The document proposes a 10-year capital improvement plan totaling over $2 billion to invest in Arlington County's transportation infrastructure from 2015 to 2024. Major investments are proposed for transit including streetcars on Columbia Pike and in Crystal City, as well as transit stations and multimodal centers. Complete street projects are planned for Jefferson Davis, Columbia Pike, Rosslyn-Ballston, and countywide focusing on pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular improvements. The plan leverages dedicated transportation funding and external sources to enhance mobility options and achieve the county's sustainability goals.
The agenda/presentation slide deck shown during the November 3, 2021 Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) virtual workshop. The workshop video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/dcT7vz80fhE
The agenda/presentation slide deck shown during the November 3, 2021 Citizens' Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC) virtual workshop. The workshop video can be viewed at https://youtu.be/dcT7vz80fhE
Mountain View Double-Track Project May 22 PresentationSCVTA
This presentation and the slides at the end was delivered at a May 22, 2014 public input meeting. The meeting was held to gather input about the draft environmental document that VTA released on May 15
Presentation slides from Community Workshop 1 for the Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan, that took place on November 24 and December 3 2016.
Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting - April 9, 2014COTA BUS
COTA is conducting preliminary design, engineering and environmental clearance for the Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. The proposed service will transport riders between downtown Columbus and Polaris Parkway/Africa Road, connect with existing bus routes, and include new stations. COTA is creating a unique identity for the proposed BRT/Enhanced Bus Service for Cleveland Avenue.
The City of Toronto is studying a series of transportation projects, initiatives and polices to support the vision of the recently completed Highland Creek Village Area Study and re-development of the Highland Creek Village area. The mobility needs of local residents, employees, businesses and all road users will be considered.
Mountain View Double-Track Project May 22 PresentationSCVTA
This presentation and the slides at the end was delivered at a May 22, 2014 public input meeting. The meeting was held to gather input about the draft environmental document that VTA released on May 15
Presentation slides from Community Workshop 1 for the Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation Master Plan, that took place on November 24 and December 3 2016.
Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Public Meeting - April 9, 2014COTA BUS
COTA is conducting preliminary design, engineering and environmental clearance for the Cleveland Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project. The proposed service will transport riders between downtown Columbus and Polaris Parkway/Africa Road, connect with existing bus routes, and include new stations. COTA is creating a unique identity for the proposed BRT/Enhanced Bus Service for Cleveland Avenue.
The City of Toronto is studying a series of transportation projects, initiatives and polices to support the vision of the recently completed Highland Creek Village Area Study and re-development of the Highland Creek Village area. The mobility needs of local residents, employees, businesses and all road users will be considered.
On March 2015, the City of Summit initiated a Feasibility Study on the vision of converting the abandoned Rahway Valley Railroad into a rail trail more commonly referred to as the Summit Parkline. The Study develops feasible and economical concepts for a 1.2-mile trail and linear park on the existing railroad right-of-way. The Summit Parkline is a unique opportunity for the City to create a recreational amenity that has potential to be a major local and regional attraction and character-giving symbol for the community.
Kingston Greenline & Ulster County Trails Summit - Summit PresentationThe Kingston Land Trust
The Kingston Greenline & Ulster County Trails Summit was made possible with funding from the Land Trust Alliance's Conservation Partnership Catalyst Grant Program. The Summit included a keynote presentation from Jeff Olson, author of The Third Mode and principal with Alta Planning + Design. Lindsay Zefting, planner and engineer with Alta Planning + Design presented the final report for the Kingston Point Rail Trail Feasibility Study. A panel comprising representatives from the Kingston Land Trust, Ulster County Planning, the Hudson River Valley Greenway and Parks & Trails NY discussed the emerging trail network in Ulster County.
For more information, see http://toronto.ca/transitto
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The Minneapolis Bicycle Story David PetersonTrailnet
Moving to the Next Level, November 20, 2013
Gateway Bike Plan Implementation Workshop
Sessions: Best Practices for Build-out and Maintenance
Modus Operandi: Policies and Procedures for
Model Facilities
Presentation given by Mario Porras, Anna Martin and Laura Dierenfield, Austin Transportation Department to the Lost Creek Civic Organization on August 3, 2017.
Similar to Arlington, Virginia's Transportation Future (20)
Open and participatory planning process is built into planning for the Capital Bikeshare system in Arlington, Virginia, with meetings and communication with civic associations and individual residents about individual sites.
