New W&OD Trail Crossings Already Need Repairs
The new W&OD trail crossings did not fare well over their first winter. Crews are repaving the crossings. The cost of the do-over is being shared by the City and the contractor.
Infrastructure
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The Greening of Lincoln Cost Estimate Balloons to $20 million
The project cost estimate came in far higher than budgeted. Public Works divided the project into phases and proposed spending the available funds on two phases in 2026.
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Cost and Safety Concerns Prompt New Streetscape Design Standards
The City streetscape design standards will no longer be all-brick sidewalks and crosswalks. The new standards, if approved, will apply to Founders Row II, the Quinn project, the new roundabout and other new infrastructure projects.
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Stormwater in the City: There’s Flooding in our Future!
The City has a stormwater system that is under capacity for even a once-every-2-years storm. We need to evaluate the impact of new development and climate change and build a long-term investment plan to protect our community from flooding.
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Sewer Saga—A Deal with Fairfax and $45+ Million in Costs Over 6 Years
Falls Church and Fairfax County have agreed to key terms for the City’s purchase of sewer capacity to meet development and peak flow demands that anticipates building a $10+ million sewage retention tank under Cavalier Park.
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Update: Analysis of 2024 Traffic Crashes In Falls Church City
175 injuries from traffic crashes were reported in 2024, according to police and traffic data, an improvement over 2023 but still the third worst year in the last 8 years. The majority occurred on key 25-30 mph roads – Broad St, Washington St, Hillwood Ave and Great Falls.
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The City’s First Roundabout: S Maple Ave and W Annandale Road
City Council gave the go ahead for the construction of the roundabout to begin, and also to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire needed land from Bowlero by eminent domain. The roundabout is expected to cost $3 million, 90% covered by state grants.
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Community Center HVAC Upgrading to a Geothermal System, Closing for Three Months in Spring 2025
A new geothermal HVAC system will be installed in the Community Center in January, causing its closure and relocation of the Farmers Market and Senior Programs. Staff provides costs, rationale and design overview.
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The East-West Connection – a Bicycle Route from the W&OD to Mustang Alley, and Other Updates to the Bicycle Master Plan
The City’s Bicycle Master Plan update shows the designs for three bicycle routes, including details of the East-West Connection, and proposes four new Capital Bikeshare stations. Cost estimates are provided.
