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Existing Corridor Issues and Preliminary Recommendations
This document describes the existing issues and preliminary recommendations at 83 locations in the Fairfax County Parkway and Franconia-Springfield Parkway study corridor.
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FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
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FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Intersection is overcapacity, long queue lengths, and spillover from southbound left-turn lane storage*
Vertical curve obstructs sight distance to queued vehicles in southbound direction
Poor nighttime visibility along southbound approach
* Federal Highway Administration-Eastern Federal Lands Division (FHWA-EFLD) project: http://rte1ftbelvoir.com/
1121 - Fairfax County Parkway at Richmond Highway (Route 1)
Install overhead intersection
street lighting
FHWA-EFLD project currently under construction along
Route 1 —future intersection lane configuration shown in red
Potential trail extension
Install advance intersection warning signs 800-1000 feet
before stop bar
1121 – Fairfax County Parkway at Richmond Highway (Route 1)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Congestion due to heavy turning traffic to/from John Kingman Road*
Northbound right-turn vehicles spill out of the available turn lane
No detectable warning surface
* Previous FCDOT study is complete. Study contains concept plans, traffic analyses, and cost estimates.
1321 – Fairfax County Parkway at John Kingman Road/Farrar Drive
Previous Fairfax County Study Improvements:
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY (ROUTE 286)
Extend right-turn lane
Install detectablewarning surface
Other improvementshave been identified by
FCDOT Study (see below)
County Comprehensive Plan shows an
Interchange
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY (ROUTE 286)FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY (ROUTE 286)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY (ROUTE 286) FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY(ROUTE 286)
Add an auxiliary lane along southbound Route 286 to US Route 1
Widen westbound approach to provide dual left- and dual right-turn lanes
Extend southbound left-turn lane storage
Add third southbound left-turn lane and extend storage
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Construct curbed sidewalk, install ADA-
compliant curb ramps, and provide barrier devices
Install detectable warning surface
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Telegraph Rd
Fairfax County Pkwy
NB On-Ramp
Fairfax County Pkwy
NB Off-Ramp
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Substandard pedestrian accommodations on the northeast corner with pedestrian access hazards
No detectable warning surface—trail
No detectable warning surface—median refuge
1521 – Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Ramps at Telegraph Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Fairfax County Pkwy
SB Off-Ramp
Fairfax County Pkwy
SB On-Ramp
Install detectable warning surface
Other improvements have been identified by FCDOT Study (see left)
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Long vehicle queues along southbound right turn lane, extending close to Fairfax County Parkway mainline*
No detectable warning surface—trail
* Previous Fairfax County study contains concept plans, traffic analyses, and cost estimates.
1522 – Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Telegraph Road
Previous Fairfax County Study Improvements:
1522 - Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Telegraph Road
Install detectable warning surface
Other improvementshave been identified by
FCDOT Study (see below)
TELEGRAPH ROAD
Fairfax County Study ImprovementsModify Southbound Right-Turn Lane to Provide Free-Flow Operation
Modify southbound right-turn lane to provide free-flow operation. The lighter color yellow represents a relocated shared use trail.
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
D3-2 D3-2
-W2-11
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Install crosswalk, curb ramps, pedestrian
signals, and pushbuttons
W16-7p
Install yield bars in advance
of crosswalk
Upgrade curb ramp to be ADA compliant
Construct third through lane
Relocate bus stop out of channelizing island,
install sidewalk connection
Install next signal (D3-2) signs 600-700
feet before the stop bar
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
ISSUE
Long vehicle queues along eastbound approach*
Congestion along southbound approach†
Northbound next signal advance signage is only on right side of road and sign is small
Volume exceeds capacity during peak period
No pedestrian connectivity across Fairfax County Parkway to bus stop (located in island)
Bus stop located in channelizing island
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
* Previous Fairfax County study contains concept plans, traffic analyses, and cost estimates.
† VDOT has identified a safety improvement project (UPC 105501) to change the southbound right-turn lane into a shared through/right lane; VDOT is waiting for funding to construct improvements.
