Post on 09-Apr-2017
County of Fairfax, VirginiaCounty of Fairfax, Virginia
LEE DISTRICT2017 VDOT Repaving
Complete Streets – Improving multimodal transportation
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Lauren Delmare, P.E.Transportation Planner
Fairfax County Department of TransportationFebruary 16, 2017
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• Why are we here?• What are we asking from the
community?• What projects are proposed?• Where are we in the
process?• What are the next steps?• Q/A – Please hold questions
until this time.
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Agenda
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VDOT is repaving hundreds of roads annuallyFCDOT identifies opportunities for bicycle facilities, coordinates with VDOTProposals are limited to restriping existing pavementOn-street parking is usually preservedFast process: Construction from summer through fall 2017No additional cost to Fairfax County to implement proposed changes,
marginal additional cost to VDOT
What are pedestrian, bicycle and safety issues in this corridor and can they be addressed through restriping?
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2017 VDOT Repaving Program
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2017 VDOT Repaving Program
To see additional streets to be repaved: virginiaroads.org
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Building the Network Over Time
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2015
2016
Proposed2017
Over three years, we are creating a connected 5.3 mile on-road bike network
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Indicate a shared environment for bicycles and cars
Often used on low speed roads when there is not enough space to add bike lanes
Benefits: Alert drivers to expect cyclists on
the road Recommend proper bicyclist
positionMay be configured to offer
directional and wayfinding guidance
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Shared-Lane Markings / “Sharrows”
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Designate an exclusive bicyclist space with pavement markings and signage
Benefits:Provide dedicated space, separate from vehicles.Allows bicyclists to ride at a comfortable speed without interfering with
vehicles in the travel lane.
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Bike Lanes
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Bike lane in uphill directionShared-lane marking in downhill directionUsed where there is not adequate space
to include bike lanes in both directions
Benefits:Allows bicyclists to travel uphill without
impeding trafficBicyclists in downhill direction
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Climbing Lanes
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Lane Width and Traffic Calming
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Proposed StreetsMemorial Street from South Kings
Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
Harrison Lane from Lockheed Boulevard to South Kings Highway
Bedrock Road from Green Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
Rolling Stone Way from Bedrock Road to Vantage Drive (southern intersection)
Vantage Drive from Rolling Stone Way (southern intersection) to South Kings Highway
Other Lee District streets not discussed tonight: Rose Hill Dr and Commerce St
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Memorial StMemorial St
Rolling Stone WayRolling Stone Way
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Bicycle Master Plan Recommendation
Memorial Street – Bike LanesBedrock Road – Bike LanesRolling Stone Way/Vantage Drive – Shared-Lane Markings
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Memorial Street
South Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
~5,100 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingSouth Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
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Memorial Street
Two 10’ Travel LanesTwo Parking Lanes
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ProposedSouth Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
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Memorial Street
Two 10’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane MarkingsTwo Parking Lanes
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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to South Kings Highway
~9,500 to 12,000 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to South Kings Highway
Shared-Lane Markings and Existing TrailShared-Lane Markings and Existing Trail
Bike LanesBike Lanes
Bike Lanes/Climbing LaneBike Lanes/Climbing Lane
Shared-Lane MarkingsShared-Lane Markings
~9,500 to 12,000 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
Climbing LaneClimbing Lane
~9,500 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingLockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
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Harrison Lane
Two 12’+ Travel Lanes One Parking Lane
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ProposedLockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Downhill Shared-Lane MarkingsOne Parking LaneOne 5’ Uphill Bike Lane
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Harrison Lane
Bedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
Bike LanesBike Lanes
~9,500 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingBedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
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Harrison Lane
Two 17’ Travel Lanes
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ProposedBedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes Two 6’ Bike Lanes
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Harrison Lane
Huntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
Shared-Lane Markings and Existing TrailShared-Lane Markings and Existing Trail
~12,000 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingHuntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’+ Travel Lanes
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ProposedHuntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’+ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings
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Harrison Lane
Ransom Place to Groveton Street
Bike LanesBike Lanes
~12,000 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingRansom Place to Groveton Street
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Harrison Lane
Two 14’+ Travel LanesOne Turn Lane
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ProposedRansom Place to Groveton Street
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel LanesOne Turn LaneTwo 5’+ Bike Lanes
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Harrison Lane
Groveton Street to South Kings Highway
Shared-Lane MarkingsShared-Lane Markings
~12,000 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingGroveton Street to South Kings Highway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel LanesTwo Parking Lanes
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ProposedGroveton Street to South Kings Highway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane MarkingsTwo Parking Lanes
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Harrison Lane – Other Projects VDOT is coordinating with Fairfax Water’s water main project Fairfax Water will complete their work in advance of VDOT repaving to
minimize impacts
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Bedrock Road
Green Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
~1,400 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingGreen Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
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Bedrock Road
Two 14’ Travel LanesTwo Parking Lanes
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ProposedGreen Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
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Bedrock Road
Two 10’ Travel LanesTwo Parking LanesTwo 5’ Bike Lanes
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Rolling Stone Way
Bedrock Road to Vantage Drive
~200 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingBedrock Road to Vantage Drive
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Rolling Stone Way
Two 10’ Travel LanesTwo Parking Lanes
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ProposedBedrock Road to Vantage Drive
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Rolling Stone Way
Two 10’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane MarkingsTwo Parking Lanes
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Vantage Drive
Rolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
Up to ~2,400 vehicles/day25 MPH speed limit
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ExistingRolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
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Vantage Drive
Two 14’ Travel LanesTwo Parking Lanes
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ProposedRolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
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Vantage Drive
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Downhill Shared-Lane MarkingsTwo Parking LanesOne 6’ Uphill Bike Lane
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Similar Project – Southrun Road, Lorton
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter
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Pedestrian Needs Where can we improve
pedestrian safety through signage and striping?
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Next StepsGather community input tonight and over the following
two weeksComment period closes March 2, 2017Refine plans as necessaryDesign completion in Spring 2017Construction by VDOT in Summer/Fall 2017
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Thank You!
Questions/Comments?
DOTBicyclePrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov
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