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Dranesville Dispatch
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September 2015: Issue 32
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News and Information for
Dranesville District Residents
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John Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
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Contact us at:
Dranesville District Supervisor
McLean Governmental Center
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Message from Supervisor John Foust ...
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Dear Dranesville Resident,
Welcome to the September 2015 edition of the Dranesville Dispatch. I hope that everyone had a nice summer.
Now that school is in session and area commuters are back from vacation, traffic volumes have increased. Drivers need to be extra cautious of children walking to schools and bus stops during school arrival and departure hours, and to remember that it is against the law to pass a school bus when its stop sign is extended.
Last month my staff and I relocated back to our permanent offices in the McLean Governmental Center (1437 Balls Hill Road). The Balls Hill building has been renovated and expanded to meet the future needs of the McLean District Police Station.
We have some great transportation projects recently completed and underway here in Dranesville. In McLean, we have completed a project to improve the intersection and stream culvert, and extend the sidewalk along Westmoreland Street near Old Chesterbrook Road. In addition, a beautiful stream valley trail restoration project is finished along Sugarland Run in Herndon, and we are currently making needed safety improvements at the intersection of Old Dominion Road and Bellview. Further down the road, watch for the widening of the Rt. 7 bridge over the Dulles Toll Road and the future Silver Line Innovation Metro Station in Herndon - both going to construction soon. Read more about all of these projects in this issue.
The Dranesville District has many dedicated, talented and accomplished individuals, as well as organizations that contribute to our community. In this edition, I'm pleased to recognize several of them for their outstanding efforts and achievements.
As always, I welcome your thoughts on how to best serve the Dranesville community. Please feel free to contact my office with your suggestions and concerns. It is an honor to serve you.
John Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
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DRANESVILLE AND COUNTY NEWS
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Community Working Group Formed to Address
Reagan National Airport Noise
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) has established the Reagan National Airport Community Working Group in response to increasing community concerns regarding aircraft noise affecting residential areas in the District of Columbia and Virginia along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
The Working Group is comprised of community representatives from Washington, D.C., and representatives from the Virginia jurisdictions of Arlington County, the City of Alexandria and the Dranesville and Mount Vernon Supervisor Districts of Fairfax County. Elected officials representing each community selected citizens to represent the jurisdiction in the Working Group. Supervisor Foust appointed Jim Phelps, of the McLean Citizens Association, to represent the Dranesville District.
Topics considered by the Working Group could include air safety requirements, current operating conditions affecting air traffic patterns occurring at Reagan National, existing and emerging technologies that affect aircraft movements and performance, roles and responsibilities of government and business entities related to aircraft noise, and experiences of other airport communities in addressing noise issues.
The Working Group will complete its work by the summer of 2016 by presenting its final recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Construction Starts Early Next Year on
Widened Route 7 Bridge over Dulles Toll Road
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has received funding to widen the Route 7 bridge over the Dulles Toll Road (Rt. 267) from four lanes to six lanes. Project construction is scheduled to begin early next year, with an estimated completion date of May 2018. The bridge will remain open throughout construction.
This bridge project includes widening the bridge and the roadway from approximately 0.1 mile west of Tyco Road to approximately 0.6 mile west of Tyco Road. The six-lane facility will tie into the existing four lanes of Rt. 7.
An attractive 14-foot-wide shared-use path will be built for pedestrians and bicyclists to travel in each direction on both sides of Route 7, tying into future planned trails. VDOT project engineers worked with Supervisor Foust and Dranesville residents to arrive at an underpass design that allows pedestrians to travel under exit and entrance ramps, crossing only one ramp at ground level.
This project replaces the decks and widens the middle of both separate sides of the bridge, to accommodate one extra lane in each direction.
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| Rendering of aerial view of bridge widening project. |
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Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail Repaired, Repaved and Restored to its Natural Condition
This summer the Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail in Herndon, near Cliveden Court, Cliveden Street and Wiehle Avenue area, was repaved and repaired by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). FCPA agreed to make the repairs after a number of meetings with Supervisor Foust's staff and Dan Flavin, president of the adjoining Dranesville Estates Homeowners Association.