1721 – Fairfax County Parkway at Terminal Road
Previous Fairfax County Study and VDOT Improvements:
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FAX
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(RO
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286
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Fairfax County Study ImprovementsAdd Left-Turn Lane along Eastbound Approach
VDOT ImprovementsConvert Southbound Right-Turn Lane into a Thru/Right-Turn Lane
Add left-turn lane along eastbound approach; convert southbound right-turn lane into a through/right-turn lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues VDOT Project (UPC 93033) Concept Plan
ISSUE
Forecast volumes to the north are expected to increase due to the extension of Fairfax County Parkway, regional growth, and the BRAC to the Fort Belvoir North Area*
* VDOT project (UPC 93033) pending for funding of a directional flyover ramp to replace the existing one-lane loop ramp to accommodate increased traffic volumes and eliminate weaving on I-95 NB. http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/northernvirginia/i-95-ffx_co_pkwy_flyover.asp
1806 – I-95 Northbound Off-Ramp to Northbound Fairfax County Parkway
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
1821 - Fairfax County Parkway at Loisdale Road
Add I-95 shield pavement marking, overhead signage
600-700 feet before the stop bar
Remove asphalt at corner, install trail Wayfinding
signage
Construct full-length through lane
Add I-95 shield pavement markings and lane
use/designation guide sign
Other improvements have been identified by FCDOT
study (see below)
Fairfax County Study ImprovementsAdd Southbound Left-, Westbound Left-, and Northbound Right-Turn Lanes
FAIR
FAX
COU
NTY
PAR
KWAY
(RO
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286
)Install retroreflective
backplates on all signals
ISSUE
Intersection is over capacity, long vehicle queues on all approaches*
The rightmost through lane is ineffective at processing traffic given the short storage length of the lane
Trail leads into roadway with no receiving accommodations
Trail continuity not clearly defined
Weaving associated with vehicles heading to I-95 N on Fairfax County Parkway and Loisdale Road
* Previous Fairfax County study contains concept plans, traffic analyses, and cost estimates. Fairfax County has collected some developer proffer money for these improvements.
1821 – Fairfax County Parkway at Loisdale Road
Previous Fairfax County Study Improvements:
Add southbound left-, westbound left-, and northbound right-turn lanes
Remove asphalt at corner, install trail wayfinding signage
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
Add I-95 shield pavement markings and lane
use/designation guide sign 445 feet before the stop bar
Add I-95 shield pavement marking, overhead signage
600-700 feet before the stop bar
Construct full-length through lane
Preliminary Recommendations
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant, install wayfinding
signage for trail usersInstall retroreflective
backplates on all signals
Install wayfinding signage for trail
Protected only left-turns
Realign crosswalk, adjust median, and relocate stop bar
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
W11-15
W11-15p
Install advanced guide signs for Fairfax County Parkway 600-700 feet
before stop bar
ISSUE
North leg crosswalk is partially obstructed by raised median*
Vertical curve obstructs sight distance for left-turning vehicles from FCP†
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA‡
Last-minute weaving caused by southbound driver confusion about Fairfax County Parkway access
Trail continuity not clearly defined
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
* Fully funded VDOT project (UPC 100391) currently under design
† Proposed intersection improvements by VDOT (UPC 100391) will provide for protected only left-turn movements
‡ Proposed intersection improvements by VDOT (UPC 100391) will upgrade curb ramps
2122 – Fairfax County Parkway at Rolling Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Replace sidewalk with wider trail
Remove sidewalk ramp
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Pedestrian ramp into roadway with no receiving ramp on the other side
Narrow sidewalk creates bottleneck for trail system
2231 – Fairfax County Parkway at Stream Way
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Install sidewalk
Add pavement markings indicating lane assignments
for turning movements
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install pedestrian bus stop pad
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Turning movement lane assignments not indicated for eastbound and westbound approaches
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Missing sidewalk connection to crosswalk and accessible path to pedestrian pushbutton
No pedestrian bus stop pad
2321 – Fairfax County Parkway at Whitlers Creek Drive/Hooes Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install high visibility crosswalk
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant, install pedestrian
signals and pushbuttons
ISSUE
No pedestrian signals
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalk
2421 – Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Ramps at Olde Lantern Way
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Upgrade/install curb ramps to be ADA compliant;
install pedestrian signals and pushbuttons
Install high visibility crosswalk
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Pedestrian connectivity not provided across Gambrill Road
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalk
No pedestrian signals
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Missing curb ramp in southwest corner
2422 – Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Gambrill Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
2521 Existing Transportation Issues
2522 Existing Transportation Issues
