Working Group Meeting
Transportation AnalysisDraft Policy Framework
February 6, 2018Parks and Natural Resources Operations Building
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Agenda
7:05 pm Welcome
7:10 pm Follow-up from Previous MeetingsSchedule Outlook
7:15 pm Presentation: Transportation Analysis Q & A
8:15 pm Presentation / Overview: Draft Policy FrameworkQ & A
8:45 pm Working Group Discussion of Draft Policy Framework
9:40 pm Working Group Discussion Wrap Up & Next Steps
9:45 pm Public Comment
10:00 pm Adjournment
Schedule Outlook
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• Draft Policy Framework (2/2)
• Working Group Meetings
• Staff will develop a Comment Matrix• Working Group comments/questions• Other comments• Staff responses
February 6th February 15th
Transportation Analysis Park Master Plan Design GuidelinesPolicy Framework Review Policy Framework Review
Schedule Outlook
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• County Board Work Session – Early Check-in (2/20)
• Broader Community Review (Feb / March)− Civic Associations− Advisory Boards and Commissions
• Additional Working Group meetings
Schedule Outlook
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• Policy Framework Request to Advertise (RTA) – AprilRevised Policy Framework
• Policy Framework Adoption – May
• Area Plan / Park Master Plan RTA – July
• Area Plan / Park Master Plan Adoption - September
Transportation AnalysisRichard Best, DESStephen Crim, DES
Alia Anderson, Toole Design Group
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Multimodal Transportation
Key Assets/Needs
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Assets• Heavily used trail network • Parks & other destinations• Robust transit service• Opportunities exist to reconfigure
streets and intersections• Access to I-395
Challenges • Discontinuous and narrow
sidewalks• Businesses and park uses
compete for parking resources• Conflicts and congestion at
intersections • Major arterials and I-395
Future Planned Projects
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W&OD Trail Intersection Improvements
S Walter Reed Drive Bridge Improvements
Shirlington Transit Center Expansion
Shirlington Bridge Improvements
West End Transitway
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Existing Conditions: Pedestrians
Existing Conditions: Pedestrians
Tested “Big Ideas” with Traffic Analysis
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• Lane Reconfiguration on Four Mile Run Drive
• Development (Area C and D)
Vehicle Traffic
• 9 study intersections
• Studied weekday morning and evening rush hours
Existing Conditions
Future with Lane Reconfiguration on FMR Dr
Lane Reconfiguration & Development
Traffic Takeaways
• Road capacity will limit scale of future redevelopment
• Strategies for mode shift and trip reduction will be key with new development
• Consider land uses with lower vehicle trip generation during peak hours
• Emphasize Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
• Lane configuration on S Four Mile Run Drive viable for further evaluation
Four Mile Run Drive Today
Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road
Vision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr
Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road
+ Angled parkingVision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr
Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road
Sidewalk on north side subject to
coordination with Nova Parks.
+ Parking bulb outs & sidewalk on north
FMR Drive between Oakland Street and Nelson Street
Vision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr
+ Parking bulb outs & sidewalk on northNear term implementation?