BikeArlington, the Arlington County Department of Environmental Services, and Capital Bikeshare recently developed a brief document, Building Bikeshare Together, which outlines this process step by step.
Smart Fares: What if we sold transit fares like cell phone minutes?Mobility Lab
If we think of a transit trip like we do a cell-phone minute (or megabyte) we start to realize that there are many ways to package our usage. While cell-phone plans have many flavors that pertain to many different types of users, public-transit fares tend to come in variations of just two flavors: single ride or unlimited. But electronic-payment infrastructure such as Smart Cards can allow market segmentation that wasn’t possible with cash, token, or paper fare media.
Creating Better Places with Transportation Demand Management (TDM)Mobility Lab
A “transit premium” can increase property values by anywhere between a few percentage points up to more than 150 percent.
TDM focuses on shifting travelers away from single occupancy-vehicle modes like biking, walking, bus, and rail. In many cases, however, TDM solutions and programs may address only a single alternative mode, or ignore the increasing diversity in how people – particularly younger generations – are traveling.
There is strong evidence of this narrow focus occurring frequently. Residential buildings may tout their WalkScore as a measure of pedestrian-friendliness. Or a commercial building may earn a Bicycle Friendly Business’ designation from the League of American Bicyclists. While these tools and designations are certainly valuable, sustainable buildings should have an an equitable distribution of transportation options and opportunities.
Most property owners and managers (and the business leaders who operate within them) can find ways to better promote and encourage a range of multi-modal options.
My contribution to helping them do so is the Multi-Modal Transportation Score (or what I like to call ModeScore for short). It measures the total accessibility of a given building, taking into account all possible sustainable transportation modes. My overarching goal is that building users will create and embrace programs to encourage and increase alternative travel.
Building a Standard for Open Bikeshare DataMobility Lab
Should the bikeshare industry adopt an open data standard? As bikesharing spreads to more cities, having a common method for accessing and analyzing data will become more important.
Which Attributes Make a Community Successful?Mobility Lab
A presentation by Sophie Mintier and her colleagues from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments at Mobility Lab in Arlington on February 27, 2014. This looks at the Arlington examples of Rosslyn, Shirlington, and Columbia Pike.
Capital Bikeshare’s First Mile:Last-Mile RidershipMobility Lab
In Capital Bikeshare’s 2013 customer survey, the local government regional partnership that created the service asked who made trips to and from Metro. It turns out that 54 percent of our customers do.
So how far do Capital Bikeshare customers ride to get to and from Metro and their home? Well, we had some interesting findings which include a “hot zone” of bikeshare activity surrounding Metro stations.
Integrating Community Development and Transportation StrategiesMobility Lab
Arlington’s strategies have yielded substantial economic, transportation, and environmental benefits - allowing continued growth with less reliance on auto trips, and more use of transit and other travel options. It isn’t just one policy but many that contribute to enhanced performance
Real-time Ridesharing presentation by Peggy Tadej (Northern Va Regional Commission) at the Intelligent Transportation Society of Virginia Tech Session (Mobility Lab 12/4/2012)
Justin Schor, a senior TDM specialist at Wells + Associates, presents the different scenarios and plans that building developers and others can get towards points for LEED certification, focusing on the significant amount they can easily achieve through transportation planning and adjustments.
The goal of the ACCS 2011 WalkArlington Study was gauge awareness and satisfaction with the program, understand the impact of the program on walking behavior and investigate the potential for new services.
Canadian Immigration Tracker March 2024 - Key SlidesAndrew Griffith
Highlights
Permanent Residents decrease along with percentage of TR2PR decline to 52 percent of all Permanent Residents.
March asylum claim data not issued as of May 27 (unusually late). Irregular arrivals remain very small.
Study permit applications experiencing sharp decrease as a result of announced caps over 50 percent compared to February.
Citizenship numbers remain stable.
Slide 3 has the overall numbers and change.
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
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Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
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1. FY 2015 – FY 2024
Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
County Board Worksession - Transportation
June 18, 2014
2. • Investments in transportation help achieve a
sustainable community
• Travel trends – moving more people without
more traffic
• County Board adopted policies guide the
transportation CIP
• Recent accomplishments
• Ongoing and proposed investments
• Using dedicated transportation funding and
leveraging external sources
• Programs of interest
Presentation Overview
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3. Investments in transportation infrastructure and services
help the community meet its sustainability goals.
