Fairfax County Transportation

⏳ Time's running out! Comments on the Shirley Gate Road Extension project are due Friday, Oct. 29. Learn more and submit feedback: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/shirley-gate-road-extension

⏳ Time's running out! Comments on the Shirley Gate Road Extension project are due Friday, Oct. 29. Learn more and submit feedback: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/shirley-gate-road-extension

Fairfax County Commuter Services | Transportation

More than 100 employers have been recognized as a "Best Workplace for Commuters." Find out how your organization can earn this honor and enhance your recruiting and retention efforts - join our Commuter Services team for a webinar next Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. to learn more about the program https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/commuter-services

Fairfax County Commuter Services | Transportation Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County Commuter Services

Heads Up! This weekend, WMATA is closing the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station for integration of Phase 2 of the Silver Line with the existing Silver Line. During the planned closure, free Metrobus shuttles will travel between Wiehle-Reston East & Spring Hill Metrorail Stations.

Heads Up! This weekend, WMATA is closing the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station for integration of Phase 2 of the Silver Line with the existing Silver Line. During the planned closure, free Metrobus shuttles will travel between Wiehle-Reston East & Spring Hill Metrorail Stations.

Richmond Highway BRT | Transportation

FCDOT will hold a virtual community meeting on the right-of-way acquisition process associated with the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/2HfCFaK

Richmond Highway BRT | Transportation Fairfax County, Virginia - Richmond Highway BRT

Bicycle Safety PSA

Some great reminders on sharing the road - thanks Fairfax County Police Department!

Bicycle Safety PSA For more information on Fairfax County's social media policy visit:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/youtube/#disclaimer

The Herndon High School Homecoming Parade will be held in downtown Herndon Saturday morning at 9:30. Please watch for road closures and celebrating hornets of the two-legged kind.

The Herndon High School Homecoming Parade will be held in downtown Herndon Saturday morning at 9:30. Please watch for road closures and celebrating hornets of the two-legged kind.

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - News Releases

Attn 🚗 on I-66 🛣: bridge construction/openings at the Beltway/I-495, Gallows Road and Route 28. More information at the Transform 66 news page: http://outside.transform66.org/news_events/default.asp

Transform 66 - Outside the Beltway - News Releases Those who drive alone can use the lanes during rush hours by paying a toll.

Traffic Alert Reminder: Temporary Closure of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail Begins Oct. 11

Attn Route 7 bike/ped users and commuters

Traffic Alert Reminder: Temporary Closure of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail Begins Oct. 11 Between Mile Markers 3.2 and 3.8 Oct. 8, 2021 Along about seven miles of Route 7, we're adding a third lane and shared-use paths in each direction, building a pedestrian underpass to access Colvin Run

Overnight Closures of I-495 South Planned Next Weekend, October 8-10, for Bridge Beam Installation at I-66/I-495 Interchange - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation

🚧 Reduced lanes and overnight closures at I-495/I-66 for bridge beam installation this weekend - detours in place but alternate routes recommended 🚧

Overnight Closures of I-495 South Planned Next Weekend, October 8-10, for Bridge Beam Installation at I-66/I-495 Interchange - Newsroom | Virginia Department of Transportation Official website of the Virginia Department of Transportation

Happy National Walk to School Day! Let’s work together to keep our kids safe – obey school zone speed limit signs and always watch out for pedestrians.
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#FCPD #PedestrianSafety #NationalWalktoSchoolDay #TrafficSafety #SchoolSafety #TrafficEnforcement #Police #LawEnforcement #FirstResponders #FairfaxCounty #FairfaxVa

New traffic patterns & detours at I-66 and Nutley and lane closures on I-495 near the Dulles Toll Road for bridge beam installation this weekend.

With the Transform I-66 Outside the Beltway project (http://outside.transform66.org/default.asp), chances are you are going to encounter construction on your travels. Please continue to monitor VDOT for the latest updates as there are changing traffic conditions throughout the corridor, and even advertised updates can change based on the weather, progress and delays.

Most importantly: be alert, be patient, and arrive safely. Thank you!

A Driverless Van Is Shuttling People to Mosaic District. Here's What's Next.

Thanks Northern Virginia Magazine for this feature on Relay, the autonomous shuttle running between Dunn Loring Metro and the Mosaic District. Please visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/autonomous-shuttle-pilot for more information, including schedule and service notifications. https://northernvirginiamag.com/culture/culture-features/2021/09/29/driverless-van-mosaic-district/

A Driverless Van Is Shuttling People to Mosaic District. Here's What's Next. The future of transportation is being demonstrated in Northern Virginia with autonomous cars. Who's behind them? And, really, are we ready for this?

Thanks to everyone who came out for today's groundbreaking event for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage. Learn more at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/springfield-garage

Tysons - hope you're making the most of your open street! Look for these signs that help designate this lane just for you.

Tysons - hope you're making the most of your open street! Look for these signs that help designate this lane just for you.

Transform 66 in Northern Virginia

Overhead bridge work continues next week at the I-66/I-495 interchange with overnight closures between Mon. September 27 and Fri., Oct. 1. Delays are expected. Construction and lane closure updates are available and on Twitter @VaDOTNOVA and at https://bit.ly/3o5qWRN.

Transform 66 in Northern Virginia Transform 66 in Northern Virginia INSIDE and OUTSIDE the beltway.

Want to learn about The 495 NEXT project, extending Virginia’s 495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Toll Rd interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange near the American Legion Bridge. Attend a virtual public information meeting Tues. Sept. 29 for an update: https://bit.ly/3unrvaN.

