FABB encourages local riders to participate in a Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) virtual community meeting on its Route 29 Study on Wednesday, June 5, at 7 pm. The meeting presenters will summarize feedback from the first meeting and a survey held earlier this year before discussing at-grade intersection improvements and modifications that address bicycle and pedestrian comfort and safety.
We need riders familiar with the area to Speak Up in support of the modifications and to share their ideas for other needed changes to add and improve trail connections and increase safety.
The Route 29 study corridor spans approximately 2.9 miles between the intersection of Buckley’s Gate Drive/Summit Drive to the intersection of Jermantown Road at the City of Fairfax line. Currently, this segment of Route 29 is a six-lane divided roadway and only offers a multi-use primary trail between Legato Road and Jermantown Road on its north side for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Results of survey question “What would encourage you to walk or bike along Route 29?”
The study is intended to reassess the long-term needs of the corridor and develop solutions that serve residents and commuters, while moving away from the interchanges that are identified in the current Fairfax County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). It will assess options for maintaining future safety, mobility, and accessibility for non-motorized and motorized transportation users, while taking into consideration impacts on development, the environment and cost to taxpayers. The study also will explore the multimodal potential of the Route 29 corridor, such as possible bike and pedestrian facilities.
In addition, the study and its recommendations will be coordinated with the ongoing Fairfax Center Area Comprehensive Plan Amendment, where land use and transportation requirements for the core of the suburban center are being reassessed, and with the Active Fairfax planning effort, where the County is assessing plans countywide for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Study details and meeting login info can be found here. Plus, there are multiple ways to participate:
- Join the online meeting via Teams
- Join online via the Web using Meeting ID: 212 340 193 86 and Passcode: ax7kwi.
- Dial in to the meeting at 571-429-5982 using Phone Conference ID: 233 878 548#.
Mark your calendars and help make bicycling better in Fairfax County by helping to plan future improvements for this section of the Route 29 corridor.