R-B CORRIDOR 1970
R-B CORRIDOR TODAY
Achieving a Sustainable Community
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4. Transit-Oriented Development
44.5 million sq. ft. of office space*
41 million sq. ft. in Metrorail station areas* with over 4 million sq. ft.
of supporting retail and services
109,000 housing units
Over 43,700 in Metrorail station areas and 17,000 units along the
Columbia Pike corridor
56% of all housing in established transit corridors
* Includes the Pentagon @ 5 million sq. ft.
Success in concentrating growth around transit corridors
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5. Providing Travel Options
• 1,094 lane-miles of streets and 19
miles of HOV lanes
• Over 5,300 on-street metered parking
spaces
• 12 miles of Metrorail and 11 stations
• VRE commuter rail
• Extensive regional and local bus
service
• Car-share program with over 80 cars
• Bikeshare program with 69 stations
• 50 miles of multi-use trails and 36
miles of on-street bike lanes and
sharrows
• Extensive and growing network of
sidewalks
Investing to enhance the quality
of all travel options.
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6. Street Segment Street Type 1996 2011/2012
% Change
1996-2012
Lee Hwy - Rosslyn EW 6-lane arterial 37,770 31,951 -15.4%
Wash. Blvd. - VA Square EW 4-lane arterial 20,469 17,500 -14.5%
Clarendon Blvd. EW 2-lane 1-way arterial 13,980 13,292 -5.0%
Wilson Blvd. - Clarendon EW 2-lane 1-way arterial 16,368 12,603 -23.0%
Arlington Blvd. EW 6-lane arterial 55,865 65,259 16.8%
Glebe Road - Ballston NS 6-lane arterial 35,230 31,000 -12.0%
Glebe Road - South of
Columbia Pike
NS 4-lane arterial 29,000 27,000 -6.0%
George Mason Drive NS 4-lane arterial 20,002 20,518 2.3%
Jefferson Davis Hwy
north of Glebe Road
NS 6-lane arterial 52,000 44,000 -15.4%
Smart growth has allowed Arlington to add population
while decreasing traffic volumes.
Traffic on main arterials is down over 15-year period.
Traffic Trends
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7. Arlington is focused on the development of high-quality
transit – moving more people without more traffic.
Transit ridership grew significantly over 15-year period.
Transit Ridership Trends
FY1996 Actual FY2013 Actual % Growth
Metrorail Arlington Stations 45,335,000 59,528,744 31.3%
Metrobus Arlington Routes 12,049,000 14,848,036 23.2%
VRE – Crystal City 567,000 1,102,076 94.4%
Arlington Transit (ART) 105,000 2,644,000 2,518%
Total Annual Ridership 58,076,000 78,122,856 34.5%
40% of Virginia’s total annual transit ridership is from
Arlington-related trips.
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8. Local Bus Ridership is Growing
674,806
926,574
1,060,441
1,225,427
1,428,827
1,990,402
2,261,100
2,537,000
2,644,000
2,833,000
0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14
Fiscal Year
AnnualRidership
Along with ridership, 2013 survey shows satisfaction with ART has
also hit new high – 90% of riders are satisfied or very satisfied
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9. County Board-adopted policy guides our transportation
CIP investments.
Transportation policy history:
• MTP Goals and Summary, November 2007
• MTP 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
• 2014 Updates
– MTP Map
– Bicycle Element
Master Transportation Plan (MTP)
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10. MTP General Policies
A. Integrate transportation
with land use
B. Support the design and
operation of Complete
Streets
C. Manage travel demand
and transportation
systems
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13. Accomplishments - Jefferson Davis
Projects:
Pentagon City (South Hayes Street) $ 9.1 M
ART Operations and Administration Center $ 1.6 M
Crystal Drive – Two-way $ 2.2 M
• 12th to 15th Street
• 23rd to 26th Street
Total Project Costs: $ 13 M
Benefits:
• Improved pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and
transit access and safety.
• New two-way operations on Crystal Drive.
• South Hayes Street streetscape
improvements, bio-retention facilities and
street lighting.
