BID Strategy Group and Stakeholders Meeting April 17, 2018
Agenda Meeting Objectives Background Short-Term Improvements Long-Term Study Goals Data Review Schedule & Next Steps Open House April 17, 2018 2
Meeting Objectives 3
Meeting Objectives Gather YOUR feedback on: Existing Conditions Analysis Does this represent what you see in Rosslyn? What did we miss? Forecast Analysis Do the forecasts seem reasonable? What did we miss? Neighborhood Needs What s changed since the Sector Plan s Adoption? April 17, 2018 4
Background 5
Rosslyn Sector Plan IMPLEMENTATION VISION The best possible balance among all travel modes to meet transportation needs and support Rosslyn s future growth Analysis Input Design Ideas/Public Process April 17, 2018 6
Timeline Short-Term Sector Plan Adoption 2015 March 2017 Community Transportation Workshop 2017-2018 Neighborhood Improvement Projects Long-Term: Core Study April 2018 Public Kick Off & Data Workshop 2018-2019 Core Study Development & Public Workshops Summer 2019 Final Study Recommendations & Next Steps April 17, 2018 7
Short-Term vs. Long-Term Action Short-Term Action Based on Community Transportation Workshop Implement 2017-2018 Low-hanging fruit Examples Additional space for pedestrians and bikes Repurposing lanes Markings, paint, delineators, planters Long-Term Action Core of Rosslyn Transportation Study Implement Beyond 2018 Minor/major construction Examples Signals Curb line Streetscape Tunnel April 17, 2018 8
Short-Term Improvements 9
Thanks for Your Feedback! 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Resident of Rosslyn Worker in Rosslyn Commuter through Rosslyn Visitor in Rosslyn Business owner or commercial property owner in Rosslyn Other (please specify) Over 200 Responses to 2018 March-April Call for Feedback on Short-Term Improvements April 17, 2018 10
0% 7% 17% 31% 45% Lee Highway and Fort Myer Drive Responses VERY EFFECTIVE S OMEWHAT E FFECTIVE NEUTRAL NOT EFFECTIVE A D VERSELY E FFECTIVE April 17, 2018 11
Fort Myer Drive and 19th Street N April 17, 2018 12
1% 19% 13% 14% 53% Fort Myer Drive and 19th Street N Responses VERY EFFECTIVE S OMEWHAT E FFECTIVE NEUTRAL NOT EFFECTIVE A D VERSELY E FFECTIVE April 17, 2018 13
8% 8% 17% 25% 42% Fort Myer Drive and Fairfax Drive Responses VERY EFFECTIVE S OMEWHAT EFFECTIVE NEUTRAL NOT EFFECTIVE A D VERSELY E FFECTIVE April 17, 2018 14
Long-Term Study
Purpose: To Evaluate 1 2 3 4? April 17, 2018 16
Goals Analyze multimodal transportation conditions and needs Engage the public and stakeholders in the analysis process Evaluate concepts for street network design to achieve the Sector Plan s objectives Arrive at a final alternative concept to move through the County s design process April 17, 2018 17
Schedule TODAY Sept 2017 Core of Rosslyn Transportation Study Kick-Off Spring 2018 Existing/Baseline Conditions Meeting Summer/ Fall 2018 Alternative Concepts Workshop Fall/ Winter 2018 Preferred Alternatives Workshop Winter/ Spring 2019 Final Design Workshop April 17, 2018 18
Study Area April 17, 2018 19
Transportation Study Focus Areas Transit Economic Development Pedestrians Urban Design Bicycles Curb Space Vehicles April 17, 2018 20
Performance Measures Align with overall transportation goals Assess performance of potential transportation network concepts Consider each focus area Measure qualitatively or quantitatively Allow for comparative assessment between baseline conditions and concepts April 17, 2018 21
Data Review
Commuting Patterns Common Destinations for Rosslyn Residents Tysons Corner Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor Downtown DC FROM ROSSLYN Common Origins for Rosslyn Employees I-66 Corridor South Arlington TO ROSSLYN April 17, 2018 23
Rosslyn Mode Share: Residents Taxicab, motorcycle, other <1% Bicycle 2% Walked 8% Public Transportation 47% Worked at home 3% Drove alone 36% Carpooled 4% FROM ROSSLYN Rosslyn s public transit and active mode shares are almost double that of the County as a whole Accommodating public transit and active modes is critical in Rosslyn Source: American Community Survey commuting data (2011-2015) for two census tracts generally representing Study Area April 17, 2018 24
Rosslyn Mode Share: Employees Telework/CWS Carpool/Vanpool 3% 6% TO ROSSLYN Bike/Walk 9% Transit 40% Drive Alone 42% Almost equivalent percentages of non-auto and public transit trips Public transit is a vital link for commuters who work in Rosslyn Source: Arlington County Building Survey (2016) for buildings in the Rosslyn Study Area April 17, 2018 25
Regional Gateway 80% of peak period vehicle trips move through Rosslyn Key opportunity for visibility and economic growth Source: MWCOG regional travel forecast model and StreetLight origin-destination data April 17, 2018 26
Development and Growth in Rosslyn From 2015 to 2030 42% Population Growth 34% Employment Growth Source: Arlington County, CPHD, Planning Division, Center for Urban Design and Research, December 2017. April 17, 2018 27
Estimated Number of PM Peak Period Trips Trip-Making Patterns (PM Peak Period) 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 Auto Non-Auto 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000-2016 2030 Sources: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Model (10th Edition), MWCOG Version 2.3.7 Travel Demand Model with Round 9.1 cooperative forecasts for Arlington County April 17, 2018 28
Schedule & Next Steps
Schedule & Next Steps Develop Alternative Concept Designs Workshop in Summer/Fall 2018 > Collaborate Refine Alternatives Workshop in Fall/Winter 2018 > Involve Assess Final Design Alternative Workshop in Winter/Spring 2019 > Consult Arrive at Final Design Recommendation Released in Spring/Summer 2019 > Communicate April 17, 2018 30
Open House
Open House and Comment Form Instructions Materials located around the room County, BID, and Consultant staff available for questions/comments Comment form to be completed and returned prior to departure PLEASE RETURN YOUR FORM!!! April 17, 2018 32