate high volumes of car traffic and parking. Creating the right atmosphere that encourages walking and biking is important for these areas to continue to be attractive and highly sought after by residents and businesses alike."
      • The bikeshare system will allow individuals in the Reston and Tysons to check out a bike and ride short to moderate distances from station to station. There will be 132 bicycles available in Reston at 15 stations located between the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station and Reston Town Center; and 80 bicycles available in Tysons at 11 stations located east of Route 7, north of Route 123, and south of the Dulles Toll Road. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is working to identify and refine the exact locations for the stations in Reston and Tysons, and will be moving forward with the equipment purchase for the program. The first phase of the system is expected to open in the fall of 2016.
      • The Board's action comes just one month after the approval of 31 pedestrian and bicycle projects in Herndon and Reston, and it also supports the county's Strategic Plan to Facilitate Economic Success. The economic plan calls for creating dense, mixed use communities with many transportation options, and Capital Bikeshare helps to accomplish this goal. Not only do bikeshares attract the younger "creative class" that fuel an innovation economy, but also they produce tangible economic benefits. Also, a 2014 Capital Bikeshare member survey found that its riders make more trips to restaurants and stores than they normally would without the bikeshare system.[1] In addition, an academic study found that 23 percent of Capital Bikeshare riders spent more money because they used the system.
      • For more information on the expansion see the county's announcement.

    • On 16 & 17 December 2015 NVTC Invited the Public to Share Their Priorities about Metro
    • The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) wanted to hear from the greater community about priorities for improving Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority's (WMATA) transit operations and customer service. Recognizing Metro's critical role in the region's economy and quality of life, NVTC sponsored two regional forums. Hands-on activities, handheld polling and small group discussion allowed the public to prioritize issues and pinpoint solutions to help the transit agency address challenges pertaining to affordability, service reliability, and safety.
    • Upon arriving, individuals participated in an activity designed to visually rank potential improvements within the WMATA system. Virginia members of the WMATA Board of Directors and WMATA General Manager/CEO Paul Wiedefeld provided an overview of the transit agency's priorities. Attendee were invited to participate in roundtable discussions, where they had the opportunity to share comments and suggestions to help WMATA improve the quality of its operations and customer service. Wiedefeld will sst in on the roundtables to better understand the priorities of those who ride Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess.
    • Metro riders voice concerns at NVTC Regional Forums
    • NVTC Final Report/Recommendations on WMATA Forums
    • At its 16 Dec 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Discussion on the Roles by which the TPB can Support Metro
    • Metrorail Safety Oversight: Current Practice and Planned Changes
    • At its 15 December 2015 meeting the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
    • An update on the I-95 and I-495 Express Lanes including plans for expansion northward from the I-395 current termination to Eads St in Arlington and from the I-95 current termination in Stafford County two miles further south.
    • At the Fairfax County Trails and Sidewalks Committee 10 Dec 2015 meeting the committee considered:
    • A trail maintenance report originally present in 2010 which indicated that the miles of County trails doubled from the late 1990's to 2005 (see graph on page 12). That means that the maintenance/repaving needs will be doubling when the newer trails reach their useful life expectancy (roughly 20 years?) beginning around 2020
    • From 9-11 Dec DPRT held Public Information Meetings to Present Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Improvement Alternatives
    • At the public information meetings the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) presented passenger rail improvement alternatives for intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. During this meeting, the project team presented the most feasible and reasonable improvement alternatives, potential station locations, and track and safety improvements
    • For more information on Improved Intercity Passenger Rail see this fact sheet
    • The Commonwealth Transportation Board held a meeting on 8 December 2015 on the Transform I66 Inside & Outside Beltway proposals
    • About the Transform 66 Projects:
    • I-66 Inside the Beltway involves converting I-66 to dynamically-priced toll lanes in the peak direction during morning (eastbound) and afternoon (westbound) rush hours between I-495 and U.S. Route 29 in Rosslyn, along with implementing a series of multimodal improvements that benefit the toll users of I-66. Transportation Deputy Secretary Nick Donohue's presentation
    Project description as approved:
    • If you carpool today (two or more people in a vehicle), you will continue to ride the lanes for free when dynamic tolling is scheduled to begin in 2017 during morning and evening rush-hours (5:30 am to 9:30 am eastbound and 3 pm to 7 pm westbound).  Solo drivers can ride the lanes in exchange for paying a variable toll based on the distance they travel. Average toll is expected to be $6 a trip.   
    • In 2020, lanes will be free to vehicles with three or more people during rush-hours (carpoolers, vanpools and buses) and motorcycles per adopted regional policy.  All others will pay a variable toll.
    • The lanes will remain free to all traffic during off-peak periods.  There will be no tolling in the reverse commute.
    • All of the revenues raised from the tolls will finance transportation improvements in the corridor.  Estimated toll revenue in 2018 is $18 million.
    • Should traffic not flow better in five years, toll revenues will be used to widen I-66 eastbound from the Dulles Connector Road to Ballston.
    • I-66 Outside the Beltway involves building two express lanes and three regular lanes in each direction, new bus service and other multimodal improvements such as new and expanded park and ride lots along I-66 between U.S. Route 15 in Haymarket and I-495.
    Project Background:
    • VDOT Commissioner selected toll concession procurement to deliver I-66 outside the beltway improvements in Northern Virginia. Commissioner Kilpatrick's presentation
    • A 1 December 2015 joint meeting of the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) and the Trails And Sidewalks Committee was briefed on:
    • A New Tool to Assist with Trail Maintenance: Assessing Suburban Bicycle Infrastructure: Fairfax County, VA, presented by Matt Dykstra, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State University
    • At its 1 Dec 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding -- Mark Canale (FCDOT) and Joe LaHait (DMB) PPTX PDF
      • Fairfax County Parkway Corridor Study -- I-95 to Telegraph Road -- Neil Freschman (FCDOT) PPTX PDF
      • Future Revision of the Transportation Priority Plan -- Tom Biesiadny and Ray Johnson (FCDOT) PPTX PDF
      • Comprehensive Transit Plan -- Randy White and Stuart Boggs (FCDOT) PPTX PDF
      • Bicycle Helmet Ordinance -- Susan Cooke (County Attorney's Office) DOCX PDF
      • Countywide Transit Network Study -- Leonard Wolfenstein and Dan Rathbone (FCDOT) PPTX PDF

    • On 18 Nov FCDOT briefed the Dulles Rail Project to the Sully District Council
    • Silver Line - Phase 1 operational update and Phase 2 progress (pdf) (pptx) presented by Mark G. Canale, Chief Special Projects Division, Dulles Rail Project Manager, Fairfax County Department of Transportation
    • NVTC Envisioned Route 7 in Nov 2015
    • NVTC explored ridership and cost projections for high-capacity transit along Route 7 at three public meetings in November. Envision Route 7 is attempting to identify the best transit option for a 14-mile stretch of road between Tysons Corner and the City of Alexandria. Such an option would move more people, faster and more reliably, through the corridor to jobs, school, appointments, and shopping and entertainment venues. At the November meetings, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission shared ridership and cost estimates for three modes -- light rail, bus rapid transit, and enhanced bus service -- and share information on the alignments under consideration.
    • Details: www.EnvisionRoute7.com
    • At its 18 Nov 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
    • Draft Call for Projects and Schedule for the Air Quality Conformity Analysis of the 2016 Amendments to the CLRP and FY 2017-2020 TIP
    • Metro Fundamentals
    • Metro Capital Program and Momentum Plan
    • Metrorail Safety Oversight: Current Practice and Planned Changes
    • Fairfax county sought Public Comment on Final Recommendations for North Kings Highway Intersection Improvements through 15 Nov 2015
    • Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is seeking to develop viable transportation improvements to address traffic issues and community concerns along North Kings Highway (VA 241) within the Penn Daw Community Business Center (CBC)
    • Some of the issues being addressed include cut-through traffic, pedestrian safety and walkability.
    • For the last two years, FCDOT has been working with a transportation consultant to develop four (4) intersection design options. Community input and feedback received in 2014 showed preference for two (2) of the four (4) proposed options. These preferred options include:
    • Removal of the existing traffic signal at North Kings Highway and School Street
    • Conversion of School Street to a right-in/right-out access
    • A presentation can be viewed online that shows the proposed options (8C and 8D) in more detail, as well as the measures of effectiveness for both alternatives (including travel times).
    • For more information on the project, contact Fairfax County Department of Transportation at 703-877-5600, TTY 711.
    • At its 12 Nov 2015 meeting (agenda), the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the COG/DTP staff on:
      • National Capital Region Freight Overview
      • DDOT's vision zero policy and similar policies in the Washington region

    • At its 10 Nov 2015 meeting, the McLean Citizens Association Transportation Committee was briefed by the COG/DTP staff on:
    • I66 Inside the Beltway Multi-Model Project
    • FCDOT hosted a community meeting on the Reston Bike Share Project on 29 Oct 2015
    • Fairfax County is exploring the feasibility of installing a bike share system in Reston and whether such a system could complement the expanding local multi-modal transportation network. The County was awarded technical assistance through the Transportation/Land-Use Connections Program, funded by the Transportation Planning Board of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) to conduct this feasibility study. County staff worked with the consultant, Alta Planning + Design, to complete the study and the final report was issued in June of 2014.
    • The Fairfax County Capital Bikeshare meeting presentation is available for review
    • On 28 October 2015 the town of Herndon received a brief on Vehicular and Pedestrian Access to Herndon Metrorail Station.
    • FCDOT hosted a public information meeting on the Soapstone Connector Project on 26 Oct 2015.
      • The Soapstone Connector Project aims to provide a direct connection between Sunset Hills Road and Sunrise Valley Drive crossing over the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267), as recommended by the Reston Metrorail Access Group (RMAG).The project is also included in the Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment which was approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in February 2014.
      • The proposed Soapstone Connector alignment is a composition of two previously evaluated alternatives and was chosen due to its advantages over the numerous alternatives studied. These advantages include benefits to multi-modal users, connectivity to Soapstone Drive, and minimization of impacts to environmentally sensitive areas.
      • To download the meeting materials, click on the links below:
      • Presentation (PDF)
      • Boards (PDF)
      • Brochure (PDF)

    • At its 21 Oct 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Air Quality Conformity Determination of the 2015 CLRP Amendment and the FY2015-2020 TIP
      • 2015 CLRP Amendment
      • Amendment to Virginia section of FY2015-2020 TIP
      • Metro Fundamentals
      • Report of the TPB Work Session on Policy Aspects to Include in the Regional Freight Plan

    • VDOT held meetings on 19, 20 & 21 October 2015 presenting the Preferred Alternative for I-66 Outside the Beltway
    TAC member and chair Jeff Parnes at the Bristol Station Meeting
    • VDOT presented their Preferred Alternative for the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project, which consists of multimodal improvements along 25 miles of I-66 between I-495 (the Capital Beltway) and U.S. Route 15 in Haymarket.
    • VDOT also presented their recommendation as to project phases
    • Information presented on the project website included:
    • Video, Presentation and Documents:
    • Preferred Alternative and Phase 1 Video
    • Brochure
    • Comment Sheet
    • I-66 Bike Trail Maps
    • Preferred Trail Overview Plan (Fairfax) (30 MB)
    • Preferred Trail Overview Plan (Prince William) (21 MB)
    • Exhibits
    • Key Milestones (12.3 MB)
    • Project Area Map (28.1 MB)
    • Welcome Board (462.29 MB)
    • Presentations from DATA's 21 October 2015 Directors and Members Breakfast at the Hyatt Dulles:
      • Andrew Beacher, VDOT NOVA, on the Life Cycle of a Candidate Project: How it's planned, scored and funded PPTX PDF
      • Robin Mack, Director, Telework Technical Assistance, Telework!VA on the benefits of telework PPTX PDF

    • At its 19 October 2015 meeting, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the:
      • Update on Route 1 Efforts PPT PDF

    • On 14 October 2015 Fairfax Connector held a public meeting on Proposed County-wide Service Changes:
      • Changes to Fairfax Connector bus schedules are proposed for routes county-wide, with implementation anticipated in December 2015, to improve on-time performance and improve transfers between buses and other transit systems, such as Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express. Routes affected by the proposed changes are 101, 109, 151, 152, 171, 371, 372, 373, 495, 551, RIBS 2 and RIBS 4. View details by route
      • December 2015 Service Change Proposal

    • On 13 Oct 2015 the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project held an Information Session for Herndon Area Residents on the heavy construction involved with the Innovation Center Station near Route 28
      
      • The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, in coordination with Fairfax County Supervisor Foust (Dranesville District) office and Fairfax County Department of Transportation, held an informational meeting on the future Innovation Center Station. The meeting provided information on Phase 2 of the rail project and focused on construction of the Innovation Center Station and the associated improvements for the north side of the Dulles Toll Road and the station.
      • The meeting included a question and answer session and provided information on the following:
        • Project Update
        • Timeline
        •  Airport Station Information
        •  Station Locations
        •  Preliminary Construction Schedule
      • A 24/7 Hotline is available for Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Phase 2 construction-related issues:  844-385-7245. For general project information: www.dullesmetro.com or 703-572-0506.

