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Share your feedback! View the project exhibit and leave comments or ask questions using the tools at the bottom of this page. You may also provide feedback in person at the public hearing during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. at 7 p.m.
The Missing Link
This project will construct a missing link of path on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Assembly Drive and Northfax Street (formerly Orchard Street). The new section of path will connect north to the shared-use path being constructed as part of the Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place intersection improvements, approved by the city council on April 11, 2023. The path will connect west to the on-road bicycle lanes on Northfax Street and south to the new path along Chain Bridge Road between Northfax Street and Fairfax Boulevard.
Stitching Neighborhoods Together
A shared-use path in this location was recommended in the Northfax Small Area Plan. Page 10 of the plan describes the idea of stitching together neighborhoods: “A key idea of the Northfax vision is to bridge the divides between Northfax and the surrounding neighborhoods and to connect with the Accotink Creek watershed. The vision recommends new pedestrian crossings at Chain Bridge Road and Fairfax Boulevard, as well as better pedestrian and bicycle facilities on major streets.”
Priority Project
This project was included in the city’s FY 2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program, adopted by the city council on June 13, 2023. The projects in the program were eligible for regional, state, and federal funding consideration over the next 2-10 years. The projects recommended in the program balance local and regional transportation needs, improve connectivity, and facilitate livability.
Funding
The city council approved in September 2023 to adopt a resolution to endorse the city’s FY 2024 Transportation Alternatives Applications for this project, and the funds became available July 1, 2025. The project is now in the design phase.
Share your feedback! View the project exhibit and leave comments or ask questions using the tools at the bottom of this page. You may also provide feedback in person at the public hearing during the city council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10. at 7 p.m.
The Missing Link
This project will construct a missing link of path on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Assembly Drive and Northfax Street (formerly Orchard Street). The new section of path will connect north to the shared-use path being constructed as part of the Chain Bridge Road and Eaton Place intersection improvements, approved by the city council on April 11, 2023. The path will connect west to the on-road bicycle lanes on Northfax Street and south to the new path along Chain Bridge Road between Northfax Street and Fairfax Boulevard.
Stitching Neighborhoods Together
A shared-use path in this location was recommended in the Northfax Small Area Plan. Page 10 of the plan describes the idea of stitching together neighborhoods: “A key idea of the Northfax vision is to bridge the divides between Northfax and the surrounding neighborhoods and to connect with the Accotink Creek watershed. The vision recommends new pedestrian crossings at Chain Bridge Road and Fairfax Boulevard, as well as better pedestrian and bicycle facilities on major streets.”
Priority Project
This project was included in the city’s FY 2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program, adopted by the city council on June 13, 2023. The projects in the program were eligible for regional, state, and federal funding consideration over the next 2-10 years. The projects recommended in the program balance local and regional transportation needs, improve connectivity, and facilitate livability.
Funding
The city council approved in September 2023 to adopt a resolution to endorse the city’s FY 2024 Transportation Alternatives Applications for this project, and the funds became available July 1, 2025. The project is now in the design phase.
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Why doesn't this plan extend north to connect the existing I66 multiuse trail, that dead-ends 500 feet before Eaton Pl? It would make sense to have this new multiuse trail connect with the existing I66 trail so users are not dead-ended onto route 123 (the existing situation).
Mwarno
6 days ago
I looked over all the plans. Two days is too short a response time to take it all in. Remember why people moved into the city in the first place. If we wanted an urban environment that's what we would of chosen to begin with. Fairfax is a small city. Cramming it full of uninspired architecture will just make it look like Mosaic,
mfournier
About 3 years ago
Yes To quote Nike and Home Depot, just / let's do this
pptcadvertising
Over 3 years ago
Attended the open house last night and saw the plans for this project. The plans look great and will accomplish the Northfax Small Area plan to link the 2 sides of Chain Bridge Road and provide improved SAFETY for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.
Why doesn't this plan extend north to connect the existing I66 multiuse trail, that dead-ends 500 feet before Eaton Pl?
It would make sense to have this new multiuse trail connect with the existing I66 trail so users are not dead-ended onto route 123 (the existing situation).
I looked over all the plans. Two days is too short a response time to take it all in. Remember why people moved into the city in the first place. If we wanted an urban environment that's what we would of chosen to begin with. Fairfax is a small city. Cramming it full of uninspired architecture will just make it look like Mosaic,
Yes To quote Nike and Home Depot, just / let's do this
Attended the open house last night and saw the plans for this project. The plans look great and will accomplish the Northfax Small Area plan to link the 2 sides of Chain Bridge Road and provide improved SAFETY for pedestrians and cyclists in the area.