Improvements and repairs included:
- Two low areas of the asphalt trail adjacent to a tot lot and basketball court, frequently inundated with water and washed out, were repaired and improved prior to repaving.
- A washed-out section of the trail adjacent to the fairweather crossing was milled and repaved.
- Two fairweather crossings in the Sugarland Run Stream Valley and Folly Lick Stream Valley parks had new rip rap installed.
- The gas line trail and trail shoulders on the elevated sections were repaired, along with repairs to areas damaged by construction traffic.
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| Section of renovated Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail. |
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Innovation Center South Development is Underway
On June 15, members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors joined representatives from Nugget Joint Venture, LC (Rocks Engineering) and invited guests at a ceremony to officially break ground for Innovation Center South, a new 1.6-million-square-foot, mixed-use development in Herndon. The ceremony marks the start of construction on common infrastructure - stormwater management, new roads, street lights, and landscaping -that will serve the transit-oriented development and a new Metro station garage.
In coordination with the shared infrastructure work, Fairfax County's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is designing and building a 2,100-space parking garage that will serve bus and rail commuters, a pocket park, and a metro plaza to support the Metro station. The garage will include bus bays, kiss-and-ride spaces, a taxi stand, motorcycle spaces, and a secure room to house up to 100 bicycles.
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| Rendering of future Innovation Center. |
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Deer Management Archery Program Began September 12
The
Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program began on September 12, and will continue through February 20, 2016. Under the oversight of the Fairfax County Police Department, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Park Authority and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, the archery program is conducted in
parks and other locations throughout Fairfax County.
Fairfax County's
Archery Program standards require that all archers meet state
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| These signs are posted in archery program areas. |
hunter education and safety requirements and must pass
qualifications to demonstrate skill and marksmanship, in addition to carrying program identification. All archers participating in the program must pass a criminal background check. They are approved to hunt at assigned sites Monday through Saturday during legal hunting hours, 30 minutes prior to sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Florescent orange and yellow signs are posted in parks where hunting is authorized.
Because of its proven track record of safety, archery is a preferred deer management method in Fairfax County. Virginia began tracking hunting injuries in 1959. No injuries related to archery have been reported anywhere in the Commonwealth during this time.
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Fairfax County Public Schools Budget Task Force Formed to Address
School Budget Challenges
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) expects the 2016-17 school year (FY 2017) budget to face challenges. Because community input, discussion, and engagement are critical to shaping the difficult decisions necessary in balancing the FCPS budget, Superintendent Karen Garza created the
Superintendent's Budget Task Force, comprised of numerous community representatives. The Task Force is charged with identifying potential programs and services to reduce, eliminate, or redesign, beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
During its meetings to date, the Task Force has discussed ideas for potential reductions, including suggestions received from the community -- some submitted through UserVoice. These preliminary suggestions were evaluated for their potential cost savings and then posted online. It is important to note that no decisions have been made at this time as to the items that will be recommended for the proposed FY 2017 budget.
Suggested items, and their potential savings, are included in an online tool available via www.fcps.edu. The community can use the tool to make choices from a list of potential items and submit their approach to balance the budget.
Once all the input has been received, the Citizen Task Force will develop suggestions and provide them to the Superintendent and the School Board.
The Superintendent's Proposed Budget will be presented formally to the School Board on January 7, 2016.
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Free Student Bus Pass Pilot Program for County High School and Middle School Students
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has announced the Free Student Bus Pass Pilot Program, allowing Fairfax County Public School students to ride Connector buses at no charge on weekdays. The goal of the program is to benefit students needing access provided through public transit, while encouraging increased student and youth ridership on public transit services in Fairfax County.
Pilot Program details:
- The permits are being made available to High School and Middle School Students attending Fairfax County Public Schools.
- The free student bus pass permits the student to ride Fairfax Connector for free from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- The students need to contact their school to sign up; parental/guardian consent is required for this program.
