proposed bicycle facilities-vdot summer 2015 repaving: mason district

County of Fairfax, Virginia

Department of Transportation

Proposed Bicycle Facilities

VDOT Summer 2015 RepavingMason District

March 25, 2015


Department of Transportation 2

Overview• Why are we here?

• What are we asking today?

• What projects are being proposed?

• Where are we in the process?

• What are the next steps?


Why are we here?• VDOT Summer repaving includes several roads in the Mount

Vernon District. Opportunity to review pavement markings and street design. Project limited to restriping existing pavement.

• Opportunity to provide transportation options and improve pedestrian safety

• Low to no cost for the County



What are we asking today?

• Your input and feedback– Support, questions, concerns, ideas


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Project List• Evergreen Lane

– From Columbia Pike to Little River Turnpike

• Annandale Road– From Gallows Road to Arlington Boulevard


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Bicycle Master Plan



Bicycle Master Plan (continued)



Lane Diets

• A Lane Diet is generally described as narrowing travel lanes from a roadway and utilizing the space for other uses and travel modes. Does not involve reducing the number of travel lanes.

• Benefits– Providing transportation alternatives and options

– Increasing safety for non-motorized users– Reduce speeding



Evergreen LaneColumbia Pike to Little River Turnpike


Northern Section:•Existing:

• Columbia Pike to Greenberry Lane

• One lane in each direction and Center turn

lane




Northern Section:•Proposed:

• Columbia Pike to Greenberry Lane

• One lane in each direction, Center turn lane, and bike lanes




Southern Section:•Existing:

• Greenberry Lane to Little River Turnpike

• 2 lanes in each direction and center turn lane

• One lane in each direction functions as a turn lane




Southern Section:•Proposed:

• Greenberry Lane to Little River Turnpike

• Two lanes in each direction, Center turn lane, and bike lanes

• One lane in each direction functions as a turn lane


Annandale RoadGallows Road to Arlington Boulevard


Existing Conditions•Most of corridor is 48’ curb to curb

•Some sections 46’ curb to curb

•1 travel lane in each direction with parking

•Pinch point near Walnut Manor Way

• 45’ curb to curb




Proposed Design•Most of corridor is approximately 48’ curb to curb•Some sections 46’ curb to curb•Pinch point near Walnut Manor Way and Beechview Drive

• 45’ curb to curb




• Options near Walnut Manor Way• Shared Lane in both directions• Climbing Lane in one direction• Bike lanes in both directions

• 7’ parking lane, 4’ bike lane, 11’ travel lane




Shared Lane•14’ shared travel lane and 8.5’ parking lane




Climbing Lane•11’ travel lanes•5’ Bike lane•Shared lane•8’ parking lanes




Bike Lanes•11’ Travel lanes•4’ Bike lane•7’ Parking lane


Where are we in the Process?

• Conceptual design underway

• Not proposing to change lane configuration approaching intersections, so no additional delay to vehicles



What are the next steps?• Gather community input tonight and over

next two weeks– Comment Period: Open until April 10th

• Redesign plans as necessary

• Design completion: April 2015

• Projects go to construction Summer 2015



Thank You

Questions/Comments?

[email protected]


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