Fairfax County is moving forward with plans to improve walking and biking connections along Idylwood Road, and local riders and residents will have a chance to learn more and provide input at an upcoming virtual public meeting on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
FABB encourages local riders and walkers—especially those who travel in the Idylwood / Pimmit Hills area—to attend the meeting and share their feedback. Projects like this help fill important gaps in the county’s active transportation network.
Join the Virtual Public Meeting
- Thursday, March 19, 2026 — 7:00 p.m.
- Join via Microsoft Teams
- Login via The Web with Meeting ID: 249 716 239 792 25 and Passcode: 3cD3X3UW
- Join by phone: 571-429-5982 with Conference ID: 478 533 915#
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) staff will present an overview of the project, discuss the schedule and anticipated impacts, and answer questions. Participants will also be able to submit feedback during the meeting or through an online survey available afterward.
Idylwood Road Shared Use Path Current Conditions near Hillside Drive
About the Idylwood Road Walkway Project
The Idylwood Drive Walkway Project will improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity along the northwest side of Idylwood Road from Idylwood Court to Hillside Drive.
Planned improvements include:
- Construction of a minimum 8-foot-wide asphalt walkway
- A 3.5-foot buffer separating the walkway from the roadway
- New curb and gutter
- Installation of eight ADA-compliant curb ramps
The project will replace fragmented segments of sidewalk and trail with one continuous path, including:
- Replacing about 100 feet of sidewalk east of Idylwood Court
- Replacing about 170 feet of asphalt trail west of Hillside Drive
While primarily designed as a pedestrian facility, the new walkway will also make it easier and safer for people biking short neighborhood connections. Construction is currently projected to begin in November and finish in July 2027.
Why Your Input Matters
Even relatively short projects like this can play an important role in building a safer and more connected network for people walking and biking in Fairfax County. Public feedback helps ensure the final design reflects the needs of the community. If you bike in this area, your ideas matter and your input is needed!
If you live, bike, or walk in the area, consider participating in this virtual meeting on March 19 and sharing your thoughts with FCDOT.
