Old Dominion Drive (Route 309) Pedestrian Safety Project Phase II North Glebe Road to 38 th Street N Prepared: 12/2010
The presentation you are about to review represents a 90 percent completed design. The intent of this presentation is to provide an overview of the design and the elements within the plan. The design and all elements are subject to Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) review.
Old Dominion Drive - Phase I Lee Highway to 26 th Street N Before *Street lights and street trees pending After
Project Map Phase II
Background Information Owned & maintained by Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Old Dominion Drive is classified as an principal arterial Length of roadway from N. Glebe Rd. to Fairfax County line is approximately 1.18 miles Speed limit is 35 mph Roadway was used previously as a railroad Average Daily Traffic Volume is 16,000 1% Bus Traffic 1% Truck Traffic
Purpose Improve pedestrian and bicycle safety & connectivity Improve the storm water system Improve intersection safety Enhance transit Goal: complete the County s sidewalk network system
Constraints & Challenges Working with constraints: Subject to VDOT requirements & review Limited right of way, in some areas Easements Tree impacts Topography Intersection geometry
Design Considerations Balancing the Needs Pedestrians access Bicycle access Residents of Old Dominion Drive Residents of Arlington Trees Stormwater
Project Elements Sidewalk with curb & gutter Improve stormwater system Upgrade street lights Street trees Upgrade bus stops Upgrade traffic signals Upgrading pedestrian signals
Projects Outside of Phase II Street Improvements for Old Dominion Drive From George Mason Dr. to 37 th Street Designed with the culvert project All necessary easements have been obtained From 37 th Street N to N. Edison Street Outside of scope of the project due to significant topography
Out of scope: Old Dominion Drive 37 th Street N to N. Edison Difficult area due to the terrain. Alternate walking connectivity can be achieved by using 37 th Street Old Dominion Drive: 37 th Street N to N. Edison St.
Out of Scope: George Mason Dr. to 37 th Street N Was design with the culvert project. Currently obtaining funds.
Sidewalk Standards Sidewalk standards are per the County Board approved Master Transportation Plan, if necessary, waivers will be filed with VDOT. 5 sidewalk with 2 to 4 utility strip 4 minimum utility strip for tree planting 2.5 minimum utility strip for driveway entrances Utility strips are used also for street lights, road signage, water meters, fire hydrants, etc. 6 sidewalk minimum, County standard, when sidewalk is located at the back of the curb. Sidewalk at back of curbs are only used when necessary
Crosswalk Suggested Crosswalk Locations: Pending VDOT review: Rock Springs Road Little Falls Road Williamsburg Blvd. N. Edison Street
County Standard Zebra Crosswalk Old Dominion Drive @ 26 th St. N Laddered Crosswalk has also been used
Transit Enhancements Improve bus locations Bus pads or landings Rock Springs Road stop Bench Bicycle accommodations Trash Receptacle
Transit Enhancement- Old Dominion Drive and Not ADA accessible Does not drain well Not easily pedestrian accessible Poor sight distance Rock Springs Road Current Condition Current Elements: Bench Trash Can Bus Flag Possible location for the historical marker
Possible Bus Shelters Shelter #1 County Standard Features are as follows: -5 x 8 Slimline Series Aluminum Structure - Three Sides with Open Front -Black Anodized Aluminum Finish All shelters will be ADA accessible -¼ Clear Tempered Safety Glass -Black Standing Seam Hip Roof with 2½ Fascia and Integral Gutter -Prefabricated Black Upper Arch Pattern Grillwork -Prefabricated Black Lower Circle Pattern Grillwork Lee Highway @ 21 st Street N
Bench for bus shelter & Additional Elements Trash - Black Bench in Black A center armrest will be installed.
Bicycle Rack Options Location: Old Dominion & Rock Springs Rd. next to bus stop Option 1 Option 2
Street Lights Globe County Standard 25 th Street N from George Mason Dr. to N. Columbus Street
Street Light County Standard LED Lighting calculations are conducted to determine spacing and quantity LED s Provide: Energy efficient White light Cone lighting (downward) No bounce lighting Nationally certified for dark sky
Street Light County Standard Pole
Traffic Signal Upgrade County Standard The upgraded traffic signal components are: Black pole Black mask arm LED Street light on top CCTV Traffic monitoring camera Emergency Signal Pre-emption Pedestrian Signal Pedestrian Pushbuttons (ADA Compatible) LED Signal Heads Old Dominion Dr.@ 26 th Street N
Pedestrian Signal County Standard Pushbutton devices will be ADA accessible Countdown Signal
Tree Replacement Policy Staff has completed: Tree survey Tree inventory Trees will be replaced in accordance with the County Tree Replacement Policy Trees 10 caliber of less will be replaced on a one-for-one basis Trees greater than 10 the formula will be used Staff will work with the individual homeowner for replacement of trees
Stormwater The project impervious surface will be approximately 0.68 acres DES Watershed Planner continue to look for opportunities Possible Constraints: for bio-retention and bio-swales: Residents requests for additional street trees Protection of existing trees Narrow rights-of-way in many locations Need to create a sidewalk that can support both pedestrian and bike traffic Utility conflicts and slopes Watershed retrofit projects will treat 5 acres of impervious surface. These include: Williamsburg Blvd (Old Dominion to 35th St N) = 1.07 acres Williamsburg Blvd (Harrison to Edison N) = 1.67 acres Kensington St. (at 33rd) = 0.77 acres 32nd St N (at Kensington St.) = 0.42 acres John Marshall Drive = 1.07 acres
Railroad Jewell Station Old Dominion Drive and Rock Springs Road
Marker The marker previously located at the intersection of Old Dominion Drive and Rock Spring Road is in storage awaiting to be rehabilitated. It will be installed somewhere along Old Dominion Drive near Rock Springs Road once the project has been completed. Rock Springs Civic Association has researched the background of the marker.
Project Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns I would like to hear from you, please contact me at: Elizabeth (Betty) Logan Diggs Capital Project Management Coordinator Department of Environmental Services Division of Transportation, Planning Bureau 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22201 703-228-3202 ediggs@arlingtonva.us