Fairfax county; route 6658(town of herndon) metrorail intermodal access improvements

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $940,040.06 to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on March 25, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support multimodal transportation infrastructure improvements in Fairfax County. The award funds right-of-way (RW) acquisition and enhanced infrastructure development along Route 6658 in the Town of Herndon, specifically along a 0.162-mile segment between Van Buren Street and points east. The project aims to improve connectivity and accessibility to transit-oriented development along Herndon Parkway and enhance intermodal connectivity to the north-side area of the future Herndon Metrorail station.

VDOT, as the primary grant recipient, is administering the project with the Town of Herndon designated as the sub-grantee. The funded activities support the broader federal objective of enhancing multimodal transportation networks and improving access to public transit infrastructure. This award aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on supporting comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements that serve both vehicular and transit-dependent users, particularly in areas surrounding future transit stations.

Project description

Fairfax county; route 6658; from 0.212 miles east of van buren street to 0.374 miles east of van buren street; RW for improved enhancements, connectivity and accessibility to transit-oriented development along herndon parkway to improve intermodal connectivity to .from the north-side area of the future herndon metrorail station.