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September 28: Public Meeting to Discuss Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library Renovation
Supervisor Foust and Fairfax County Public Library staff will hold a public meeting on September 28 to discuss the planning and renovation of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library.
Event details:
Monday, September 28
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tysons Pimmit Regional Library
Meeting Room A
7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church
The library was constructed in 1983. Planned renovations include increasing public space and meeting rooms, and adding public computers and additional Wi-Fi bars. Construction is expected to begin in February 2016 and continue until summer 2017. During the construction period, the library will be housed in temporary quarters, near the current location.
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McLean Governmental Center Renovation and Expansion Complete
The renovation and expansion of the McLean Governmental Center, located at 1437 Balls Hill Road, is complete. The multi-phased project to expand the governmental center will accommodate projected police staffing needs through the year 2030.
The building expansion added 17,600 square feet for a total of 39,200 square feet and includes the expansion of community meeting space to two rooms, police support spaces and new mechanical and electrical rooms. Parking spaces for the police and public have also been added.
The Governmental Center, constructed in 1970, underwent its last renovation and expansion in 1980. This project is financed with public-safety bond funds approved by voters.
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Colvin Run Mill Temporarily Closed for Renovations
Mill is Scheduled to Reopen September 25
While undergoing restoration and renovation, the Colvin Run Mill (10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls) has been closed to the public, with reopening scheduled for September 25. Mill staff apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will visit when the restoration is completed. While the work on the Mill goes on, the grounds and General Store will remain open.
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Land Use Cases in Dranesville
JLB Dulles Tech LLC & Fairfax County Park
Authority
SEA 85-C -119
South side of Dulles Technology Drive approximately 450 feet east of its intersection with River Birch Road.
At its June 23 meeting the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve an application
to
rezone 11.6 acres of land from office development to the PRM (Planned Residential Mixed Use) District in order to construct a 460-unit multi-family building.
The project, which is about ½ mile from the proposed Innovation Metro Station, will be the first parcel in the Dulles Technology Drive area to redevelop under the new Mixed Use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, adopted in June 2014.
Forestville Elementary School Plan Amendment
2015-III-UP1
1085 Utterback Store Rd, Great Falls
On July 28, The Board of Supervisors approved a limited expansion of the Approved Sewer Service Area (ASSA) to address a failing septic system at Forestville Elementary School and the lack of public restroom facilities available at Great Falls Nike Park. The Board's administrative policy, which permits extension of sanitary sewer lines under certain circumstances up to 400 feet outside the approved sewer service area boundary, will not apply to this very limited ASSA expansion or to the sewer line that is installed.
Basheer/Edgemoore-Brooks, LLC
RZ 2014-DR-022
Approximately 600 Feet East of Springvale Road and North of Parkerhouse Drive
Applicant proposes to rezone a 51.9 acre property from the R-A zoning district to R-E Cluster (Residential Estate), at a density of .5 dwelling units/acre. The rezoning would permit 23 single-family detached homes and would be served by a public street.
Information including a map of the site, public hearing dates, and staff report can be found
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Gulick Group, Inc.
RZ 2015-DR-009
South of the terminus of Challendon Road, Great Falls
Proposal to rezone an 11-acre parcel from RA to R1-Cluster. The rezoning would permit the construction of 10 homes.
Information including a map of the site, public hearing dates, and staff report can be found
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McLean Governmental Center Turf Field C
ompleted
Dranesville youth now have a new lighted and turfed athletic field on the grounds of the McLean Governmental Center (1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean), replacing an originally grass-surfaced field. Construction of the new field coincides with the renovation and expansion of the McLean Governmental Center, with the first game on the field to be played on September 19.
Supervisor John Foust worked with the County Board of Supervisors and McLean Youth Soccer to reach an agreement on how the field would be built. Under the arrangement, McLean Youth Soccer agreed to pay for construction of the field and lights, with electricity for the lights provided by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
This field project is part of the ongoing effort by Fairfax County to meet the growing need for athletic fields and address the current field shortage. When Supervisor Foust took office in 2008, there was only one synthetic turf field in the Dranesville District. The completion of this field brings the total number to 14, including the stadium fields at each of the high schools in the Dranesville district.