    • At its 13 Oct 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line - Phase 2 Status and Funding -- Mark Canale (FCDOT) and Joe LaHait (DMB) PPTX PDF
      • I-66 Inside the Beltway Framework Document and Traffic Analyses -- Tom Biesiadny and Bob Kuhns (FCDOT) PPTX PDF
      • I-66 Outside the Beltway Preferred Alternative -- Tom Biesiadny and Bob Kuhns (FCDOT) PPTX PDF
      • VDOT's Video of the Preferred Alternative for Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway Project
      • Traffic Signal Preemption -- John Caussin (Fire & Rescue Department) PPTX PDF Video
      • Bi-County Parkway Analysis -- Dan Rathbone and Dan Stevens (FCDOT) PPTX PDF

    • Comments on Draft 2015 Amendment to the Financially Constrained Long-Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) and the Air Quality Conformity Analysis were accepted until 10 October 2015
    • The Transportation Planning Board (TPB) released the draft 2015 Amendment to the CLRP and its accompanying Air Quality Conformity Analysis for a 30-day comment period. The public and any TPB member or stakeholder could have submitted comments. The following materials related to the 2015 Amendment and the Conformity Analysis were available for review and comment on the CLRP website at www.mwcog.org/CLRP2015:
    • Summary of major new projects and changes to existing projects proposed for the 2015 CLRP Amendment
    • Complete listing of all transit, HOV and roadway improvements included in the Draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis of the 2015 CLRP Amendment
    • Summary Report and Presentation for the Draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis
    • Performance Analysis of the Draft 2015 CLRP Amendment
    • Summary Brochure of the Draft 2015 CLRP Amendment<
    • The CLRP shows the road, bridge, high-occupancy vehicle (HOV), transit, bicycle and pedestrian projects funded through the year 2040. The six-year TIP includes all projects, programs, and strategies that state and local transportation agencies plan to implement between 2015 and 2020. The air quality conformity analysis assesses the plan amendments and program with respect to the air quality requirements under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. The comment process on the TIP is being used to obtain comments on the region's program of projects that are funded by the Federal Transit Administration (including projects funded by the Urbanized Area Formula Program) and the Federal Highway Administration. To learn more about the currently approved CLRP, please visit www.mwcog.org/CLRP.
    • VDOT held a serious of Transform I-66 Inside The Beltway Public Information Meetings from 5 - 15 October 2015
      Marie Travesky and Sully TAC member and chair Jeff Parnes
      The Transform 66 Inside the Beltway project involves converting I-66 to dynamically-priced toll lanes in both directions during morning and afternoon rush hours between I-495 (the Capital Beltway) and U.S. Route 29 in Rosslyn, along with implementing a series of multimodal improvements that benefit the I-66 corridor./li>
      The following items were available:
      • Presentation
      • Project Video
      • Brochure
      • I-66 Multimodal Improvements Preliminary Future Conditions Traffic Technical Memorandum
      • Display Boards

    • Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project held a Public Information Meeting on the Centreville Road Bridge Nighttime Installation on 24 September 2015
      
      • The Centreville Road Bridge will carry future Silver Line trains over Centreville Road. To ensure the safety of vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians, the work will require nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. In addition, between midnight to 5 a.m., traffic on Centreville Road will experience intermittent full road closures, varying from five (5) to a maximum of twenty (20) minutes each.  Full closures will be implemented when the work spans the entire width of the roadway. The work is scheduled to continue at night through October and into November.  
      • The work will entail the use of three cranes to set large girders, floor beams and floor decking for the bridge directly over Centreville Road.  Two cranes will work from the Dulles International Airport Access Highway and one will be placed on Centreville Road.
      • For more information about the construction, please call 703-572-0696.A 24/7 emergency hotline is available for Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project construction-related issues: 844-385-7245. For project information: http://www.dullesmetro.com/news-and-updates/press-releases/nighttime-installation-of-centreville-road-bridge-begins-october-5/ or 703-572-0506.

    • The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on 21 Sept 2015 celebrating the acquisition of 23 New Buses
      • In an afternoon ceremony held at the City of Fairfax City Hall, NVTA members, legislators, regional leaders and local transportation agencies, celebrated the acquisition of 23 new buses that will add capacity to the transit network in our region.
      • The Authority has programmed funding for an additional 11 buses to be purchased in the next year.
      • This $16.5 million dollar bus investment is part of the approximately $535 million dollars in regional transportation projects programmed by the NVTA in just under two years for roadway and transit congestion reducing projects.

    • Fairfax County celebrated Try Transit Week Sep. 21--25, 2015, and Car Free Day Sept. 22, 2015, by encouraging residents to go car free for a day and try an alternative to drive--alone commuting.
      • Did you know that on an average weekday, over 26% of Fairfax County residents aged 16 and older commute to work by a method other than driving alone? To join fellow commuters who have chosen to leave their cars at home, check out these great options for going car free:
        • Local bus service is available on TAGS, CUE, Metrobus and REX, and rail service on Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak
        • Carpooling and vanpooling are other alternatives to drive--alone commuting that can reduce the stress of rush--hour driving and provide a faster trip by using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I--95/I--395, I--495, I--66 and the Dulles Toll Road. There are over 40 Park and Ride facilities in Fairfax County where commuters can meet their carpools or vanpools, and most offer free parking.
        • To go completely car free, commuters can try bicycling or walking. Fairfax County has a vast trail system and continues to build on--road bike lanes throughout the county.  It's also easy to bike and ride in Fairfax County, because all Fairfax Connector buses are equipped with bike rack
        • Programs such as the Guaranteed Ride Home program make it easier for commuters to leave their cars at home and try transit or ridesharing because it provides a free taxi ride home in case an emergency occurs during the day.
        • Many employers offer fare subsidies such as Metro's SmartBenefits to employees who take transit or ride in vanpools.  Take advantage of the SmartBenefits Plus 50 program and you may qualify for a free $50 SmarTrip card!  Some employers offer premium or reserved parking spaces for carpools and vanpools.  Many employers also offer telework programs that allow eligible employees to work from home once or twice a week.
      • Get Out of Your Car and Enjoy the Benefits
        • Fairfax County salutes commuters who regularly take transit, share a ride, or use another alternative to go to work each day, because traffic would be much worse if they decided to drive alone. Conversely, traffic would be much improved if more commuters opted to go car free even one day a week!  By reducing the number of single--occupant vehicles on the road -- or getting more people in fewer vehicles -- commuters can enjoy less traffic while improving air quality and saving money on fuel, maintenance and parking expenses.

    • Fairfax County held a public meeting on 17 September 2015 to solicit comments on the proposed FY 2016 Transportation Alternative Program projects.
      • After approval by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the program's projects will be eligible for submission to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for funding under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century, also known as MAP--21. This program provides 80 percent of the funds for each eligible project. A 20 percent local match is required. Any project presented to the board for endorsement must have an identified source of funding for this match.
      • The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established criteria for activities or improvements eligible under the MAP--21 Transportation Alternatives provision. The alternatives are activities or improvements that increase the value of a transportation project or make it more aesthetically pleasing. Under 23 U.S.C. 213(b), eligible activities under the Transportation Alternatives Program consist of:
        1. Transportation Alternatives as defined in 23 U.S.C. 101(a)(29) (MAP--21 1103):
        2. The Recreational Trails program under section 206 of title 23.
        3. The Safe Routes to School program under section 1404 of the SAFETEA--LU.
        4. Planning, designing, or constructing boulevards and other roadways largely in the right--of--way of former Interstate System routes or other divided highways.

    • On 17 Sep 2015 WMATA held a public hearing so Metrobus riders could comment on proposed service changes to dozens of routes, including the elimination of the popular Metrobus 5A that links the District to Dulles International Airport
    • On 17 Sep 2015 the Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) held a VTrans Multimodal Transportation Plan (VMTP) - Webinar on VMTP Needs Assessment and HB2 Linkages's
    • During this webinar, OIPI discussed the methodology of the VMTP Needs Assessments, how VTrans relates to HB2 and how it will be used to screen HB2 projects applications.  The CoSS, Regional Networks, and UDA teams provided brief presentations followed by a moderated session. This was a good opportunity to answer questions about potential HB2 projects and how to best relate them to VMTP needs.
    • The Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) and their consultants lead the webinar with participants including Localities, MPOs, PDCs, VDOT districts, and anyone else interested in and/or eligible to submit HB2 projects.
    • At its 16 Sept 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Overview of the Draft 2015 CLRP Amendment
      • Draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis of the 2015 CLRP Amendment

    • At its 15 September 2015 meeting, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the:
      • Envision Route 7 - Tapping Transit to Transform a Thoroughfare PPT PDF

    • At its 11 Sept 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Transform 66: Inside the Beltway

    • On 10 Sept 2015 VDOT held Public Information Meetings to discuss Maintenance of five bridges over the Dulles Toll Road (Route 267) in Fairfax County
      • In advance of the Metrorail Silver Line Phase II, VDOT initiated these Simple Bridge Preventive Maintenance Projects with the main purpose of eliminating and closing the bridge deck joints above the proposed Silver Line tracks. Future construction of the tracks in the median of Route 267 will limit the access to the bridge existing piers. The cost of performing any future repairs to the bridge piers would need to include cost of coordination with Metro, which would significantly increase future repair costs.
      • The Monroe Street/Van Buren Street dual bridges over Route 267 are 378--ft.--long, six--single--span, steel plate girder bridges. There is a 38--ft. gap between the northbound and southbound bridges. The northbound bridge was constructed in 1963, and the deck was milled and overlaid in 1989. The total northbound bridge width is 29.16 ft. and provides 24 ft. curb--to--curb for two traffic lanes, 1.5--ft. safety walks and 1.08--ft. parapets with fences. The southbound bridge was constructed in 1989 with a total bridge width of 35.66 ft. and consists of a 1.66--ft. parapet with fence, 1.37--ft. shoulder, two 12--ft. traffic lanes, 1.37--ft. shoulder, 1.25--ft. parapet, five--ft. sidewalk and 1--ft. parapet with fence.
      • The Herndon--Monroe Park and Ride Ramp bridge over Route 267 is a 613--ft.-- long, seven--single--span, steel plate girder bridge. The total bridge width is 32.75 ft. and consists of one 17.71--ft. traffic lane and 5.90--ft. shoulders. The bridge was constructed in 1999.
      • The Reston Parkway dual bridges over Route 267 are 385--ft.--long, six--simple-- span, steel plate girder bridges. The northbound bridge was constructed in 1959 and widened and deck--replaced in 1989. The northbound total bridge width is 42.33 ft. and consists of a 1.66--ft. raised median, one--ft. shoulder, three 12--ft. traffic lanes, two--ft. shoulder and 1.66--ft. barrier. The southbound bridge was constructed in 1976 and widened in 1989. The southbound total bridge width is 51.66 ft. and consists of a 1.66--ft. raised median, one--ft. shoulder, three 12--ft. traffic lanes, three--ft. shoulder, 1.66--ft. barrier, 8.33--ft. path and one--ft. curb with pedestrian fence.

    • At its 10 Sept 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the COG/DTP staff on:
      • the new projects that have been submitted for the Constrained Long--Range Plan (CLRP).
      • the purpose and process for the Air Quality Conformity Analysis and the results of the analysis for the 2015 CLRP, and
      • an analysis of how the region's transportation system is expected to perform based upon inputs from the 2015 CLRP.