Ribbon cutting of Hawk Signal in Crystal City
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14. Accomplishments – Columbia Pike
Projects:
Columbia Pike $ 7.4 M
• Wakefield St. to Four Mile Run Drive (utility phase)
• Bike Boulevard – Signage and Markings
Total Project Costs: $ 7.4 M
Benefits:
Improved pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and transit access
and safety.Columbia Pike Sidewalk Improvements
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15. Accomplishments – Rosslyn-Ballston
Projects:
Rosslyn Metro Station Access Improvements $ 49.9 M
Clarendon Metro Plaza Improvements $ 0.8 M
Clarendon Metro Station Bike Shelters $ 150 K
Wilson Blvd. – N. Oakland to N. Randolph St. $ 2 M
Wilson Blvd. – Sidewalk improvements at substation $ 250 K
N. Highland St. – Sidewalk Improvements $ 350 K
13th St. N. – Hudson St. to Ivy St. $ 400 K
N. Quinn St Extension – Developer $ 500 K
Glebe Rd. Pedestrian Safety Improvements $ 2.7 M
Total Project Costs: $ 57 M
Benefits:
• Improved safety and access at Rosslyn
Metrorail Station.
• Clarendon Metrorail Station bike shelters and
plaza improvements.
• Improved pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and
transit access and safety.
Rosslyn Metro Station Access Improvements
Clarendon Metro Plaza Improvements 15
16. Accomplishments – County Wide
Projects:
Henderson Rd. – Intersection Improvements $ 303 K
16th St. – Raised Crosswalk $ 85 K
Lee Hwy. – Old Dominion Dr. – Toyota $ 350 K
Old Dominion Dr. – Wall $ 250 K
Old Dominion Dr. Phase 1 $ 750 K
Walter Reed Dr. – Pollard St to Four Mile Run $ 500 K
Walter Reed Dr. – Columbia Pike to Glebe Rd. $ 450 K
George Mason Dr. – Lee Hwy to Washington Blvd. $ 500 K
George Mason Dr. – Arlington Blvd. to 6th St. $ 350 K
8th St. S. – S. Court House to Barton St. $ 600 K
S. Joyce St. – 15th to 16th St., Phase I $ 123 K
S. Joyce St. – 16th St. to 23nd St., Phase II & III $ 416 K
ART Bus Replacement and Expansion $ 1.54 M
Bus Stops Improvements & Bus Stop Inventory $ 652K
Transit IT and Security Technology $ 227K
Fiber Network (phases 1 & 2) $ 7 M
Signals & ITS $ 3.5 M
LED Streetlight Retrofit $ 2 M
Subtotal Project Costs: $ 20 M
VDOT / FHWA $ 100 M
Court House Road-Arlington Boulevard Interchange
Washington Boulevard-Columbia Pike Interchange
Glebe Road Bridge Replacement
South Joyce Street Improvements
Total Project Costs: $ 120 M
Benefits:
Improved pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and transit access and
safety.
Bus Stop Improvements
Court House – Arlington Blvd. Interchange
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19. ITS: Smart Route Choices
• Three major arterials:
– Arlington Blvd. (Rt. 50)
– Lee Highway
– Columbia Pike
• Bluetooth technology tracks
travel times in corridors
• Travel times to key destinations
displayed on DMSs
• Messages Amber alerts and
incident management
• Balances capacity
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22. • Adaptive control system
• Real time traffic detection systems
• Emergency vehicle support system
• Transit management system
• Real-time traffic monitoring
• Real-time bicycle and pedestrian
traffic monitoring
• Queue detection system
• 180 CCTV Cameras
Traffic Management
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23. FY 2015 – FY 2024
Proposed Capital Improvement Plan
24. Population Growth Trends
Of the County’s major transit corridors, the most
significant population growth through 2040 will
occur along Columbia Pike.
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25. Investments - Jefferson Davis
Projects:
Complete streets projects: $ 58.6 M
Crystal Drive – 26th St. to 27th St.
Crystal Drive – US 1 to 27th St.
Clark/Bell St’s – 12th St. to 18th St.
Clark/Bell St’s – Vicinity of 15th St.
18th St. – US 1 to Crystal Dr.
S. Eads St. – 15th to 23rd St.
12th St S. – S. Eads St. to S. Clark St.
