November 20, 2014 - Projects & Planning...2014/11/20 · Improved Transit Network • Consolidating...
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November 20, 2014
N. Frederick Street to N. Manchester Street
Goals and Summary, November 2007
Map, December 2007
Bicycle Element, July 2008
Pedestrian Element, July 2008
Demand and System Management, December 2008
Transit Element, June 2009
Parking and Curb Management Element, November 2009
Streets Element, February 2011
Updates◦ Bicycle Map
◦ Bicycle Element
Vision◦ Equity and access for all users
Goals◦ Provide high quality transportation service
◦ Move more people without more traffic
◦ Promote safety
◦ Establish equity
◦ Manage effectively and efficiently
◦ Advance environmental sustainability
General Policies◦ Integrate transportation and land use
◦ Support the design and operation of complete streets
◦ Manage travel demand and transportation systems
Wilson BoulevardStreet Network
Existing• 4 Travel Lanes• Limited Median Locations• Speeding • Moderate Transit Service• No Bicycle Facilities• Multiple Driveway Locations• No On-street Parking• Narrow Pedestrian Way• ADT – 13,000 to 15,000
MTP• 2-4 Travel Lanes• None/Medium Medians• 25-30 Speed Limit• Limited Transit Service • Bike Lane/Shared Lane• No Driveway Restrictions• Medium On-street Parking• 5-6 feet Sidewalks• 4-5 feet Green Strip
Issues• Narrow Sidewalks• Utility Poles• Sidewalk Obstructions• ADA Issues• Min. Crossing Areas• Slope Erosion• Continuous Driveways
MTP• Provide safe and convenient
pedestrian access on all streets
• Construct “Complete Street”• Meet ADA Guidelines• Encourage sustainable
modes
Complete the Bicycle Network◦ MTP recommends sharrows or bicycle lanes
on Wilson Boulevard between County line and N. Glebe Road
Overcoming Barriers◦ Narrow Right-of-way◦ Vehicle centric corridors
Improve Connectivity between Trails and Other Major Bikeway Corridors◦ Off Street Trails
W&OD Trail
Bluemont Junction Trail
Upton Hill Regional Park
◦ Bike Lanes Patrick Henry Drive
George Mason Drive
◦ On-street Routes Jefferson Street
Harrison Street
Existing Service• Metro Bus Route 1A – Vienna Station,
Seven Corners Fairfax Hospital• Metro Bus Route 1B – Dunn Loring
Station, Fairview Park, Seven Corners• Metro Bus Route 1E – Seven Corners,
Dominion Hills• Metro Bus Route 1Z – Fairfax Hospital• ART 75 – Ballston, Virginia Sq. Station
Improved Transit Network• Consolidating Bus Stops• Improved Access to Transit
◦ Arterial Transportation Management Study (2004)
10 Concept Locations - Countywide
Wilson Boulevard – Fairfax County Line to N. George Mason Drive –15% Concept plans
◦ Two Projects Funded on Wilson Boulevard
Wilson Boulevard – George Mason Drive to N. Edison Street (2006)
Wider Sidewalks
Upgraded Bus Shelters
Landscaping
Enhanced Trail Connection
2 New Traffic Signals
$1M
Wilson Boulevard - N. Edison Street to Frederick Street (2008)
Wider Sidewalks
Moved Utility Polls
Upgraded Bus Shelters
Landscaping
Fencing (at N. Florida Street)
$500K
Arlington County Examples:
• Four Mile Run Drive – Columbia Pike to George Mason Drive• Williamsburg Boulevard – Old Dominion Drive to Westmoreland Street• Military Road – Nelly Custis Drive to Old Glebe Road• Lorcom Lane – Edgewood Street to Military Road• Patrick Henry Drive – Wilson Boulevard to Washington Boulevard• McKinley Road – Wilson Boulevard to Washington Boulevard• Kirkwood Road – Lee Highway to Washington Boulevard• Walter Reed Drive – Four Mile Run Drive to S. Oakland Street
D.C. - Sherman Ave. NW
• 4 Lanes to 2 Lanes• Turning Lanes• Upgraded Sidewalks
• Improved Crossing Areas
• Parking• Sharrows• Median Landscaping
Improved Bicycle Access
Bicycle Lane Buffers Existing Sidewalk
Improved Access to Transit
Reduction in Average Daily Traffic
Reduction in Speeding
Improved Left Turn Sightlines
Fewer Mid-Block Conflicts
Improved Emergency Access
Timeline
◦ Community Notification Process – Early Spring 2015
◦ Implementation of Restriping - Spring 2015
◦ Public Perception Survey – Fall/Winter 2015
◦ After Action Report – Spring 2016
http://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/wilson-boulevard-improvements/