Don’t be alarmed—the bright red lanes on two of DC’s main commuter corridors are to be avoided, but not to be afraid of. They are dedicated to a summer-long pilot program to improve bus services and congestion in the area, and are bus-only from 7 to 9:30 a.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m. The trial period of the program starts today, June 2, and ends on Sept. 27. (WTOP)
Neabsco Creek in Prince William County can now be enjoyed in a whole new way. The $4-million-dollar boardwalk located at Rippon Landing Park (15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge) held its ribbon cutting over the weekend and is now open to the public. It is three-quarters-of-a-mile-long, 10 feet wide and features a two-story observation deck of the creek and surrounding wetlands. (Inside NoVA)
On Saturday, SplashDown WaterPark in Manassas held a family event for children with autism to enjoy water slides, swimming, tubing and pizza without fear of judgement. Parents from around the DMV were grateful to have a fun space for their children, who may struggle with sensitivity to stimuli, repetitive behaviors and more, to be free to be themselves in a public space. (The Washington Post)
VDOT and Fairfax County officials announced refurbishments to the two-lane bridge at Routes 7 and 123 in Tysons. The bridge will get concrete-deck repairs, new asphalt, slope-protection repairs and more. In the next decade, the city hopes to install a new at-grade intersection with an overhead park and pedestrian amenities. (Inside NoVA)