    • At its 18 August 2015 meeting, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed by:
      • Kris Morley-Nikfar, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, on the Herndon Metrorail Stations Access Management Study (HMSAMS) PPT PDF
      • Susan Hafeli, Senior Utility Analyst, Fairfax County Department of Cable and Consumer Services, on the 2015 Taxicab Rate Review: Staff Recommendation PPT PDF

    • At its 22 July 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • National Capital Region Passenger Rail Safety and Preparedness Initiative
      • Implementation of Regional Priority Bus Project under TIGER

    • At its 21 July 2015 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) toured the county's West Ox Bus Facility where it was briefed on:
      
      • the facility, jointly-shared between the Fairfax Connector and WMATA PPT PDF
      • Fairfax County's plans to implement an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project PPT PDF
      The TAC Vice Chair, Jenifer Joy Madden, prepared a short paper with "Ten fun facts about the West Ox Bus Operations facility"

    • At its 14 July 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • I--66 Inside the Beltway ---- Framework Document
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding
      • HB 2 ---- Project Prioritization Process
      • Student Free Fares on Fairfax Connector Bus System

    • At its 9 July 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed by the COG/DTP staff on:
      • the Transportation Land--Use Connections (TLC) Program
      • the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), and
      • a research recently completed study under the federal Transportation, Community and Systems Preservation (TCSP) Program.
      These programs are all designed to promote non--motorized circulation and access improvements in Regional Activity Centers and in communities that seek to reduce auto--dependency.

    • VDOT held a Design Public Hearing on 17 June 2015 on constructing a permanent bridge on Hunter Mill Road over Difficult Run
      • View the brochure and comment sheet.
      • About the Project:
      • The purpose of this project is to replace the temporary Hunter Mill Road (Route 674) bridge over Difficult Run. A temporary bridge was installed in November 2011 to replace the original structurally deficient bridge while VDOT developed plans for a permanent structure.
      • The bridge width will be widened to accommodate an 11--foot wide lane in each direction and four--foot wide shoulders to address recommendations by the 2006 Hunter Mill Road Traffic Calming Study. Accelerated construction methods will be utilized along with reusing the temporary bridge foundations to minimize the construction duration. The bridge length will be approximately 50 feet. Hunter Mill Road at Difficult Run will be closed for approximately 20 days during construction and traffic will be detoured as it was during installation of the temporary bridge.
      • The existing bridge has an average traffic count of 17,000 vehicles per day, and a projected count of 22,000 vehicles per day for the design year of 2035.

    • At its 17 June 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Responsibilities and Activities of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
      • COG State of the Region Infrastructure Report
      • Status Report on the Development of a Regional List of Unfunded Transportation Projects

    • On 16 and 17 June 2015 VDOT held Public Information Meetings on Multimodal Improvements to I--66 Inside the Beltway
      • For details regarding proposals for I--66 Inside the Beltway, view the news release and the presentation
      • Current Conditions:
        • Traffic congestion in both directions of I--66 and at interchanges during peak periods
        • Increased non--HOV users during HOV restricted period
        • Bus service impacted by roadway congestion
        • Challenges to intermodal transfers
        • Bottlenecks on W&OD and Custis trails
        • Limitations and gaps in bicycle and pedestrian accessibility and connectivity
      • Improvement Goals
        • Move more people
        • Enhance connectivity
        • Improve transit service
        • Reduce roadway congestion
        • Increase travel options

    • On 3 June VDOT reviewed its plans to replace the Walker Road bridge over Piney Run
    • Resources
      • Community meeting presentation (June 3, 2015) 
      • Community meeting brochure
      • comment sheet (June 3, 2015)
      • Community meeting postcard (June 3, 2015)
    • Display Boards
    • Plan Alternative 1
    • Plan Alternative 2
    • Plan Alternative 3
    • Plan Alternative 4
    • Aerial View Renderings
    • Alternative 1
    • Alternative 2
    • Alternative 3
    • Alternative 4A
    • Alternative 4B
    • Alternative 4C
    • At its 20 May 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Metro's Connecting Communities Key Performance Indicator, Walkability Research and Station Area Strategic Investment Plan
      • DC2RVA High--Speed Rail Project
      • Study to Identify Pedestrian/Bicycle Access Improvements at Select Rail Stations
      • Activities of the COG Multi--Sector Working Group

    • At its 19 May 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Outside the Beltway Project
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding
      • Update on Implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technology on Fairfax Connector Buses
      • Bicycle Parking Guidelines
      • Update of Snow Removal from Sidewalks

    • At its 19 May 2015 meeting, Susan Shaw, P.E., VDOT, Megaprojects Director, briefed the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) on:
      • I--66 Multimodal Improvements Outside the Beltway PPT PDF

    • At its 14 May 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Briefing on TPB Activities Related to Safety
      • TPB CAC Report -- April 15, 2015

    • On 11 May 2015 the Route 28 Widening and Improvement Ground-breaking was sponsored by the NVTA.
      Elected officials and dignitaries moving the first shovelfuls of dirt for the camera.
      Various artifacts of the meeting are available
      • Invitation
      • Media Release

    • On 8 May 2015 the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission held the Transit Means Business forum
      
    • The forum featured U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation Victor Mendez along with Virginia Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne, providing the opportunity to hear what top transportation policy makers have to say about transit's role in economic competitiveness.
    • At its 21 April 2015 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • Fairfax County Taxicab Regulation: 2015 Certificate Demand Analysis by Susan Hafeli (DCCS) (pdf) (pptx)

    • On 16 April 2015 a Seminar on the Future of Dulles Airport and the Dulles Region was sponsored by the Committee for Dulles, Dulles Corridor Rail Association, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, Washington Airports Task Force, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Dulles Area Transportation Association, Dulles Regional Chamber, Fairfax County Chamber, Greater Reston Chamber, Greater Washington Board of Trade, Loudoun County Chamber, Prince William Chamber, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, Prince William Chamber and the Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance.
      Federation Transportation Committee co--chair Jeff Parnes (Sully) with two additional Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commissioners Alan Young (at large) and Kevin Morse (Braddock) at Dulles Matters Seminar
      Various artifacts of the meeting are available:
      • Welcome and VIP Introductions: Rich McCary, Committee for Dulles VIDEO
      • The Importance of Dulles to Virginia's Economic Development
        The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia VIDEO
      • MWAA's Perspective: What's been done and what's needed at Dulles
        Jack Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
        VIDEO AND PRESENTATION SLIDES
        
      • Activity in the Senate Affecting Dulles
        The Honorable Tim Kaine, U.S. Senate VIDEO
        
      • Activity in the House Affecting Dulles
        The Honorable Barbara Comstock, U.S. House of Representatives VIDEO
        
      • Economic Benefits of Dulles
        Dr. Stephen Fuller, George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis
        VIDEO AND PRESENTATION SLIDES
        
      • A Message
        The Honorable Mark Warner, United States Senate VIDEO
        

      Panel 1: 
      The Value of Dulles from the Business Perspective
      Moderator, David Birtwistle, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
      Panel Members:  Gloria Bohan, President and CEO, Omega World Travel; Dr. Annie Hunt Burriss, CEO, George Mason University Prince William Campus; Dr. Gerald Gordon,  President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority; Buddy Rizer, Director, Loudoun County Economic Development; Scott Hamberger, President and CEO, Integrus Holdings, Inc.
      VIDEO--1 and VIDEO--2 and PRESENTATION SLIDES
      

      Panel 2: 
      Local Government Perspective and Plans to Keep the Dulles Economic Engine GoingModerator: Bob Buchanan, Principal, Buchanan Partners, LLC
      Panel Members: Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Scott York, Chairman, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors; and Jerome Davis and Margaret McKeough, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
      VIDEO and PRESENTATION SLIDES

      • Closing Remarks
        Keith Meurlin, President, Washington Airports Task Force
        VIDEO AND REMARKS
      • Virginia Sen. Mark Warner explains why the health of Dulles Airport is critical to the region.
      • Washington Post article on problems that exist at Dulles
      • Washington Post article on the seminar: Virginia's economy needs Dulles Airport to soar again, boosters say
      • Washington Business Journal article on how Virginia senators 'prepared to be jerks' to protect Dulles Airport
      • WAMU's coverage of the seminar -- Virginia To Congress: Stop Approving New Flights Out Of Reagan National Airport
      • Dulles Matters! by Jack Potter, President & CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
      • Dulles International Airport As An Economic Force In The Region's Becoming A Global Business Center by Stephen S. Fuller, Ph.D., Director, Center for Regional Analysis, GMU
      • Loudoun County Airport Impact Overlay District Contours by Margaret McKeough, Executive Vice President and COO, MWAA
      • Northern Virginia Regional Plans by David Birtwistle, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
      APRIL 16, 2015 DULLES MATTERS! SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS
      • Welcome and VIP Introductions: 
        Rich McCary, Committee for Dulles VIDEO
      • The Importance of Dulles to Virginia's Economic Development
        The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia VIDEO
      • MWAA's Perspective: What's been done and what's needed at Dulles
        Jack Potter, President and CEO, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
        VIDEO AND PRESENTATION SLIDES
        
      • Activity in the Senate Affecting Dulles
        The Honorable Tim Kaine, U.S. Senate VIDEO
        
      • Activity in the House Affecting Dulles
        The Honorable Barbara Comstock, U.S. House of Representatives VIDEO
        
      • Economic Benefits of Dulles
        Dr. Stephen Fuller, George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis
        VIDEO AND PRESENTATION SLIDES
        
      • A Message
        The Honorable Mark Warner, United States Senate VIDEO
        

      Panel 1: 
      The Value of Dulles from the Business Perspective
      Moderator, David Birtwistle, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance
      Panel Members:  Gloria Bohan, President and CEO, Omega World Travel; Dr. Annie Hunt Burriss, CEO, George Mason University Prince William Campus; Dr. Gerald Gordon,  President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority; Buddy Rizer, Director, Loudoun County Economic Development; Scott Hamberger, President and CEO, Integrus Holdings, Inc.
      VIDEO--1 and VIDEO--2 and PRESENTATION SLIDES
      

      Panel 2: 
      Local Government Perspective and Plans to Keep the Dulles Economic Engine GoingModerator: Bob Buchanan, Principal, Buchanan Partners, LLC
      Panel Members: Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors; Scott York, Chairman, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors; and Jerome Davis and Margaret McKeough, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
      VIDEO and PRESENTATION SLIDES

      • Closing Remarks
        Keith Meurlin, President, Washington Airports Task Force
        VIDEO AND REMARKS

    • At its 21 April 2015 meeting, Susan Hafeli, Senior Utility Analyst, Fairfax County Department of Cable and Consumer Services, briefed the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) on:
      • Fairfax County Taxicab Regulation: 2015 Certificate Demand Analysis PPT PDF

    • At its 15 April 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Regional Bike to Work Day 2015
      • Transportation Alternatives Program: FY 2016 Proposed Projects for Funding in Northern Virginia
      • COG/WMATA actions subsequent to Jan 12 Metrorail smoke incident
      • Activities of the Transportation Sector Group to examine greenhouse gas reductions
      • Improving Pedestrian/Bicycle Access at Select Rail Stations

    • VDOT sponsored a "Pardon Our Dust" meeting on the roundabout to be built at Schneider Crossroads on 14 April 2015.
      • The Virginia Department of Transportation hosted a "Pardon Our Dust" meeting to update residents about the planned roundabout at the intersection of Pleasant Valley and Braddock roads.
      • VDOT representatives and the project contractor discussed the scope, construction, schedule and maintenance of the traffic operations plan.

    • Sully Supervisor Michael Frey and FDOT held a meeting about Leland Road on 13 April 2015
      • Currently, the county's Transportation Comprehensive Plan calls for the extension of Leland Road, known as the Leland Road connector. It would connect to Old Centreville Road at the present 90--degree turn with Braddock Road, traversing the edge of the Royal Oaks property.
      • Supervisor Frey made a motion to consider removing the extension from the plan. FCDOT reviewed his request and proposed an alternative for Leland Road.
      • At the meeting the alternative was presented and the community discussed both plans.

