Ballston Station Multimodal Study - Arlingtonva
Ballston Station Multimodal Study Stakeholder Meeting October 5, 2010
Agenda g • Welcome and Introductions • Update on Short Term Improvements • Update on the Multimodal Study Update on the Multimodal Study – Recap of Goals and Key Issues – Working Alternatives Working Alternatives
• Next Steps and Timeline • Group discussion G di i
Sh t T Short Term Improvement Projects: I tP j t Ballston Commuter Store Kiosk and Bicycle Parking Improvements Bicycle Parking Improvements
Existing Conditions – g Bicycle Parking y g
Existing Conditions – g Commuter Store
Proposed Plan p
Proposed Bicycle Parking Area p y g
Proposed Commuter Store Kiosk p
Proposed Commuter Store Kiosk p
Ballston Station Multimodal Studyy
Overview of Project j
Project Goals j • Increase traffic safety, particularly for vulnerable users • Improve transit circulation around the station p • Improve access and facilities for all users • Enhance Enhance the design and increase the use of the design and increase the use of public spaces • Provide sustainable infrastructure Provide sustainable infrastructure
Key Issues y • Need improved transit operations p p • Need better lighting • Need improved shelters • Need better pedestrian facilities Need better pedestrian facilities • Need better transit information and wayfinding
Bus congestion g
Pedestrian safety and drop‐off issues y p
Public Space p
Bus shelters, lighting , g g
Alternatives Development p Two Approaches: Two Approaches: 1. Alternative 1 • Maintain existing curb line and reassign some uses. M i t i i ti b li d i • Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.
2. Alternatives 2 and 3 • Modify existing curb line • Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.
ALTERNATIVE 1
Alternative 1 • No change in existing curb lines. • Focus on curbside use and operational improvements. p – Bus operations – Improve transit user amenities and wayfinding – Designate shuttles and Kiss&Ride locations
• Improve available public space.
Alternative 1
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Alternative 1
Alternative 1
Alternative 1
Alternative 1 ‐ Plan Metro bus shelter Vendor kiosk Metro Commuter Store
New Metro canopy
Bike Station Canopy with café seating
Metro bus shelter
Café seating
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Precedent images
Alternative 1 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Rain garden
Vendor kiosk and canopy
Partial plan
View of Fairfax bus shelter
Alternative 1 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest
Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Partial plan
Bench Rain garden
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 1 – Perspectives p
View of bike station
View east on Fairfax
View west on Fairfax
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 1 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Low impact on existing conditions (lower cost) – Optimizes existing transit operations p g p
• Cons – Does not accommodate greater transit capacity oes not accommodate greater transit capacity – Does not resolve pedestrian‐vehicle conflict on Fairfax Drive – Only minor enhancements for the public space
ALTERNATIVE 2
Alternative 2 • One‐way northbound on N. Stuart Street. • Wider east sidewalk and public space on N. Stuart Street. Stua t St eet • Fill‐in bus pull out zone and install sawtooth bus bays on Fairfax Drive. bus bays on Fairfax Drive • Include curbside use and operational improvements similar to Alternative 1.
Alternative 2
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Alternative 2
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 ‐ Plan Metro bus shelter Vendor kiosk
Rain garden
New Metro canopy
Bike Station
Metro bus shelter
Canopy with café seating
Café seating
Precedent images
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Alternative 2 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Bench
Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Rain gard en
Partial plan
Vendor kiosk and canopy
View of Fairfax bus shelter
Alternative 2 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest
Ben ch
Rain garden Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Partial plan
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 2 ‐ Perspectives p
View west on Fairfax
View east on Fairfax
View of vendor kiosk and canopy
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 2 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Provides greater transit capacity. – Expands public space on Fairfax Drive and N. Stuart p p p Street.
• Cons – Tight geometric design for curb ramps and crosswalk at southwest corner of Fairfax Drive and N Stafford Street N. Stafford Street. – Creates one‐way operation on N. Stuart Street.
ALTERNATIVE 3
Alternative 3 • Two‐way transit zone on N. Stuart Street. • Fill‐in bus pull out zone and provide sshuttles and Kiss&Ride utt es a d ss& de zone on Fairfax o eo a a Drive. • Includes Includes curbside use and operational curbside use and operational improvements from Alternative 1.
Alternative 3
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Alternative 3
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 ‐ Plan Vendor kiosk Bike Station canopy
Metro Commuter Store
P f Performa nce steps
New Metro canopy
Canopy with café seating
Metro bus shelter
Café seating
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70
Precedent images
Alternative 3 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Rain garden
Bike rack
Kios k
Partial plan
Ben ch
View of Fairfax kiosks and rain garden
Alternative 3 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest Rain garden
Ben ch
Partial plan
Ben ch Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 3 ‐ Perspectives p
View of bike station
View of bike station
View east on Fairfax
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 3 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Provides greater transit capacity. – Expands public space on Fairfax Drive. – Creates designated shuttle and Kiss&Ride operation zone at the front door of the Metro entrance.
