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This west side of Fairfax City is growing and changing. Homes, schools, offices, stores, and bus stops are located along Jermantown Road between Route 50 and I-66. The road provides an important connection to Fairfax County. Improvements in the corridor are needed.
Fairfax City began planning for this project in 2018. The city received $21M from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for this project in 2019. The project team studied the Jermantown Road corridor, and a concept plan was created to improve it. Recommended improvements include:
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This west side of Fairfax City is growing and changing. Homes, schools, offices, stores, and bus stops are located along Jermantown Road between Route 50 and I-66. The road provides an important connection to Fairfax County. Improvements in the corridor are needed.
Fairfax City began planning for this project in 2018. The city received $21M from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for this project in 2019. The project team studied the Jermantown Road corridor, and a concept plan was created to improve it. Recommended improvements include:
Even the best engineers, the best signage, and the best of intentions cannot account for all human behavior, especially when it comes to children. And the large number of unregulated driveways in this stretch of Jermantown Road can’t all be eliminated; traffic lights can’t be installed at every one. Some self-regulation by drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists will be needed, and that can be learned—and taught. Given the two schools on this short stretch of road, with nearly 2,000 students, any corridor improvement plan should include an education component. Our schools can play an important role in improving... Continue reading
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I've lived off Jermantown road for more than 20 years and have many stories to tell. Improvements are sorely needed and I'm grateful to the engineers and City administrators collaborating to find solutions for the future. First, thanks and a pat on the back for the improvements already made, and not just for traffic but for pedestrians: The new 66 bridge project is fantastic! Without sidewalks, we took our lives into our hands trying to walk up to Oak Mar Rec Center. That was the first thing I noticed about the new bridge: sidewalks!I also appreciate the (less recent)... Continue reading