Airport Viaduct Removal
S. Clark St. – 20th St to 27th St.
Viaduct Trail Access to National Airport
Boundary Channel Dr. @ I-395 $ 9.3 M
Army Navy Drive – Joyce St. to 12th St. $ 5.4 M
Transit:
Crystal City Streetcar $ 227.3 M
Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway $ 11.4 M
Crystal City Multimodal Center $ 1.6 M
Crystal City Station East Entrance $ 67.3 M
Pentagon City Metro Station Second Elevator $ 4.7 M
Pentagon City Pedestrian Tunnel $ 0.7 M
Total in FY15-FY24 CIP: $ 386 M
Narrative: Improved pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and
transit access and safety. Boundary Channel Drive @ I-
395 interchange improvements. Crystal City Potomac
Yard Transitway. Crystal City Streetcar, Multimodal
Center Station and East Entrance.
Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway
Boundary Channel Drive @ I-395
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26. Investments – Columbia Pike
Projects:
Complete Streets Projects: $ 69.5 M
• Columbia Pike – S. Frederick St. to Jefferson St.
• Columbia Pike – Oakland St. to S Wakefield St.
• Columbia Pike – S. Garfield St. to Quinn St.
• Columbia Pike – Orme St. to Joyce St.
• Bike Boulevards – Bicycle facility improvements
Transit:
• Columbia Pike – Streetcar $ 286.7 M
• Columbia Pike – Transit Stations $ 12.4 M
Total in FY15 – FY24 CIP: $ 369 M
Narrative: Projects improve pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle and
transit access and safety. Bike Boulevards. Columbia Pike
Streetcar.
Columbia Pike Cross-section
Columbia Pike Streetcar Route 26
27. Investments – Rosslyn - Ballston
Projects:
Complete Streets Projects: $ 32.8 M
R-B Corridor Accessibility
Clarendon Circle Pedestrian Improvements
Wilson/Courthouse Sidewalk Nubs
Wilson Blvd. – N. Lincoln St. to 10th St. N.
Transit:
Court House Metro Station Second Elevator $ 16.6 M
Ballston Metro Station Multimodal Improvements $ 4.6 M
Ballston-MU – Metro Station West Entrance $ 89.9 M
Total in FY15-FY24 CIP: $ 144 M
Narrative: Projects and programs improve pedestrian,
bicycle, vehicle and transit access and safety. Ballston
Metro Station Improvements and west entrance. Court
House second elevator
Proposed Court House Station Second Elevator
Proposed Ballston - MU Station West Entrance
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28. Investments – County Wide
Projects/Programs:
Complete Streets Projects: $ 43.3 M
• S. Fillmore St. - Arlington Blvd. to 5th St. S.
• N. George Mason Dr. – 14th St. S. to Washington Blvd.
• Walter Reed Dr. – Glebe Rd. to Pollard St.
• Walter Reed Dr. – Arlington Mill Dr. to FMR Dr.
• N. Carlin Springs Rd. – Vermont St. to Edison St.
• McKinley Rd. – Wilson Blvd. to I-66
• Arlington Ridge @ Lang St.
• Arlington Ridge @ Lynn St.
• Pershing Dr. – Barton Dr. to Edison St
• Military Rd. – Nellie Custis to 38th St.
• Washington Blvd. – Arlington Blvd. to 10th St. N.
• George Mason Dr. and Washington Blvd.
WALK Arlington $ 12.8 M
BIKE Arlington $ 14.2 M
Capital Bikeshare $ 13.4 M
Bridge Renovation $ 17.4 M
East Falls Church Streets $ 2.0 M
Transit :
• ART Fleet New and Replacement Program $ 28. 9 M
• ART Fleet Rehabilitation $ 8.3 M
• ART Facilities $ 42.0 M
• Bus Stop & Shelter Program $ 5.9 M
• Transit ITS & Security Program $ 2.6 M
Traffic Engineering & Operations:
• Transportation Systems & Traffic Signals Program $ 41. 8 M
• Fiber Network (phase 3) $ 16.7 M
• Street Lighting $ 5.1 M
• Parking Meters & Technology, & Regulatory Signage $ 10.0 M
Maintenance Capital:
Bridge Maintenance $ 4.8 M
Paving $128.3 M
Total in FY15-FY24 CIP: $ 397.5 M
Narrative: Projects and programs improve pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle
and transit access and safety.
