Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study
The Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study is a city-initiated project to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a sidewalk along Norman Avenue. 3 separate matters touch this project; each has its own status.
1st/2nd Street Sidewalks
The 1st/2nd Street Sidewalks project involves construction of three blocks of sidewalk, curb, and gutter along 1st and 2nd Streets between Hallman and Oak Streets. The project is being pursued through VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding, requiring City Council endorsement of funding applications to the state.
- Public Hearing: Endorsement of VDOT Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing Funding Applications
Council endorsed submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application to VDOT for FY 27 funding for this project, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funding as the match.
passedEndorsement of R-25-08 (Transportation Alternatives application for Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project) and adoption of R-25-09 (Revenue Sharing applications for three projects)✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hall✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson
Dwight Avenue Improvements
The Dwight Avenue Improvements project is a capital infrastructure initiative involving intersection realignment at Sager/Roberts/Dwight Avenue and construction of new sidewalk, curb, and gutter on the north side of Dwight Avenue between Roberts Road and Orchard Drive. The project was identified as early as December 2024 as a new capital improvement program project representing a new facility or substantial improvement.
- Public Hearing: Endorsement of VDOT Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing Funding Applications
Council endorsed submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application to VDOT for FY 27 funding for this project, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funding as the match.
passedEndorsement of R-25-08 (Transportation Alternatives application for Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project) and adoption of R-25-09 (Revenue Sharing applications for three projects)✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hall✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson
Northfax East-West Roadway
The Northfax East-West Roadway is a City of Falls Church capital project to construct a new east-west roadway between Chain Bridge Road and University Drive Extension. The project has been advanced through two rounds of VDOT Revenue Sharing Funding applications.
- Public Hearing: Endorsement of VDOT Transportation Alternatives and Revenue Sharing Funding Applications
Council endorsed submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program application to VDOT for FY 27 funding for this project, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funding as the match.
passedEndorsement of R-25-08 (Transportation Alternatives application for Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project) and adoption of R-25-09 (Revenue Sharing applications for three projects)✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hall✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson
- Discussion on the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study
Council discussed the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Feasibility Study during the February 18, 2025 work session. No formal action was taken.
In full
As of February 18, 2025, the City was in the early stages of the study, with consultant Megan Waring of Kimley-Horn assisting Transportation Director Wendy Sanford. At that work session, staff presented existing conditions, an evaluation framework for public feedback, and a public engagement plan; no formal action was taken. On May 13, 2025, the City Council unanimously approved Resolution R-25-08, endorsing submission of a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) application to VDOT for FY 2027 funding for the Norman Avenue Sidewalk Project, with $625,000 in commercial and industrial funding designated as the local match.
The Norman Avenue project is distinct from the Revenue Sharing projects approved under R-25-09 at the same meeting.