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1 Working Group Meeting February 6, 2018 Parks and Natural Resources Operations Building Transportation Analysis Draft Policy Framework

2 Agenda 7:05 pm Welcome 7:10 pm Follow-up from Previous Meetings Schedule Outlook 7:15 pm Presentation: Transportation Analysis Q & A 8:15 pm Presentation / Overview: Draft Policy Framework Q & 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 2

3 Schedule Outlook Draft Policy Framework (2/2) Working Group Meetings February 6 th Transportation Analysis Policy Framework Review February 15 th Park Master Plan Design Guidelines Policy Framework Review Staff will develop a Comment Matrix Working Group comments/questions Other comments Staff responses 3

4 Schedule Outlook County Board Work Session Early Check-in (2/20) Broader Community Review (Feb / March) Civic Associations Advisory Boards and Commissions Additional Working Group meetings 4

5 Schedule Outlook Policy Framework Request to Advertise (RTA) April Revised Policy Framework Policy Framework Adoption May Area Plan / Park Master Plan RTA July Area Plan / Park Master Plan Adoption - September 5

6 Transportation Analysis Richard Best, DES Stephen Crim, DES Alia Anderson, Toole Design Group 6

7 Multimodal Transportation

8 Key Assets/Needs 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 8

9 Future Planned Projects 1 1 W&OD Trail Intersection Improvements S Walter Reed Drive Bridge Improvements 5 1 Shirlington Transit Center Expansion Shirlington Bridge Improvements West End Transitway 3

10 Existing Conditions: Pedestrians

11 Existing Conditions: Pedestrians

12 Tested Big Ideas with Traffic Analysis Lane Reconfiguration on Four Mile Run Drive Development (Area C and D) 12

13 Vehicle Traffic 9 study intersections Studied weekday morning and evening rush hours

14 Existing Conditions

15 Future with Lane Reconfiguration on FMR Dr

16 Lane Reconfiguration & Development

17 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

18 Four Mile Run Drive Today Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

19 Vision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

20 + Vision Angled Concept: parkingfour Mile Run Dr Sidewalk on north side subject to coordination with Nova Parks. Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

21 + Vision Parking Concept: bulb outs Four & Mile sidewalk Run Dr on north FMR Drive between Oakland Street and Nelson Street

22 + Near Parking term bulb implementation? outs & sidewalk on north Possibility for near-term implementation using paint and flex posts

23 Additional Future Recommendations Pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements Transit-related improvements Parking management on Four Mile Run Dr

24 Proposed Ped & Bike Improvements

25 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

26 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

27 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

28 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

29 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

30 Transit Improvements There are numerous planned transit service modifications to 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 highfrequency service from Alexandria, Mark Center, Shirlington Transit Center & Pentagon Metro And more:

31 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

32 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

33 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

34 Questions? 34

35 Policy Framework Overview Richard Tucker, CPHD Marco Rivero, DPR 39

36 Policy Framework Overview Purpose Interim step to identify key guidance for County Board review Concept Plan drawings Policy-related recommendations 40

37 Policy Framework Overview Structure Introduction / Existing Conditions Process / Guiding Principles / Vision Plan Concepts Policy Guidance 41

38 Policy Framework Overview 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. 42

39 Policy Framework Overview 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 artsoriented, 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. 43

40 Concept Plans Area Plan 44

41 Area Plan Previous Concepts 45

42 Revised Concept 46

43 Concept Plans Park Master Plan 47

44 Jennie Dean Phase 1 Staff Recommendation 48

45 Jennie Dean Phase 2 Staff Recommendation 49

46 Shirlington Park Staff Recommendation 50

47 Shirlington Dog Park 51

48 Shirlington Dog Park 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). 52

49 Other Policy Guidance Recommendations 53

50 Water Access & Overlooks? New Water Access Point 54

51 Arts District 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 55

52 2-Block Area MR Dr.: Site for Community Facility / Open Space Future Open Space on Old Signature Theater and Warehouse sites 56

53 Future Land Use Map 57

54 Heights Map 58

55 4MR Drive Concept 59

56 Questions? 60