The Planning Commission reviewed the East Broad Street Multimodal Study that proposed reducing the street to single lanes of vehicular traffic to accommodate bike lanes.
The City established a Bicycle Master Plan in 2025 to improve the safety and connectivity of bicycle routes in the City. This post highlights elements of the plan that are being implemented or being considered for the future.
City Finance Director reviewed how a C&I tax on commercial properties can be used for transportation projects. City Council is considering enacting it for the next fiscal year starting July 2027.
Most projects on schedule with traffic disruptions especially on W Annandale Rd and Lincoln Avenue. New paving and sidewalk work starting in the fall.
Traffic volumes on Grove Avenue and unsafe driving have increased significantly. 7 accidents occurred in the past year at the trail crossing. Residents want more traffic calming measures.
The design for a massive Park Avenue facelift is complete. This final plan covers the section from N Virginia Ave to N Washington St and will underground all utilities.
The demands of a growing population, shifts in service needs, and aging infrastructure are reflected in the final update to the City’s facilities/utilities plan.
Today, rental e-scooters and e-bikes that are dockless cannot operate in Falls Church City. Staff have proposed a shared mobility devices pilot program to test regulations to safely allow them here.
Sewer deal between Falls Church and Fairfax lowers the City’s capital costs and increases its allowable peak flows during extreme weather events.
