Do you live, ride, or commute near Route 29 inside the Beltway? If so, mark your calendar for an important Public Workshop on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, where the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will present early findings and gather feedback for improving biking, walking, and transit facilities along this key corridor.
The meeting will be at the Timber Lane Elementary School, 2737 West Street, in Falls Church, and will begin at 6:30 pm.
Why This Matters
The Route 29 Active Transportation Study covers a two-mile stretch from I-495 to Tripps Run at the Falls Church border. Flanked by car-dominated highways I-66 and US 50, this corridor has long lacked safe and comfortable options for biking and walking.
Route 29 is often seen as a barrier between neighborhoods rather than a connector. Intersections can be dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. Narrow sidewalks and busy traffic make even short trips stressful or impossible for many residents.
Study Goals
This study could change this situation. The county is working to rethink Route 29—not just as a car corridor, but as a complete street that supports:
- Separated bike lanes and shared-use paths
- Improved pedestrian crossings
- Better transit access
- Stronger connections between neighborhoods, parks, schools, and businesses
The study aims to create a safer, more comfortable environment for people who walk, bike, or roll, while still serving drivers and buses. Its proximity to the National Capital Trail Network offers a unique opportunity to close a missing link in the regional active transportation network.
FABB’s Take
FABB strongly supports this study and its goals. For 20 years, we’ve advocated for safer bike infrastructure in Fairfax County—and we know that change doesn’t happen unless residents speak up. This is a rare chance to shape the future of a key corridor in the heart of our county.
Whether you ride along Route 29 today—or avoid it because it feels unsafe—your voice matters. RSVP for the meeting by emailing [email protected] or calling 703-877-5600, TTY 711.
What You Can Do
- Attend the November 12 workshop to review early concepts, ask questions, and share your feedback.
- Tell FCDOT what you want to see—protected bike lanes? Better crossings? Calmer traffic? They want to hear from you.
- Encourage your friends and neighbors to come. The more people who speak up for safer biking and walking, the stronger the case for real change.
Let’s help make Route 29 safer and more accessible for everyone—whether they’re on foot, on bike, or on the bus.
Want to do more to help FABB advocate for better bicycling infrastructure? Reach out to us at [email protected].
