July 24, 2023

Neighbors, 


I hope you are having a sweet summer! My kids and I have celebrated 7/11 Slurpee Day and National Ice Cream Day with delight.

In this newsletter, I’ve included information about the following:

  • Community Updates

    • John R. Lewis Leadership Program

    • OCA 50th Anniversary Celebration

  • Transportation Updates

    • VDOT NEVI Deployment Plan Survey

    • Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Public Information Meeting

    • Metro Survey on Service and Reliability on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

As always, let me know if you have questions or need assistance by calling my office at (804) 698-1042 or emailing me at DelKTran@house.virginia.gov. 

 

Best, Kathy

 

Kathy KL Tran

Delegate


Community Updates


John R. Lewis Leadership Program

 

I was inspired to learn about all that the John R. Lewis Leadership Program at Lewis High School is doing to engage students and teachers in leadership, justice, service, and advocacy with Delegate Mark Sickles and Marcia St. John-Cunning. Thanks for the update and go Lancers!

OCA 50th Anniversary Celebration

OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates is one of our nation’s premier Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander civil rights organizations. I enjoyed celebrating its 50th anniversary recently with leaders and allies from Fairfax County and across Virginia and the country!

Transportation Updates


VDOT NEVI Deployment Plan Survey

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is looking for feedback on their 2023 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Deployment Plan update. Virginia has about $100 million in funding from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 to build out electric vehicle charging stations across Virginia. 

Comments are due by today, Monday July 24. To learn more and share your thoughts, visit VDOT’s website.


Braddock Road Multimodal Improvements Public Information Meeting 

VDOT is hosting a public information meeting on improvements along Braddock Road between Humphries Drive and Ravensworth Road, and on Ravensworth Road between Braddock Road and Heritage Drive. The changes intend to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility for all road users.

VDOT will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, July 26 to discuss these changes at Lake Braddock Secondary School (use entrance 15) from 6:30-9:00pm. They will have Spanish and Vietnamese interpreters available. VDOT encourages attendees to view a voiceover presentation or view a PDF presentation beforehand.

 If you are unable to attend in person, VDOT will also be taking public comments online as well. You can submit comments online, by email, or by mailing comments to: Mr. W. Calvin Britt, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation, 4975 Alliance Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please provide comments before Monday, August 7.


Metro Survey on Service and Reliability on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking input on its Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and Reliability Study. That study seeks to “identify the best and most cost-effective solutions to address ridership, service, and reliability needs on these Metrorail lines.” 

You can learn more about the study and take an online survey on Metro’s website or you can join one of the hybrid meetings. They will be held at the following times and places:

  • Tuesday, July 25 | 6:30-8 PM - George Mason University - Van Metre Hall Multipurpose Room (3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington VA 22201)

  • Saturday, August 26 | 10:30 AM -12:00 PM - St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church Omega Room (408 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights MD 20743) 

  • Tuesday, September 12 | 6:30-8 PM - Metro L'Enfant Plaza HQ Board Room (300 7th Street SW, Washington DC 20024)