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Project · on the record since 2025 · discussed in 8 transcribed meetings

Move Fairfax City

Move Fairfax City is an umbrella transportation planning initiative comprising three interrelated components: a citywide Safety Action Plan, a citywide Pedestrian Master Plan, and an Old Town Circulation Study.

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The George Snyder Trail was a planned shared-use trail project (VDOT UPC 112816) in the City of Fairfax intended to improve multimodal connectivity. The project drew sustained and significant public opposition throughout 2025 and into 2026.

  • Jan 13, 2026City Council · item 9a
    Consideration of a Resolution to Cancel the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816)

    No direct action on Move Fairfax City at this item; the George Snyder Trail cancellation was the subject.

    passedAmend the agenda to replace item 9a (award of construction contract for George Snyder Trail) with a resolution to cancel the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816)
    ✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hall✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson
    passedAdopt the resolution to cancel the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816) in its entirety
    ✕ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hall✕ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✓ Peterson
    minutesagenda
Other mentions
  • Jul 1, 2025City Council · item 1a
    Update and Discussion on Move Fairfax City (Safety Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Old Town Circulation Study)

    Staff provided an update and presentation on Move Fairfax City, covering the Safety Action Plan, Pedestrian Plan, and Old Town Circulation Study.

    Watch this momentagenda

In full

The project was launched to translate existing long-term plans (including the Old Town Small Area Plan) into specific, prioritized implementation projects for safety and pedestrian improvements across Fairfax City. It is federally connected through a VDOT "Safe Streets for All" grant framework. A project kickoff joint work session with City Council and the Planning Commission was held on July 1, 2025, with consulting support from Alta and Timmons Group.

The initiative includes a public advisory/steering committee, which has produced data including a pedestrian level-of-stress analysis. The George Snyder Trail, one project associated with broader multimodal goals in the city, was cancelled by a 4-2 Council vote on January 13, 2026, following a failed vote on awarding its construction contract. As of late 2026, the draft Pedestrian Master Plan and draft Safety Action Plan were being prepared for Council review, with introduction anticipated at the December 1, 2026 work session and follow-up action at the December 8, 2026 meeting.