2522 - Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Sydenstricker Road2521 - Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Ramps at Sydenstricker Road
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant; install pedestrian
signals and pushbuttons
Realign crosswalk
Install sidewalk
Provide guide signs to park and ride lot
Install pedestrian bus stop pad
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
Update traffic signal displays
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Crosswalk not aligned in a single direction
No pedestrian signals
Driver confusion about access to the Sydenstricker park and ride lot
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Missing sidewalk connection across Fairfax County Parkway bridge
2521/2522 – Fairfax County Parkway Northbound/Southbound Ramps at Sydenstricker Road
ISSUE
Signal displays on eastbound Sydenstricker Road approach are not Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) compliantExisting curb ramps are non-compliant with ADAMissing sidewalk connectionNo pedestrian bus stop pad
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
Upgrade curb ramps tobe ADA compliant
Shift stop bar forward, realigncrosswalk, relocate curb ramp
and pedestrian signal/pushbutton
2722 - Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Pohick RoadPreliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Sight distance limited for eastbound right-turn movement due to grade, roadside structures, and vegetation
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Poor nighttime visibility along southbound approach
2722 – Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Pohick Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues2723 - Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Ramps at Seabrook Lane
Install crosswalks, curb ramps,
signals, and pushbuttons
Install sidewalk
Install sidewalk connecting to bus stop
Install pedestrian bus stop pad
Install sidewalk connection to neighborhood
pedestrian
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Pedestrian connectivity not provided across Seabrook Lane to bus stop
No pedestrian bus stop pad
No pedestrian connectivity across Fairfax County Parkway on bridge
2723 – Fairfax County Parkway Northbound Ramps at Seabrook Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations2724 - Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Seabrook Lane
Upgrade curb ramps/median to be ADA compliant and/or
adjust median nose
Install sidewalk, crosswalk, curb ramp, pedestrian signals, and
pushbuttons
Install pedesrian bus stop pad
ISSUE
Crosswalk not aligned in a single direction, segmented by a wide median
No pedestrian bus stop pad
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No pedestrian connectivity across Fairfax County Parkway on bridge
2724 – Fairfax County Parkway Southbound Ramps at Seabrook Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations2831 - Fairfax County Parkway at Cervantes Lane
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
2831 – Fairfax County Parkway at Cervantes Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Construct sidewalk connection to bus stop
Note: Existing crosswalk across Modisto Lane not shown
Install pedestrian bus stop padInstall pedestrian
bus stop pad
2931 - Fairfax County Parkway at Modisto Lane
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Missing trail/sidewalk connection
No pedestrian bus stop pad
2931 – Fairfax County Parkway at Modisto Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations3031 - Fairfax County Parkway at Huntsman Court
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install crosswalk
ISSUE
No crosswalk across Huntsman Court
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
3031 – Fairfax County Parkway at Huntsman Court
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations3121 - Fairfax County Parkway at Huntsman Boulevard
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Relocate pushbutton adjacent to curb ramp
Install pedestrian bus stop padInstall pedestrian signals,
pushbuttons, and high visibility crosswalk
ISSUE
No pedestrian signals
Inconsistent crosswalks for Fairfax County Parkway trail crossing
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Pushbutton accessibility issue
No pedestrian bus stop pad (two locations)
3121 – Fairfax County Parkway at Huntsman Boulevard
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations3221 - Fairfax County Parkway at Reservation Drive
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA compliant,
relocating as necessary
Install pedestrian signals and pushbuttons for
crossing
to high
Move bus stop sign to pedestrian bus stop pad
Install pedestrian bus stop pad
Add pavement markings indicating lane assignments
for turning movements
Shift crosswalk closer to Fairfax County Parkway
and change to high visibility
ISSUE
No pedestrian signals
Crosswalk not adjacent to intersection and inconsistent with Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalks
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Bus stop sign not located near pedestrian bus stop pad
Bus stop without pedestrian bus pad
Turning movement lane assignments not indicated for westbound approach
3221 – Fairfax County Parkway at Reservation Drive
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues3321 - Fairfax County Parkway at Lee Chapel Road
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install sidewalk connection to bus stop and install
pedestrian bus stop pad
Relocate pushbuttonadjacent to curb ramp
Reconstruct islands and curb ramps
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalks
W2-11
W16-7p
W11-15
W11-15p
Increase storage length
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Pedestrian sidewalks and ramps in channelizing islands are in poor condition
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Missing sidewalk connection to bus stop; no pedestrian bus stop pad