    • At its 9 April 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Greenhouse Gases from the Transportation Sector (On--Road)
      • Real--Time Transit Information 101

    • On 8 April 2015 VDOT held its Six--Year Improvement Program Public Hearing
      • Section 33.2--361 of the Code of Virginia requires that a public hearing be held prior to the allocation of any transportation funds. The Six--Year Improvement Program (SYIP) is a document that outlines planned spending for transportation projects proposed for construction development or study for the next six years.
      • The SYIP is updated annually and is the means by which the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) meets its statutory obligation under the Code of Virginia to allocate funds to interstate, primary, secondary and urban highway systems, public transit, ports and airports and other programs for the immediate fiscal year.
      • The SYIP also identifies planned program funding for the succeeding five fiscal years.
      • The CTB allocates funds for the first fiscal year of the SYIP but the remaining five years are estimates of future allocations. Fiscal years start on July 1 and end on June 30.
      • The CTB updates the SYIP each year as revenue estimates are updated, priorities are revised, project schedules and costs change, and study results are known.
      • Development of the SYIP begins in the fall and the Virginia Department of Transportation hosts a series of meetings seeking public comment with various other multi--modal transportation agencies.
      • Each Spring, a DRAFT SYIP is presented to the CTB and made available for public comment.  The DRAFT SYIP will be presented to the CTB at their April 15, 2015 meeting and made publicly available at that time.
      • See Projects in the Draft Six--Year Improvement Program

    • Starting in April 2015 FCDOT sponsored a Bike Fairfax Wikimapping Project to Help Improve Bike Rides to Metro and VRE Stations
    • The Board of Supervisors adopted Fairfax County's first ever Bicycle Master Plan on October 28, 2014. The Bicycle Master Plan laid out the long term vision for adding bicycle facilities throughout Fairfax County.
    • The Bike Fairfax Wikimapping Project provides commuters and leisure bicyclists the opportunity to help prioritize future bicycle improvement projects. Specifically, they were reaching out to bicyclist to show what routes are being used to get to Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) stations in Fairfax County.
    • This information will help guide the decision making process on future bicycle infrastructure improvements including wayfinding signage and bike lanes.
    • The interactive map was open to the public to post their routes and provide feedback until 30 June 2015
    • League of Women Voters of the National Capital Area (LWVNCA) held the Crossing Boundaries Forum on March 28th at the Conference Center at National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in Arlington. Here is the program listing panelists
      Expert panelists presented information about transportation issues and concerns in the capital area. Listed below are the Guest Speakers and some of their presentations:
      • Presentations notes
      • Metro Moves Me WMATA and the Future of our Region by Shyam Kannan, WMATA Director of Planning Presentation
      • Where we're going by Dan Reed, a consultant with Nelson Nygaard
      • Beyond the Tracks: Challenges and Opportunities in the Purple Line Corridor by Gerrit Knapp, University of Maryland, Center for Smart Growth
      • Multimodalism: Successes & Challenges by Tom Fairchild, City Version 3
      • Stewart Schwartz, Coalition for Smarter Growth
      • Crossing Boundaries by Ross Capon, Railroads Expert
      • Crossing Boundaries: Transportation Forum by Aldea Douglas, AARP Presentation
      • Accessibility Maybe the Best Way to Get Un--Stuck On (In?) Congestion? by Rich Kuzmyak, Renaissance Planning Group

    • Braddock Road Multimodal Study started 26 March 2015
      • The county is requesting input in order to understand how to utilize the Braddock Road corridor and the citizens view of improvement priorities
      • Fairfax County is working with Braddock District Supervisor Cook's office and members of the community to develop and evaluate a number of improvements for the Braddock Road corridor, between Guinea Road and I--495.  Potential improvements may include additional travel lanes, HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lanes, HOT (high occupancy tolled) lanes, transit improvements, pedestrian and bicycle improvements, or intersection improvements. In November 2014, Fairfax County engaged the services of Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP (RK&K), an engineering consultant, to assist in conducting a study of the project corridor. The purpose of this study is to analyze and recommend a plan for increasing the capacity of Braddock Road from Guinea Road to I--495, including evaluation of managed lanes from Burke Lake Road to I--495. The study will also analyze a potential transit center in the vicinity of the Kings Park Shopping Center. As a result, the study will address three projects that have been part of the Comprehensive Plan for several years:
      • Construct/add one HOV lane in each direction from Burke Lake Road to I--495.
      • Construct/add one general purpose lane in each direction from Guinea Road to Burke Lake Road.
      • Construct a transit center along Braddock Road located in thevicinity of the Kings Park Shopping Center.
      • A plan for HOV widening on Braddock Road was adopted by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 1990. The Northern Virginia 2010 Transportation Plan recommended HOV widening on Braddock Road from Burke Lake Road to I--495 and conventional widening from Guinea to Burke Lake Road The section of Braddock Road to be studied currently handles approximately 70,000 vehicle trips a day.
    • At its 18 March 2015 meeting (agenda) the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Commuter Connections Work Program (CCWP)
      • Implementation of the TPB Regional Priority Bus Project under the Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program
      • Regional Bus Staging, Layover, and Parking Location Study

    • At its 17 March 2015 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • I--66 Multimodal Improvements Inside the Beltway

    • At its 17 March 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding PPTX PDF
      • Richmond Highway Transit Alternatives Analysis Next Steps PPT PDF
      • Requirements for Pedestrian Improvements on Road Projects in the Board's 6--Year Priority Plan Bridges PPT PDF
      • Fairfax Connector Riders Advisory Committee PPTX PDF

    • At its 12 March 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • the Cooperative Forecast. Paul Desjardin, of COG's Department of Community Planning and Services, described how COG planning staff collaborates with jurisdiction planning staff from across the Washington region to develop a forecast of expected population, household, and employment changes between 2015 and 2040. He also provided an overview of the ways that these forecasts are utilized by the TPB for use in transportation demand forecasting.

    • Updated "Cooperative Forecasts" Will Feed Analyses of 2015 CLRP Update

    • At its 18 February 2015 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • COG Cooperative Forecasting Process
      • Draft FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program
      • Implementation of Regional Priority Bus Project under TIGER

    • Presentations from DATA's 18 February 2015 Directors and Members Breakfast at the Herndon Crowne Plaza
      • Reston Transportation and Mobility Study Update by Kristen Calkins, TDM Employer Outreach Specialist, Transportation Services Group, Fairfax County Department of Transportation
      • I--66 Multi--Model Plans Outside and Inside the Beltway by Susan Shaw, VDOT Megaprojects Director, Northern Virginia District

    • At its 12 February 2015 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Regional Transportation Priorities Plan -- One Year On

    • VDOT held a public information meeting on its plans to widen I--395 South from Duke Street To Edsall Road on 10 February 2015
      • This will provide a fourth through lane in Alexandria and Fairfax

    • VDOT held a "Pardon Our Dust" Meeting for the Fairfax County Parkway/Rolling Road Interchange on 9 February 2015
      • The project upgrades the loop ramp from the Fairfax County Parkway onto Fairfax County Parkway/Franconia--Springfield Parkway.
      • VDOT plans to begin construction late winter/early spring 2015 to widen the inner loop ramp, taking traffic from Rolling Road to Fairfax County Parkway, creating a dual--lane ramp. Other improvements in the intersection include:
        • Bridge rehabilitation; providing retaining walls between Hunter Village Drive and the off--ramp from Franconia--Springfield Parkway to Rolling Road
        • Adding new shoulders along the loop ramp and median work along Fairfax County Parkway and Rolling Road
        • Upgrading two existing traffic signals along Fairfax County Parkway, at Rolling Road/Bentley Village Drive/the ramp from westbound Franconia--Springfield Parkway and at Rolling Road/the ramp from eastbound Franconia--Springfield Parkway
        • Shared--use path improvements along Rolling Road and Hunter Village Drive
      • The cost estimate for the design--build project is $14 million. American Infrastructure (AI) is the design--build contractor. The project is expected to complete in Spring 2016.

    • On 4 February 2015, GovPartners hosted "TNC's, Transportation Network Companies -- The New Cab?" the second in its on--going transportation series.
      • The event started off with Moderator Dwight Kines, TransDev, giving the room a bit of a teaser for what to expect of the presentation.
      • Dwight was followed by Nick Ramfos, Director of Alternative Commute Programs for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Mr. Ramfos gave the audience some insight into changes that will be coming along with revised regulations and policies for TNC's like Uber and Lyft in the DC Metro Area.
      • Reston Limousine COO, Tony Simon, then took the stage for a unique perspective on the pros and cons of TNC's and how they might affect the marketplace.
      • Aaron Brandenburg, an Economist and Statistical Information Manager for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners provided a surprising view on the inner workings of TNC's and the insurance industry.
      • Last but certainly not least was Professor Matthew W. Daus, President of International Association of Transportation Regulators and Partner at Windels Marx. Mr. Daus gave a lively presentation about the history of TNC's and how they have evolved into such a large taxi competitor.

    • From 26 January to 5 February VDOT conducted a series of public information meetings on their plans to transform Northern Virginia's Interstate 66 from Haymarket to I--495
      Meeting Material included:
      • Project Brochure (2.5 MB)
      • Comment Sheet (176 KB)
      • PowerPoint Presentation (2.6 MB)

    • At its 28 January 2015 meeting BisNow heard Elizabeth Norton report on the Silver line's impacts on Tysons Corner

    • At its 28 January 2015 meeting the Sully District Council heard from Loudoun County Planners on:
      • Dulles Community Outreach Project for the area west and south of Dulles Airport

    • At its 20 January 2015 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • Transit Accessibility PDF
      • Fairfax Connector Spring 2015 Proposed Service Changes
      • Multi--Model Plans for I--66 Outside the Beltway

    • At its 20 January 2015 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • I--66 Inside the Beltway
      • Dulles Rail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding
      • Herndon Metrorail Station Access Management Study
      • Huntington Area Transportation Study
        • Overview
        • All Options Flows
        • Supplemental
      • Update on Commercial and Industrial Tax Fund (PDF) (PPTX)

    • At its 17 December 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Reconstitution of the Regional Public Transportation Subcommittee
      • Draft Update of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
      • Update on the TPB Community Leadership Institute

    • At its 9 December 2014 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • I--66 Beltway to Haymarket -- VDOT
      • Dulles Rail Silver Line Phase 2 Status and Funding
      • VDRPT Route 1 (Richmond Highway) Multimodal Alternatives Analysis
      • Possible Snow Removal On Sidewalks

    • On 1 December 2014 VDOT held a Pardon Our Dust meeting on:
      • Walney Road Widening and Bridge Replacement

    • At its 19 November 2014 meeting the Sully District Council held its transportation meeting:
      • The VDOT presentation covered on--going and future projects in the region (pdf) (ppt). VDOT's website has detailed information about the projects as well as near real--time snowplowing status during storms.
        1. RT--50 widening project is on--going until next year. The project includes widening the road to eight lanes, shared bike path on both sides, and improving traffic signalization. Widening RT--50 to first roundabout to Watson Road is unknown.
        2. The Lee Road project should be completed in May 2015 and eliminate the choke point between Willard Road and RT 50.
        3. The RT--29 Bridge over Rocky Run Stream will be done in October 2015.
        4. Stringfellow Road will open the four lanes in December 2014 and completion in July 2015. Additionally, the improvement includes two bike paths on each side of the road. Overall, the project allowed no nighttime work because of local resident concerns. Furthermore, traffic is over 33,000 vehicles per day.
        5. The Walney Road Bridge will be closed to traffic in December 2015 and includes a shared bike path.
        6. The Pleasant Forest Trail Project will be completed in July 2016 with a 10--foot bike path from the PV Road/Braddock Road Intersection to the Loudoun County Line. One of the challenges is re--locating the electrical poles on the road.
      • County staff reported on:
        1. The Fairfax County Connector Route #929 will have a service change due to the future Silver Metro Line from the Herndon Station. The buses will serve from Park Center Drive and Townview Road via McLearn Road. (pdf) (pptx)
        2. A 10--year comprehensive Countywide Transit Network Study is underway for service planning recommendations. The recommendations will be presented in spring 2015. One of the new technologies will be real--time tracking for each bus on mobile devices. The county transit network study is on--going for establishing a connected rapid transit system to meet demands until 2050. It will identify policies, programs, and actions to support a phased implementation as well as coordinate with other regional, state, and local plans. The study is recommending express bus service not a light rail system. (pdf) (pptx)
        3. The county is conducting a Fairfax County Parkway/Franconia Springfield Parkway Study (pdf) (pptx)

    • At its 19 November 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Update of the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan
      • Draft Update of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
      • Are We Achieving Our Regional Transportation Goals?

