Braddock District Council - Pulse of the Community
Link to the Braddock Beacon & Walkinshaw Advisory
Current issues at the forefront of the community
Trash Service
Fairfax County government is aware of and is working on problems with American Disposal Company. There are three ways for you to present a formal complaint:
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Go to this page and fill out the form;
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Send an email to the solid waste compliance team at dpwesswmptrashmail@fairfaxcounty.gov;
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Call the Public Works and Environmental Services office at 703-324-5230.
Fairfax County operates two transfer stations open 7 days a week where residents can, on their own, bring a variety of household waste. While there are fees for bagged or bulk trash, brush and yard waste as well as appliances, etc., recycling is free as is the disposal of household electronic items and hazardous waste. Complete information can be found here: Recycling and Trash Locations and Hours. You can even get free mulch!
Shape the Future of Aging
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/fairfax-50-plus-community-action-plan
Lake Accotink Dredging
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/stormwater/plans-projects/lake-accotink-dredging-ac89-0009
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/planning-development/lakeaccotink
Braddock Road Multimodal Improvement Project
https://www.virginiadot.org/projects/northern-virginia/braddockmultimodal.asp
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/braddock-multimodal
BLUE Committee Resolution on the VDOT Braddock Rd. Project
Presentation by Mike Perel on VDOT Braddock Rd. Project - February 2023
Charge-Up Fairfax
Parking on Guinea Road
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently evaluated the south side of Guinea Road from the shopping center entrance to Sandy Lewis Drive to determine if any parking restrictions were warranted based on current program practices. As a result of this review, No Parking signs were installed east and west of the marked crosswalk across Guinea Road at Zion Drive to assist in maintaining an open sight line for drivers and pedestrians, in addition to preventing drivers from parking within the flow line of a roadway drainage area. This No Parking Zone extends from approximately 100 feet west of the Zion Drive intersection eastward to the bowling alley entrance. A No Parking Zone is also being implemented on the east side of Sandy Lewis Drive for approximately 125 feet for crosswalk visibility as well.
Taste of Annandale - April 29 from 10am-4pm
The community is invited to the Taste of Annandale, a free family-friendly festival April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., along Tom Davis Drive. The Taste of Annandale features live performances, food trucks and restaurants, children’s programming and activities, a 5K race, a best-dressed pet contest, vendors, a chili cookoff, beer garden, and the police helicopter.
The Taste of Annandale is organized by the Annandale-Mason Roundtable, a nonprofit formed by volunteers. The festival was developed with two major goals in mind: to bring the community together to celebrate Annandale and to shine a spotlight on local businesses and restaurants. Since the first Taste of Annandale in 2015, it has grown every year to become the biggest street festival in the area. The festival’s partners include the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, Mason Police District, Celebrate Fairfax, and the ACCA Child Development Center.
The Title Sponsor of the Taste of Annandale is Lambros Goldsmith. Sponsorships are available, as well as space for vendors and restaurants. The deadline has been extended to April 20. Learn more and download an application on the Taste of Annandale website, https://tasteofannandale.com/.
