November 20, 2014
N. Frederick Street to N. Manchester Street
Goals and Summary, November 2007 Map, December 2007 Bicycle Element, July 2008 Pedestrian Element, July 2008 Demand and System Management, December 2008 Transit Element, June 2009 Parking and Curb Management Element, November 2009 Streets Element, February 2011 Updates Bicycle Map Bicycle Element
Vision Equity and access for all users Goals Provide high quality transportation service Move more people without more traffic Promote safety Establish equity Manage effectively and efficiently Advance environmental sustainability General Policies Integrate transportation and land use Support the design and operation of complete streets Manage travel demand and transportation systems
Wilson Boulevard Street Network Existing 4 Travel Lanes Limited Median Locations Speeding Moderate Transit Service No Bicycle Facilities Multiple Driveway Locations No On-street Parking Narrow Pedestrian Way ADT 13,000 to 15,000 MTP 2-4 Travel Lanes None/Medium Medians 25-30 Speed Limit Limited Transit Service Bike Lane/Shared Lane No Driveway Restrictions Medium On-street Parking 5-6 feet Sidewalks 4-5 feet Green Strip
Issues Narrow Sidewalks Utility Poles Sidewalk Obstructions ADA Issues Min. Crossing Areas Slope Erosion Continuous Driveways MTP Provide safe and convenient pedestrian access on all streets Construct Complete Street Meet ADA Guidelines Encourage sustainable modes
Complete the Bicycle Network MTP recommends sharrows or bicycle lanes on Wilson Boulevard between County line and N. Glebe Road Overcoming Barriers Narrow Right-of-way Vehicle centric corridors Improve Connectivity between Trails and Other Major Bikeway Corridors Off Street Trails W&OD Trail Bluemont Junction Trail Upton Hill Regional Park Bike Lanes Patrick Henry Drive George Mason Drive On-street Routes Jefferson Street Harrison Street
Existing Service Metro Bus Route 1A Vienna Station, Seven Corners Fairfax Hospital Metro Bus Route 1B Dunn Loring Station, Fairview Park, Seven Corners Metro Bus Route 1E Seven Corners, Dominion Hills Metro Bus Route 1Z Fairfax Hospital ART 75 Ballston, Virginia Sq. Station Improved Transit Network Consolidating Bus Stops Improved Access to Transit
Arterial Transportation Management Study (2004) 10 Concept Locations - Countywide Wilson Boulevard Fairfax County Line to N. George Mason Drive 15% Concept plans Two Projects Funded on Wilson Boulevard Wilson Boulevard George Mason Drive to N. Edison Street (2006) Wider Sidewalks Upgraded Bus Shelters Landscaping Enhanced Trail Connection 2 New Traffic Signals $1M Wilson Boulevard - N. Edison Street to Frederick Street (2008) Wider Sidewalks Moved Utility Polls Upgraded Bus Shelters Landscaping Fencing (at N. Florida Street) $500K
Arlington County Examples: Four Mile Run Drive Columbia Pike to George Mason Drive Williamsburg Boulevard Old Dominion Drive to Westmoreland Street Military Road Nelly Custis Drive to Old Glebe Road Lorcom Lane Edgewood Street to Military Road Patrick Henry Drive Wilson Boulevard to Washington Boulevard McKinley Road Wilson Boulevard to Washington Boulevard Kirkwood Road Lee Highway to Washington Boulevard Walter Reed Drive Four Mile Run Drive to S. Oakland Street
D.C. - Sherman Ave. NW 4 Lanes to 2 Lanes Turning Lanes Upgraded Sidewalks Improved Crossing Areas Parking Sharrows Median Landscaping
Improved Bicycle Access Bicycle Lane Buffers Existing Sidewalk Improved Access to Transit Reduction in Average Daily Traffic Reduction in Speeding Improved Left Turn Sightlines Fewer Mid-Block Conflicts Improved Emergency Access
Timeline Community Notification Process Early Spring 2015 Implementation of Restriping - Spring 2015 Public Perception Survey Fall/Winter 2015 After Action Report Spring 2016 http://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/wilson-boulevard-improvements/