Fairfax Connector Considering Service Changes, Seeks Public Input

Fairfax Connector is proposing service changes for implementation in June 2016. Proposed improvements target high-ridership corridors, as well as the Stringfellow Road Park and Ride expansion along I-66, which is scheduled for completion this spring.

The proposal includes:

  • Begin weekend service in Centreville and Chantilly on routes 630, 640, and 650 to improve transit connections and reduce traffic congestion on I-66;

  • Improve weekday rush hour service between the Vienna Metrorail station and expanded Stringfellow Road Park and Ride to reduce passenger crowding;

  • Implement minor route modifications on routes 422, 463, and 651 to provide more direct service; and

  • Eliminate Route 734 in response to low ridership and alternate bus service available along the majority of the route.

Routes included in the proposal are 231, 232, 310, 401, 402, 422, 424, 461, 463, 466, 556, 574, 605, 624, 630, 634, 640, 644, 650, 651, 724 and 734.

Fairfax Connector will host four outreach events to explain the proposed changes and take comments from the public:

Tuesday, April 5, 6-8 p.m. (7 p.m. presentation)

Chantilly High School – Room 114, 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly

Transit access: Fairfax Connector 605, 650, 651, 652

Wednesday, April 6, 4-7 p.m.

Vienna Metrorail Station – South Side, 9550 Saintsbury Drive, Vienna

Transit access: Fairfax Connector 461, 463, 466, 600-series I-66 routes; Metrobus 1A, 1Z, 2B; 15M, 29N; Orange Line

Thursday, April 7, 6-8 p.m. (7 p.m. presentation)

Stenwood Elementary School – Cafeteria, 2620 Gallows Road, Vienna

Transit access: Fairfax Connector 401, 402, 462; Metrobus 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2T; Orange Line

Tuesday, April 12, 4-7 p.m.

McLean Metrorail Station, 1824 Dolley Madison Boulevard, McLean

Transit access: Fairfax Connector 721, 724, 734; Metrobus 3T, 23A, 23T; Silver Line

For more information or to comment on the proposed service changes, visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/news/2016/16_006.htm; email fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov; or call 703-339-7200, TTY 711.

Public comment will be accepted until 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 13..