Proposed Bicycle Facilities-VDOT Summer 2015 Repaving: Mason District

1. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
VDOT Summer 2015 Repaving
Mason District
March 25, 2015

2. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
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Overview
• Why are we here?
• What are we asking today?
• What projects are being proposed?
• Where are we in the process?
• What are the next steps?

3. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Why are we here?
• VDOT Summer repaving includes several roads in the Mount
Vernon District. Opportunity to review pavement markings and
street design. Project limited to restriping existing pavement.
• Opportunity to provide transportation options and improve
pedestrian safety
• Low to no cost for the County
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4. County of Fairfax, Virginia
What are we asking today?
• Your input and feedback
– Support, questions, concerns, ideas
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5. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Project List
• Evergreen Lane
– From Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
• Annandale Road
– From Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
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6. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Bicycle Master Plan
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7. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Bicycle Master Plan (continued)
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8. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Lane Diets
• A Lane Diet is generally described as narrowing travel
lanes from a roadway and utilizing the space for other
uses and travel modes. Does not involve reducing the
number of travel lanes.
• Benefits
– Providing transportation alternatives and options
– Increasing safety for non-motorized users
– Reduce speeding
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9. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
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Northern Section:
•Existing:
• Columbia Pike to Greenberry
Lane
• One lane in each
direction and Center turn
lane

10. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
Department of Transportation

11. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
Department of Transportation
Northern Section:
•Proposed:
• Columbia Pike to Greenberry
Lane
• One lane in each
direction, Center turn lane,
and bike lanes

12. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
Department of Transportation
Southern Section:
•Existing:
• Greenberry Lane to Little
River Turnpike
• 2 lanes in each direction
and center turn lane
• One lane in each
direction functions as a
turn lane

13. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
Department of Transportation

14. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Evergreen Lane
Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike
Department of Transportation
Southern Section:
•Proposed:
• Greenberry Lane to Little
River Turnpike
• Two lanes in each
direction, Center turn lane,
and bike lanes
• One lane in each
direction functions as a
turn lane

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Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation
Existing Conditions
•Most of corridor is 48’ curb to
curb
•Some sections 46’ curb to
curb
•1 travel lane in each direction
with parking
•Pinch point near Walnut
Manor Way
• 45’ curb to curb

16. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation

17. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation

18. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
•Most of corridor is
approximately 48’ curb to
curb
•Some sections 46’ curb
to curb
•Pinch point near Walnut
Manor Way and
Beechview Drive
• 45’ curb to curb

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Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
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20. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation
• Options near Walnut Manor Way
• Shared Lane in both directions
• Climbing Lane in one direction
• Bike lanes in both directions
• 7’ parking lane, 4’ bike lane, 11’ travel lane

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Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation
Shared Lane
•14’ shared travel lane
and 8.5’ parking lane

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Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
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Climbing Lane
•11’ travel lanes
•5’ Bike lane
•Shared lane
•8’ parking lanes

23. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Annandale Road
Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard
Department of Transportation
Bike Lanes
•11’ Travel lanes
•4’ Bike lane
•7’ Parking lane

24. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Where are we in the Process?
• Conceptual design underway
• Not proposing to change lane
configuration approaching intersections,
so no additional delay to vehicles
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25. County of Fairfax, Virginia
What are the next steps?
• Gather community input tonight and over
next two weeks
– Comment Period: Open until April 10th
• Redesign plans as necessary
• Design completion: April 2015
• Projects go to construction Summer 2015
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26. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Thank You
Questions/Comments?
adam.lind@fairfaxcounty.gov
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