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Pushbutton accessibility issue
Eastbound right-turn movement queues block access to the adjacent through lane
3321 – Fairfax County Parkway at Lee Chapel Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations3431 - Fairfax County Parkway at Rolling View Drive/Pilot House Road
Install high visibilitycrosswalk
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant,
relocating as necessary
Install median passthrough or adjust
median nose
ISSUE
Inconsistent crosswalks for Fairfax County Parkway trail crossing
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
3431 – Fairfax County Parkway at Rolling View Drive/Pilot House Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations3531 - Fairfax County Parkway at Portside Drive/Waterline Drive
Install high visibility crosswalk
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install detectable warning surface
where trail meets the roadway
ISSUE
Inconsistent crosswalks for Fairfax County Parkway trail crossing
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
3531 – Fairfax County Parkway at Portside Drive/Waterline Drive
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues3621 - Fairfax County Parkway at Old Keene Mill Road
Widen road to provide adequate lane reduction advance notice and
taper (up to 1,300 feet to Burke Woods Drive)
Install trail wayfinding signage
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Eastbound Old Keene Mill Road lane reduction (east of Fairfax County Parkway) creates merge conflict that queues toward Fairfax County Parkway
Trail continuity not clearly defined
3621 – Fairfax County Parkway at Old Keene Mill Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Relocate pushbutton adjacent to curb ramp
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install trail wayfinding signage
Install pedestrian signal
Install pedestrian warning sign and yield bar in advance of crosswalk
W11-15
W11-15p
Realign crosswalk perpendicular to
travel lane
ISSUE
No pedestrian signal across west leg
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Trail continuity not clearly defined
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Pushbutton accessibility issue
3721 – Fairfax County Parkway at Burke Lake Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Repair intersection drainage
Upgrade median refuge for pedestrians
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Relocate pushbutton adjacent to crosswalk
ISSUE
Sediment collecting at all sidewalk ramps
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Pushbutton accessibility issue
3921 – Fairfax County Parkway at Karmich Street/Roberts Parkway
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Extend guardrail to trail terminus
Note: Existing crosswalk across New Road not shown
ISSUE
Unprotected shoulder drop-off and multiuse path in the clear zone
4131 – Fairfax County Parkway at New Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install detectable warning surface
Install high visibility crosswalk
ISSUE
No detectable warning surface
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalk
4231 – Fairfax County Parkway at Freds Oak Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA
compliantInstall detectable warning whereasphalt trail meets the travel lane
Install left-side pedestrian
warning signs
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15
W11-15p
W4-3
Install left-turn lane line extension
through intersection
Realign crosswalk to be perpendicular
to travel lane
Replace yield sign with added lane (W4-3) sign
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalks
ISSUE
Dual left-turn lanes with no channelizing pavement markings through the intersection
Pedestrian crossing of channelized right-turn lane
Crosswalks not perpendicular to the roadway
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
4321 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway at Ox Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install detectable warning surface where asphalt trail meets travel lane
Widen crosswalks to 10 feet
Realign crosswalk perpendicular with
vehicle travel
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bar in advance of crosswalk
ISSUE
Crosswalks not perpendicular to the roadway across right-turn lane
Crosswalks are only 6 feet wide
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
4322 – Southbound Fairfax County Parkway at Ox Road/Robert Carter Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install detectable warning surface Install pedestrian warning
signs and yield bar in advance of crosswalkInstall signal ahead signs and beacons
along intersection approach800-1,000 feet before the stop sign
Install trail wayfinding signage
Eliminate left-turn movement*
Install speed feedback (your speed)
and warning beacons
sign 100 feet prior to the proposed W3-3 signs
W11-15
W11-15pR10-16
W3-3
*Route Impacts - current route
1.9 miles
Repair intersection drainage
Install retroreflective backplateson all signals
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
1.4 miles
ISSUE
Sediment collects on curb ramps
Southbound U-turn conflict with westbound right-turn
Northbound horizontal and vertical curves may obstruct sight distance to queued vehicles
Vertical grade in the northbound direction encourages high speeds
Low left-turn volume westbound from Burke Centre Parkway interrupts high volume through movements
Trail continuity not clearly defined
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
4421 – Fairfax County Parkway at Burke Centre Parkway
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Realign trail and crossing to keep pedestrians in
front of stop bar
Install detectable warning surface
ISSUE
Pedestrian trailhead terminates behind the eastbound stop bar
No detectable warning surface
4531 – Fairfax County Parkway at Nomes Court/Ladues End Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install detectable warning surface
ISSUE