    • On 16 October 2014 the Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Planning Board held an Outreach hearing:
      • Speaking as an individual, our Transportation Committee Co--Chair, Jeff Parnes, spoke and made the following presentation: (PDF) (PPTX)

    • At its 15 October 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • 2013 Regional Air Passenger Survey

    • On 30 September 2014 the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance (NVTA) held its What You Need to Know About Transportation Seminar:
      • View from the Top -- Virginia Transportation Secretary Aubrey L. Layne, Jr.
      • Virginia's New Transportation Prioritization (HB 2) Process -- Virginia Deputy Transportation Secretary Nick Donohue
      • What's the Fix and When for I--66 -- Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick
      • Metro's Top Momentum Priorities -- WMATA General Manager and CEO Richard Sarles
      • Key Regional Highway Projects Status Report -- VDOT Northern Virginia District Administrator Helen Cuervo
      • Identification of Northern Virginia's Top Congestion Reduction Investments -- VDOT Northern Virginia Deputy District Administrator Renee Hamilton
      • How Hampton Roads Identified Its Projects of Greatest Regional Significance -- Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization Interim Executive Director Camelia Ravanbakht, PhD
      • VRE System Plan 2040 -- Virginia Railway Express CEO Doug Allen
      • Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Next Steps -- Authority Member Hall Parrish (Mayor, City of Manassas)
      The Alliance thanks the Patrons and Sponsors who made the 2014 What You Need to Know about Transportation Seminar possible.
    • At its 17 September 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Draft 2014 CLRP and FY 2015--2020 TIP
      • Performance Analysis of the Draft 2014 CLRP
      • Draft Air Quality Conformity Analysis of the 2014 CLRP and FY 2015--2020 TIP
      • Draft Financial Analysis for the 2014 CLRP

    • At its 16 September 2014 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Transportation Plan Map In County Comprehensive Plan--Completed Facilities
      • Fairfax County TDM Program
      • Status Report on the Columbia Pike Streetcar and Preview of Upcoming Decisions
      • Silver Line Phase 1 Status Report
      • 95 Express Lanes Project Update
      • I--66 Corridor Improvements Outside the Beltway

    • At its 16 July 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • TPB Transportation/Land--Use Connections (TLC) Program FY 2015 Applications
      • Update of the TPB Participation Plan

    • At its 10 July 2014 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) held a public forum on:
      • the 2014 Financially Constrained Long--Range Transportation Plan (CLRP) and the FY2015--20 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
      • the Initial Overview of the Draft Financial Analysis for the 2014 CLRP

    • Herndon Metrorail Stations Access Management Study (HMSAMS)
      • Two rounds of public meetings were held for this project. The first round consisted of two meetings, one each in the Dranesville and Hunter Mill Supervisor Districts, designed to collect input on recommended pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements. A third meeting was held on 18 June 2014 to provide the public with the results and final recommendations of the HMSAMS effort.

    • At its 18 June 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • TIGER update to the TPB Regional Priority Bus Project
      • 2014 Regional Bike to Work Day
      • Update to the Coordinated Human Service Transportation Plan

    • Presentations from DATA's 18 June 2014 Annual Transportation Roundtable
      • Northern Virginia Highlights for the Dulles Area Transportation Association, by Helen Cuervo, VDOT District Administrator, Northern Virginia PPT PDF
      • Fairfax County Transportation Activities Update by Tom Biesiadny, Director, Fairfax County Department of Transportation PPT PDF

    • At its 17 June 2014 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • Department of Cable and Consumer Services Preliminary Taxi Rate Analysis PPT PDF

    • At its 10 June 2014 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Silver Line Phase 1--Status Report PDF
      • Fairfax Connector Silver Line Bus Service PDF
      • Dulles Metrorail Status PPT PDF
      • Dulles Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2: Fairfax County Parking Garages & WMATA Surcharge Agreement PDF
      • Route 1 Multimodal Alternative Analysis Status Update PDF

    • At its 21 May 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • The Status of the Highway Trust Fund and Reauthorization of MAP--21
      • Transportation Alternatives Program FY 2015 Proposed Projects for Funding in Northern Virginia PPTX PDF
      • Amendment to the FY 2013--2018 TIP Requested by VDOT
      • Presentation on VRE System Plan Update

    • At its 20 May 2014 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • Comprehensive Transit (Bus) Plan and Transit (Bus) Development Plan Update PPT PDF
      • The proposed Fairfax Connector Transit Riders Advisory Committee (TRAC) PPT PDF

    • At its 6 May 2014 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Bicycle Master Plan Draft PPT PDF
      • Converting Secondary to Primary Roads PPT PDF
      • Dulles Metrorail Status PPT PDF
      • Draft Six--Year Project Timelines PPT PDF
      • Proposed Bond Project List XLS PDF

    • At its 16 April 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Summary of Major Changes Proposed for the 2014 CLRP
      • Round 8.3 Cooperative Forecasts of Future Growth
      • Draft Initial Assessment of the 2014 Update of the CLRP and the RTPP

    • At its 15 April 2014 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the Route 7 Corridor Projects (PPT) (PDF)

    • At its 19 March 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • moveDC: DDOT's Strategic Vision Plan
      • Commuter Connections 40th Year Anniversary

    • On 27 February 2014 the Committee for Dulles held a Seminar on Economic Benefits & Opportunities entitled "The Dulles Corridor -- On Track". Briefings included:
      • Transit Oriented Development (TOD) its Options and its Benefits Chris Leinberger, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institute and Research Professor, GWU School of Business
      • Silver Line Construction Update Pat Nowakowski, Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, MWAA
      • Urban Standards in the Dulles Corridor Renee Hamilton, Deputy Administrator, Virginia Department of Transportation
      • Fairfax County & Herndon
        • Town of Herndon √± The Honorable Lisa Merkel, Mayor
        • Reston Master Plan √± Patricia Nicoson, Task Force Chair
        • Reston Station √± Maggie Parker, COMSTOCK Partners
        • Route 28 Master Plan √± Jeff Fairfield, Task Force Chair
        • Fairfax County Parking Garages √± Mark Canale, Dulles Rail Project Manager Fairfax County
      • Loudoun County
        • Loudoun County Parking Garages √± Charles Yudd, Assistant County Administrator, Loudoun County
        • Update on Loudoun TOD Projects √± Colleen Gillis Snow, Cooley LLP

    • At its 19 February 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Approval of Green Streets Policy for the National Capital Region
      • Traffic Signal Timing/Optimization in the Washington Region
      • Place + Opportunity: Strategies for Creating Great Communities and a Stronger Region
      • Commuter Connections FY 2015 Work Program

    • At its 4 February 2014 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Discussion of Converting Braddock Road from a Secondary to Primary Road PDF
      • A proposed Fairfax Connector Riders Advisory Committee PDF
      • Status Report on Improving Project Delivery PDF
      • Status Report on Silver Line Phase 1 PDF

    • On 30 January 2014 VDOT held one of a series of I--66 Corridor Improvements Public Information Meetings. The intent of the meetings was to:
      • Update the public on:
        • Project status since Tier I Environmental Study public information meetings
        • Tier I Environmental Study Record of Decision
        • Responses received to the Request for Information from Office of Transportation Public--Private Partnerships
      • Review map that shows status of current projects
      • The presentation slides are available in PDF format.

    • At its 15 January 2014 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Draft Green Streets Policy for the National Capital Region (PPTX) (PDF)
      • Impact of Forecast Growth in Activity Centers on Future Travel Demand
      • Priority Unfunded Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Recommended for the FY 2015--2020 TIP

    • At its 18 December 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Regional Transportation Priorities Plan
      • Final Report of the TPB Bus On Shoulders Task Force
      • CLRP: 2013 Performance Analysis

    • At its 17 December 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on:
      • Mobility Transportation Survey PPT PDF PDF w Notes
      • Richmond Highway Transit Center Feasibility Study PPT PDF

    • At its 17 December 2013 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Dulles Metrorail Status PPT PDF
      • Continuation of Countywide Dialogue on Transportation PPT PDF
      • Urban Street Design Standards PPT PDF
      • Policy on Level of Service in Activity Centers PPT PDF
      • Operational Analysis of Dulles Toll Road Ramps to Tysons Corner PPT PDF
      • Dulles Corridor Air Rights Study Investigation PPT PDF
      • Potential Photo Red Light Program PPT PDF

    • I--66 Corridor Improvements: Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement
      • For over two years VDOT undertook a study of Potential Multimodal Improvements for the I--66 I--66 Corridor in Prince William and Fairfax counties. Here are somne artifacts leading up to the Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement approval in November 2013
      • Documents
        • Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision (12 MB) Nov. 20, 2013
        • Tier 1 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) (9 MB) Feb. 2013
        • EIS Transportation Technical Report Feb. 2013
      • Meeting Materials
        • January 2014 -- Public info meeting display boards and comment sheet
        • March 2013 -- Public hearing presentation, brochure, and display boards (14 MB)
        • January/February 2012 -- Public info meeting presentation, newsletter, display boards, and comments summary
        • June 2011 -- Public info meeting presentation, handout, and display boards (18 MB)
      • Cooperating and participating agencies meetings -- March 2012,  November 2011
      • Agency scoping meeting -- June 2011

    • At its 23 October 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was updated on the Dulles Metrorail Phase I & II Projects

    • At its 16 October 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Street Smart Public Safety Campaign Video

    • On 9 October 2013 VDOT conducted a Design Public Hearing on the Scheider Crossroad roundabout (Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads) (PDF)

    • On 8 October 2013 The local NBC affiliate station ran a story on VDOT's upcoming Public Hearing on the Scheider Crossroad roundabout (Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads)

    • At its 18 September 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Results of the 2013 State of the Commute Survey
      • Long Bridge Study
      • Regional Highlighted Freight Projects
      • Update on the Final Report √¨What Do People Think About Congestion Pricing? A Study of the Public Acceptability of Congestion Pricing Through a Deliberative Dialogue with Residents of Metropolitan Washington

    • At its 17 September 2013 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Dulles Metrorail Status PPT PDF
      • Interstate 66 Corridor Improvements PPT PDF
      • Continuation of Countywide Dialogue on Transportation: Project Selection -- A Six Year Outlook PPT PDF
        Staff provided a Draft list of Fairfax County Funded Transportation Projects XLSX PDF and an Estimate of Non--Committed Revenues Available for Projects (PDF)
      • Countywide Transit Network Study PPT PDF
      • Design Standards PPT PDF
      • Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Analysis Status Update PPT PDF
      • Bicycle Master Plan PPT PDF
      • Dulles Metrorail Status PPT PDF
      • Tysons Ramps PPT PDF
      • Dulles Air Rights PPT PDF

    • At its 10 September 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on Metro Momentum, Metro's Strategic Plan for 2013--2025 (PDF).

    • At its 17 July 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Transportation/Land--Use Connections Program ppt pdf
      • Car Free Day pptx pdf
      • Certification of the TPB√≠s Urban Transportation Planning Process pptx pdf

    • At its 16 July 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on Parking Recommendations for Transit--Oriented Development Areas Outside Tysons (PPT) (PDF) (PDF with notes)

    • On 10 July 2013 meeting the Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a third--round meeting on the countywide transit network study
      • Presentation
      • Resources

    • At its 25 June 2013 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Transportation Funding Implementing HB2313, Funding Process, Benefit Cost Analysis, and Public Outreach PPT PDF PDF with notes
      • Fairfax County High Quality Transportation Network PPT PDF

    • At its 18 June 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Kick Starting Transportation Improvements and Implementing HB2313 in Northern Virginia (PPT) (PDF)
      • Countywide Transportation Network Study PPT PDF

    • At its 19 June 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Job Access and Reverse Commute and New Freedom Funding Recommendations
      • TIGER Grant for Priority Bus Transit in the National Capital Region
      • 2013 Regional Bike to Work Day

    • At its 21 May 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • I495 Express Lanes Update PDF
      • Radial Right--of--Way Preservation PPT PDF

    • At its 15 May 2013 meeting the Metropolitan Washington Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Next Steps for Considering a Regional Green Streets Policy for the Washington Region
      • Changes in Regional Commuter Patterns 2000 -- 2011

    • In late April 2013 the Fairfax County Department of Transportation held a series of Public Meetings to Discuss Fairfax Connector's Revised Dulles Rail Bus Service Plan
      • The public meetings and one Ask Fairfax! online chat discussed the Fairfax Connector proposed bus service plan that will coincide with the start of service on the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority√≠s (WMATA) new Silver Line. The plan includes the creation of 12 new routes, the restructuring of 24 existing routes and the elimination of six routes. The revised plan incorporates changes suggested by riders and the community, since the original service proposal was released in January 2013. The complete bus service plan will be discussed at each meeting, with special emphasis placed on area service changes for the general vicinity of each meeting location.

