Columbia Pike Implementation Team (CPIT) Meeting

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1 Columbia Pike Implementation Team (CPIT) Meeting November 30, 2010

2 Agenda Introductions / Purpose of Meeting Review of project goals Multimodal project: 10% street design between the curbs Discussion Multimodal level of service (MMLOS) analysis & behind the curb considerations Pike Transit Initiative update Community input process Summary / next steps

3 YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED On 10% street design between the curbs Through lanes Left turns Medians Initial multimodal level of service (MMLOS) analysis and priorities for space behind the curb

4 Goal and Objectives Goal: Near-term implementation of a complete street that achieves an appropriate balance of travel modes and that supports future high-quality, high-frequency transit service Objectives: Build on Street Space Planning Task Force recommendations Complete a multimodal transportation analysis Complete necessary environmental studies and NEPA documentation Provide a complete street design to meet Arlington, VDOT, and FHWA approvals Coordinate with many other on-going efforts

riders Motorists More livable, safer, accessible Elements: Wider sidewalks

5 Complete Street Designed and operated to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users: Pedestrians Bicyclists Transit riders Motorists More livable, safer, accessible Elements: Wider sidewalks Minimized crossing distances Bicycle accommodations Accessibility to transit Public amenities

6 Near-Term Design of Street Space Build on Street Space Planning Task Force recommendations Provide street design to meet Arlington, VDOT, and FHWA approvals Coordinate with many other ongoing efforts Develop street design for all modes Attain 56-ft curb face to curb face cartway dimension

7 Street Space Analysis

8 56 FT CURB TO CURB

9 Proposed Near-Term Typical Cross Section

10 Proposed Near-Term Typical Plan

11 10% PLANS CONCEPT DESIGN

13 Segment: County line/s. Jefferson St. to east of S. Frederick St. 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Medians, new signal/wb left turn lane at Frederick, full access maintained for driveways Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, cycle tracks, on street parking, transit stops

15 Segment: East of S. Frederick St. to east of S. Four Mile Run Dr. 56-ft cross section: Achieved with exception of Four Mile Run Bridge area Between curbs: Medians, new WB left turn lane at S. Four Mile Run Dr., full access maintained for driveways, left turns in/out at S. Arlington Mill eliminated (except for emergency vehicles) Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, trail connections, transit stops/super stops

17 Segment: East of S. Four Mile Run Dr. to east of S. Taylor St. 56-ft cross section: Achieved east of S. Wakefield St. only Between curbs: Medians, new left turn lanes at Thomas & Taylor, full access maintained for most driveways, left turns in/out eliminated at one driveway Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping/walls, transit stops, realignment of Thomas

19 Segment: East of S. Taylor St. to east of S. Quincy St. 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Medians, pedestrian refuges, left turns in/out eliminated at Randolph, new left turn lanes at Quincy, full access maintained for most driveways Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, on street parking, transit stops, elimination of 3 driveways

21 Segment: East S. Quincy St. to east of S. Glebe Road 56-ft cross section: Achieved to west of Oakland Between curbs: Medians, ped refuge, new traffic signal at Oakland, access maintained Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, on street parking, transit stops

23 Segment: East of S. Quincy St. to S. Cleveland St. 56-ft cross section: Achieved east of Garfield Between curbs: Median in Town Center area, full access maintained for most driveways Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, transit stops/super stop

25 Segment: S. Cleveland St. to east of S. Courthouse Road 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Medians, pedestrian refuges, full access maintained for most driveways, consolidation of some driveways Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, transit stops

27 Segment: East of S. Courthouse Road to Washington Blvd interchange 56-ft cross section: Achieved to S. Rolfe St. Between curbs: Medians, pedestrian refuges, full access eliminated for some driveways, new signals at Rolfe and Queen, new WB left turn lane at Queen Behind curbs: Sidewalks, some landscaping, transit stops

Segment: Washington Blvd interchange to west of Air Force Memorial 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Medians, pedestrian refuges, new signal at Orme, full access

29 Segment: Washington Blvd interchange to west of Air Force Memorial 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Medians, pedestrian refuges, new signal at Orme, full access maintained for side streets and 2 driveways, 2 driveways eliminated, EB left turn lanes at Orme Street and new Nash Street Behind curbs: Sidewalks, limited/no landscaping, transit stops

31 Segment: West of Air Force Memorial to S. Joyce St./S. Southgate Road 56-ft cross section: Achieved Between curbs: Wider median to match existing, ped refuge, access maintained Behind curbs: Sidewalks, landscaping, multi-use trail may be option (WB side)

32 10% PLANS CONCEPT DESIGN FEEDBACK?

33 Transportation Study: Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS)

34 MMLOS Analysis Methodology National Highway Cooperative Research Program (NCHRP) Project 3-70 NCHRP Report 616: Multimodal Level of Service Analysis for Urban Streets NCHRP Web-Only Document: Multimodal Level of Service for Urban Streets: Users Guide NCHRP Web-Only Document: Field Test Results of the Multimodal Level of Service Analysis for Urban Streets

35 Auto MMLOS Determined by Number of Vehicular stops per mile Left turn bay or lane Median type Pavement quality A/B C/D E/F

36 Transit MMLOS Determined by attractiveness of transit option versus personal car use Headway Service locations Service amenities A/B C/D E/F

37 Segment factors Pedestrian MMLOS Widths of median, travel lanes, parking/shoulder, buffer zone, sidewalk Presence and occupancy of on-street parking Median type Mid-block crossing difficulty Intersection factors Crossing distance Pedestrian refuge

38 Pedestrian MMLOS A/B C/D E/F

39 Bicycle MMLOS Segment factors Widths: Travel Lanes, Parking/Shoulder, Bike Lane Presence and Occupancy of On-Street Parking Pavement Type Intersection factors Crossing Distance Widths: Travel Lanes, Bike Lane A/B C/D E/F

40 Bicycle Accommodations Cycle Tracks Design Users Example Facilities

41 Existing MMLOS: Observed Trends Average auto service Functionally great transit service Average pedestrian service Poor bicycle service MMLOS varies slightly between eastbound and westbound travelers

42 S. Oakland Street to Walter Reed Drive Before After

driveway entrances Improved driveway aprons narrower

43 S. Oakland Street to Walter Reed Drive New pavement Wider sidewalks Improved bus shelters Eliminated some driveway entrances Improved driveway aprons narrower widths, integrated with sidewalk Street trees Bike racks and benches

44 Pike Transit Initative Update

45 Draft Proposed Transit Alignment and Stations Multimodal Street Improvements Project Area

com CPIT meetings and public meetings Progress on the

46 Community Input Process Goal: inform/seek feedback Website: CPIT meetings and public meetings Progress on the Pike e-newsletter on Arlington website Presentations Transportation Commission County Board

47 Finalize concept plans Next Steps Complete transportation analysis and report Complete environmental analysis and document Move into preliminary engineering Next CPIT meeting: Early 2011 Public meeting: Spring 2011

48 Columbia Pike Implementation Team (CPIT) Meeting November 30, 2010

PUBLIC HEARING QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements Preliminary Engineering Phase PUBLIC HEARING QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS A public hearing for the Columbia Pike Multimodal Street Improvements project was held on