Lee District Monthly Newsletter

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Edition 9 
December 2014 
 
The McKay Messenger
  
Summing up 2014
Springfield Town Center Opening Day

This was the year of the town center-Springfield Town Center! The former Springfield Mall opened its doors on October 17 and shoppers and diners have been flocking there. Another important retail addition, Wegmans (at the intersection of Beulah and Telegraph), is on track and should open this spring.

 

We've made great strides in transportation. This summer, Jeff Todd Way (formerly Mulligan Road) opened, connecting Telegraph Road near Hayfield Secondary to Route One near Fort Belvoir. Besides serving as an east/west link, the new road includes widening and improvements for parts of Route One and Telegraph Road and strengthens our bicycle and pedestrian network.

 

Work on one of our worst transportation bottlenecks-the Van Dorn/Telegraph/South Kings intersection is almost complete. Two travel lanes in each direction recently opened and the newly widened intersection will help drivers using Telegraph Road reach I-495 via South Van Dorn Street and alleviate the bottleneck east of the intersection before it splits to Telegraph Road and South Kings Highway. (I pushed for the County to fund this project because there was no state road money available and we could not wait any longer.)

 

Enhanced transit on Route One is progressing with the state's Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) transit alternatives study recommending bus rapid transit (BRT) lanes to Prince William County in the short term and long term, a possible extension of Metro's Yellow Line to Hybla Valley.

 

The $100 million transportation bond referendum that voters approved on Election Day will help get more turn lanes, traffic signals, directional signage, and most importantly, missing sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails. These improve neighborhood safety, access to community facilities like schools and transit, and link neighborhoods. And, they relieve traffic congestion.

 

Quality development and good jobs are integral to our quality of life. We are one of the three finalists for FBI headquarters. The GSA is conducting transportation and environmental analyses and we hope to have a decision in 2015.

 

Other highlights of 2014 include turf fields for Edison High School thanks to proffer money that I was able to procure, Banks Park stream restoration, and the rehabilitation of Brookfield Park

 

It's been a good Lee District year and I'm proud of what my staff and I have been able to do to serve the residents of Lee District.

Happy Holidays!
Huntley Meadows Wetlands in Winter
Best wishes to you and yours for the holidays and the New Year. May 2015 be one of peace, health, and prosperity for us all.
  
I hope you will join my staff and me at my annual New Year open house.  It's from 1-3 pm on Saturday, January 24 in the community room of the Lee District Governmental Center at 6121 Franconia Road.
  
Local artists from the Springfield Art Guild will display their works and refreshments will be prepared by students from Edison High School's culinary academy.
Winter Tips

It seems like winter's on a fast track this year so you may find these tips and resources helpful.

 

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for plowing most roads in Fairfax County. During storms, Fairfax County and VDOT stay in constant contact with each other to help ensure the safety of Fairfax County residents.

 

Stay Up to Date:  

  1. Sign up for free email and text alerts with Fairfax Alerts 
  2. Bookmark the Emergency Information Blog 
  3. Follow Fairfax County on Facebook and Twitter  

If you need help or have questions about plowing or winter weather procedures, please contact my office at 703-971-6262 or email [email protected]. During bad weather or other incidents, my staff and I check office phone messages and emails remotely. Of course, in any emergency, please call 9-1-1.

 

Travel Resources:

  • 511 and www.511virginia.org (Real-time updates on Virginia road conditions and traffic incidents)
  • 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623)

You can report road hazards or ask road-related questions at VDOT's 24-hour Customer Service Center.


 

Best wishes for the holidays and if you're travelling, have a safe trip.

Thank you for subscribing to my monthly e-newsletter. I hope these updates will keep you in the loop with some of the major events in our District.

If you'd like to learn more about something in the newsletter or have an idea for a future edition, please don't hesitate to contact me or my staff.
  
Sincerely,

Jeffrey C. McKay

Lee District Supervisor

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

703-971-6262
Jeffrey C. McKay
 
Supervisor McKay has served on the Board of Supervisors since 2007.  
Did You Know?

Question: What's this I hear about how our animal shelter has changed?

  

Answer: Elves delivering kittens and puppies for the holidays? Ugly sweater day Pet loss support group? Pet haven program for victims of domestic violence? This is not your grandpa's animal shelter.

 

As someone who is proud to share my home with a rescue greyhound, I know how rewarding it is to give a companion animal a home.

  

So check out our animal shelter. With four to five thousand animals coming through its doors each year, the shelter provides a safe-haven for dogs, cats, and small animals like guinea pigs, rabbits and pet birds. At any given time, visitors to the adoption center can choose from 40 cats and kittens, 25 dogs and puppies, and dozens of small animals, all available for adoption. 
  
You can read about all the programs our animal shelter offers here.
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