No detectable warning surface
4631 – Fairfax County Parkway at Colchester Meadow Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues4721 - Fairfax County Parkway at Popes Head Road
Install detectable warning surface
Install supplemental near-side traffic
signals
Implement protected only left-turn operations during peak hour
Construct thirdsouthbound through lane
Construct acceleration lane for westbound
right-turn movement
RSYSFG
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Operational and safety issues caused by high volume of left turns
Volume of traffic along Fairfax County Parkway exceeds the capacity of the intersection
Limited signal visibility due to horizontal curves and dense vegetation
High volume of westbound right-turn movements
No detectable warning surface
4721 – Fairfax County Parkway at Popes Head Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Remove crosswalk and curb ramp
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalks
W2-11
W16-7p
W11-15p
W11-15
Upgrade curb ramps to be
ADA compliant
ISSUE
No connectivity is provided to pedestrian facilities on north side of Braddock Road
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
4821 – Southbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps at Braddock Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install crosswalk
Widen crosswalks to 10 feet
Install detectable warning surfaces
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
Realign crosswalk perpendicular to
travel lane
W11-15p
W11-15
ISSUE
No crosswalk provided across Mott Community Center entrance
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Crosswalks are only 6 feet wide
4822 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps/Community Center at Braddock Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
Install high visibility crosswalk and align
perpendicular to travel lane
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bar in advance of crosswalkW11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Low visibility crosswalk; crosswalk not perpendicular to travel lane
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
4921 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway at West Ox Road (North)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No detectable warning surface
4922 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway at West Ox Road (South)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W2-11
W16-7p
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Extend trail and install detectable warning surface
Realign crosswalk perpendicular to
travel lane
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals, evaluate
signal timings
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections may limit driver perception-reaction time
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Skewed crosswalk of inconsistent width
4923 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps at Route 29 C-D Road (North)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
4924 – Northbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps at Route 29 C-D Road (South)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
4925 – Southbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps at Route 29 C-D Road (North)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install retroreflective backplates on all signals
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Short distance between signalized intersections limits conspicuity of traffic signal heads
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
4926 – Southbound Fairfax County Parkway Ramps at Route 29 C-D Road (South)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
ISSUE
Heavy congestion on I-66 ramps during peak travel periods*
* VDOT project (UPC 105500) underway to evaluate new Express Lanes and multimodal solutions for I-66 outside the I-495 Capital Beltway. http://www.transform66.org
5000 – Fairfax County Parkway at I-66 Interchange
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W11-15
W11-15p
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bar in advance of crossing
Improve grading and alignment for eastbound left-turn
ISSUE
Scarring on roadway indicates eastbound left-turning vehicles are making contact with the roadway
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
5321 – Fairfax County Parkway at Eastbound Route 50
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W11-15
W11-15p
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in
advance of crossing
W11-15
W11-15p
ISSUE
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
5322 – Fairfax County Parkway at Westbound Route 50
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues5421 - Fairfax County Parkway at Rugby Road
Install Guide Sign for Route 267 westbound at the signal
Monitor operations and considerlane assignment and signal
operations adjustments
Install high visibility crosswalks
Improve sight distance for right-turn movement
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Sight distance limited for eastbound right-turn movement due to grade, roadside structures, and vegetation
Low visibility crosswalks
Heavy westbound left-turn and through volumes opposed by low eastbound volume
Operational issues caused by high westbound left-turn volume
5421 – Fairfax County Parkway at Rugby Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install stop bar
Install crosswalk
ISSUE
No stop bar on eastbound approach
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No crosswalk across Old Plains Road
5531 – Southbound Fairfax County Parkway at Old Plains Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues5621 - Fairfax County Parkway at Stringfellow Road/Stringfellow Court
Improvevisibility of/relocate existing yield sign; install yield bar
Increase right- turn storage within existing asphalt limits (pending results of pavement
integrity review)
Install high visibility crosswalk
Install new sidewalk