    • At its 17 April 2013 meeting the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • Technologies and Programs that Encourage Metrobus Ridership pptx pdf
      • TPB CLRP Aspirations Scenario pptx pdf
      • MAP--21 Performance--Based Planning: A Focus on Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality pptx pdf

    • At its 16 April 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on MWAA's progress on the Silver Line Phase 1 and 2 Projects (PPT) (PDF)

    • At its 20 March 2013 meeting the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was briefed on:
      • 2012 TPB Geographically--Focused Household Travel Surveys Initial Results
      • COG Cooperative Forecasting Process

    • At its 19 March 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on VDOT's SuperNoVa Transit TDM Vision Plan (PPT) (PDF)

    • At its 14 March 2013 meeting the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) of the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) was given an update on Regional Freight Planning Activities at the TPB
      • Karin Foster of the TPB staff brief the committee on freight planning activities, including the Regional Freight Plan, the list of top 10 freight projects and upcoming initiatives (pptx) (pdf).

    • At its 19 February 2013 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the proposed changes to Fairfax Connector routes in support of the opening of Metro's Silver Line (PPT) (PDF)

    • At its 19 December 2012 meeting the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (NCR--TPB) was briefed on the the latest Performance Analysis of the Financially Constrained Long--Range Transportation Plan (CLRP)
      • The last slide is entitled "Addressing the Challenges Highlighted by the 2012 CLRP"
        1. Obtain additional funding for both transit and roadways
           • Transit:
             • Funding for Metrorail maintenance and rehabilitation needs beyond 2020
             • Funding to expand Metrorail capacity through 8--car trains and other measures
           • Roadways:
             • Sufficient funding to support both road and bridge maintenance requirements and the capacity improvements needed to accommodate a growing region
        2. Improve coordination of transportation and land--use
           • Take advantage of the many untapped opportunities for mixed--use development near existing rail stations
           • Concentrate more of the region√≠s housing and employment growth in activity centers and other areas with good transportation options
           • Address the imbalance between the east and west sides of the region

    • At its 18 December 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the Countywide Transit Network Study (PPT) (PDF)

    • At the 6 December 2012 Governor's Transportation Conference the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) made a presentation on Dulles International Airport: Economic Engine for Virginia.

    • At our 15 November 2012 meeting the Fairfax Federation was briefed on the Fairfax County Countywide Dialogue on Transportation Funding survey and results
      • Briefers:
        • Jeff Parnes, Chair and Sully Representative, Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission
        • Ray Johnson, Sr Transportation Planner, Coordination and Funding Division, Fairfax County Department of Transportation
      • Presentation:
        • PPT
        • PDF

    • At its 13 November 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the I495 Express Lanes Project:
      • Construction by Larry O. Cloyed, PMP, Senior Project Manager, VDOT PPT PDF
      • Operations by Pierce Coffee of TranSurban: PPT PDF

    • On 24 October 2012 Mike McGuire, Transurban, spoke on the I495 Express Lanes to the Sully District Council pdf ppt

    • On 23 October 2012 Supervior Pat Herrity, Springfield, sponsored a Town Hall Meeting on the Future of the Fairfax County Parkway

    • At its 17 October 2012 meeting, Garrett Moore, VDOT District Administrator, Northern Virginia, briefed DATA on VDOT Northern Virginia Highlights.

    • On 10 October 2012 Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance presented its 8th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation Seminar
      • The presentations opened with John McClain of the George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis discussing a newly released study on √¨Connections Between Transportation Investment and Economic Growth.√Æ To read the entire study, click here
      • To view the presentations click on the underlined topic titles.
        • Connections Between Transportation and Economic Growth
          John McClain, George Mason University Center for Regional Analysis
        • Momentum √± the Next Generation of Metro
          Richard Sarles, General Manager & CEO, WMATA
        • Northern Virginia Project Progress Report
          Garrett Moore, VDOT Northern Virginia District Administrator
        • Virginia Railway Express: Today and Tomorrow
          Doug Allen, CEO, Virginia Railway Express
        • Dulles Rail on Track: Phase I and II Update
          Pat Nowakowski, Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
        • NoVa√≠s North--South Corridor and Bi--County Parkway
          Gary Garczynski, Commonwealth Transportation Board
        • The State of transportation in Virginia
          Greg Whirley, Commissioner of Highways, Virginia Department of Transportation
        • What√≠s Still Missing
          Bob Chase, President, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance<

    • Fairfax County Launches Countywide Dialogue on Transportation Funding in September 2012
      • Fairfax County transportation needs over the next ten years exceed available funding from local, regional, state, federal and private sources. This gap is estimated to be around $300 million per year. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognizes that improving transportation is a high priority since the county's economic health depends on an efficient transportation system.
      • The Board of Supervisors is seeking community feedback on ways to generate funding to address these unfunded transportation (roadway, transit, bike and pedestrian) needs.
      • For more information about the Countywide Dialogue on Transportation Funding, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/cdot.
      • View the FCDOT Countywide Dialogue on Transportation presentation

    • Presentations from DATA's 20 June 2012 Annual Transportation Roundtable
      • Northern Virginia Highlights for the Dulles Area Transportation Association, by Garrett Moore, VDOT District Administrator, Northern Virginia
      • Transportation Project Update, by Rick Canizales, Transportation Planning Chief, PWC Department of Transportation
      • Transportation Roundtable Discussion -- Loudoun County

    • At its 19 June 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • TransAction 2040 PPT PDF
      • Fairfax County's proposed Ten Year Transportation Plan (FY12--FY21)PPT PDF
      • Transportation Funding Alternatives and Outreach PPT PDF

    • Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project √± Phase 2, Extension to Dulles Airport/Route 772, Preliminary Engineering Design Refinements Environmental Assessment Public Hearing was held on June 13, 2012
      • The Purpose of Hearing was to
        • Describe design refinements made during Preliminary Engineering (PE)
        • Explain why an Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared
        • Review the anticipated changes in environmental and historic resources effects
        • Receive comments on the proposed design refinements

    • At its 12 June 2012 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • Tysons Corner Circulator Study PPT PDF
      • Transportation Funding Alternatives and Outreach PPT PDF
      • Consolidated Transportation Impact Analyses beyond Tysons PPT PDF
      • Recommendations on Parking Requirements in Transit Oriented Development Areas Outside Tysons Corner PPT PDF
      • 2013--16 Four--Year Transportation Plan PPT PDF
      • Draft next Four--Year Program Countywide Projects PDF

    • On 7 June 2012 Sully Supervisor Michael Frey and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a Citizen√≠s Information Meeting for the Proposed Bridge Replacement for Walney Road (Rte 657) over Flatlick Branch PDF PPT

    • At a 5 June 2012 seminar sponsored by AAA and DATA, Phillip Tarnoff, author of "The Road Ahead", asked the question:
      • Why are we driving 21st--century cars on 20th--century roads with 18th--century thinking? pdf ppt

    • On 29 May 2012 Sully Supervisor Michael Frey and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a meeting to discuss the Route 28/I--66 interchange. PDF PPT

    • Thelma Drake, Director, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transit, was the featured speaker at DATA's 17 May 2012 annual awards dinner.
      • She spoke on Transit and Rail Efforts Impacting Northern Virginia.

    • At its 15 May 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Fairfax County Proposed Public Street Widths and Traffic Calming Features PPT PDF
      • Fairfax County Countywide Transit Network Study PPT PDF
      • Board of Supervisors Retreat Transportation Funding Discussion PPT PDF
      • Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee Continued Transportation Funding Discussion PPT PDF

    • At its 8 May 2012 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • County--wide Urban Transportation Design Standards PPT PDF
      • Operational Analysis of Dulles Toll Road Ramps to Tysons Corner PPT PDF
      • Tysons Corner Consolidated Transportation Impact Analyses (CTIAs) PPT PDF
      • Express Lanes Marketing & Communications PPT PDF
      • Board Four Year Transportation Plan 2013 to 2016 PPT PDF
      • Proposed Board Four Year Transportation Plan 2012 to 2015 PPT PDF

    • On 19 April 2012, Jeff Parnes, Chair of the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission (and Co--chair off the Federation's Transportation committee), chaired a discussion betwwen the Federation and members of the Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission
      • Including
        • Jeff Parnes, Chair and Sully Representative
        • Jenifer Joy Madden, Vice--Chair and Hunter Mill Representative
        • Roger Hoskin, Secretary and Mason Representative
        • Kevin Morse, Braddock Representative
      • TAC Federation Presentation PPT PDF

    • At its 20 March 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Initial Goals, Performance Measures, Challenges, and Strategies, and Proposed Public Outreach Activities for the TPB Regional Transportation Priorities Plan PPT PDF
      • Tysons Circulator Study: Process and Preliminary Results Summary PPT PDF

    • On 24 February 2012 the Committee for Dulles and Dulles Corridor Rail Associations sponsored a seminar entitled: Dulles Corridor -- The Look Forward Economic Development in the Dulles Corridor -- Drivers & Actors
      The following briefs were presented:
      • Dulles Metrorail Project Update by Pat Nowakowski, Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
      • Planning for Phase 2 Rail Stations in Fairfax County, Fred Selden, Planning Director, Fairfax County
      • Town of Herndon Metro Station Area Study, Lisa Gilleran, AICP, Director of Community Development, Town of Herndon
      • Reston Station at Wiehle Ave, Maggie Parker, Communications/Community Outreach, Comstock Partners, LC
      • Reston Town Center Station Preliminary Plans -- Boston Properties, Pete Otteni, Vice President, Development, Boston Properties
      • Reston Town Center Station -- Reston Heights, Bailey Hopple, Development Associate, JBG

    • At its 21 February 2012 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's 2012 Rail Service Realignment Plan

    • At its 20 December 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Plans for Interim Parking near the Tysons Corner Silver Line Metro stops (PDF PPT)
      • Final report presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on the Tysons Metrorail Station Access Management Study (PDF PPT)

    • At its 20 December 2011 meeting the Dulles Corridor Advisory Committee (DCAC) was briefed on
      • Metrorail Update
      • BRT concept for Loudoun

    • At its 15 December 2011 meeting the Sully District Council was briefed on:
      • I--66 Tier 1 EIS by Jaak Pedak of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. On the VDOT website for the I--66 Tier 1 EIS is the presentation provided at the I--66 Tier 1 EIS Participating Agencies meeting which he presented at their meeting.
      • Due to a conflict the brief on the I--66 Active Traffic Management (ATM) System was not made. Kamal Suliman of VDOT provided a copy of the presentation he would have made and which he will reschedule.

    • The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority hosted a Dulles Toll Road 2011 Public Update in Reston on December 6th to provide information to the public about the Toll Road’s finances, operations and planned improvements.
      Download exhibits below:
      1. Dulles Corridor Improvements, Dulles Toll Road Operations, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Finance Plan, Toll Rates (PDF, 4MB)
      2. Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project (PDF, 2MB)
      3. Transit Oriented Development in Tysons Corner (PDF, 4MB)

    • Columbia Pike Transit Initiative Progress -- View the Community Coordination Committee 5 December 2011 Presentation

    • At its 29 November 2011 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • I--95 HOV/HOT Lanes Project Update PPT PDF Both the letter the Board sent to VDOT with their concerns on the project and VDOT's response are available
      • Fairfax Connector Bus Service Plans HOT Lanes and Dulles Rail Phase I PPT PDF
      • Potential Use of Virginia Public--Private Act Transportation Legislation To Provide Transportation Facilities in Fairfax County PPT PDF
      • Status Report on the Reston Metrorail Access Group (RMAG) PPT PDF as well as their prioritized recommendations for improvements near the Wiehle Avenue Station.
      • Proposed Board Four Year Transportation Plan 2012 to 2015 PPT PDF

    • On 16 November 2011 the Loudoun County transportation and planning staff briefed the SDC on development in the VA Rt 28, US Rt 50 and Dulles Metrorail corridors (PDF PPT).

