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Thomas Jefferson Site Evaluation Transportation, Circulation, and Parking Review Thomas Jefferson Working Group Meeting #8 December 15, 2014
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
14 Building Level Planning Committee Meetings
Schematic Design
• September 2013
Public Meetings/
Multiple Gallery Walks
• June 2014
• February 2014
Conceptual Phase 8 Public Facilities Review Committee Meeting
Final Design 1 Joint County Board/School Board Work Sessions 2
ACCESS OPTIONS FOR SCHEMES 2 AND 3, PARKING 3
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
EXISTING CONDITIONS 18 Oct 2014
Thomas Jefferson Middle School + Community Center
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
PROPOSED SCHEME 2 20 Nov 2014
New 725 seat ES at Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
PROPOSED SCHEME 3 20 Nov 2014
New 725 seat ES at Thomas Jefferson
• Can accommodate separate pick‐up/drop‐off for parents and buses; for elementary and middle schools • Can divide pick‐up/drop‐off traffic between S. Old Glebe Road and 2nd Street S
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Existing 363 spaces are suitable for new Elementary School and at‐capacity Middle School • Up to 30 more spaces needed for expanded Middle School • Must locate, manage, and sign parking so it is convenient to on‐site venues (maximize sharing) • Consider needs of all users (e.g., theatre patrons, community center users, field users, etc.)
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
ADJACENT STREET TRANSPORTATION 10
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Congestion on S Old Glebe Road during arrival and dismissal (e.g., buses passing and vehicular queuing) • Congestion and safety concerns at S Old Glebe and 2nd Street S intersection • Congestion at S Glebe Road and 2nd Street S intersection • General problem of managing changing roadway and sidewalk widths along 2nd Street S (especially between S Old Glebe and Fillmore and at 2nd and Irving) 11
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Arrival (8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.)
Dismissal (3:30 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.)
Based on observed TJMS traffic patterns, assuming neighborhood elementary school 12
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Existing Middle School & Proposed Elementary School Traffic Pattern
Existing Middle School Trips
1 hour 10 min between bell times Projected Neighborhood Elementary School Trips
7:00 AM 7:05 AM 7:10 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:30 AM 7:35 AM 7:40 AM 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 7:55 AM 8:00 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:20 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 8:35 AM 8:40 AM 8:45 AM 8:50 AM 8:55 AM 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM
Volumes
Combined Trips
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Existing Middle School & Proposed Elementary School Traffic Pattern
Existing Middle School Trips
45 min between bell times Projected Neighborhood Elementary School Trips
7:00 AM 7:05 AM 7:10 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:30 AM 7:35 AM 7:40 AM 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 7:55 AM 8:00 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:20 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 8:35 AM 8:40 AM 8:45 AM 8:50 AM 8:55 AM 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM
Volumes
Combined Trips
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
2nd Street S
Bell Times
Volumes
S Glebe Rd
7:00 AM
15
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Walk
Bike
School bus
Personal Vehicle
Carpool
Transit
Other
Choice: Countywide 3‐6%
1%
67‐77%
19‐26%
0%
0%
0%
7‐13%
0‐1%
54‐62%
18‐38%
0‐2%
0‐1%
0‐1%
16‐37%
1‐5%
29‐57%
23‐38%
0‐1%
0%
0%
34%
20%
1%
1%
0%
Choice: Area Similar Neighborhood schools Thomas Jefferson Middle School 33%
9%
Based on 2013 APS GO! Parent Surveys 16
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Arrival
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Dismissal
Arrival
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Dismissal
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• • • • • • • • •
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Signs and markings Curb extensions Corner radii reduction Raised intersection/crossing Improved sight lines Curb ramp improvements Improved accessibility (ADA) Intersection control Improved bus operations
• Impact of new school to surrounding streets decreases moving further from new school • New school trip volumes would be similar to existing middle school, but would happen at a later time • Personal vehicle mode split is similar for Area and Neighborhood schools, lower for Countywide 21
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Future transportation concerns parallel existing concerns • Walking and bicycling networks are generally good, with some exceptions • Potential for mitigation • BLPC and PFRC processes evaluate mitigation options • Programmatic and enforcement strategies are part of the solution 22
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
BROADER TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT 24
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
Capacity Comparison Yorktown HS* 2,200 Williamsburg MS 997 Discovery ES 630 Nottingham ES 513 Total 4,340
Capacity Comparison Career Center * 1,600 Jefferson MS 982 Henry ES 463 Long Branch ES 533 Proposed TJ ES 725 Total 4,303 *Proposed capacity increase in future planning models 25
• Operational • Physical Improvements
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Traffic signal timing • On‐Street parking regulations • Turn lane designation • School Zone speed reductions • Signage and markings • Enforcement & education
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Curb extensions and other crosswalk enhancements • Street corridor rebuilds • New traffic signals or beacons • Sidewalk and trail construction or reconstruction • Refuge island and medians • ADA access enhancements 28
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Traffic patterns related to a school are diluted the farther away from the school • Arlington has a commitment to provide seats for all students and transportation to school, thus there are going to be school‐related trips
29
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
30
TJWGTJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Thomas Jefferson Site Evaluation Transportation, Circulation, and Parking Review Thomas Jefferson Working Group Meeting #8 December 15, 2014
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
14 Building Level Planning Committee Meetings
Schematic Design
• September 2013
Public Meetings/
Multiple Gallery Walks
• June 2014
• February 2014
Conceptual Phase 8 Public Facilities Review Committee Meeting
Final Design 1 Joint County Board/School Board Work Sessions 2
ACCESS OPTIONS FOR SCHEMES 2 AND 3, PARKING 3
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
EXISTING CONDITIONS 18 Oct 2014
Thomas Jefferson Middle School + Community Center
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
PROPOSED SCHEME 2 20 Nov 2014
New 725 seat ES at Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson site
Parent drop off/pick up School bus
PROPOSED SCHEME 3 20 Nov 2014
New 725 seat ES at Thomas Jefferson
• Can accommodate separate pick‐up/drop‐off for parents and buses; for elementary and middle schools • Can divide pick‐up/drop‐off traffic between S. Old Glebe Road and 2nd Street S
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Existing 363 spaces are suitable for new Elementary School and at‐capacity Middle School • Up to 30 more spaces needed for expanded Middle School • Must locate, manage, and sign parking so it is convenient to on‐site venues (maximize sharing) • Consider needs of all users (e.g., theatre patrons, community center users, field users, etc.)
