Move Fairfax City: Safe, Walkable, Thriving
Fairfax City seeks two residents to serve on the Move Fairfax City steering committee to help guide the development of three new transportation plans: a citywide safety action plan, a citywide pedestrian master plan, and an Old Town Fairfax circulation study. The two at-large members will join members designated from boards and organizations in developing, implementing, and monitoring these plans to make the city's streets safer and more walkable for all users.
Residents interested in serving as one of the two at-large members are encouraged to complete the application below. City staff will review the applications and make a recommendation to the city council, who will make the final decision about the two at-large members.
About the Project
Move Fairfax City Plans
The City of Fairfax was awarded a federal Safe Streets for All grant to develop a citywide safety action plan, conduct an Old Town Fairfax circulation study, and develop a citywide pedestrian master plan.
Each plan will have distinct recommendations and priorities, but there is significant overlap between the goals and analysis requirements for these three plans. Therefore, the city has initiated a single project to develop these plans as a coordinated effort. Key areas of overlap include safety analysis, pedestrian needs evaluation, and public engagement.
Safety Action Plan
The safety action plan will evaluate roadway safety and develop recommendations to improve safety for all roadway users (drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders). This plan supports the goals in the city's comprehensive plan to improve safety on the regional transportation network and to provide safe and attractive options for residents to move within and between neighborhoods.
Pedestrian Master Plan
The pedestrian master plan will evaluate pedestrian needs across the city and identify priority recommendations for pedestrian network improvements. This plan supports the goals in the city's comprehensive plan to improve pedestrian safety, connectivity, and circulation.
Old Town Fairfax Circulation Study
The Old Town Fairfax circulation study will evaluate the feasibility of alternative traffic circulation patterns and potential opportunities to improve walkability, connectivity and safety in Old Town. This study advances recommendations in the Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan to improve transportation in the activity center.