Want to learn about The 495 NEXT project, extending Virginia’s 495 Express Lanes from the Dulles Toll Rd interchange to the George Washington Memorial Parkway interchange near the American Legion Bridge. Attend a virtual public information meeting Tues. Sept. 29 for an update: https://bit.ly/3unrvaN.

If you travel along the I-95 corridor, this study will help you imagine the future of your commute. Find out more at meetings this week - details below!

Join us and learn about study evaluation results for potential future transit enhancements in Fairfax and Prince William counties at virtual public meetings this week, either Sept. 21 and 23 at 7 p.m. Please register ahead of the meeting of your choice using the link below:
drpt.virginia.gov/about/public-involvement/

Celebrating the Route 28 widening project in Centreville on Friday. Said Chairman Jeff McKay: "In today’s groundbreaking, we’re going to make it easier for people to live, work and play in Fairfax County by balancing the need to keep cars moving, but also the urgent need to increase access in infrastructure to multimodal transportation." Thanks to VDOT, Sully Supervisor Kathy Smith, Pat Herrity, Jennifer Barton Boysko, Phyllis Randall, Danica Roem - Virginia Delegate, The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority

FCDOT will host a virtual public meeting on the Shirley Gate Road Extension project, Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Project information and meeting registration info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/shirley-gate-road-extension

FCDOT will host a virtual public meeting on the Shirley Gate Road Extension project, Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. Project information and meeting registration info: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/shirley-gate-road-extension

You might already be car-free, and if you're not - consider transit, ridesharing, bicycling or walking next week. Take the pledge, Fairfax!

Are you able to telework on Wednesday, September 22? If so, you could be among thousands of Metro DC residents and commuters taking the pledge to go car free or car-lite for Car Free Day. Take the free pledge at https://bit.ly/CarFreeDay2021 for special promotions and a free prize raffle from area businesses! #CarFreeDay2021 #CarFreeMetroDC

Help develop a roadmap for better walkways, bikeways and trails in Fairfax County! Attend a meeting to learn more and make sure you give your feedback, through Sept. 19, on the county's draft vision and goals for the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan. https://bit.ly/3hhnDCI

Help develop a roadmap for better walkways, bikeways and trails in Fairfax County! Attend a meeting to learn more and make sure you give your feedback, through Sept. 19, on the county's draft vision and goals for the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan. https://bit.ly/3hhnDCI

PM Commuters: Look for The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority team at Wiehle-Reston East today to provide feedback for their TransAction update. Not on Silver Line today? You can chat with them tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. https://nvtatransaction.org/participate/

PM Commuters: Look for The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority team at Wiehle-Reston East today to provide feedback for their TransAction update. Not on Silver Line today? You can chat with them tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. https://nvtatransaction.org/participate/

FCDOT will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7 - thank you!

FCDOT will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 7 - thank you!

Timeline Photos

What are your transportation priorities? Is it to reduce congestion? Decrease fuel consumption? The The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority has launched a survey to better understand the transportation needs of the community. https://nvtatransaction.org/participate/

In case you ever wondered what "grubbing" is, please see Exhibit C (and check out progress on the Route 28 Widening Project)

County officials celebrate expansion of Capital Bikeshare in Reston

Coverage of this week's ribbon cutting for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Reston with Reston Now

County officials celebrate expansion of Capital Bikeshare in Reston Members of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation and the Southgate Community Center officially welcomed 19 new Capital Bikeshare stations to Reston yesterday (Tuesday). "The expansion gives many more people in Reston easy access to bike share stations, like the one...at the South Gate C

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Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail to remain closed at Difficult Run through Aug. 16, part of the Route 7 Widening project. https://conta.cc/3iy8bTP

Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail to remain closed at Difficult Run through Aug. 16, part of the Route 7 Widening project. https://conta.cc/3iy8bTP

Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 sees 3 stops; Metro works on all lines with 2 shutdowns | WTOP

Work at multiple interchanges this weekend on I-66 Outside the Beltway. WTOP News recap:

Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 sees 3 stops; Metro works on all lines with 2 shutdowns | WTOP Drivers will encounter plenty of D.C.-area roadwork this weekend. Metro will have crews working on all lines as well. Here’s what you need to know.

Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 sees 3 stops; Metro works on all lines with 2 shutdowns | WTOP

Work at multiple interchanges this weekend on I-66 Outside the Beltway. WTOP News recap:

Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 sees 3 stops; Metro works on all lines with 2 shutdowns | WTOP Drivers will encounter plenty of D.C.-area roadwork this weekend. Metro will have crews working on all lines as well. Here’s what you need to know.

Capital Bikeshare Offer | WMATA

Put some 💲 in your pocket: Capital Bikeshare and Metro Forward are providing free bike rides when you create a mobile SmarTrip card. Details:

Capital Bikeshare Offer | WMATA Metro and Capital Bikeshare are pleased to offer free bike rides to eligible Metro customers on the regional bikeshare system. Create a mobile SmarTrip® card through the end of the year and you can earn ten free 30-minute classic bike rides on any one of Capital Bikeshare's 5,000+ bikes across over...

Route 28 Widening Project | Transportation

🚧 Route 28 widening project moving into its next phase, including intermittent lane closures during off-peak hours, night work, and the closure of the shared use path from Bull Run bridge to Compton Road. Please remember to take it slow in work zones.

Route 28 Widening Project | Transportation Fairfax County, Virginia - Route 28 Widening Project