Category: transportation
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Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program Begins, Runs Through February 2027
Fairfax County's Deer Management Archery Program is underway on more than 100 properties countywide, aiming to reduce the white-tailed deer population and related safety and health hazards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEnvironment Fairfax CountyDeer Management Archery Programwhite-tailed deerDeer Management ProgramSupervisor BiermanHerndonMotorcycle SafetyFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Clarendon Day
Arlington County Police will close several Clarendon streets from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026, for Clarendon Day, urging attendees to use Metro.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Clarendon DayArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresWilson BoulevardClarendon Metro StationPublic SafetyArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Police Urge Motorcycle Safety as a Shared Responsibility
Fairfax County Police remind drivers and motorcyclists that safety is a shared responsibility, offering gear, visibility and space guidance to help prevent serious crashes on county roads.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Fairfax County Police Departmentmotorcycle safetyFairfax Countytraffic safetymotorcyclistsdriversroad safety
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Fairfax City Council Cancels University Drive Traffic Signal, Awards $725,551 Bike Lanes Contract
Fairfax City Council cancels a planned University Drive traffic signal, awards a $725,551 bike lanes contract, adopts a Code of Ethics and sets Oct. 5 personal property tax deadline.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEducationState GovernmentsAstronomy and SpaceClimate ChangeTransportation Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadCity Council Code of Ethicspersonal property taxVirginia Department of TransportationCity of Fairfax
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Arlington Marks Hispanic Heritage Month as Early Voting Opens Sept. 18
Arlington celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a dozen-plus events, opens early voting for the Nov. 3 election on Sept. 18, and seeks public input on housing, stormwater and park plans.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentTransportationReal Estate Arlington CountyHispanic Heritage Monthearly votingVoter Safety Community Town HallFall Native Plant SaleClarendon DayResidential Permit ParkingInside Arlington
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Arlington County Earns Silver Charging Smart Status for EV Readiness
Arlington County receives Charging Smart Silver designation for EV-friendly policies, with 51 Level 2 charging ports at nine locations as National Drive Electric Month runs Sept. 11 to Oct. 12, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentEnergyTransportationState GovernmentsClimate Change Arlington CountyCharging SmartElectric VehiclesNational Drive Electric MonthEV charging infrastructureCarbon Neutral Transportation Master PlanMatt de FerantiArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Police Launch 'Operation Safe Right Turn' Crosswalk Enforcement
FCPD's Traffic Division and patrol districts will strictly enforce right-turn yielding laws at crosswalks, citing a trend of drivers turning through crosswalks without checking for pedestrians, bicyclists and scooter riders.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial IssuesLegal Operation Safe Right TurnFairfax County Police Departmentcrosswalk enforcementpedestrian safetyright turnsTraffic DivisionFairfax County, VA
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Detectives Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash in West Springfield
Fairfax County police say Russell Edwards, 45, of Burke died after his motorcycle struck a turning Toyota Corolla at Braddock Road and Southampton Drive; speed and alcohol remain under investigation.