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Southbound right-turn yield sign not conspicuous
Right-turn vehicles driving along the shoulder to access turn lane
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalk
No sidewalk along Stringfellow Road between Coralberry Drive and the existing crosswalk across Fairfax County Parkway
5621 – Fairfax County Parkway at Stringfellow Road/Stringfellow Court
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install high visibility crosswalk
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for Fairfax County Parkway trail crosswalk
5721 – Fairfax County Parkway at Tuckaway Drive/Springhaven Drive
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues5821 - Fairfax County Parkway at Franklin Farm Road
Install detectablewarning surface at
edge of median
Increase storage for turn lanes
Install a right-turn overlap
Improve sight distance for
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Eastbound through movement vehicle queues block access to the left-turn lane
Northbound and southbound left-turn vehicles spill out of the available turn lanes
Eastbound left-turn and southbound right-turn vehicles spill out of the available turn lanes
Heavy eastbound right-turn volume
No detectable warning surface
5821 – Fairfax County Parkway at Franklin Farm Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W11-15
W11-15p
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk Upgrade curb ramps
to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage and markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
5921 – Fairfax County Parkway at West Ox Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Repair intersection drainage
Install high visibility crosswalks
ISSUE
Low visibility crosswalks; inconsistent with corridor
Sediment collects on sidewalk ramps
6021 – Fairfax County Parkway at Fox Mill Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
6222 - Fairfax County Parkway at Dulles Toll Road Westbound Ramps
-
Install overhead signage indicating downstream lane drop for left-turn
onto Sunrise Valley Drive
County Comprehensive Plan shows an interchange at
Sunrise Valley Drive
Install next signal (D3-2) signs 800-1,000 feet
before stop bar
Widen to six through lanes
Improve guide signage to Route 267
Remove yield sign
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Improper signage for a right angle right-turn movement
High volume interchange to the north creates significant weaving patterns
Inadequate advance signage approaching the intersection
Intersection is overcapacity
Long vehicle queues along eastbound approach
6121 – Fairfax County Parkway at Sunrise Valley Drive
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
High volume interchange creates significant weaving patterns
Heavy congestion
No detectable warning surface
High speed northbound right-turn movement creates potential conflict with uncontrolled trail crossing on ramp
6221/6222 – Fairfax County Parkway at Dulles Toll Road Ramps
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for Route Install guide sign for Route 267 westbound at the signal
Install guide sign for Route 267 eastbound at the signal
Install detectable warning surface
County Comprehensive Plan shows an interchange at
Sunrise Valley Drive
Install next signal (D3-2) signs 800-1,000 feet
before stop bar
Widen to six through lanes
Improve guide signage to Route 267
Improve guide signage to Route 267
Remove yield sign
Optimize signal timings
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
W2-11
W16-7p
ISSUE
Inconsistent signage/markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
6321 – Fairfax County Parkway Ramp at Spring Street
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
6421 – Fairfax County Parkway at New Dominion Parkway
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Realign crosswalk perpendicular to roadway
and relocate stop bar
Upgrade ramps to be ADA compliant (all corners
of the intersection)
Replace crosswalks acrosschannelized turn lanes with
high visibility crosswalkmarkings (all cornersof the intersection)
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in
advance of crosswalks (all corners of the intersection)
W11-15p
W11-15
W16-7p
W2-11
W16-7p
W2-11
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Inconsistent signage/markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
6521 – Fairfax County Parkway at Baron Cameron Avenue
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
6721 – Fairfax County Parkway at North Walnut Branch Road (North)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade curb ramps to be
ADA compliant
Install School Area sign 250 feet before the stop bar
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No advance notice of Armstrong Elementary School on Lake Newport Road
6821 – Fairfax County Parkway at Lake Newport Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Relocate pedestrian signal and pushbutton
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
Realign crosswalks to be perpendicular
to travel lanes
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant (all corners),
relocating as necessary
W11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
ISSUE
Crosswalks not aligned in a single direction
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
7021 – Fairfax County Parkway at Wiehle Avenue
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Align crosswalk perpendicular to roadway
and relocate stop bar
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
W11-15
W11-15p
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Inconsistent signage/markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
7221 – Fairfax County Parkway at Sugarland Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
R3-2
W11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Replace "no turns" sign with R3-2 sign
Align crosswalk perpendicular
to roadway
Add Route 7 shield pavement markings
