Also on the Ballot in the November 6th elections is a $110 million plan for transportation upgrades. Jay Guy, a planner for the the transportation department says “$700 million are needed annually for transport improvements, but at least we’re $100 million closer.” Included are capacity improvements for Fairfax County Parkway, and Route 7. The Vienna Metro Station, a popular commuter station, will also receive upgraded capacity by way of new stairs.
The bond also includes sidewalks and added bus stops. Sidewalks would be constructed along portions of Beulah Road , Colts Neck Road, Fox Mill Road , Glade Drive , McLearen Road , North Shore Drive , Reston Avenue , Soapstone Drive, and Sunset Hills Road. About twenty new bus stops are also planned.
I live near the Hunters Woods Plaza and walk their sometimes, and don’t like using the trails. Along Colts Neck I’m forced to use one of those trails beaten in the grass, but at one point the trees grow into the road, making it necessary to walk in it. Needless to say on a road where many people drive at 45 MPH this is a dangerous option, and one that really pisses off the drivers. So in a world dominated by the automobile, it’s nice to know Fairfax County cares about the other people too.
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