Note: Excludes new programs/projects in the FY15-FY24 CIP
ART Fleet
Capital Bikeshare
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29. New Items in the CIP (County-wide)
Lee Highway Multimodal Improvements ($20.0M)
– Improves safety & capacity in the corridor
Intelligent Transportation Systems (non-fiber project portion) ($18.2M)
– Improve /expand equipment & software for efficiency, safety, and emergency
operations
Neighborhood Complete Streets ($9.7M)
– Provides pedestrian & other transportation enhancements along non-arterial
streets
Commuter Stores ($1.2M)
– To upgrade/replace facilities (currently four fixed locations & one mobile store)
Safe Routes to Schools ($1.1M)
– Improves safety near schools
STAR Call Center Office Space ($1.1M)
– Relocation of STAR call center to improve functionality
ART System Service & Asset Plan, and 2nd TDP Plan ($0.8M)
– Bus service expansion feasibility & realignment study for ART
ART Bus Maintenance Equipment ($0.7M)
– For additional maintenance equipment to keep buses in a state of good repair
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30. Significant Increases in the CIP
Jefferson Davis, Columbia Pike, & Rosslyn-Ballston Corridors
Crystal City Streetcar ($81.6M)
– Due to more detailed planning & conceptual engineering work, higher annual
inflation rate assumption, and increased contingency from 18% to 30%
Columbia Pike Streetcar ($87.7M)
– Due to additional scope, extended project schedule, additional years of
inflation, and increased contingency from 18% to 30%
Rosslyn-Ballston Arterial Street Improvements ($15.8M):
– Greater engineering & construction costs were identified for Rosslyn Esplanade
Court House Metrorail Station Second Elevator ($7.6M):
– Greater engineering requirements and complexity of construction were
identified in WMATA’s feasibility study completed in February 2014
Projects to be delivered sooner:
Crystal City Metrorail Station East Entrance ($49.8M):
– In prior 10-year plan, project was not fully funded; timing has moved forward
Ballston-MU Metrorail Station West Entrance ($65.3M):
– In prior 10-year plan, project was not fully funded; timing has moved forward 30
31. Significant Increases in the CIP
County-wide
Transportation Systems & Traffic Signals ($31.8M):
– Majority of equipment is beyond its designed life cycle and requires
replacement
Paving ($14.1M):
– To reverse the decline on PCI, and steadily increase the paving condition
ART Facilities ($26.6M):
– Right-of-way, land acquisition and design/construction costs for a heavy
maintenance facility have been added
ART Fleet & Equipment Replacement & Expansion ($8.5M):
– Number of buses added to the fleet or replaced in 10-year plan increases
from 38 to 56.
– Total anticipated fleet at end of CIP is 80 (up from 51 today).
Capital Bikeshare ($8.1M):
– Current CIP based on the Arlington Capital Bikeshare Transit Development
Plan (TDP)
Improvements Outside Major Corridors ($7.0M):
– Increased funding capacity to address projects with scopes that could not
be funded with other sources. 31
32. Significant Decreases in the CIP
Columbia Pike Streets (-$11.5M):
Cost estimates for outyear projects have been revised downward based on bid
results for the projects currently under construction.
Columbia Pike Transit Stations (-$8.4M):
Cost estimate has decreased due to significant changes in design, and timing
has been adjusted to align work with Columbia Pike Streets projects.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming (-$3.5M):
Program has been eliminated; future funding for traffic calming projects will come
from new Neighborhood Complete Streets program and other CIP programs.
