Fairfax Drive Bike Lane Improvements and Related ... - Arlingtonva
DES Division Of Transportation
Clarendon Circle and Washington Blvd Improvements
Clarendon Circle Improvements Wilson and Washington Blvd
Washington Blvd Improvements Kirkwood Road to Wilson Blvd
Projects will be constructed in sequence and phased to keep traffic and pedestrian impact low.
Department of Environmental Services Division Of Transportation Tom Hutchings [email protected] 703 228 3809
6/8/2016
Project Goals Clarendon Circle Project • • • • • • • • • •
Reduce intersection size and tighten intersection geometry Shorten pedestrian crossing distances and widen crosswalk areas Better align Washington Boulevard and Wilson Boulevards Upgrade traffic signals Install New Carlyle streetlights Provide wider center medians at all crossings Close N. Irving Street next to Silver Diner, add a green streets element Add curb extensions at Liberty Tavern and old Sam’s Deli corner Add bike lanes to improve bike lane connections New street trees
Washington Boulevard Project • • • • • • •
Provide four lanes and eliminate traffic controlled reverse lane Reconfigure Washington Blvd and 13th St to be a “T” intersection Provide public open space for future 13th and Washington Blvd Park Underground Utilities Upgrade traffic signals Install New Carlyle streetlights New street trees
Clarendon Circle Improvements
Approved Conceptual Design
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Conceptual design based on the preferred concept developed in the 2012 Clarendon Circle Transportation Study
Clarendon Circle Improvements
60% Engineering Design
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Plan shows progression of the engineering design
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking south on Washington Boulevard Silver Diner Corner
O’ Sullivan's Corner
North Side Social Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plans show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking south on Washington Boulevard from NE Corner (old Petco site)
Silver Diner Corner
North Side Social Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plan view show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking West on Wilson Blvd Liberty Tavern Corner
Wells Fargo bank Corner
Olmstead Building Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plan view show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Clarendon Circle Improvements Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
New sidewalks and bike routing addresses the need for better pedestrian and bike access
Clarendon Circle Improvements Clarendon Sector Plan
Both projects deliver on the goals of the Sector Plan and lay the groundwork for potential future related projects
Clarendon Circle Improvements
Sector Plan Concept
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Exact build out of the Sector Plan concept would create a much larger intersection than the current design. More recent studies suggest that a smaller intersection, as designed is more desirable and pedestrian friendly.
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Images reflects new street alignments as per approved Clarendon West / Red Top Site Plan
Washington Boulevard Improvements
Existing Conditions
Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Project Schedule be coordinated with approval and Images reflects new street alignments as per approved ToClarendon development West/Red Top Site Plan
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Planned new streets shown over existing streets
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Proposed Open Space / Future Park at 13th Street and Washington Blvd
Project Schedule • • • • • •
100% Design Utility Undergrounding ROW / Easements Construction Bid and Award Begin construction Complete project
Contact Information: Tom Hutchings, Capital Project Manager Arlington County [email protected]
Summer 2016 Winter 2017 Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Spring 2018
Thank you!
Clarendon Circle and Washington Blvd Improvements
Clarendon Circle Improvements Wilson and Washington Blvd
Washington Blvd Improvements Kirkwood Road to Wilson Blvd
Projects will be constructed in sequence and phased to keep traffic and pedestrian impact low.
Department of Environmental Services Division Of Transportation Tom Hutchings [email protected] 703 228 3809
6/8/2016
Project Goals Clarendon Circle Project • • • • • • • • • •
Reduce intersection size and tighten intersection geometry Shorten pedestrian crossing distances and widen crosswalk areas Better align Washington Boulevard and Wilson Boulevards Upgrade traffic signals Install New Carlyle streetlights Provide wider center medians at all crossings Close N. Irving Street next to Silver Diner, add a green streets element Add curb extensions at Liberty Tavern and old Sam’s Deli corner Add bike lanes to improve bike lane connections New street trees
Washington Boulevard Project • • • • • • •
Provide four lanes and eliminate traffic controlled reverse lane Reconfigure Washington Blvd and 13th St to be a “T” intersection Provide public open space for future 13th and Washington Blvd Park Underground Utilities Upgrade traffic signals Install New Carlyle streetlights New street trees
Clarendon Circle Improvements
Approved Conceptual Design
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Conceptual design based on the preferred concept developed in the 2012 Clarendon Circle Transportation Study
Clarendon Circle Improvements
60% Engineering Design
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Plan shows progression of the engineering design
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking south on Washington Boulevard Silver Diner Corner
O’ Sullivan's Corner
North Side Social Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plans show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking south on Washington Boulevard from NE Corner (old Petco site)
Silver Diner Corner
North Side Social Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plan view show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Illustrations of Proposed Improvements View looking West on Wilson Blvd Liberty Tavern Corner
Wells Fargo bank Corner
Olmstead Building Corner
Illustrations are conceptual. The 60% plan view show more accurate detail of sidewalk locations, utility strips and additional street tree plantings.
Clarendon Circle Improvements Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
New sidewalks and bike routing addresses the need for better pedestrian and bike access
Clarendon Circle Improvements Clarendon Sector Plan
Both projects deliver on the goals of the Sector Plan and lay the groundwork for potential future related projects
Clarendon Circle Improvements
Sector Plan Concept
Wilson Blvd and Washington Blvd
Exact build out of the Sector Plan concept would create a much larger intersection than the current design. More recent studies suggest that a smaller intersection, as designed is more desirable and pedestrian friendly.
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Images reflects new street alignments as per approved Clarendon West / Red Top Site Plan
Washington Boulevard Improvements
Existing Conditions
Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Project Schedule be coordinated with approval and Images reflects new street alignments as per approved ToClarendon development West/Red Top Site Plan
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Planned new streets shown over existing streets
Washington Boulevard Improvements Wilson Blvd to N. Kirkwood Drive
Proposed Open Space / Future Park at 13th Street and Washington Blvd
Project Schedule • • • • • •
100% Design Utility Undergrounding ROW / Easements Construction Bid and Award Begin construction Complete project
Contact Information: Tom Hutchings, Capital Project Manager Arlington County [email protected]
Summer 2016 Winter 2017 Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Summer 2017 Spring 2018
Thank you!