Law EnforcementUSATransportationLegal Fatal motorcycle crashWest SpringfieldFairfax County Police DepartmentCrash Reconstruction UnitRussell EdwardsBraddock RoadTraffic collision investigation
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Arlington County Board to Weigh 88-Unit Langston Boulevard Condo, Vision Zero Plan and Big Tony's Permit
Arlington County Board meets Sept. 19 and 22 to consider an 88-unit condo at the former AFA site, a five-year Vision Zero Action Plan update, and a use permit for live entertainment at Big Tony's.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsTransportationReal EstateLegalSocial Issues Arlington County Board1501 Langston BoulevardVision Zero Action PlanBig Tony'sAir & Space Force AssociationRosslyn Metro stationuse permitArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Marks 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks With Remembrance Ceremony
Fairfax County leaders and public safety agencies honored those lost 25 years ago, remembering two county first responders who died from Sept. 11-related causes.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountySept. 11 Remembrance CeremonyGhazala HashmiJeffrey McKayDonald Gotthardt Jr.Michael TamillowPublic Safety HeadquartersFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Samuel Beckett's Celtic Festival in Shirlington
Arlington police will close Campbell Avenue in Shirlington from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 19, 2026, for the Samuel Beckett's Celtic Festival, with parking restricted and violators ticketed and towed.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSASocial Issues Samuel Beckett's Celtic FestivalArlington County Police DepartmentShirlingtonCampbell AvenueRoad closureTraffic alertTowingArlington County Government
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Fairfax City Council Awards $725,551 University Drive Bike Lanes Contract, Cancels Planned Traffic Signal
Fairfax City Council approved a $725,551 bike lanes contract for University Drive, canceled a planned traffic signal at University Drive and Layton Hall, and set a Sept. 22 meeting.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsAstronomy and Space Fairfax City CouncilUniversity Drive Bike LanesArthur Construction Co.Catherine ReadVirginia Department of TransportationCity Council Code of Ethicsfamily daycareCity of Fairfax
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Arlington Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Ceremony, Rose-Laying and Road Closures
Arlington County will hold a 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11 with a livestream at 11 a.m., plus a traffic alert and Rosslyn Jazz Fest on Sept. 12.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMusicState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesReal Estate Arlington County9/11 25th AnniversaryRosslyn Jazz FestPlena LibreArlington County Police DepartmentLow Residential StudyDraft Multimodal Transportation PlanInside Arlington
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Fairfax County Car Tax Payments Due Oct. 5; New Self-Pay Kiosks Available
Fairfax County personal property taxes are due Oct. 5. Residents can pay online free with e-check, or use new self-pay kiosks at four locations accepting cash, check, credit and debit cards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesTransportation Fairfax Countypersonal property taxesself-pay kiosksFranconia-SpringfieldWorld Suicide Prevention Day988 Suicide and Crisis Lifelineolder adults workshopFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Prepares for 9/11 Remembrance, Seeks Input on Homelessness Strategy
Fairfax County will host a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11. Concurrently, the Fairfax-Falls Church Continuum of Care is gathering public input on "The Way Home Fairfax," a strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness across the region from 2026…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportationGeneral PoliticsEducation Fairfax County9/11 RemembranceHomelessnessPublic Safety HeadquartersThe Way Home FairfaxPublic InputStrategic PlanFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Sees Double Traffic Fatalities Amid Call for Safety and LPR Success
Fairfax County reports a doubling of traffic fatalities in 2026, prompting a call for increased public safety awareness. The FCPD highlights the success of Automated License Plate Readers (LPR) in crime prevention and apprehending wanted felons.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationTransportationComputers and InternetSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyTraffic SafetyFatal CrashesAutomated License Plate ReadersPedestrian SafetyCrime PreventionFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Governor Spanberger Celebrates $40 Million Investment in Virginia Airports
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced nearly $40 million in new Commonwealth Aviation Fund investments for 65 Virginia airports. This funding, enabled by recent bipartisan legislation, will modernize infrastructure and support economic growth across the Commonwealth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyTransportation VirginiaAirportsAviation FundInfrastructureEconomic DevelopmentGovernor Abigail Spanberger
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Fairfax County Police Issue Labor Day Safety Tips
The Fairfax County Police Department shares comprehensive safety tips for Labor Day weekend, covering traffic, home security, vacation precautions, and water activities to ensure community well-being as summer ends.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportationEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentLabor DaySafety TipsTraffic SafetyHome SecurityWater SafetyVacation Safety
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Arlington County Police announce road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest on September 12. Motorists should seek alternate routes, and attendees are encouraged to use public transport.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementTransportationMusicGeneral Politics Rosslyn Jazz FestArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresGateway ParkPublic TransportationParking RestrictionsArlington County Government