    • At its 15 November 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Plans for Automated Traffic Management on I66 (PDF)
      • Preliminary results from the Tysons Metrorail Station Access Management Study Report, Sections 6 (Preferences Obtained Through the Public Outreach) and 7 (TMSAMS Advisory Group Recommendations) (PDF)

    • At its 18 October 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission was briefed on Base Realignment and Closure activities in and near Fairfax County PPT PDF

    • Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance held its 7th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation Seminar on September 28, 2011
      Topics and Speakers:
      • Northern Virginia's 2040 Plan by Marty Nohe, Chairman, Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
      • Metro's Rebuilding Process by Richard Sarles, General Manager & CEO, WMATA
      • What's Happening at VRE by Dale Zehner, CEO, Virginia Railway Express
      • New Northern Virginia Highway Projects by Helen Cuervo P.E., District Construction Engineer, VDOT Northern Virginia
      • Dulles Rail Construction by Pat Nowakowski, Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
      • I--95 & I--495 HOT Lanes, Telegraph Road, BRAC by Steve Titunik, Communications Director, VDOT Regional Transportation Projects
      • New Mileage Standards Impact on Travel Trends by Erin Morrow, Transportation Engineer, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
      • What We Also Need to Know About Transportation by Bob Chase, President, Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance

    • At its 20 September 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on the National Capital Region's Transportation Planning Board's Financially Constrained Long--Range Transportation Plan by John Swanson, Principal Transportation Planner (PPT) (PDF)

    • At its 20 September 2011 meeting the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee was briefed on:
      • I--95 HOV/HOT Lanes Project Update PPT PDF
      • I--95 Transit and Transportation Demand Management PlanSummary of Recommendations PPT PDF
      • Updates on Alternatives for Improving Roadway Services in Fairfax County and Discussion of Converting the Fairfax County Parkway and Franconia / Springfield Parkway from Secondary Roads to Primary Roads PPT PDF
      • Updates on the Traffic Calming Program PPT PDF
      • Although a Status Report on the Reston Metrorail Access Group (RMAG) was on the agenda, it was not presented PPT PDF

    • At its 16 August 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on HOT lanes plans and progress in the
      • I95 corridor (PDF PPT)
      • I495 corridor (PDF PPT with pictures PDF PPT)

    • Every month the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project publishes a newsletter charting each month's progress. The newsletters are available from their website.

    • A white paper from FTA Administrator Peter Rogoff and staff on its proposal for cost saving measures for Phase 2 of the Silver Line dated 3 July 2011.

    • A white paper from the Center For Transit--Oriented Development on Transit and Regional Economic Development (May 2011)

    • DATA and the Mid--Atlantic AAA sponsored a seminar on "Commuting in the 21st Century" on 29 June 2011
      • Featured speakers were Alan Pisarski & Robert Thomson ("Dr. Gridlock")

    • At the 22 June 11 DATA breakfast VDOT and the Loudoun and Prince William counties transportation offices provided status reports:
      • VDOT: Northern Virginia Highlights by Garrett Moore,
      • Loudoun County: Transportation Roundtable Discussion
      • Price William County: Quarterly Transportation Report 2nd Quarter 2011

    • At its 21 June 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on Transportation Design Standards for Tysons Corner PDF

    • Northern Virginia Streetcar Coalition dinner and discussion on 13 June 2011 regarding the Development Impacts of Streetcar Projects in our Region

    • Hunter Mill Transportation Advisory Commissioner Jenifer Joy Madden thought this June 2011 posting on one Fairfax County school's implementation of Safe Route to School Program of interest: Administrator Racks up a Healthier School

    • The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance 2011 Speakers Series sponsored "Breakfast With Dr. Timothy Lomax" on 8 June 2011
      • Dr. Lomax is the co--author of TTI’s annual Urban Mobility Report, which since 1982 has chronicled mobility and congestion trends in 90 major urban areas.
      • The 2010 Report ranked Northern Virginia/Metropolitan D.C.’s congestion worst in the nation.
      • Dr. Lomax’s first--hand knowledge of the problem promises an authoritative look at the potential solutions.

    • At the Dulles Corridor Rail Association's 6 June 2011 spring reception, Dulles Metrorail Project Executive Director, Pat Nowakowski gave a status report on the project.

    • A DCRA seminar "The Look Forward: Economic Development in the Dulles Corridor -- Drivers & Actors" was cohosted by the Committee for Dulles on May 26 at the Executive Conference and Training Center.
      • Experts provided an update on Loudoun County's planning for rail, new, detailed descriptions of planned projects, and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities that await. Click below to view the presentation slides.
      • Planning for Transit Stations in Loudoun County -- Julie Pastor
      • Economic Impact of Loudoun Co. Transit Station Development -- Ben Mays & Len Bogorad
      • Route 28 Station -- Dulles World Center -- Colleen Gillis Snow
      • Route 606 Station -- International City (traffic map) -- Chris Antigone
      • Route 606 Station -- West Dulles Station -- Eric Wells
      • Route 772 Station -- Moorefield Station -- Randy Sutliff

    • Gail Parker brought this May 20111 report from the Center For Transit--Oriented Development on Transit and Regional Economic Development to the committee's attention.

    • At its 16 May 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Transportation Services Group Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Outreach PPT PDF.
      • Countywide Transit Network Study Draft Scope Of Work Summary PDF

    • Proposed VDOT FY2012--2017 Six--Year Improvement Program Gains $3 Billion
      • At the Commonwealth Transportation Board's April 20th meeting, VDOT's Chief Planning and Programming Officer reported that the proposed FY2012--2017 Draft Six--Year Improvement Program (SYIP) will have over $3 billion more than the FY2011--2016 program.
      • The Highway Program will increase by $2.4 billion, jumping from $5.7 billion to $8.1 billion; the Rail and Public Transportation portion increases from $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion.
      • GARVEE Bonds (.5 billion) and Virginia Transportation Infrastructure Bank Grants/Loans (.3 billion) bring the total to $11.2 billion, an increase of $3.4 billion.
      • The gain is a result of the passage of Governor McDonnell's Transportation program which focuses on issuing transportation bonds to jump start Virginia's deflated transportation program.
      • The new highway funding will help advance several important Northern Virginia highway projects including I--66 (new lanes from Gainesville to Haymarket), the Route 1/Route 123 Interchange and the Leesburg Bypass/Sycolin Road Interchange.
      • Click here to view the CTB presentation.
      • While this infusion starts to reverse the recent SYIP trend of shedding projects, for perspective: a decade ago VDOT's FY2002--2007 SYIP was $10.1 billion.
      • The Good News: $3 Billion Helps Get the SYIP Back on Track.
      • Yet: The SYIP Still Lacks the Long--Term Funding Needed to Build a 21st Century Transportation Network.

    • Market and Fiscal Impact Analysis of the Phase 2 Metrorail Extension to Loudoun County PDF PPT
      • Loudoun County selected Robert Charles Lesser & Co. (RCLCO). a national real estate advisory firm based in Bethesda) to analyze development and fiscal impact of proposed Phase 2 Metrorail extension
      • At their 19 April meeting, Loudoun County's Board of Supervisors received the report which covered:
        • 30--year forecasts of commercial and residential development at countywide, subcounty, and rail station area levels under 2 scenarios:
          • “Baseline” assumes completion of the Phase 1 Extension
          • “Phase 2 Extension” assumes completion of the Phase 2 Extension
        • Fiscal impact analysis of development at each station area and countywide, under each scenario

    • Increased Federal Funding Not Likely; Regional Network Not Competitive
      • In remarks on 13 April 2011 at a seminar sponsored by the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance to area business leaders and public officials, transportation writer and consultant Alan E. Pisarski opined that federal reauthorization is not only unlikely to increase transportation funding, but an actual reduction of up to 20% is possible.
      • Pisarski pointed out that employers will go where the skilled workers are located or want to be, and that the lack of good, time--efficient internal suburban--to--suburban and rural--to--suburban links puts this region at a competitive disadvantage in the long run.
      • The potential for a decrease or status quo level of federal funding is particularly bad news for Virginia given the heavy dependence of its highway construction program on federal revenue and the Virginia General Assembly's steadfast refusal to authorize new sustainable funding.
      • He also noted that while Arlington County is widely praised in terms of land use and transportation planning, two out of three Arlington residents work outside the county and most Arlington workers are non--county residents. In contrast, over half of Fairfax residents work in Fairfax County.
      • Other observations included:
        • While the Obama administration talks regularly about a $500 billion federal transportation program, actual available revenues total only about $240 billion and the administration has not indicated how it would fund the balance.
        • A 2--3 year extension of the current federal program based on available revenues may be the most likely short--term scenario.
        • Carpooling is declining across the nation and region. More than half of carpools are "fampools", consisting of members of the same family.
        • Transit riders and carpoolers share similar circumstances. Thus, when transit ridership mode splits increase, the percentage carpooling generally decreases, and vice versa.
        • The DC area (25%) trails only New York City (38%) in terms of combined percentage of commuters utilizing transit/carpools. (And yet has the nation's worst congestion.)
        • Prince William residents have the longest average commutes in the region, while the average commute for Loudoun residents is less due to the location of more jobs in that county.
        • Commuting continues to decline as a percentage of daily trips, while freight traffic continues to increase dramatically.
      • To view Mr. Pisarski's Power Point presentation, click here.

    • On 7 April 2011, Transurban, Fluor and Virginia Megaprojects/VDOT/VDRPT hosted a forum to report on the progress on the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail projects.
      • The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance was the sponsor of this event which featured a greeting by Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova, and construction updates on both projects.
      • VDRPT Director Thelma Drake briefed attendees on incentives and tools available to help Tysons employer/employees cope with construction--related and future traffic conditions. Virginia Megaprojects Communications Director Steve Titunik provided an overview of the Regional Transportation Management Plan.
      • For those keeping score:
        • Beltway HOT Lanes are now 65% complete and looking to open in late 2012.
        • Dulles Corridor Metrorail Phase I is 33% complete and on track to open in 2013.
      • The presentations are available here.

    • The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) met on 6 April to determine the location of the proposed Dulles Airport Rail station.
      • The current proposed alignment, under the parking lot in front of the mail terminal, is estimated to be $600 million more than a proposal that would bring the rail above ground in front of the north parking garage.
      • Their staff presented a technical analysis of alternative airports rail alignments PDF
      • They heard a brief on the Financial Impact of Alternative Airport Alignments PPT PDF.
      • They heard from Mame Reiley, Chair, Dulles Corridor Committee, advocating the current underground alignment PPT PDF.
      • The MWAA Board then voted for the underground alignment. Illustrations of the proposed alternatives are in their decision press release.
      • Reaction to the decision by elected officials was uniformly negative.
        • Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton wrote expressing the Commonwealth's disappointment with MWAA's decision to advance the tunnel alignment indicating that the decision could add $250 to $300 million to the overall project cost.
        • Tenth District Congressman Wolf reported that "This is bad decision. MWAA had a chance to cut more than $600 million from the project and chose not to. I am disappointed and share the concerns of state and the local partners. Everything possible needs to be done to keep costs down on this project."
        • Fairfax County Board Chairman Bulova indicated that the county expects MWAA to cover the expected cost increase for the underground alignment for the Dulles Station.

    • At its 5 April 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • Secondary Streets and Completing Functions by the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services PPT PDF. County staff furnished excerpts from 2009 Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code regarding road widths and emergency vehicle access
      • The status of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) traffic amelioration efforts PPT PDF
      • The upcoming Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) 6 April meeting to determine the location of the proposed Dulles Airport Rail station. The current proposed alignment, under the parking lot in front of the mail terminal, is estimated to be $600 million more than a proposal that would bring the rail above ground in front of the north parking garage. Fairfax County Board Chairman Sharon Bulova has sent two letters to MWAA from the board, the first, on 25 February 2011, stressed the need to bring the estimate for phase two to as close as possible to the original estimates, while the second, dated 1 April 2001, specifically addressed the alignment choice by indicating that the county was in favor of the above ground alignment to keep costs to a minimum.

    • NVTA Update on TransAction 2040
      • Since the last NVTA meeting was held, the members of the Jurisdiction and Agency Coordinating Committee submitted projects for consideration of inclusion into the TransAction 2040 Plan. The draft list of projects consist of some existing projects that were included in TransAction 2030 but have yet to be implemented, and new projects (i.e. HOT Lanes) that were not identified when TransAction 2030 was developed. The region’s Constrained Long Range Plan (CLRP) which is prepared by the National Capital Transportation Planning Board (TPB) will serve as the baseline for the TransAction 2040 Plan update. Therefore, any projects in the current CLRP will be reflected in the baseline.
      • The Authority’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) met on March 23, 2011. The draft project list was released to the TAC for their review and comment. In addition to the TAC meeting, a kick--off meeting was held with the Planning Coordination Advisory Committee (PCAC) on March 30, 2011. The PCAC was given background on the TransAction 2040 update, informed of their role regarding the plan update, and, per the ‘charge’ of the PCAC, was given the draft list of projects for review and input.
      • Other items discussed at both the TAC and PCAC meetings include the revised Public Involvement Plan for the study.
      • The consultant team is scheduled to finalize the Prioritization Approach: Objectives, Strategies and Performance Measures and initiate travel demand forecasting on the draft list of projects by the end of this month.
      • The draft list of projects available on line. The JACC is also seeking input from the Authority on the project list prior to the initiation of the travel demand modeling for the project.

