Fairfax County Seeks Public Input On Proposed Bike Lanes, Crosswalks

The Fairfax Department of Transportation is asking for community input on proposed improvements in several districts in the county.

By Ian DeMartino, Patch Staff

Oct 22, 2026 2:11 PM EDT

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is proposing several new bike lanes and crosswalks and seeking resident input.

Three virtual meetings will take place in early November to present the plans, followed by a two-week survey to collect comments. Comments will also be accepted through phone and mail. Hunter Mill, Braddock, Mason, Springfield, and Mount Vernon are slated to receive improvements.

Hunter Mill District

Bike Lanes

Glade Drive between Reston Drive and Shire Court
Glade Drive between Shire Court and Charterhouse Circle
Bowman Towne Drive between Town Center Parkway and Reston Parkway

Meeting and Public Comment

Meeting: November 3
Public comment deadline: November 18

Braddock and Mason Districts

Bike Lanes

Government Center Parkway between Post Forest Drive and Waples Mill Road
Heritage Drive between Heritage Woods Way and Four Year Run Drive (spanning both Braddock and Mason districts)
Monument Drive between Government Center Parkway and Route 29

Crosswalks

Braddock: Government Center Parkway and Federalist Way
Mason: South 14 Street and Leesburg Pike

Meeting and Public Comment

Meeting: November 4
Public comment deadline: November 19

Springfield District

Bike Lanes

- Sydenstricker Road between Galgate Drive and Etta Drive

Crosswalks

Springstone Drive and Springstone Way
Sydenstricker Road and Arley Drive (including a pedestrian refuge island)

Meeting and Public Comment

Meeting: November 9
Public comment deadline: November 23

Mount Vernon District

Bike Lanes

- Fort Hunt Road between Woodmount Road and Belle View Boulevard

Meeting and Public Comment

Meeting: November 9 (joint meeting with Springfield)
Public comment deadline: November 23

"By presenting the proposals well in advance of the 2027 repaving season, FCDOT aims to gather community feedback and finalize striping proposals for VDOT consideration and approval," FCDOT's website states.