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Resolution · on the record since 2025

R-25-20

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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.

  • Jun 10, 2025City Council · item 9aapproved
    Consideration of a resolution on the George Snyder Trail

    Resolution R-25-20 was adopted 4-2, reaffirming the full George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816) as designed.

    failedAdopt a resolution to modify the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816) to remove segments east of Fair Woods Parkway (segments B, C, and D) and construct segment A1 only (hybrid/western half option), with understanding that repayment of project expenditures for removed segments will be required.
    ✓ Bates✕ Amos✕ Hall✕ Hardy-Chandler✕ McQuillen✕ Peterson
    failedSubstitute motion: Adopt a resolution to cancel the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816) in its entirety, with full repayment of project expenditures (estimated at $3.7 million) and identification of financing and savings to cover repayment.
    ✓ Peterson✕ Amos✕ Bates✕ Hall✕ Hardy-Chandler✕ McQuillen
    passedAdopt Resolution R-25-20 to reaffirm previous approval of the George Snyder Trail Project (VDOT UPC 112816) as designed.
    ✓ Amos✓ Bates✓ Hardy-Chandler✓ McQuillen✕ Hall✕ Peterson
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