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Westmoreland Street and Old Chesterbrook Road Improvements Substantially Completed
Fairfax County has substantially completed a project at the intersection of Westmoreland Street and Old Chesterbrook Road in McLean. The project modified the angle of the intersection to slow down drivers making turns between the two streets and to shorten the pedestrian crossing at Old Chesterbrook Road. In addition, an exposed stream culvert was extended and is now covered with a new sidewalk connecting Old Chesterbrook Road and Dillon Street. This project was funded by Commercial and Industrial Tax revenues and by the 2007 Fairfax County Transportation Bond.
This is one of several projects recently completed along Westmoreland Street to improve pedestrian safety and discourage speeding. Supervisor Foust worked extensively with area residents, McLean High School staff and PTA, and County transportation staff, to identify, obtain funding and implement these changes on Westmoreland Street:
- Installed an experimental Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (a strobe light activated by pedestrians) at the McLean High School crosswalk.
- Installed raised median pedestrian refuges at intersections with Bonheim Court and Southridge Drive.
- Updated numerous pedestrian crossings between Kirby Road and Chain Bridge Road with curb ramps, new crosswalk striping and signage.
- Upgraded streetlights in the area of the school entrance.
- Installed an additional crosswalk, just north of the school entrance.
- Arranged for Fairfax County Public Schools to install "wink-o-matic" lights on approaches to the high school from both directions -- alerting drivers to the 25 mph speed limit. These lights activate during school arrival/dismissal times and are normally reserved for elementary schools.
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Top photo: Extended stream culvert.
Center photo: Modified intersection angle and new shorter crossing at Old Chesterbrook Road.
Bottom photo: New sidewalk from Dillon Street to Old Chain Bridge Road.
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McLean Resident and County Firefighter Embark on Bike Ride to Raise Awareness and Funds to Fight Mental Illness
Fire Chief Richie Bowers and Dranesville Supervisor John Foust joined dozens of firefighters, community residents and mental illness activists at the McLean Fire Station on August 30. The occasion was a send-off party for Brenda Pamperin, a Fairfax County firefighter stationed in McLean, along with McLean resident Lynn Salvo, who are embarking on a 60 day, 3,000 mile bicycle trip across eight southern states. The trip is sponsored by RideToAwareness.org, an organization created to raise awareness and funds for mental illness.
Brenda and Lynn will be using social media to chronicle their trip. Anyone interested in learning more about their amazing trip or supporting their efforts can visit www.RideToAwareness.org.
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| Pictured: Fairfax County Fire Chief Richie Bowers, Fairfax County firefighter, cyclist Brenda Pamperin, and Dranesville Supervisor John Foust. |
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Herndon Elementary School
Bookmobile Brings Books to Herndon Kids
8,530 Books Given Away!
This summer, teachers and staff, led by Lizette Bennett, organized a book mobile program for Herndon Elementary School Students. This successful program served 270 students and gave away 8,530 books in two Herndon Elementary School neighborhoods. Next summer, organizers hope to expand the program to other Herndon-area elementary school neighborhoods.
The program was made possible through the generosity of Herndon Elementary School teachers and staff, Herndon community members, Herndon Middle School teachers and students, Herndon High School teachers and students, Trinity Presbyterian Church members and staff, Mrs. Glennon Doyle Melton, creator of the blog "Momastery".
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| Supervisor John Foust Addresses McLean Rotary Club On September 8, Supervisor John Foust spoke at the McLean Rotary Club, providing updates on the Fairfax County budget, economic development, transportation projects and major capital improvements in McLean.  