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
9
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
ADJACENT STREET TRANSPORTATION 10
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Congestion on S Old Glebe Road during arrival and dismissal (e.g., buses passing and vehicular queuing) • Congestion and safety concerns at S Old Glebe and 2nd Street S intersection • Congestion at S Glebe Road and 2nd Street S intersection • General problem of managing changing roadway and sidewalk widths along 2nd Street S (especially between S Old Glebe and Fillmore and at 2nd and Irving) 11
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Arrival (8:00 a.m. ‐ 9:00 a.m.)
Dismissal (3:30 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.)
Based on observed TJMS traffic patterns, assuming neighborhood elementary school 12
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Existing Middle School & Proposed Elementary School Traffic Pattern
Existing Middle School Trips
1 hour 10 min between bell times Projected Neighborhood Elementary School Trips
7:00 AM 7:05 AM 7:10 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:30 AM 7:35 AM 7:40 AM 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 7:55 AM 8:00 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:20 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 8:35 AM 8:40 AM 8:45 AM 8:50 AM 8:55 AM 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM
Volumes
Combined Trips
13
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Existing Middle School & Proposed Elementary School Traffic Pattern
Existing Middle School Trips
45 min between bell times Projected Neighborhood Elementary School Trips
7:00 AM 7:05 AM 7:10 AM 7:15 AM 7:20 AM 7:25 AM 7:30 AM 7:35 AM 7:40 AM 7:45 AM 7:50 AM 7:55 AM 8:00 AM 8:05 AM 8:10 AM 8:15 AM 8:20 AM 8:25 AM 8:30 AM 8:35 AM 8:40 AM 8:45 AM 8:50 AM 8:55 AM 9:00 AM 9:05 AM 9:10 AM
Volumes
Combined Trips
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
2nd Street S
Bell Times
Volumes
S Glebe Rd
7:00 AM
15
7:15 AM
7:30 AM
7:45 AM
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
8:00 AM
8:15 AM
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
9:00 AM
9:15 AM
Walk
Bike
School bus
Personal Vehicle
Carpool
Transit
Other
Choice: Countywide 3‐6%
1%
67‐77%
19‐26%
0%
0%
0%
7‐13%
0‐1%
54‐62%
18‐38%
0‐2%
0‐1%
0‐1%
16‐37%
1‐5%
29‐57%
23‐38%
0‐1%
0%
0%
34%
20%
1%
1%
0%
Choice: Area Similar Neighborhood schools Thomas Jefferson Middle School 33%
9%
Based on 2013 APS GO! Parent Surveys 16
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Arrival
17
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Dismissal
Arrival
18
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Dismissal
19
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• • • • • • • • •
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TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Signs and markings Curb extensions Corner radii reduction Raised intersection/crossing Improved sight lines Curb ramp improvements Improved accessibility (ADA) Intersection control Improved bus operations
• Impact of new school to surrounding streets decreases moving further from new school • New school trip volumes would be similar to existing middle school, but would happen at a later time • Personal vehicle mode split is similar for Area and Neighborhood schools, lower for Countywide 21
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Future transportation concerns parallel existing concerns • Walking and bicycling networks are generally good, with some exceptions • Potential for mitigation • BLPC and PFRC processes evaluate mitigation options • Programmatic and enforcement strategies are part of the solution 22
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
23
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
BROADER TRANSPORTATION CONTEXT 24
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2015
Capacity Comparison Yorktown HS* 2,200 Williamsburg MS 997 Discovery ES 630 Nottingham ES 513 Total 4,340
Capacity Comparison Career Center * 1,600 Jefferson MS 982 Henry ES 463 Long Branch ES 533 Proposed TJ ES 725 Total 4,303 *Proposed capacity increase in future planning models 25
• Operational • Physical Improvements
26
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Traffic signal timing • On‐Street parking regulations • Turn lane designation • School Zone speed reductions • Signage and markings • Enforcement & education
27
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Curb extensions and other crosswalk enhancements • Street corridor rebuilds • New traffic signals or beacons • Sidewalk and trail construction or reconstruction • Refuge island and medians • ADA access enhancements 28
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
• Traffic patterns related to a school are diluted the farther away from the school • Arlington has a commitment to provide seats for all students and transportation to school, thus there are going to be school‐related trips
29
TJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
Working Group Discussion
30
TJWGTJWG Meeting, December 15, 2014