• Cons C – May create greater potential for mid‐block crossing at N Stuart Street at N. Stuart Street. – Impact on retail frontage on the west side of N. Stuart Street
Next Steps and Timeline p • Immediate Immediate feedback (by October 12, feedback (by October 12, 2010) • Alternative refinement Alternative refinement • Recommended alternative (fall/winter 2010) • Draft Final Report (winter 2010) • Funding, design, construction…
Thank You Please visit the project website at: p j www.arlingtontransit.com/ballston‐study
Comments later? Contact Matthew Huston at Comments later? Contact Matthew Huston at – [email protected] – 703‐228‐3267
Agenda g • Welcome and Introductions • Update on Short Term Improvements • Update on the Multimodal Study Update on the Multimodal Study – Recap of Goals and Key Issues – Working Alternatives Working Alternatives
• Next Steps and Timeline • Group discussion G di i
Sh t T Short Term Improvement Projects: I tP j t Ballston Commuter Store Kiosk and Bicycle Parking Improvements Bicycle Parking Improvements
Existing Conditions – g Bicycle Parking y g
Existing Conditions – g Commuter Store
Proposed Plan p
Proposed Bicycle Parking Area p y g
Proposed Commuter Store Kiosk p
Proposed Commuter Store Kiosk p
Ballston Station Multimodal Studyy
Overview of Project j
Project Goals j • Increase traffic safety, particularly for vulnerable users • Improve transit circulation around the station p • Improve access and facilities for all users • Enhance Enhance the design and increase the use of the design and increase the use of public spaces • Provide sustainable infrastructure Provide sustainable infrastructure
Key Issues y • Need improved transit operations p p • Need better lighting • Need improved shelters • Need better pedestrian facilities Need better pedestrian facilities • Need better transit information and wayfinding
Bus congestion g
Pedestrian safety and drop‐off issues y p
Public Space p
Bus shelters, lighting , g g
Alternatives Development p Two Approaches: Two Approaches: 1. Alternative 1 • Maintain existing curb line and reassign some uses. M i t i i ti b li d i • Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.
2. Alternatives 2 and 3 • Modify existing curb line • Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.
ALTERNATIVE 1
Alternative 1 • No change in existing curb lines. • Focus on curbside use and operational improvements. p – Bus operations – Improve transit user amenities and wayfinding – Designate shuttles and Kiss&Ride locations
• Improve available public space.
Alternative 1
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70
Alternative 1
Alternative 1
Alternative 1
Alternative 1 ‐ Plan Metro bus shelter Vendor kiosk Metro Commuter Store
New Metro canopy
Bike Station Canopy with café seating
Metro bus shelter
Café seating
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70
Precedent images
Alternative 1 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Rain garden
Vendor kiosk and canopy
Partial plan
View of Fairfax bus shelter
Alternative 1 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest
Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Partial plan
Bench Rain garden
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 1 – Perspectives p
View of bike station
View east on Fairfax
View west on Fairfax
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 1 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Low impact on existing conditions (lower cost) – Optimizes existing transit operations p g p
• Cons – Does not accommodate greater transit capacity oes not accommodate greater transit capacity – Does not resolve pedestrian‐vehicle conflict on Fairfax Drive – Only minor enhancements for the public space
ALTERNATIVE 2
Alternative 2 • One‐way northbound on N. Stuart Street. • Wider east sidewalk and public space on N. Stuart Street. Stua t St eet • Fill‐in bus pull out zone and install sawtooth bus bays on Fairfax Drive. bus bays on Fairfax Drive • Include curbside use and operational improvements similar to Alternative 1.
Alternative 2
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70
Alternative 2
Alternative 2
Alternative 2 ‐ Plan Metro bus shelter Vendor kiosk
Rain garden
New Metro canopy
Bike Station
Metro bus shelter
Canopy with café seating
Café seating
Precedent images
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Alternative 2 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Bench
Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Rain gard en
Partial plan
Vendor kiosk and canopy
View of Fairfax bus shelter
Alternative 2 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest
Ben ch
Rain garden Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
Partial plan
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 2 ‐ Perspectives p
View west on Fairfax
View east on Fairfax
View of vendor kiosk and canopy
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 2 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Provides greater transit capacity. – Expands public space on Fairfax Drive and N. Stuart p p p Street.
• Cons – Tight geometric design for curb ramps and crosswalk at southwest corner of Fairfax Drive and N Stafford Street N. Stafford Street. – Creates one‐way operation on N. Stuart Street.
ALTERNATIVE 3
Alternative 3 • Two‐way transit zone on N. Stuart Street. • Fill‐in bus pull out zone and provide sshuttles and Kiss&Ride utt es a d ss& de zone on Fairfax o eo a a Drive. • Includes Includes curbside use and operational curbside use and operational improvements from Alternative 1.
Alternative 3
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Alternative 3
Alternative 3
Alternative 3 ‐ Plan Vendor kiosk Bike Station canopy
Metro Commuter Store
P f Performa nce steps
New Metro canopy
Canopy with café seating
Metro bus shelter
Café seating
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70
Precedent images
Alternative 3 – Fairfax Drive
Aerial view from northeast Rain garden
Bike rack
Kios k
Partial plan
Ben ch
View of Fairfax kiosks and rain garden
Alternative 3 – N. Stuart Street
Aerial view from northwest Rain garden
Ben ch
Partial plan
Ben ch Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’
View of Stuart bus shelter
Alternative 3 ‐ Perspectives p
View of bike station
View of bike station
View east on Fairfax
View of retail from Fairfax
Alternative 3 – Pros and Cons • Pros – Provides greater transit capacity. – Expands public space on Fairfax Drive. – Creates designated shuttle and Kiss&Ride operation zone at the front door of the Metro entrance.
• Cons C – May create greater potential for mid‐block crossing at N Stuart Street at N. Stuart Street. – Impact on retail frontage on the west side of N. Stuart Street
Next Steps and Timeline p • Immediate Immediate feedback (by October 12, feedback (by October 12, 2010) • Alternative refinement Alternative refinement • Recommended alternative (fall/winter 2010) • Draft Final Report (winter 2010) • Funding, design, construction…
Thank You Please visit the project website at: p j www.arlingtontransit.com/ballston‐study
Comments later? Contact Matthew Huston at Comments later? Contact Matthew Huston at – [email protected] – 703‐228‐3267
