Fairfax County is planning two important bike and pedestrian projects near Route 7 in Falls Church.- Now is the time to show your support for safer, more accessible streets.
Join FABB and fellow advocates at a public information meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT), along with Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik and Dranesville Supervisor Jimmy Bierman.
The meeting will be at the Shrevewood Elementary School Cafeteria, 7525 Shreve Road, in Falls Church. An open house starts at 6:00 pm with a presentation and Q&A session following at 7:00 pm.
The projects under discussion would significantly improve active transportation options around Route 7 by closing key gaps in the bike and pedestrian network and enhancing access to schools and trails:
- Builds a new 1,300-foot, 10-foot-wide shared use path from the W&OD Trail to Route 7
- Includes improved intersection design at Shreve Road and Route 7, with a median refuge island for safer crossings
- Replaces outdated sidewalk and reconfigures southbound traffic lanes for improved pedestrian safety
Haycock Road and Route 7 Intersection Improvements
- Constructs a curb-separated shared use path from Route 7 to Mustang Alley, creating safe, direct access to Meridian High School and Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
- Reconfigures traffic lanes to accommodate the path and improve traffic flow
- Removes barriers like the existing median and widens the northbound lanes to create a safer corridor for all users
These projects represent significant progress for bike and pedestrian infrastructure in one of Fairfax County’s busiest corridors. But proposals like these only move forward with strong public support.
Whether you’re a parent, a student, a commuter, or a trail user, your presence at the meeting helps show decision-makers that the community is ready for safer, more connected, and more walkable and bikeable streets.
FABB will be there, and we encourage you to come ask questions, review the concept designs, and voice your support for more investment in active transportation.
Let’s keep pushing for a safer, healthier Fairfax County—one path, one intersection, and one public meeting at a time.
Have questions or want to join FABB’s advocacy efforts? Email us at [email protected]
