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Vote deferred on redevelopment of AT&T office campus in Oakton

Published February 28, 2025 at 9:45AM

Rendering of a retail-lined main street in the proposed AT&T campus redevelopment in Oakton (courtesy EYA)

Unresolved issues ranging from traffic and pedestrian safety to parks, schools and overall density led the Fairfax County Planning Commission to defer action on Wednesday (Feb. 26) on a key step toward the redevelopment of the former AT&T site in Oakton.

The 33-acre parcel at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Jermantown Road is one of several contiguous plots of land expected to be redeveloped in coming years as part of the 110-acre Flint Hill Suburban Center planning district.

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Proposal to redevelop AT&T offices ignites new look at Oakton road conditions

By Angela Woolsey

Published February 25, 2025 at 9:00AM

A rendering of EYA's proposed AT&T office site redevelopment from Chain Bridge Road (via Fairfax County)

Everyone seems to agree that Oakton’s roadways are untenable for drivers as well as pedestrians and cyclists, especially in light of recent fatal crashes.

The dividing line between supporters and skeptics of a proposed overhaul of AT&T’s office campus and other mixed-use developments in the area has become whether they believe the impending projects will alleviate or exacerbate the current congested, hazardous status quo.

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Prosperity Avenue road diet plan faces obstacle from proposed development

By James Jarvis

Published January 30, 2025 at 9:45AM

Prosperity Avenue approaching the noise wall along I-66 in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County’s plan to add protected bicycle lanes and pedestrian safety features to Prosperity Avenue is moving ahead, but a new high-density development along the Merrifield corridor could complicate the design.

At a public meeting on Monday (Jan. 27), the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) shared the latest updates on its road diet project, which would reduce the road from four to two lanes, add buffered bike lanes, and introduce pedestrian safety improvements in front of the Dunn Loring Metro station between Hilltop Road and Gallows Road.

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More demolitions planned along Richmond Highway as Bus Rapid Transit project ramps up

By James Jarvis

Published January 24, 2025 at 1:15PM

Residents attend an in-person update on the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project at the Gerry South Hyland Government Center on Jan. 15, 2025 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Fairfax County is ramping up property demolitions in anticipation of its long-planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system along Richmond Highway.

Transportation officials shared during an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 15 that nine buildings have already been cleared to make way for the project. Another 21 demolitions are scheduled by the end of 2025 as the county works to prepare the corridor for utility relocations in 2026 and eventual construction in 2028.

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Georgetown Pike improvements could ease access to Great Falls Library

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 24, 2025 at 11:30AM

Traffic heading west on Georgetown Pike approaching Bucks Lane (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County is considering a number of upgrades on Georgetown Pike to make a trip to the library less hazardous for pedestrians.

The proposed improvements will be presented by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) at a community meeting next Thursday, Jan. 30. Held at the Great Falls Grange (9818 Georgetown Pike), the meeting is scheduled to last an hour from 7-8 p.m.

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Fairfax County names permanent transportation director after 19 months

By Angela Woolsey

Published January 23, 2025 at 3:45PM

Fairfax County Department of Transportation Director Gregg Steverson (courtesy Fairfax County)

Gregg Steverson can finally drop the “acting” from his job title.

The career transportation planner has been appointed as Fairfax County’s permanent director of transportation after intially filling the role on an interim basis following predecessor Tom Biesiadny’s retirement in May 2023, the county announced today (Thursday).

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Two options on table for safety improvements on Lee Chapel Road

By Scott McCaffrey

Published December 27, 2024 at 9:00AM

Fairfax County is planning on removing hills on Lee Chapel Road after multiple fatal crashes (via Pat Herrity/Twitter)

The public has a few more weeks to weigh on on two construction scenarios as Fairfax County officials work to improve safety on a deadly stretch of Lee Chapel Road.

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation proposed two options at a virtual community meeting on Dec. 10 for approaching a project that will level the narrow, two-lane roadway between Ox Road (Route 123) and the Fairfax County Parkway:

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Fairfax County seeks input on Gallows Road revamp before final report next year

By James Jarvis

Published December 10, 2024 at 9:45AM

Gallows Road at Prosperity Avenue in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County’s study of the Gallows Road corridor is entering its final stages, with a report expected to head to the planning commission early next year.

The project aims to address long-standing safety and mobility challenges along the busy stretch of roadway connecting Tysons and Annandale, but proposed redesigns have sparked debate among residents.

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Planned Lincoln Street in Tysons raises concerns about impacts on Scott’s Run Trail

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 26, 2024 at 10:00AM

An overview of the preliminary design for Lincoln Street in Tysons (via FCDOT)

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is making progress on the design of a street that will provide a new connection between Tysons East and Pimmit Hills.

Building on a concept presented in 2022, county staff shared a more detailed “30% design” plan for Lincoln Street between Old Meadow Road and Magarity Road at a virtual community meeting on Nov. 13. Feedback on the proposal is being accepted through an online survey until Dec. 6.

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Rider feedback sought on Fairfax Connector changes in Reston and Springfield

By Scott McCaffrey

Published November 12, 2024 at 1:15PM

A Fairfax Connector bus leaves the Reston Town Center Transit Station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is planning more service changes for Fairfax Connector, specifically in the Reston, Herndon, Springfield and Centreville areas of the county.

Set to be discussed at two online community meetings this week, the proposals would serve to increase frequency, realign some service and add a new Route 652. Planned for elimination is Route 599, a rush-hour express service that runs between Reston and the Pentagon, Pentagon City and Crystal City areas of Arlington.