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33. Funding Sources - Overview
• Most projects have more than one funding source
• Combination of local, regional, state and federal sources
• Goal is to leverage external sources with local dollars
• Look to dedicated transportation funds first, minimizing
reliance on GO Bonds & PAYG
See Attachment #1, Arlington County Transportation 101 for review of all
program funding sources
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34. New Funding Source in the CIP
2013 Virginia General Assembly enacted transportation funding
legislation (House Bill 2313), which raises new transportation revenues
for Northern Virginia:
– Additional 0.7% state Sales & Use Tax
– 2% increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax (hotel tax)
– 0.15 per $100 valuation increase to the Grantor’s tax (Congestion Relief Fee)
– Matching requirement
– Maintenance of effort
Two components:
– Regional: 70% of revenues will be retained by NVTA to fund regional
projects; projects must be submitted to NVTA for evaluation & ranking
against other regional priorities; $26.6M in FY14
– Local: 30% of revenues will be returned to localities, to be used for locally
selected transportation projects; $11.4M in FY14
See Attachment #2, HB 2313 - Excerpt of Funding Uses and
Maintenance of Effort Language 34
35. Transportation Capital Fund
Transportation Capital Fund – Commercial & Industrial Tax
• Authorized by General Assembly in 2007; adopted by County Board in 2008
• Funds ongoing investments in multimodal transportation infrastructure that
support the function, competitive position, & ongoing development of
Arlington’s commercial and mixed use districts such as the Rosslyn-Ballston
Corridor
• Cannot be used to supplant existing commitments
• Has served as a basis for leveraging state and federal transportation funds
for major capital projects
See Attachment #3, Use & Level of Effort Requirements for the
Commercial & Industrial Real Estate Tax
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37. Funding Sources - Local
PAYG
• Typically funds smaller scale projects and minor renovations
GO Bonds
• Projects typically have a useful life at least as long as the period over which the
bonds will be repaid (generally 20 years)
Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Established in 2010 to support infrastructure investment in the Crystal City
Sector Plan and infrastructure that will support Potomac Yard and Pentagon City
Developer/Other
• Developer contributions negotiated as part of site plan / tied to specific projects
• Cash often not accessible until project is completed
• Sources vary year to year
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38. Funding Sources – Non-Local
State
• Various funding mechanisms, each with its specific guidelines / restrictions
• May require a local match
Federal
• Most funding must be used within a certain timeframe
• Typically for specific programs / projects; local match may be required
• Requires NEPA documentation and federal accounting
• Must be included in various State Transportation Plans (STIP, CLRP, & TIP)
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41. Transportation Funding Summary
Federal 14%
State 17%
Regional 17%
Developer/Oth
er 7%
GO Bond 10%
PAYG 5%
TCF & TCF
Bonds 26%
TIF & TIF
Bonds 4%
Source $M*
Federal 186
State 233
Regional (HB 2313) 234
Developer/Other 95
GO Bond 137
PAYG 69
TCF & TCF Bonds 361
TIF & TIF Bonds 57
Total 1,372
* Figures for the various
sources include new funds
as well as previously
approved funds
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45. Data driven
Ranking of projects based on criteria:
– Site locations within ¼ mile of schools
– Sites directly connected to Arterial Streets
– Projects not normally funded by NC
– Annual call for projects
Project elements:
– Improved walking connectivity
– Upgrade of street crossings
– Modifying incomplete streets
– Minimize vehicle/pedestrian conflicts
– Complete missing elements of the residential (non-arterial)
street infrastructure
– Promote connections to transit
Civic Association & abutting property owners
to review elements
Enhanced project delivery
Supported by a County Board-appointed
Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission
Neighborhood Complete Streets
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46. • Facilitates safe travel to and from school
• Program funds projects, initiatives and outreach
• Coordinates efforts between DES Transportation and APS
• Funds total $1.146M over 10 years
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Safe Routes To Schools
47. • Expands multimodal capacity,
leverages opening of the Silver Line
– Added ART Capacity
– Reduced transit travel times
– Real-time transit arrival information
– Bus stop improvements
– Sidewalk improvements
– Roadway striping improvements
– Traffic signal prioritization
– Bicycle improvements
• Improving connections between East
Falls Church and Rosslyn Metrorail
Stations
• Improves pedestrian/bike safety
• Reduce single occupancy travel
• Corridor planning process to identify
work program
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Lee Highway Multimodal Improvements
48. East Falls Church
• Implement upgrades as identified in
East Fall Church Area Plan
• Improvements included on:
– Sycamore Street
– Washington Boulevard
– Lee Highway
– Westmoreland Street
– Fairfax Drive
• Improved pedestrian/bike safety and
accessibility
• Improved transit access and service
at East Falls Church Metrorail Station
• Expand on improvements associated
with VDOT’s I-66 Spot Improvement
Project
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49. Progress to date
• Completed conversion of most commercial districts
and 85% of all County-owned lights
• Instituted programmable dimming for all installations
• Dramatically reduced energy usage and associated
cost of electricity
Lessons learned
• Must communicate with communities earlier in the
process
• Provide notice to the community of initial test period,
implications
• Conduct lighting demonstration in communities prior to
implementation
• Poll community after implementation, stay in touch to
ensure smooth transition
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LED Streetlight Program
50. Prioritize High Density & Safety Areas
Work Items
Identify remaining high density
& safety areas
Prioritize high density & safety
locations
Communicate priorities to leadership
Conduct community outreach
Conduct field demonstrations
Retrofit in priority order
Continue to test new technologies
Monitor community acceptance
Update leadership on progress
Complete
On-going
Prior to new installations
On-going (existing and new locations)
Complete
Underway
On-going (existing and new locations)
On-going
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LED Streetlights: Action Plan
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LED Streetlights: Priority Locations
Priority Area Civic Association
1 Crystal City general area Crystal City
2 N. Glebe Road/N. Pershing Drive area Buckingham/Ashton Heights
3 Lee Highway/N. Lincoln Street area Cherrydale
4 Lee Highway/N. Harrison Street area Leeway Overlee
5 Washington Blvd/N. Pershing Drive area Lyon Park
6 Washington Blvd/McKinley Road area Overlee Knolls/Westover Village
7 S. Glebe Road/13th Street S. area Douglas Park
8 N. Wakefield Street/23rd Street N. area Old Dominion/Donaldson Run
9 Lee Highway/N. Westmoreland Street area Arlington-East Falls Church
10 N. Potomac Street/N. Powhatan Street area Madison Manor
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During the next 30 years…
65% of County’s population growth, 44% of employment
growth along Columbia Pike and Route 1 corridors.