Possibility for near-term implementation using paint and flex posts
Additional Future Recommendations
• Pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements
• Transit-related improvements
• Parking management on Four Mile Run Dr
Proposed Ped & Bike Improvements
Possible Arlington Mill Uncontrolled Crosswalks
• Consider:• advanced yield markings
and signs • pedestrian/bicycle warning
signs at end of road and in median
• Evaluate stopping sight distance and add advanced signs if needed
• Conduct speed study and re-evaluate recommendations
• Consider shifting crossing on S. Quincy Street
Possible Arlington Mill Signalized Crosswalks
• Consider “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” Signs
• Evaluate “No Turn on Red Signs”
• Randolph Signal• Extend median through eastern
crosswalk • Taylor Street
• Install hardened centerline or median for westbound left-turns
Possible S Four Mile Run Drive Crosswalks
• S. Nelson St. and S. Oxford St. Crosswalks• Install median • install pedestrian crossing signs • Install in-roadway bollards
• S. Oxford Street Crosswalk • Install advanced yield markings and
signs • Install pedestrian crossing signs
Possible Changes at Shirlington Rd/Four Mile Run Drive
• Add protected signal phase for trail crossing on northern crosswalk
• Add “No Turn on Red” for southbound right turns
Possible Changes at Shirlington Rd/Four Mile Run Trail
• Near-term: Install back-to-back signage, active warning beacon (LED Flashing Beacon or Enhanced Crossing Sign) in median/center of roadway
• Longer-term: Consider relocation of crossing and access management
Transit Improvements
• There are numerous planned transit service modificationsto improve frequency of service. Examples:
• ART 84 reconfigured to better serve area around Fort Henry Gardens
• ART 87 reconfigured to provide 10-min peak frequencies between Shirlington and Pentagon Metro (weekdays)
• Proposed West End Transitway (DASH) will provide high-frequency service from Alexandria, Mark Center, ShirlingtonTransit Center & Pentagon Metro
• And more: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/transportation/transit-development-plan/
Transit Improvements
• Reconfiguration of Four Mile Run Drive creates space for bus landing pads, shelters, lean bars, trash/recycle receptacles
Bus stop on FMR Dr
Bus shelter on Arl Mill Dr
Parking
• Angled parking on FMR Drive between Nelson to Shirlington Road would create 30+ spaces adjoining park
• Revised parking regulations could make 250+ more spaces available around the clock
Summary of Recommendations
• Pursue moderate development scenarios to minimize parking impacts
• Prioritize trip reduction strategies with development• Lane reconfiguration, angled parking & streetscape
improvements on Four Mile Run Drive• Revise parking regulations on Four Mile Run Drive• Consider intersection improvements for pedestrian
safety• Transit access and bus stop improvements
Questions?
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Policy Framework Overview
Richard Tucker, CPHDMarco Rivero, DPR
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Policy Framework Overview
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Purpose
Interim step to identify key guidance for County Board review• Concept Plan drawings• Policy-related recommendations
Policy Framework Overview
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Structure
• Introduction / Existing Conditions
• Process / Guiding Principles / Vision
• Plan Concepts
• Policy Guidance
Policy Framework Overview
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Draft Vision Statement
The vision for 4MRV is to enhance the area’s unique strengths over time, addressing natural area while guiding public realm improvements and encouraging new development that contributes to the Valley’s future arts-oriented, industrial character.
An upgraded 4MRV will be safer, healthier, more accessible, and more responsive to the natural environment – restoring and better connecting to 4MR; reducing stormwater impacts and flooding; expanding transportation options and increasing safety; addressing parking needs; integrating aesthetic improvements to streetscapes, open space resources, and public art; and preserving existing land uses while providing flexibility for new arts or cultural uses.
Policy Framework Overview
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Draft Vision Statement
The vision for 4MRV is to enhance the area’s unique strengths over time, addressing natural area while guiding public realm improvements and encouraging new development that contributes to the Valley’s future arts-oriented, industrial character.
An upgraded 4MRV will be safer, healthier, more accessible, and more responsive to the natural environment – restoring and better connecting to 4MR; reducing stormwater impacts and flooding; expanding transportation options and increasing safety; addressing parking needs; integrating aesthetic improvements to streetscapes, open space resources, and public art; and preserving existing land uses while providing flexibility for new arts or cultural uses.
Concept PlansArea Plan
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Area Plan
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Previous Concepts
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Revised Concept
Concept PlansPark Master Plan
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Jennie Dean – Phase 1
Staff Recommendation
Jennie Dean – Phase 2
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Staff Recommendation
Shirlington Park
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Staff Recommendation
Shirlington Dog Park
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Staff Recommendation
Shirlington Dog Park
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• The Parks Master Plan (PMP) will provide short and mid-term recommendations for improving the dog park (stormwater considerations, removal of invasive species, water quality, etc.).
• The PMP will not provide a redevelopment concept for the Shirlington Dog Park (consistent w/ CB direction in May 2017).
Other Policy Guidance Recommendations
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Water Access & Overlooks
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New Water Access Point
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Arts District
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Staff Approach / Recommendation:• Work w/ Arts Commission and arts community
to develop a strategy for expanding arts in the study area
• Explore opportunities to expand arts in the area, including evaluating an Arts District
• Encourage the introduction of arts uses and new retail in Subarea B
• Look to incorporate temporary and permanent public art in 4MRV
2-Block Area
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Future Open Space on Old Signature Theater and Warehouse sites
3700 4MR Dr.: Site for Community Facility / Open Space
Future Land Use Map
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Heights Map
4MR Drive Concept
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Questions?
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