    • The 4th Circuit of the US court of Appeals reached a decision on 23 March 2011, upholding the lower Court in dismissing all of the claims brought by Chris Walker challenging the Dulles Rail Project.
      • That brings to an end the last of the lawsuits challenging one or another aspect of the Dulles Rail Project.
      • The Circuit characterized Walker's claims as being "generalized grievances" which did not present a true controversy that the Court could resolve but instead raised policy issues not appropriate for the Court.
      • The only claim that they addressed directly was one that alleged that MWAA had violated Virginia's Freedom of Information statute. The Court affirmed the lower Court's conclusion that the Airports Authority, as an independent political body, was not subject to Virginia's FOIA statute.

    • The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) met on 16 March to consider funding constraints on Phase 2 of the Dulles Rail project. They discussed:
      • Independent Advisory Panel Presentation Phase 2 Dulles Alternatives PDF PPT
      • Contract Packaging Options for Phase 2 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.
      • Recommendation on Alternative Airport Alignments at Dulles International.

    • On 16 March 2011 Mark Tipton, the FCFCA representative to the Trails and Sidewalks Committee, provided:
      • the Transportation Projects Status Report for February regarding roads, sidewalks, trails, and bus shelters
      • FC Park Authority presentation of current and planned trail improvements. Most of the trail projects are already funded from park bonds, federal funds, etc. and some are under construction. However, a few of the projects are not yet funded, or need neighborhood support to proceed.

    • At the 16 March 10 DATA breakfast Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA) President Patty Nicoson presented Ten Things Every Business Needs to Know about Dulles Rail PPT (30.5MB) pdf (9.2MB)

    • At its 15 March 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) was briefed on
      • The Safe Route to School Program by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association PPT PDF
      • The status of its ongoing Common Sense Initiative of Expediting Bus Stops Improvements
      • What actions the state legislature took in response to the governor's transportation plan.
      • What actions the state legislature took in response to Transportation Bills introduced during the session.
      • Fairfax County Board Of Supervisors’ 2011 General Assembly Final Legislative Report.

    • From the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting on 1 March 2011 the following presentations may be of interest:
      • VDOT briefed on the I95 HOT Lanes proposal PDF
      • The Staff briefed on their study on Alternatives for Improving Roadway Services PPT PDF
      • The Fairfax County Transportation Advisory Commission, acting as a Citizens Review Committee, summarized their review on the Staff's proposal on Alternatives for Improving Roadway Services PPT PDF
      • The TAC provided individual members comments on the Alternatives for Improving Roadway Services in Fairfax County Study
      • FDOT briefed on Proposed Transportation Funding Policy Changes PPT PDF

    • From the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee meeting on 1 February 2011 the following presentations may be of interest:
      • VDOT and the Federal Highway Administration gave a joint presentation on the status of BRAC transportation Improvements PDF
      • VDOT then briefed on BRAC Successes and Remaining Issues PDF
      • Gina Arlotto, of the Washington Area Bicyclists Association, briefed on the Safe Routes to School program in Fairfax CountyPDF

    • At its 4 January 2011 meeting the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) received an update on the I--495 HOT Lanes Project PDF PPT

    • FCDOT briefed the Federation at its 18 November 2010 membership meeting on the Tysons Corner Bicycle Master Plan
      Presented by:
      • Jeffrey Hermann, Fairfax County Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner
      • Charles Strunk, Fairfax County Bicycle Program Coordinator

    • Transportation Advisory Commission Briefings presented on 16 November 2010
      • Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project Status Update PPT PDF
      • Update on Study on Alternatives for Improving Roadway Services PPT PDF
      • Tysons Corner Bicycle Master Plan PPT PDF

    • TDM Proffer Study presented to the Planning Commission Transportation 20 October 2010 PPT PDF PDF with Notes

    • Columbia Pike Transit Initiative Community Coordination Committee 7 October Meeting

    • Transportation Advisory Commission Briefings presented on 5 October 2010
      • Base Realignment and Closure process status PPT PDF
      • Update on Transportation Funding and Improving Roadway Services Delivery Study PPT PDF
      • Transportation Bond Referendum Explanation RTF PDF
      • Governor’s VDOT Performance Audit

    • The reports presented at the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance 6th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation Seminar on 20 September 2010 are available online. Topics presented include:
      • The State of Transportation in Virginia, Sean Connaughton, Virginia Secretary of Transportation
      • I--66: A New Look, Chris Collins, Location Study Program Manager, VDOT
      • Are We Ready for BRAC Traffic? Tom Fahrney, Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC) Coordinator, VDOT
      • Major Highway Construction Update, Helen Cuervo P.E., Acting Northern Virginia District Construction Engineer, VDOT
      • What's Next on Capital Beltway HOT Lanes? Steve Titunik, Communications Director, Virginia Megaprojects, VDOT
      • VRE: Progress Made and What's Ahead on the Tracks, Dale Zehner, CEO, Virginia Railway Express
      • Dulles Rail Construction: Where's It Headed? Pat Nowakowski, Executive Director, Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project
      • Rebuilding Metro's Foundation, Richard Sarles, Interim General Manager, WMATA
      • The WMATA Governance Task Force, Jim Dinegar, President and CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade

    • A Public Information Workshop on Proposed Designs to Phase 2 of the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project was held on 13 September 2010. The proposed design is available online.

    • From the Board of Supervisors Transportation Subcommittee meeting on 20 July 2010 the following presentations may be of interest:
      • VDOT briefed on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Successes and Remaining Issues PPT PDF
      • FHWA briefed on their efforts building the last leg of the Fairfax County Parkway PPT PDF
      • Virginia DRPT briefed on their I--66 Transit Transportation Demand Management Study PPT PDF
      • FDOT briefed on their Residential Traffic Administration Program Traffic Calming PPT PDF
        FDOT provided a letter which basically says that after the current funding is exhausted the Commonwealth has provided no additional funding PDF

    • At the 23 June 10 DATA breakfast the Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties transportation offices provided status reports:
      • Fairfax provided an verbal report
      • Loudoun: pdf ppt
      • Price William: pdf ppt

    • At its 4 May 2010 Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) meeting it received the following presentations
      • Fairfax County's TDM Proffer Study Project Update: PDF PPT
      • Fairfax County's Transportation Funding and Roadway Service Delivery Study: PDF PPT
        As part of the TAC's review of this study we had raised some questions, and the staff thought it needed clarification before it answer some of our queries. This Excel worksheet was prepared by the staff so we could provide additional guidance before it could respond to our questions.

    • At its 2 March 2010 Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) meeting it received an update on the I--495 HOT Lanes Project PDF PPT

    • In mid February 2010 the Fairfax County Department of Transportation prepared Project Summary Reports by District:
      Braddock Dranesville Hunter Mill Lee Mason MT Vernon Providence Springfield Sully

    • Both the Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee and the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) met on 16 February 2010. The following documents may be of interest:
      • Transforming Tyson's: Overview of the Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment, 3rd Draft PDF
      • Tyson's Connector -- Lunchtime free bus service in Tyson's Corner: Update on Operations since Nov. 23, 2009 PDF
      • Citizen’s Task Force: Study of Financial, Legal & Legislative Issues Associated with Improving Roadway Service Delivery PPT PDF
      • Northern Virginia Transportation Authority 2010 Legislative Program DOC PDF
      • 2010 General Assembly Session Transportation Funding/Allocation Bills XLS PDF

    • The Planning Commissions Tyson's Corner Committee met on 28 October 09. They were briefed on the transportation infrastructure costs to support the "Transforming Tyson's" Study. Below are two documents that were handed out at the meeting:
      • A table, "Order of Magnitude Planning Level Cost Estimates..."
      • The Power Point presentation that was made.
      After the Washington Post ran an article on the presentations , Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Bulova commented on the presentation

    • The BOS Transportation Subcommittee met on 20 October 09. They were briefed on:
      • Revisions to the Commercial Parking Restriction Program PDF PPT
      • Tyson's Corner Projects and Transit Phases PDF PPT
      • Roadway Services Study Presentation PDF PPT
      • Roadway Services Study Scope of Work PDF DOC
      • Regional Bus Rapid Transit PDF PPT

    • Jeff Parnes, the Sully Transportation Advisory Commissioner, attended the The Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance 5th Annual What You Need to Know About Transportation's Seminar and Reception on 9 September 2009.
      The presentations are available from their website:
      • What's Next in the I--66 Corridor and Virginia's Transportation Funding Crisis Update by Virginia Transportation Secretary, Pierce R. Homer
      • Meeting Metro's Maintenance Challenges by WMATA Director of Long Range Planning, Tom Harrington
      • VRE to Gainesville/Haymarket by Virginia Railway Express CEO, Dale Zehner
      • I--95 Corridor Update (HOT Lanes, Fourth Lane, Telegraph Road Interchange), Fairfax County Parkway by VDOT Regional Transportation Director, Ronaldo Nicholson, P.E.
      • Status of Major Stimulus and Other Key Transportation Projects by VDOT Chief Construction Engineer, John D. Lynch, P.E.
      • Phase II Dulles Rail Commercial Tax District Update by Western Alliance for Rail to Dulles Legal Counsel, C. Lee Fifer
      • Surface Transportation Inaccessibility Threatens Dulles Airport's Economic Potential by Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance President, Bob Chase

    • The BOS Transportation Subcommittee met on 15 June 09. They were briefed on:
      • Transportation Funding
      • Tyson's Corner Projects and Transit Phases
      • Possible Residential Parking Restrictions
      • I--395 and I--495 HOT Lanes projects (with a discussion of Bus Rapid Transit)
      • The proposed Dulles Loop

    Archive

    • Input in response to the I--66 Inside Beltway Public Information Meetings 30 June 2015

    On 30 June 2015, the Federation Executive Committee authorized input to be provided to VDOT on the proposed I--66 Inside Beltway Multi--Modal Improvement in response to the Public Information Meetings they held held in June. The Federation input is available here.
    On 21 July 2015 it was published as a letter to the editor in the Centreview.

    • Testimony on the I--66 Outside Beltway Environment Impact Statement 28 May 2015

    On 28 May 2015, the Federation Board authorized testimony on the I--66 Outside Beltway Environment Impact Statement. Jeff Parnes, Federation Transportation Co--Chair delivered the testimony at the 3 June 2015 Public Hearing at Bull Run Elementary School in Centreville. The testimony is available here. On 9 June 2015 it was published as a letter to the editor in the Centreview.

    • Funding the Route 1 Multi--Modal Phase 2 Analysis Study 20 November 2014

    On November 20, 2014, the Federation Membership passed a resolution calling for the $4M funding of the Multi--Modal Phase 2 Analysis Study (engineering and environmental considerations) for the Route 1 corridor from the Woodbridge VRE station to the Interstate 95/495 beltway interchange. The resolution was sent to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the state legislators from Fairfax County, Governor Terry McAuliffe, and Secretary of Transportation Aubrey Layne. The cover letter provides a longer justification. The complete resolution provides the details.

    • Supporting the 2014 Transportation Bond Referendum 16 October 2014

    On 16 October 2014, the Federation Membership passed a resolution endorsement of passage of the Fairfax transportation bond issue and recommending that our member organizations and affiliated District Councils urge their residents to vote yes on the $100 million transportation bond referendum in the general election. The complete resolution provides the details.
    • Letter to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority on Transaction 2040 (28 April 2011)
    • Statement on Phase 2 engineering studies as it relates to the station at Dulles Airport (28 Sep 2010)
    • Resolution in support of Virginia Avenue Tunnel and National Gateway Initiative (20 May 2010)
    • Letter to Congressmen Connolly, Moran and Wolf forwarding Federation's Board--Approved resolution in support of H.R. 1635, the Northern Virginia Metrorail Extension Act of 2009
    • Community Parking Districts Resolution -- Approved -- September 2006
    • Approved resolution on the transportation impacts of BRAC movements planned for Ft. Belvoir -- Approved 19 October 2006
    • Draft resolution supporting the evaluation of a tunnel as well as a tunnel/above ground alignment through Tysons Corner for the planned Dulles Rail -- Draft December 2006
    • Draft resolution on the transportation impacts of BRAC movements planned for Ft. Belvoir -- Draft October 2006
    • Letter to Mount Vernon District Council Transportation Chairman agreeing to work on issues of mutual concern ((10/19/02)
    • Federation Letter to VDRPT and Comments on the Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit Project EIS (8/26/02)
    • Statement by Federation President to Board of Supervisors on Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit Project EIS(8/5/02)
    • Approved Comments on VDOT's Beltway Widening Study (6/20/02)
    • Resolution Supporting Land Use and Transportation Linkage (6/20/02)
    • Transportation Issues Paper (September, 2001)