The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in collaboration with Fairfax County and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, is seeking public feedback on a study aimed at assessing potential improvements along Roberts Parkway. The area under review stretches from Fairfax County Parkway (Route 286) to Burke Centre Parkway (Route 643).
Residents and travelers are encouraged to participate in an online survey about proposed changes for this half-mile segment of Roberts Parkway. The study focuses on improving safety for both road users and pedestrians, maintaining traffic flow, enhancing accessibility for bicycles, pedestrians, and transit users, as well as managing transportation demand. Additionally, the study will consider how future changes at the Fairfax County Parkway/Burke Centre Parkway intersection could affect Roberts Parkway.
During a previous round of public involvement in June 2025, community members shared their priorities for the corridor. This input has helped shape the improvement alternatives now being evaluated.
The proposed alternatives address several locations within the corridor:
– The intersection of Roberts Parkway/Karmich Street and Fairfax County Parkway
– The intersection of Roberts Parkway and Burke Centre Parkway
– The shared-use path along Roberts Parkway between Fairfax County Parkway and Burke Centre Parkway
Community feedback collected through the survey will assist the study team in refining recommendations for possible improvements and deciding whether to seek funding opportunities in the future.
“The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, will be available through Jan. 21.”
In addition to completing the survey, individuals can submit comments by email to meetingcomments@vdot.virginia.gov with “Roberts Parkway Project Pipeline Study” in the subject line or by mail to Ms. Regina Moore at VDOT’s office located at 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030.
This effort is part of Project Pipeline, a performance-based planning program established by the Commonwealth Transportation Board to identify cost-effective solutions for multimodal transportation needs across Virginia. Project Pipeline is led by Virginia’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment alongside VDOT and the Department of Rail and Public Transportation.
The current study is expected to conclude this summer but does not set construction dates for any projects. Instead, it will recommend projects and strategies that may be considered for statewide funding programs such as Smart Scale or regional sources.
VDOT is responsible for planning, building, and maintaining roads throughout Virginia as one of the largest state-managed highway systems in the country (official website). Its services include highway maintenance and traffic management across tens of thousands of lane-miles statewide.