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Marjorie Lundegard and Friends of Colvin Run Mill
Congratulations to the Friends of Colvin Run Mill (FOCRM) and member Marjorie Lundegard for raising $50,000 for the Park Foundation. The contribution, presented to the Park Foundation on June 10, supports capital improvements to the mill. FOCRM member Marjorie Lundegard and others built this fund over the last 15 years, with fundraising efforts that included gathering donated clothing and household goods for the McLean INOVA Thrift Store and selling publications authored by Marjorie. In addition to the Colvin Run Mill, INOVA Fairfax Hospital was also a beneficiary of the fundraising activities.
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Pictured in the front row, right to left: Marjorie Lundegard; Kitty O'Hara, President of the Friends of Colvin Run Mill; Roberta Longworth, Executive Director, Fairfax County Park Foundation; Margaret Dunlap and Fran DiLorenzo. Second row, from right to left: Bob Lundegard, Paul Lundegard, Kathryn Blackwell, Mary Allen, Terry Tomasulo, Mike Henry, Manager, Colvin Run Mill; Nick Yanarell and Jim Allen.
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Great Falls Resident, Katie Hickey
Katie Hickey of Great Falls was named Women of the Year for the National Capital Area for her fundraising contributions. Ms. Hickey raised $277,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by organizing 17 local events this year. She was inspired by her best friend Colleen Shea, who is now 17 years in remission after contracting blood cancer.
McLean Little League 10-11 Softball All-Stars
Congratulations to members of the McLean Little League 10-11 Softball All-Stars for winning its first state championship.
With the victory, every McLean Little League age level softball team has won a state championship, for an impressive total of 22.
Mary Anne Hampton of McLean
The Friends of the McLean Community Center (FMCC) organization has named Mary Anne Hampton the recipient of its 2015 "Friend in Deed" award. Hampton is the 23rd person to receive this recognition "with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center." Hampton was honored at the Friends' annual meeting on Monday, June 8, and her name will be added to the "Friend in Deed" plaque located in the Center's main lobby, which lists all award recipients.
Council for the Arts of Herndon
Congratulations to the Council for the Arts of Herndon -- one of 75 organizations nationwide to receive a "Big Read Grant" from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The grant of $10,000 will be used to host The Big Read in Herndon. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Managed by Arts Midwest, this initiative offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book.
Cathy Park, Langley High School Senior
Congratulations to Langley High School senior, Cathy Park, for being named the 2015 Young Artist of the Year at the Arts Education Partnership Annual Forum.
Cathy also won the top award with National PTA Reflections program for her age division.
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September 18, 19, 20: AAUW Used Book Sale
The American Association of University Woman's annual book sale will take place September 18 through 20 at the McLean Community Center. Shop for a wide variety of used books, records, DVDs and CDs -- all sorted by category. Sale proceeds provide scholarships and fellowships for women.
Book sale details:
Friday, September 18, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 20, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean
On Sunday, most books are $10 a bag. Credit cards will be accepted.
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September 19: Volunteer for Annual Watershed Cleanup
Join other Fairfax County residents, including families, scouts, students and community groups, for the annual fall International Coastal Cleanup. Participate in the fall clearing of the area riversides and coasts, removing debris from local waterways and preventing trash from reaching the nation's largest estuary, the Chesapeake Bay. Volunteers will record what is removed and help scientists, ecologists and environmental organizations in their efforts to improve our environment.
Wear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation will be provided.
The cleanup's official day is Saturday, September 19, but some sites may schedule events on other days.
For more information, please call any of the following parks:
- Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale at 703-941-1065
- Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield at 703-451-9588
- Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria at 703-768-2525
- Lake Fairfax Park in Reston at 703-471-5415
- Riverbend Park in Great Falls at 703-759-9018
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly at 703-631-0013
- Sully Historic Site in Chantilly at 703-437-1794
- Lake Accotink Park in Springfield at 703-569-3464
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| September 21 - 25: Try Transit Week
Fairfax County is celebrating Try Transit Week Sep. 21-25, 2015, and Car Free Day Sept. 22, 2015, by encouraging residents to go car free for a day and try an alternative to drive-alone commuting. Here are 3 things you need to know to help you go car free this year!
