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Consultation has concluded
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 being constructed on Northfax Street and south to the new path being constructed as part of the site redevelopment.
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.
Open House The proposed plans for the path were presented at an open house in July 2023 at WillowWood Plaza.
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 being constructed on Northfax Street and south to the new path being constructed as part of the site redevelopment.
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.
Open House The proposed plans for the path were presented at an open house in July 2023 at WillowWood Plaza.
The City of Fairfax is developing a concept for a shared use path on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Assembly Drive and Northfax Street (formerly Orchard Street). The new path would connect the planned shared use paths north of Eaton Place (to be constructed with the Chain Bridge Rd/Eaton Pl intersection project) and south of Northfax Street (to be constructed with the Northfax West redevelopment). This would create a continuous bicycle and pedestrian facility along Chain Bridge Road as recommended in the Northfax Small Area Plan.
City Council will be asked to endorse an application for federal Transportation Alternatives (TA) funding at the September 12 City Council meeting. If the application is successful, funding would become available in 2024, with construction in 2025-2026.
Consultation has concluded
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Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path has finished this stage
This project is included in the city’s FY2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Program, adopted by City Council on June 13, 2023. The projects in the program are 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.
Public Outreach
Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path has finished this stage
The city seeks comments on the proposed trail.
City Council Endorsement
Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path is currently at this stage
City Council will be asked to endorse an application for federal Transportation Alternatives funding for this project at their September 12 City Council meeting. If the city is successful in receiving this funding, it would become available in 2024, with construction occurring in 2025-2026.