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Fairfax City Prepares for Labor Day Car Show Amidst Key Development Discussions
Fairfax City gears up for its 27th Annual Labor Day Car Show, while the City Council reviews major mixed-use development proposals and discusses future legislative priorities. Residents can also participate in environmental and road safety initiatives.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateEnvironmentTransportationEconomy Fairfax CityLabor Day Car ShowUrban DevelopmentCity CouncilMixed-use projectsCommunity EventsRoad SafetyCity of Fairfax
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Fairfax Connector Launches TRIP100 for Free Bus Fares
Fairfax Connector introduces TRIP100, a new program offering a 100% fare discount on bus services for qualified residents. Supported by a state grant, it replaces the previous 50% discount program, enhancing transit accessibility for those meeting income or disability criteria.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesTransportationGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationEconomyEnvironment Fairfax ConnectorTRIP100transitfare assistancepublic transportationFairfax CountyVirginiaFairfax County GovernmentVA
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Arlington Urges Preparedness, Announces Community Events and Homebuyer Aid
Arlington County promotes emergency readiness during National Preparedness Month, details upcoming community events, and offers interest-free mortgage assistance for first-time homebuyers.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsReal EstateTransportationSocial IssuesLegalEnvironment Arlington CountyEmergency PreparednessNational Preparedness MonthFirst-time HomebuyersCommunity Events9/11 MemorialPublic SafetyInside Arlington
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Arlington County Announces Modified Labor Day Schedule
Arlington County Government offices will observe modified schedules for Labor Day on September 7, 2026. Trash and recycling collection will proceed as usual, while parking meters will not be enforced.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial Issues Arlington CountyLabor DayHoliday ScheduleGovernment ServicesTrash CollectionParkingVirginiaArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Supervisor Calls for Enhanced School Safety After Student Accident, Measles Warning Issued in Reston
Following a student being hit by a car near South Lakes High School, Supervisor Walter Alcorn advocates for restoring crossing guard funding and broader safety measures. Meanwhile, health officials warn of measles exposure in Reston.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEducationTransportationEnvironmentMedical Science Fairfax CountySouth Lakes High SchoolPedestrian SafetyMeaslesWalter AlcornFree TreesHunter Mill District
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Lost Cat Mike Rescued from Transfer Station, Reunited with Family
Mike, a lost cat, was safely rescued from the I-66 Transfer Station after an unexpected trip inside an old couch. County employees collaborated across agencies to ensure his safety and facilitate a heartwarming reunion with his family.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesEducationEnvironmentLegalTransportation MikecatI-66 Transfer StationFairfax Countyanimal rescuepet reunionwaste managementFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Boosts Preparedness and Sustainability with New Initiatives
Fairfax County launches comprehensive initiatives for National Preparedness Month, including new hybrid-electric buses, environmental commission, and energy efficiency programs, while urging residents to prepare for emergencies and embrace sustainable living.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWeatherEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyNational Preparedness MonthEnvironmental InitiativesEnergy EfficiencySustainable TransportationClimate ResilienceWaste ReductionFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax250 Offers Free History Experiences in County Parks This Fall
Fairfax County Parks introduces free history experiences this fall for Fairfax250, commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Enjoy guided "September Sundays" tours at historic sites and a self-guided "Adventure Patch" program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEconomyAstronomy and SpaceTransportationEducation Fairfax CountyFairfax250HistoryParksFree ToursSeptember SundaysAdventure PatchFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Arlington Announces Extensive Road Closures for 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K
Arlington County Police will close major roads around the Pentagon and Crystal City on September 5, 2026, for the 24th Annual 9/11 Memorial 5K. Motorists should expect delays and use alternate transport.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSportGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial Issues Arlington CountyRoad Closures9/11 Memorial 5KTraffic AlertPentagonCrystal CitySeptember 2026Arlington County Government
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Governor Spanberger Unveils $7.3 Million for Southwest Virginia Economic Revitalization
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced $7.3 million in AMLER investments for Southwest Virginia. These funds will boost job creation, healthcare, emergency services, and infrastructure, transforming former mine lands into productive opportunities for coal-impact communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducationSocial IssuesTransportation Abigail SpanbergerSouthwest VirginiaAMLER ProgramEconomic DevelopmentJob CreationInfrastructureHealthcareVirginia
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Arlington Prepares for School Reopening with Enhanced Safety Measures and Community Initiatives
Arlington Public Schools reopens August 31, with expanded speed cameras boosting student safety. The county also seeks input on park and parking upgrades, while offering various community events, from mental health screenings to restaurant week and 9/11 commemorations.
Politics and GovernmentEducationHealthEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsTransportationSocial Issues ArlingtonSchool SafetySpeed CamerasPublic SchoolsCommunity EngagementVision ZeroLocal EventsInside Arlington