FABB Blog

FCDOT will hold two outreach events next Saturday, April 7, to solicit feedback on the Columbia Pike Pedestrian and Bicycle Study.

The first will be at the Bailey's Crossroads Safeway at 5821 Crossroads Circle in Falls Church, and the second one will be at the Giant Food at 7137 Columbia Pike in Annandale. FCDOT staff will be in front of the stores from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to listen to you inputs and ideas. 

The goal of the Columbia Pike Pedestrian and Bicycle Study, which was recommended by the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan, is to make walking and biking safer and more enjoyable along the 4.5 miles of Columbia Pike from Annandale to Bailey’s Crossroads. Potential recommendations to make biking and walking safer include new and expanded sidewalks, new trail connections, shared use paths and intersection improvements.

FABB encourages local bicyclists to visit the events and speak up in support of better bicycling and walking infrastructure. Comments also will be accepted online through April 20 here.

Ashgrove Pl/Columbia Pike intersection

Fairfax County police are investigating a crash that left a female cyclist dead on Monday in Falls Church near the intersection of Columbia Pike and Ashwood Place.

Elizabeth P. Shattuck, 58, of Falls Church, was pronounced dead at the scene when the bicycle she was on was hit by a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck while she was attempting to cross Columbia Pike from the north to the south around 2 p.m., police said. As the truck traveled westbound on Ashwood Place, Shattuck was hit as she crossed the westbound lanes.

Police said she hit the hood and went over the roof.

Police do not believe the 72-year-old man who was driving the pickup was speeding or under the influence of anything.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.