Quarter mile from all
planned streetcar stations
2010 2040
Population 39,400 81,500
Housing units 22,600 42,700
Employment 62,900 100,100
Streetcar: Investment in our Future
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We will combine the flexibility of bus with the
certainty and permanence of streetcar
More people in fewer vehicles = Reduced congestion
Streetcar vehicle can hold 100% more passengers than a bus,
40% more than an articulated bus
Skyline
Columbia Pike
Pentagon City
Crystal City
Potomac Yard
VRE
Buses to
Culmore,
Annandale
Buses to Rosslyn,
Courthouse,
Ballston
Buses to
Pentagon,
Downtown
Streetcar: Maximizing Capacity
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0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
2010Actual 2035Forecast
Through trips
Crystal City local trips
Columbia Pike local trips
Streetcar
= 37,100
Crystal City
Columbia Pike Buses =
22,700
Buses =
24,700
Average Weekday Boardings
• Reflects population and employment forecasts based on updated County
and regional plans
• Shows the benefits of having a seamless streetcar system (“one seat ride”)
Streetcar: Projected Ridership
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Daily Weekday Ridership
Columbia Pike – Crystal City:
2010 bus ridership
2035 rail and bus ridership
24,700
59,800
Metrobus 16th Street S-line 20,000
Portland Streetcar 18,000
Cleveland Health Line BRT 16,000-20,000
Norfolk, Va. Tide Light Rail 4,000
Corridor Transit Comparison
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$3.2 billion to $4.4 billion in net, or new, real estate
value for Arlington and Fairfax Counties over 30 years
• Over and above project capital and operating costs
• Benefits due to property value increases and greater
extent and faster pace of growth
6,600 new jobs attracted to the corridor within 10
years of project construction
• Based on new growth due to the transit infrastructure
investment
• More than 3x the amount supported by enhanced bus
From 2014 Columbia Pike Transit Comparative Return on Investment Study:
Streetcar = Economic Competitiveness
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• Revenues are net -- over and above project costs.
• Presented in 2014 dollars.
$0
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
$60,000,000
$70,000,000
Enhanced Bus Streetcar
Annual New Arlington County Tax Revenues Over Baseline
Streetcar total =
$1,260 million
Enhanced bus total =
$385 million
FY 2015:
$0.01 on the tax rate =
$6.6 million
Streetcar = New Tax Revenues
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Columbia Pike streetcar Crystal City streetcar
Arlington County $287 million $227 million
Fairfax County $71 million* --
Total $358 million $227 million
Start of service Spring 2021 Spring 2020
* Proposed
+$48 million from 2013 Federal Transit Administration "most likely" project
estimate of $310 million
Due to extended project schedule and additional years of inflation
+$81 million from 2013 CIP, due to more detailed planning and conceptual
engineering work, higher annual inflation rate assumption
Both project schedules reflect more conservative timeframes for
engineering, procurements and FTA approvals.
Columbia Pike:
Crystal City:
FY15-24 Streetcar Capital Cost
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Local funding sources:
• A commercial real estate tax supports the County’s Transportation Capital Fund, which can
only be used for new transportation projects.
• The Crystal City infrastructure fund is named the Crystal City, Potomac Yard, Pentagon City
Tax Increment Financing Fund.
Streetcar Funding ($ in millions)