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Community Informational Meeting for the Proposed Traffic Calming Plan on Rosemary
Lane
December 10, 20197:00 PM
Thomas Jefferson Library
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Explain traffic calming process.
Opportunity for community outreach and feedback.
Q&A with FCDOT.
Please hold questions until after the presentation.
Why We Are Here
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What is Traffic Calming?
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Placement of physical measures in the roadway to decrease vehicle operating speeds.
Traffic calming enhances communities by making roadways safer for all users.
Note: we are not able to install new stop signs!
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Existing Traffic Calming in Fairfax County
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FCDOT and the District Supervisor’s office collaborate with citizens on community-initiated projects.
The community sends its request for traffic calming to the District Supervisor.
FCDOT conducts basic eligibility review prior to study.
Project Initiation
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To be eligible for the program a road must:
• Be in the state system of highways owned and maintained by VDOT.
• Be classified as a local, collector, or arterial road.
• Function as a residential street.
• Have a speed limit of 25 miles per hour (MPH).
Eligibility Criteria
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500 – 6,000 vehicles in 24 hours(Both directions combined)
85th Percentile Speed ≥ 35 MPH(One or more directions)
Qualification Criteria
Step 2
Rosemary LaneTotal Volume 1,185
Northbound 85th Percentile Speed 37 MPH
Southbound 85th Percentile Speed 43 MPH
Date of traffic count: 6/5/2019
FCDOT conducts a formal traffic count and speed study.
Traffic Study
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The community forms a task force to collaborate with FCDOT.
FCDOT conducts a site visit and develops a draft traffic calming plan.
The task force offers initial feedback on the draft plan.
Making the Plan
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Traffic calming devices must fit on the roadway as it currently exists.
Vertical traffic calming devices must be at least 400 feet apart from each other and existing stop conditions.
Horizontal traffic calming devices must be 200 feet from other measures.
Traffic calming devices must have 150 feet for adequate sight distance.
Look for opportunities to combine measures for added effectiveness.
Device Placement Requirements
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Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2866 & 2867 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2826 & 2827 Rosemary LaneProposed speed hump adjacent
to 2842 & 2845 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2938 & 2941 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2920 & 2921 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 3017 & 3018 Rosemary Lane
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Traffic Calming Device Examples
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Primary Steps in the Traffic Calming Process
Step3
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Step3The task force obtains concurrence from property owners adjacent to the proposed devices.
FCDOT and the task force collaborate to amend the plan as necessary.
The task force organizes a community information meeting.
Finalizing the Plan
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Step 4FCDOT presents the plan for community feedback.
Based on this feedback, the task force decides whether to amend the plan or advance to the ballot phase.
Community Meeting
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EXAMPLE TRAFFIC CALMING PROPOSAL
VOTING BALLOT*ONE BALLOT, ONE VOTE PER HOUSEHOLD*
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation staff have researched carefully and approved the following, all inclusive, traffic calming plan: 1. One Speed Hump adjacent to 123 & 124 Example Avenue.
Please vote: Yes__________ No__________
Name (print) __________________________________________
Address __________________________________________
Signature __________________________________________
Ballots must be received by (date).
Fairfax County Department of Transportation officials will verify the ballot vote in coordination with the Office of
Example District Supervisor.
The task force distributes ballot packages to the homes in the ballot area defined by FCDOT.
Sample Traffic Calming Ballot
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Sample Traffic Calming Ballot
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Ballot Process
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Ballot Process
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To pass, greater than 50% of all households must vote in favor.
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Ste 6The traffic calming plan is presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for endorsement.
The endorsed resolution is forwarded to VDOT for their final review.
FCDOT works with DPWES to schedule the installation.
Endorsement and Installation
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Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2866 & 2867 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2826 & 2827 Rosemary LaneProposed speed hump adjacent
to 2842 & 2845 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2938 & 2941 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 2920 & 2921 Rosemary Lane
Proposed speed hump adjacent to 3017 & 3018 Rosemary Lane
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Ste 61. The community votes on the proposal.
2. If the community votes in favor, the proposal goes to the Board of Supervisors for endorsement.
3. FCDOT sends the Board-endorsed resolution to VDOT for final review.
4. FCDOT works with DPWES to schedule installation.
Next Steps
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Primary Steps in the Traffic Calming Process
Device Spacing and Speed Reduction
Average Speedvs.
Device SpacingMPH
Average 85th Percentile Speedvs.
Device SpacingMPH
Device SpacingDevice Spacing (figure 2) (figure 1)
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Traffic Calming Toolkit
Vertical Measures
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• Speed Humps• Speed Tables• Speed Cushions• Raised Crosswalks
(mid-block only)
Horizontal Measures
• Raised Median Islands• Chicanes• Chokers• Curb Bulb-outs• Pavement Markings
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Traffic Calming Device Examples
Stp 3
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Primary Steps in the Traffic Calming Process
Step3
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Traffic Calming Device Examples
Stp 3