Fern Street Connector Path
The Fern Street Connector Path is a city infrastructure project that will construct a 10-foot bicycle and pedestrian path within the city right-of-way, connecting the dead-end of Fern Street (south of Route 29) to Park Road. 2 separate matters touch this project; each has its own status.
George Snyder Trail
The George Snyder Trail was a planned off-street shared-use path project (VDOT UPC 112816) intended to improve multimodal connectivity along Fairfax Boulevard in the City of Fairfax. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout its consideration.
- Jan 12, 2026Planning Commission · item 9Staff Report
A public hearing on the Fern Street Connector Project was noted as scheduled before City Council on January 13, 2026.
Urban Forest Master Plan
The Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP) is the City of Fairfax's first comprehensive, 20-year roadmap for stewardship of its urban forest. Development began in May 2024 and proceeded through two Steering Committee meetings, two public open houses (July and October 2024, with a third in October 2025), stakeholder interviews, a public survey, and ongoing presentations to the Planning Commission, PRAB, Environmental Sustainability Committee, and City Council.
- Jan 12, 2026Planning Commission · item 9Staff Report
A public hearing on the Fern Street Connector Project was noted as scheduled before City Council on January 13, 2026.
- Public Hearing on the Fern Street Connector Path Project (No Council Action)
A VDOT-required public hearing was held. The project will construct a 10-foot bicycle and pedestrian path in the city right-of-way between the dead-end of Fern Street south of Route 29 and Park Road; advertisement for construction is anticipated for summer 2026. No Council action was taken.
In full
The project was identified as an important transportation project in the Camp Washington Small Area Plan and was among several multimodal projects awarded funding, as noted in mid-2024 updates. A VDOT-required public hearing was held before City Council on January 13, 2026, featuring a design presentation by staff (multimodal transportation planner Chloe Ritter) and consultant Megan Waring of Kimley Horn; no Council action was taken at that hearing. Public comments were received from supporters as well as residents with concerns.
Advertisement for construction is anticipated for summer 2026.