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The City of Fairfax is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a new sidewalk on Norman Avenue between the Chain Bridge Road Service Road and Hill Street. The city has developed a concept plan and is seeking public feedback on this proposal.
The public comment period for this project kicked off on Feb. 19 with an open house where the community was invited to view the concept plan, talk with staff, and provide feedback in a short survey. The Concept Plan and other Open House exhibits can also be viewed online.
The public comment period concluded March 17, and City Council will review feedback and discuss next steps at their May 13 meeting.
Project Background
In 2020, the Cobbdale neighborhood submitted a petition to the City requesting a feasibility study for a sidewalk in the neighborhood. After receiving this petition, the city conducted a high-level evaluation of the existing street and sidewalk network and recommended Norman Avenue for further study. This evaluation was based on the city’s Residential New Sidewalk Policy(External link), which evaluates sidewalk requests based on several factors including accessibility and connectivity benefits, traffic safety benefits, community support, and constructability considerations.
The Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study was then included in the FY 2024-2025 Two-Year Transportation Program adopted by Fairfax City Council in June 2023.
Project Status
This project is in the “Concept” phase, near the beginning of the development process, and the subsequent phases have not been funded. This is a critical stage for community feedback; the city council needs input to determine whether this project should proceed. If there is consensus to proceed with this project, the council may direct staff to seek funding for design and construction.
The City of Fairfax is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a new sidewalk on Norman Avenue between the Chain Bridge Road Service Road and Hill Street. The city has developed a concept plan and is seeking public feedback on this proposal.
The public comment period for this project kicked off on Feb. 19 with an open house where the community was invited to view the concept plan, talk with staff, and provide feedback in a short survey. The Concept Plan and other Open House exhibits can also be viewed online.
The public comment period concluded March 17, and City Council will review feedback and discuss next steps at their May 13 meeting.
Project Background
In 2020, the Cobbdale neighborhood submitted a petition to the City requesting a feasibility study for a sidewalk in the neighborhood. After receiving this petition, the city conducted a high-level evaluation of the existing street and sidewalk network and recommended Norman Avenue for further study. This evaluation was based on the city’s Residential New Sidewalk Policy(External link), which evaluates sidewalk requests based on several factors including accessibility and connectivity benefits, traffic safety benefits, community support, and constructability considerations.
The Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study was then included in the FY 2024-2025 Two-Year Transportation Program adopted by Fairfax City Council in June 2023.
Project Status
This project is in the “Concept” phase, near the beginning of the development process, and the subsequent phases have not been funded. This is a critical stage for community feedback; the city council needs input to determine whether this project should proceed. If there is consensus to proceed with this project, the council may direct staff to seek funding for design and construction.
