This document summarizes a citizens information meeting about plans to construct a new sidewalk along Backlick Road between Cindy Lane and Degroff Court in Fairfax County, Virginia. The meeting agenda included an overview of the design, opportunities for Q&A, and an open house portion. The project involves installing a new 6-foot wide sidewalk, upgrading curb ramps and driveways to ADA standards, and other improvements at an estimated cost of $1.5 million. The design requires a waiver since it does not include a buffer between the sidewalk and road. Potential impacts on utilities, trees, fences and driveways were discussed. The tentative schedule includes land acquisition in 2018, final design in 2019, and construction from 2019-

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Backlick Road Walkway
(Cindy Lane to Degroff Court)
Citizens Information Meeting
November 9, 2017, 7:30PM to 9:00PM
(Mason District Governmental Center)

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Department of Transportation
• Supervisor Gross’s Office
• Fairfax County Department of Transportation
(FCDOT)
– Transportation Design (TDD)
– Capital Projects (CPTED)
• Fairfax County Department of Public Works &
Environmental Services (DPWES)
– Construction (UDCD)
– Land Acquisition (LAD)
• Design Consultant (WSP)
Project Team

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Tonight’s Agenda
• Design Overview
• General Q & A
• “Open House”
– Return to Display boards, one-on-one
discussion, individual questions
• Meeting Ends – 9:00 PM
Department of Transportation
Meeting Schedule

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Project Background
• County’s 2012 Dialogue on Transportation
• Included in 2014 Bond Issue
• Locally Funded Project
– Estimated Project Cost = $1.5 M
• Proposed pedestrian facility and infrastructure
improvements will meet all VDOT & County
Standards for maintenance and ADA accessibility
compliance.
Department of Transportation
Project Background

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Department of Transportation
Limits of
New Sidewalk
Project Vicinity Map

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Department of Transportation
Project Overview
Existing Conditions
Looking north from Degroff Court

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Department of Transportation
Project Overview
Existing Conditions
Looking south towards Degroff Court Looking north towards Cindy Lane

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Department of Transportation
Project Overview
Existing Conditions
Looking north from Cindy Lane Looking south from Cindy Lane

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Improvements Will Include
• New 6’ Wide Sidewalk and
ADA Curb Ramps
• New Driveway Entrances
• New Storm Drain Inlets
and Pipes
• New Road Pavement and
Striping
• Designed to VDOT Criteria
Department of Transportation
Project Overview

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Potential Impacts
• Relocation of existing
utilities (underground
and/or overhead)
• Tree Impacts
• Fences and Driveways
• Grading back slopes
• Retaining Walls
Department of Transportation
Project Overview

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Proposed Design
6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) – Requires VDOT Waiver
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
Backlick Rd Northbound Travel Lanes
NEW 6’ WIDE
SIDEWALK
EXISTING
CURB &
GUTTER

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) – Requires VDOT Waiver
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
Backlick Rd Northbound Travel Lanes
NEW 6’ WIDE
SIDEWALK
EXISTING
CURB &
GUTTER
PROPOSED
RETAINING WALL
AND HANDRAIL

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) – Requires VDOT Waiver
SIDEWALK/CURB RAMP
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT
RETAINING WALL
DRAINAGE
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
GRADING/CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY
PROPOSED TREE REMOVAL X

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) – Requires VDOT Waiver
SIDEWALK/CURB RAMP
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT
RETAINING WALL
DRAINAGE
LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE
GRADING/CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY
PROPOSED TREE REMOVAL X

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
• Eliminate South
Crosswalk at Cindy
Lane Intersection
• Upgrade Existing
ADA Curb Ramps
at Cindy Lane
• Construct New
Receiving Ramp at
North Crosswalk
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design
Upgrade
Existing ADA
Curb Ramps
Remove
Striping
New ADA
Curb Ramp

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• Potential Impacts to Adjacent Property
oLimits of disturbance show the approximate area
affected by construction.
oDriveways, fences, and trees may be impacted on
properties adjacent to the project.
oIf private property is to be impacted during
construction, we will obtain an easement and/or
right-of-way before work begins.
Proposed Design (Cont’d)
Department of Transportation
Proposed Design

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Land Acquisition Process
• Will occur after Pre-Final Design.
• Plats will be prepared showing easements
and/or right-of-way needed.
• Land Acquisition Agent will contact
property owners to negotiate.
Department of Transportation
Land Acquisition

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Construction
• We will coordinate with property owners well in
advance of construction start.
• Fences may be temporarily removed & replaced.
Relocation to private property may be
necessary, if within the right-of-way.
• Access will be maintained to driveways.
• Work hours are set by VDOT.
Department of Transportation
Construction

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Tentative Project Schedule
Intermediate Design Current
Pre-Final Design Late 2017
Land Acquisition Spring 2018
Final Design Spring 2019
Begin Construction Fall 2019
Construction Completion Spring 2020
Department of Transportation
Project Schedule

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Comments
• Fill out comment sheet tonight (Comment Box Provided)
• Submit comment on project website:
http://ffxpwdevpgc01/fcdot/pedestrian/backlickrdwalkway.htm
• Email Latesa Turner: Latesa.Turner@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Fill out and mail comment sheet:
Latesa Turner
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
4050 Legato Road, Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22033
Citizen Input

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Department of Transportation
Questions?
Question/Answers

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Thank you!
Backlick Road Walkway
(Cindy Lane to Degroff Court)