Welcome to Richmond Highway! Whether you are driving or riding, the corridor is accessible and convenient. Learn about our affordable, easy-to-use public transportation or check out a detailed map of our area.
Huntington Metro is located just off the North Gateway of Richmond Highway and is accessible by REX, the Fairfax Connector and many local hotel shuttles
* Courtesy of Fairfax County Department of Transportation (Click for the full report - SFDC Events)
The Richmond Highway Express (REX) express bus service that operates along Richmond Highway from Fort Belvoir to Huntington Metro Station and other Fairfax Connector bus routes was launched in 2004 to serve the Richmond Highway corridor as part of the South County Bus Plan. Through Fiscal Year 2008, daily weekday ridership on these corridor bus routes has increased nearly 50 percent.
Pedestrian safety improvements have been made to three intersections on Richmond Highway, with ultimate plans to improve crosswalks, pedestrian signals and other features that provide greater safety for pedestrians as well as greater access to bus stops.
In 2007, intersection improvements will be made on Richmond Highway at Frye Road and at Kings Highway. Three new bus stop shelters will be installed at these two intersections.
Approximately 3,475 linear feet of sidewalks have been installed in the vicinity of Belle Haven Towers, Dart Drive, Quander Road, Sherwood Hall Lane and the Mobile Home Sales Park to Sacramento Center.
Two new prototype REX shelters have been installed at the South County Government Center and a third has been installed at Sacramento Drive.
Three Richmond Highway bus stops will be upgraded with solar lighting and new shelters, making them more convenient and comfortable for passengers to access transit.
Bus service along Richmond Highway now moves more efficiently by taking advantage of traffic signal technology that allows extended green lights for buses approaching an intersection to help keep the buses running on schedule.
FCDOT launched the South County Bus Plan in October 2004, which included major changes to all bus routes in South County, including Richmond Highway, with significant improvements in the level of service – more service later in the evening, during mid-day and on weekends with shorter intervals between trips.
Through Fiscal Year 2008, daily weekday ridership on the South County bus routes has increased by almost 50 percent. Since in service, each Fiscal Year has shown an increase in ridership.
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