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1. What is the Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is the city's official policy guide for shaping the future of the City of Falls Church. It is used by staff when reviewing proposals for private development projects, such as Pearson Square, and the Reserve at Tinner Hill.

It is also used by staff developing public projects, such as the inter-modal plaza on South Washington Street and the addition of a sidewalk along the north side of North Roosevelt Street.

Learn more about the Comprehensive Plan.

2. Why update the transportation chapter?

The Transportation Chapter was last updated in 2005. Since then, conditions in the city and the region have changed. Population growth continues to add more automobile traffic to the city's roads. This means increased automobile congestion along Broad Street and Washington Street and cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods.

At the same time, many residents are asking for increased safety and accessibility when traveling on foot or bicycle. Updating the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan provides a new framework for staff to deliver transportation solutions that will meet the needs and desires of the community. The updated Chapter will call for staff to complete planning efforts (like limiting commercial parking in residential neighborhoods) and deliver projects (like safe pedestrian crossing points along Broad Street) according to a prioritized schedule.

3. How and when will the updated chapter be approved?

The updated chapter will be approved by the City Council. The tentative timeframe for adoption is May or June of 2014. Before then, the chapter will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, the Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT), and the city's other boards and commissions, civic groups, and residents.

4. How can I get involved?

City residents can get involved by:

• Sending comments (contact information below)
• Participating in community meetings
• Attending board and commission work sessions and meetings

To date, the chapter has been discussed at the following work sessions and meetings:

• September 16, 2013 - Planning Commission
• October 9, 2013 - Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation (CACT)
• November 4, 2013 - Joint Planning Commission and CACT
• November 18, 2013 - City Council
• December 11, 2013 - Joint Planning Commission and CACT
• January 11, 2013 - Community Meeting
• January 21, 2014 - Joint City Council and Planning Commission
• February 20, 2014 - Joint Environmental Services Council and Tree Commission
• February 25, 2014 - Chamber of Commerce
• March 4, 2014 - Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• March 15, 2014 - Community Meeting

The following work sessions and meetings are tentatively scheduled:

• April 9, 2014 - CACT
• April 21, 2014 - Planning Commission
• May 5, 2014 - City Council