Community Notice from
Dranesville Supervisor John Foust  

  
Dear Neighbor,

Last week I sent out a message regarding public meetings in the Dranesville District that had been cancelled due to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). This notice contains information about the plans for soliciting input on the Preferred Plan for Herndon-Reston Area Bus Service and the 2020 Paving and Restriping Plans. 

restonherndonPreferred Plan for Herndon-Reston Area Bus Service

The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has been working on ways to improve the local bus service provided by Fairfax Connector in the Herndon-Reston area. Throughout this process, FCDOT has solicited public input, which has been used to help generate service improvement recommendations and an implementation plan for service changes, including connections to the  future Metrorail Silver Line Phase 2 stations in Herndon and Reston . The County's goals for this process include increased mobility, better access to destinations, improved travel times, increased schedule reliability, more effective transit operations, and increased ridership.

FCDOT's previous round of outreach included three bus transit service alternatives, each with their own set of unique characteristics. FCDOT ranked the alternatives based on coverage, average travel times between key origin-destination pairs, and ridership potential. FCDOT also considered the input from Connector riders and nonriders, which was solicited through several public meetings and an online survey. Based on the feedback received, the preferred alternative is cost-neutral, and includes the best elements of the three originally proposed scenarios and existing service. More information about the proposal, including detailed route information is available online at  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/reston-herndon-bus-service-review-survey-preferred.  
 
Residents are encouraged to provide input on the service alternatives by completing the online survey available at  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/reston-herndon-bus-service-review-survey-preferred. The survey is currently open and will be accessible to the public until further notice.
 
Comments can also be mailed to Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033 or emailed to fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov. After this final round of community input, FCDOT will finalize the preferred plan based on public feedback and technical analysis and present it to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

The service changes will coincide with the start of service and opening of Phase 2 Metrorail Silver Line stations.
 
Stay Involved and Informed
  • Sign-up for email or text updates via Fairfax Alerts by selecting "Fairfax Connector Information."
  • Visit www.fairfaxconnector.com to stay informed with the latest news and information.
  • Follow Fairfax Connector on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Contact the project team via email at fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov.
paving2020 Paving and Restriping Plans

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages and maintains most roads in Fairfax County. Each year, VDOT repaves or performs preventative maintenance on hundreds of roads throughout the County. At the same time, FCDOT and VDOT coordinate  restriping efforts to address safety issues for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians through the creation of bike lanes, parking lanes, crosswalks, and more.

Although the previously scheduled community meetings for the  2020 Paving and Restriping Program were canceled, r esidents can view the meeting presentations online for each district and provide feedback through April 14, 2020. Residents and community groups can also request to meet or speak with FCDOT staff regarding the restriping proposals; email bikefairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov or call  703-877-5600.

The Dranesville District presentation is available online at  https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/2020-paving-and-restriping/dranesville. This page provides comprehensive information about the restriping proposals within Dranesville, including changes to parking (which are limited) and the addition of bike lanes. 

There are three ways to provide comments:
  • Email bikefairfax@fairfaxcounty.gov
  • Call FCDOT at 703-877-5600,  TTY 711
  • Mail comments to Active Transportation Program, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22033
Unfortunately, no additional roads can be added to VDOT's preliminary 2020 paving schedule at this time. If you would like to request road repairs, follow the "I need a road repaired" link on the VDOT's website ( https://my.vdot.virginia.gov/) or call 1-800-FOR-ROAD (1-800-367-7623). Please feel free to also let my office know so that we can follow up with VDOT. 

I encourage you to review the information about the proposals described above online and submit comments. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions or would like more information; email   Dranesville@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-356-0551. 

Thank you,

John
  
John W. Foust
Dranesville District Supervisor
1437 Balls Hill Road
McLean, VA  22101
Phone:  703-356-0551
Fax: 703-821-4275