Taylor Run Citizens' Association

04/21/2026

VRE had a community impact meeting on April 21st about the bridge closures in May 2026. Please visit www.vre.org/alexandria-station-project for more updates.

04/20/2026

Duke Street is also seeing delays this week as the city installs new Smart Technology lights on Duke Street and Quaker Lane.

Delays and brief signal flashes at:

Duke Street & N. Quaker Lane – April 21
Duke Street & S. Quaker Lane – April 23

"While our crews work to improve these intersections, residents and commuters should plan extra travel time or use alternate routes if possible. We appreciate the community’s patience as we work to improve traffic with new technology."

Here's the city website on this upgrade, although the dates of service came to our attention from TES project emails. https://www.alexandriava.gov/transportation-planning/adaptive-signal-control

King Street - Commonwealth intersection also was seeing delays Monday morning as Virginia Railway Express prepares for bridge reconstruction.

Smart signals respond in real time to traffic, reducing congestion and adapting to changing conditions.

04/20/2026

Virginia Railway Express is replacing the aging bridges over Commonwealth and King. For several weekends in May both locations will be closed to cars. King Street will be also be closed to bicylists and pedestrians.

Dates are:

May 1-4
May 15-18
May 29-June 1

Exact times of closure move around but please avoid the area.

Here's a time lapse video of the cranes at the Amtrak Station.

04/16/2026

Now that's it sunny and 90 degrees, it's time to remember the neighborhood holiday decorations from December 2025. Many Taylor Run neighbors went all-out to showcase their decorating skills in the gloomy weather.

04/08/2026

VDOT presentation and materials from April 7th Meeting

Here's a link to the presentation materials from VDOT yesterday to show to Taylor Run improvements from this grant. There would be a new, third entry ramp onto Telegraph Road added as part of the project.

https://media.alexandriava.gov/content/tes/DukeatWestTaylor0407261.pdf

The first graphic shows the two areas of improvement for the VDOT grant alone. The second graphic combines together Duke Street In Motion and the VDOT grant project.

02/09/2026

Make sure your voice is heard on Duke Street’s future!

Because our community spoke up, Taylor Run narrowly avoided the City’s plan to convert the Duke Street service road into a slip lane. Now, the team leading the Duke Street Land Use Project is shaping what future development along the corridor and our WTR/Telegraph intersection could look like—and it’s important we show up and ask questions.

Changes on Duke Street will directly affect traffic, safety, and access in Taylor Run. Let’s make sure our community’s priorities and concerns are heard—loud and clear.

We’ll be joined by City planners and Council Member John Chapman, so this is a real opportunity to:

Discuss changes proposed on Duke Street and the new design for the WTR/Duke Street/Telegraph Road Intersection

Ask questions in real time

Share what Taylor Run needs to stay safe, accessible, and connected

Your presence matters. Bring a neighbor, ask questions, and help us ensure Taylor Run stays safe, accessible, and connected.

Join us on Wednesday, February 11th at 7:30pm!

When: Feb 11th (Wednesday) from 7:30pm until about 8:30pm

Where: Alexandria First Christian Church, or you can join

Virtual option: http://meet.google.com/nae-byhr-crc

01/06/2026

Voting’s Open! Taylor Run’s Holiday Decoration Contest
Hey neighbors! The nominations are in, the lights are shining, and now it’s your turn! ✨ Voting is officially open for Glow Big or Glow Home, Taylor Run’s Holiday Decoration Contest. Take a few minutes to check out the nominated homes and vote for the ones that you think best capture the holiday spirit — classic, creative, or completely over-the-top!

🗳️ How to Vote

Voting window: Dec 26 – Jan 9

One vote per household (honor system)

All nominated homes are within TRCA boundaries

Join us in person on December 28th at 6pm at 511 Braxton, OR…

Click here to vote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEo5_M3aoVpPYpi2oxFlr1gTmfOE80v6tLDCoq1BSD9Oh5Aw/viewform

🏆 What Happens Next

Votes will be tallied after Jan 9

Winners will be announced at the TRCA Winter Social Hour

📅 January 16

🕕 6–8 PM

📍 Venue: Port City Brewing Co.

🏆 Prizes

$150 – First Place

$100 – Second Place

$50 – Third Place

⭐ Honorable Mention from the TRCA Board

12/30/2025

🗳️ Voting Is OPEN! Vote for the most beautiful homes in our neighborhood ✨
It’s time to help choose Taylor Run’s brightest home in our Glow Big or Glow Home Holiday Decoration Contest! Take a few minutes to check out the nominated homes and vote for one that truly shines. 🎄💡❄️

🗓️ Voting runs: Dec 26 – Jan 9
🏡 One vote per household (honor system)
👉 Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEo5_M3aoVpPYpi2oxFlr1gTmfOE80v6tLDCoq1BSD9Oh5Aw/viewform?usp=header
Winners will be announced at our Winter Social Hour on January 14 — hope to see you there!
Thanks for helping Taylor Run glow big this season! 🌟

Thanks for helping us celebrate the holiday season in Taylor Run! Glow Big or Glow Home is our neighborhood holiday decoration contest, where residents nominated decorated homes they loved around the community. Please take a moment to scroll through the entries below and vote for three homes that yo...

12/08/2025

🎄 Glow Big or Glow Home, Taylor Run! 🎄
TRCA's Holiday Decoration Contest is officially ON — and we want to see your brightest, boldest, most festive displays! Nominate your home or a neighbor’s — all holidays and winter themes welcome! ❄️
✨ Nominations: Dec 1–20
✨ Voting: Dec 21–Jan 4
✨ Winners announced: mid-January, at TRCA's Winter Social Hour!
🏆 Prizes
🥇 $150 — First Place
🥈 $100 — Second Place
🥉 $50 — Third Place
⭐ Board Honorable Mention
Between Dec 10–20, TRCA board members will be doing “scouting nights” around the neighborhood — spotting lights, snapping photos, and dropping off “You’ve Been Nominated!” postcards. Then get ready to vote starting Dec 21!

Vote here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc44IXRroKPZe9z2-K0msf9UlcG16AU3YbMFygqtcTQgAFFGw/viewform?usp=header

09/10/2025

A quick reminder! Hope to see you there!

TRCA Board Meeting Wednesday, September 10, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
First Christian Church (2723 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302) multi-purpose room from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ugx-hdex-veb

We hope everyone had a great summer! Please join us for the September Board meeting.

Please contact TRCA VP, Susan Tomiak, at [email protected] if you wish to bring anything for discussion to the meeting.

07/07/2025

Please don't forget to RSVP for National Night Out- coming up on Tuesday August 5th from 5 - 8pm at Angel Park. There will be food, games, AND special appearances by Alexandria Police, Sheriff, and Fire Departments. City Council members will be in attendance as well. Bring your family members, pets are also welcome :) Mark your calendars!

06/17/2025

Hey everyone! A quick reminder about our monthly meeting tomorrow. Same time, same place!

Lots of exciting summer items to discuss, hope to see you there!

TRCA Full Board Meeting June 2025 Agenda
June 18, 2025, 7:30 pm
Location: First Christian Church of Alexandria, 2723 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302
Video call link: