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Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) to Burke Center Parkway
The purpose of this study is to analyze safety, operational, and multimodal improvements on Roberts Parkway from Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) to Burke Centre Parkway. This study will also evaluate potential impacts of the changes at Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) and Burke Centre Parkway on Roberts Parkway and recommend mitigation strategies, as applicable. The study will focus on improving roadway and pedestrian safety, preserving capacity (to keep traffic flowing smoothly), multimodal accessibility/connectivity (bicycle, pedestrian and transit), and transportation demand management (TDM) needs.
The Phase 1 survey regarding current transportation needs on Roberts Parkway from Route 286 (Fairfax County Parkway) to Burke Center Parkway was completed in June 2025. The study team will use the input obtained from the public to better focus on solutions and develop alternatives to address the identified needs.
District Lead: Rahul Trivedi
Lead Consultant: Zach Harris
Start date: March 2025
End date: August 2026
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
June 2-16, 2025
|
1,245 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with these needs? | |
|---|---|
| Safety | 79% |
| Capacity preservation (keep traffic flowing smoothly) | 76% |
| Pedestrian safety | 62% |
| Pedestrian access | 44% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 42% |
| Bicycle access | 42% |
| Transit access | 25% |
| Rank the following needs in order of importance to you along the study area. | |
|---|---|
| Reducing traffic congestion | 83% |
| Corridor safety / Intersection safety | 78% |
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 77% |
| Pedestrian safety and accessibility | 76% |
| Proper pavement marking and signage | 69% |
| Bicycle safety and accessibility | 67% |
| Transportation demand management (TDM) | 64% |
| Public transit access and service | 62% |
| Which of the following safety issues concern you? | |
|---|---|
| Speeding / aggressive driving | 65% |
| Running red lights | 50% |
| Lack of sidewalks / missing sidewalks | 40% |
| Insufficient / missing crosswalks and pedestrian signal timing | 38% |
| Inadequate lighting | 35% |
| Sudden stopping / rear-end crashes | 33% |
| Side-impact / angle crashes | 33% |
| Inadequate pavement marking and signage | 29% |
| Difficulty weaving / merging | 24% |
| Inadequate bicycle facilities | 18% |
| Lack of ADA ramps and accessibility | 7% |
| Inadequate transit / bus stops | 7% |
| Closely spaced driveways | 5% |
| Other | 3% |
| What mobility issues do you typically experience when using the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Difficulty making left turns | 49% |
| Poor signal coordination | 43% |
| Difficulty when walking | 27% |
| Lack of turn lanes | 23% |
| Difficulty when riding a bicycle | 22% |
| Vehicles blocking entrances | 16% |
| Other | 8% |
| Difficulty accessing businesses | 7% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
|---|---|
| Personal vehicle | 99% |
| Walking | 25% |
| Cycling | 15% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 6% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 2% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 2% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 1% |
| Other | 0% |
Last updated: June 25, 2025
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