Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:10 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Many counties in Northern Virginia have discussed putting a five-cent tax on plastic bags, following D.C. and Montgomery county, however, they need more state clarification before moving forward.Over the summer, Arlington county discussed the possibility of a plastic bag tax but has not moved forward with it yet.On Tuesday, following suit, Fairfax County’s Environmental Committee presented potential benefits of implementing the tax. In response, many board members voiced apprehension, saying...…Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:10 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Many counties in Northern Virginia have discussed putting a five-cent tax on plastic bags, following D.C. and Montgomery county, however, they need more state clarification before moving forward.Over the summer, Arlington county discussed the possibility of a plastic bag tax but has not moved forward with it yet.On Tuesday, following suit, Fairfax County’s Environmental Committee presented potential benefits of implementing the tax. In response, many board members voiced apprehension, saying...WW…

Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:11 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County is considering adding more curbside metered parking near Metro stops, restaurants, and retail stores, in Tysons and Reston.The Fairfax Department of Transportation conducted a study on curbside parking in both areas and brought their findings to the board during yesterday’s meeting.The study found there is very limited on-street parking in both locations, yet there is high demand for parking spots from Metro users, store and restaurant patrons and more.Metered parking would bring...…Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:11 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County is considering adding more curbside metered parking near Metro stops, restaurants, and retail stores, in Tysons and Reston.The Fairfax Department of Transportation conducted a study on curbside parking in both areas and brought their findings to the board during yesterday’s meeting.The study found there is very limited on-street parking in both locations, yet there is high demand for parking spots from Metro users, store and restaurant patrons and more.Metered parking would bring...WW…