Let the Experts Help You Find a Better Way to Commute
Celebrate Try Transit Week by finding a better way to commute at the first ever Fairfax County Transportation Expo! Fairfax Connector, Metro, VRE and others plan to be on hand.
- The event takes place at the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- To celebrate Fairfax Connector's 30th Anniversary, ride Connector **FOR FREE** all day on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
From Rail to Bus to Bike - There Are Many Options to Try!
- Local bus service is available on Fairfax Connector, TAGS, CUE, Metrobus and REX, and rail service on Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Amtrak.
- Carpooling and vanpooling are other alternatives to drive-alone commuting that can reduce the stress of rush-hour driving and provide a faster trip by using High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-95/I-395, I-495, I-66 and the Dulles Toll Road. There are over 40 Park and Ride facilities in Fairfax County where commuters can meet their carpools or vanpools, and most offer free parking.
- To go completely car free, commuters can try bicycling or walking. Fairfax County has a vast trail system and continues to build on-road bike lanes throughout the county. It's also easy to bike and ride in Fairfax County, because all Fairfax Connector buses are equipped with bike racks.
- Programs such as the Guaranteed Ride Home program make it easier for commuters to leave their cars at home and try transit or ridesharing because it provides a free taxi ride home in case an emergency occurs during the day.
- Many employers offer fare subsidies such as Metro's SmartBenefits to employees who take transit or ride in vanpools.
Get Out of Your Car and Enjoy the Benefits By reducing the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road - or getting more people in fewer vehicles - commuters can enjoy less traffic while improving air quality and saving money on fuel, maintenance and parking expenses.
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September 24: VDOT Holding Public Information Meeting on Project to Widen Route 7 Between Jarrett Valley Drive and Reston Avenue
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be holding a public information meeting on September 24 to review the ongoing project to widen Route 7 between Jarrett Valley Drive and Reston Avenue. Attend to view current project schedule, plans, and displays and discuss your questions with VDOT experts. VDOT will be sending out a postcard invitation for residents along the Route 7 corridor. Please look for it in the mail in the next couple of weeks.
This project is currently in its preliminary design phase, with detailed design, land acquisition and construction taking place in two segments:
- Phase I: Jarrett Valley Drive to 500 feet east of Colvin Forest Drive (construction scheduled for January 2021)
- Phase II: 500 feet east of Colvin Forest Drive to Reston Avenue (construction scheduled for January 2022)
Meeting details: Thursday, September 24
Utterback Store Road
Great Falls
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September 24: "Pardon our Dust" Meeting on Centreville Road Bridge Silver Line Phase II Construction Project
The Metropolitan
Washington Airports Authority
(MWAA) is holding a "Pardon our Dust" meeting on September 24, to brief the public on a construction project to reinforce the Centreville Road Dulles Toll Road Bridge. This is required as part of the Metro Silver Line Phase II rail construction. Project construction will begin on September 28, with an estimated completion of October 23 (weather dependent).
Meeting details:
Thursday September 24
7:00 p.m.
Herndon Elementary School cafeteria
630 Dranesville Road
Herndon
A 24/7 emergency hotline is available for Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project construction-related issues. Call 844-385-7245 if you have any concerns.
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September 26: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Take Back Day details:
Saturday, September 26
From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Reston District Police Station
Parking lot
1801 Cameron Glen Drive
Reston
McLean District Police Statoin
Front Parking Lot
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean
Herndon Police Department
Lobby Area
397 Herndon Parkway
Herndon
This notice is provided by the McLean Safe Community Coalition(http://safecommunitycoalition.net/),
a primarily volunteer-driven organization dedicated to creating a safe and healthy environment for our youth. Since 1995, the SCC has offered programs and resources to help parents and children in the community make responsible decisions that keep our young people alcohol- and drug-free and our community safe.
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September 28: MCA Presents a Conversation with
FCPS Superintendent, Dr. Karen Garza
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) cordially invites you to join in a "Conversation with Dr. Garza," the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent. The meeting is free and open to the general public.
Event details:
Monday, September 28
7:00 to 8:30 pm
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave.
McLean
Please join in this important conversation. There will be ample time for questions and answers.
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September 29 and October 18: GFCA Holding
Candidate Debates for November Local Elections
In November, Great Falls residents will be electing many local officials, including Dranesville District Supervisor and Virginia General Assembly Delegate and Senator. To provide citizens a forum to meet the candidates, hear their positions, and ask questions, the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) is sponsoring two debates. Both will be held at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.
Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Candidates for:
Virginia General Assembly
Delegate
Virginia General Assembly
Senator
Fairfax County, Dranesville District Supervisor
Fairfax County
Board Chair
Monday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Candidates for:
County Clerk
County Sheriff
School Board
Soil & Water Board
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October 1: McLean Community Foundation Grant Request Deadline
The McLean Community Foundation (MCF) is accepting proposals for its current grants cycle until October 1, 2015. Applications can be found on the MCF's website at
mcleancommunityfoundation.org.
MCF is a non-profit formed in 1980 by the McLean Citizen's Association to meet the philanthropic needs of a growing McLean community. Its focus is entirely and specifically on the McLean community and was established solely as a charitable foundation to benefit the residents of the McLean Planning District of Fairfax County.
Recent grants have been awarded to
Lift Me Up, Falls Church/McLean Children's Center, McLean Orchestra and the McLean Project for the Arts.
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October 3: McLean 5K Run with the Warriors
Benefits Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall
The McLean 5K Run with the Warriors, hosted by the Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF) and CENTURY 21 New Millennium McLean branch, will take place on Saturday, October 3. Proceeds benefit the NMCGRF Wounded Warrior Transitional Housing at Vinson Hall.
Event Details:
Saturday, October 3 (rain or shine)
The 5K Run starts at 8:00 a.m.
McLean Square at CENTURY 21 New Millennium
6631 Old Dominion Drive
McLean
Parking is first come, first served in the Balducci's McLean Square parking lot.
A
dditional street parking is available.
Cost of registration is $40. Online registration closes on Thursday, October 1 at
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October 5: Car Taxes Due
What You Need to Know
More than 800,000 personal property (car) tax bills have been mailed to County residents. Tax payments are due on Monday, October 5.
Here is what you need to know:
- The 2015 Personal Property Tax bill includes a $33 registration fee ($38 for vehicles in excess of 4,000 pounds, or $18 for motorcycles) regularly garaged, stored or parked in Fairfax County.
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You may qualify for tax relief if you are a senior at least 65 years old, or permanently and totally disabled, a disabled veteran, or a spouse of a veteran killed in action.
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There are several convenient ways to pay. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dta/pay-car-taxes/ for more information.
If you have a question or concern about your tax bill, contact the Department of Tax Administration at your earliest convenience, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 703-222-8234 (TTY 703-222-7594), or send an email to dtappd@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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October 13: Future Innovation Center Station (North) Informational Meeting
The Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, in coordination with Supervisor Foust's office and Fairfax County Department of Transportation, will be holding an informational meeting on the future Innovation Center Station. The meeting will not only provide information on the entire Silver Line Phase 2 project, but will focus on construction of the Innovation Center Station and the associated project improvements for the north side of the station.
Event details:
Saturday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Herndon Middle School
901 Locust Street
Herndon
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October 14: Meet the Candidates for
Dranesville Supervisor
and School Board Member
All certified candidates campaigning for the offices of Dranesville District Supervisor and Dranesville District School Board member have been invited to participate in a debate, held on October 14. A question-and-answer session after their presentations will allow interaction with the candidate. Candidates for other offices may also be present at this event, though they will not have a speaking role.
Event details:
Wednesday, October 14
7:00
p.m
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9:00 p.m.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Avenue
McLean
This event is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area; American Association of University Women (AAUW), McLean Branch; Fairfax County Council PTA; Voice of Vietnamese Americans and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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| Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For information, call the Dranesville District office at 703-356-0551, TTY 711. |
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| If you would like your community announcement included in Dranesville Happenings please send an email to Dranesville@FairfaxCounty.gov. |
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