Studies
Richmond Highway (Route 1) Speed Limit Study
Belvoir Road/Meade Road to I-95/I-495 in Fairfax CountyArea Maps
August 2021
Est Completion Date
Early 2023
Phase
Study
Cost
$200,000 (Study)
Lengths and Limits
Belvoir Rd/Meade Rd to
I-95/I-495 (8 mi)
Locality
Fairfax
District
Northern Virginia
Contact
Gilbert Chlewicki, P.E.
Traffic Engineering
703-259-2330
Andrew Beacher, P.E.
Preliminary Engineering
703-259-2239
About the Study
This study is assessing the 45 MPH speed limit on about eight miles of Richmond Highway (Route 1) between Belvoir Road/Meade Road and I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway) to optimize safety and operations for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and transit users.
Richmond Highway (Route 1) averages about 47,000 vehicles a day within the study limits.
Schedule
Begin Study - August 2021
First Virtual Public Information Meeting - November 2021
Second Virtual Public Information Meeting to Present Study Recommendations -
July 2022
Final Report/Study Completion - Early 2023
Resources
Second Virtual Public Information Meeting Public Involvement Summary, Video, English Presentation, Korean Presentation, Spanish Presentation, Comment Sheet, News Release, Ad and Meeting Details - July 2022
First Virtual Public Information Meeting Public Involvement Summary, Video, English Presentation, Spanish Presentation, Korean Presentation, Comment Sheet, News Release, Ad and Meeting Details - November 2021
Fairfax County Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Webpage
Richmond Highway Corridor Improvements Webpage