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
ISSUE
No turns (R3-3) sign displays legend, not graphical information
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
7321 – Fairfax County Parkway at Leesburg Pike Eastbound Ramps
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues7322 - Fairfax County Parkway at Leesburg Pike Westbound Ramps
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars inadvance of crosswalk
Add Route 7shield pavement
marking
Replace "no turns" sign with
(R3-2) sign
R3-2
W11-15
W11-15p
W2-11
W16-7p
Upgrade curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Upgrade curb rampsto be ADA compliant
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
No turns (R3-3) sign displays legend, not graphical information
Turn-lane storage for upstream intersection may cause confusion
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/markings for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
7322 – Fairfax County Parkway at Leesburg Pike Westbound Ramps
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
7521 Existing Transportation Issues 7531 Existing Transportation Issues
ISSUE
Pushbutton accessibility issues
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No crosswalk across Bonniemill Lane
No pedestrian signal across north and south legs
Inconsistent crosswalk marking for trail crosswalk
Missing sidewalk connection to bus stop; no pedestrian bus stop pad
Trail continuity not clearly defined
Closely spaced intersections with mixed traffic control
Missing sidewalk connection along an apparent caddle path
Traffic signal displays located more than 150 feet from the stop bar in all directions
Existing signal cabinet obstructs visibility for the northbound right-turn traffic and is located within the clear zone
Substandard street name signs at the intersection
Inadequate advance signage approaching the intersection
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No crosswalks
No sidewalk connectivity on the south side of Hooes Road
No storage for southbound left-turn onto Hooes Road
7521/7531 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Bonniemill Lane/Spring Village Drive and Bonniemill Lane at Hooes Road
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Preliminary Recommendations
7521/7531 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Bonniemill Lane/Spring Village Drive and Bonniemill Lane at Hooes Roadp a
Install sidewalk
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
Install pedestrian bus stop pad and
sidewalk
visibility
Install retroreflective backplateson all signals
Install W3-3 signs approximately 1,400 feet in advance of the stop bar (eastbound and westbound) with "SIGNAL AHEAD"pavement
Install crosswalks
Relocate pushbutton to new
pedestal pole
Install sidewalk to Bethnal Court
Install pedestriansignals and
pushbuttons
Install crosswalk and adjust stop bar
Install high visibilitycrosswalk markings
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues7621 - Backlick Road at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Eastbound Ramps
Install 775 feet prior to the stop bar (northbound approach)
Install at northbound
approach stop
Install at southbound
approach stop Relocate pedestrianpushbuttons
adjacent to curb
Install pedestrian signal for crossingsouth leg
Install mountable curb to control access at the
signalInstall guide signage to eastbound Franconia -Springfield Parkway
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Pushbutton accessibility issues
No pedestrian signal across the south leg
Driveway apron within the influence area of the signalized intersection
Limited visibility of guide signage to Franconia-Springfield Parkway
7621 – Backlick Road at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Eastbound Ramps
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues7622 - Backlick Road at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Westbound Ramps
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars inadvance of crosswalk
W2-11
W16-7p
Install high visibilty crosswalk, curbramps,
pedestrian signals, and pushbuttons
Replace existing protected-permissive signal display with
a protected only signal display
Evaluate intersection lighting improvements to
reduce potential glare
Install 775 feet prior to the stop bar (southbound approach)
Install atsouthbound
approach stop
Install retroreflective backplateson all signals
Upgrade curb ramps and sidewalk to be
ADA compliant
Shift stop bar for through and left-
turns back 10 feet
Realign crosswalk
Install atnorthbound
approach stop
Install northbound andsouthbound guide signageto westbound Franconia-
Springfield Parkway(see below signs)
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Pedestrian sidewalk and ramps in channelizing island are in poor condition
Crosswalk not aligned in a single direction
Lack of pedestrian accessibility across Backlick Road between Villa Park Road and the Franconia-Springfield Parkway eastbound off-ramp
Limited visibility of guide signage to Franconia-Springfield Parkway
Limited visibility of southbound conflicting vehicles from the eastbound right-turn lane
Poor visibility of conflicting northbound vehicles from the southbound left-turn lane due to roadway curvature
Limited visibility of signal displays due to overhead bridge structures on the northbound approach
Intersection lighting is limited, but ample lighting is provided along approaches and in the adjacent park-and-ride lot (potential glare)
7622 – Backlick Road at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Westbound Ramps
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues7721 - Franconia-Springfield Parkway at I-95 HOV (Express Lanes as of December 2014)
Install improved guidesignage to Backlick
Road
Install signal ahead signs on right- and left-hand shoulders W3-3
Install near-side traffic signal displays at all
approaches
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Limited visibility of guide signage to Backlick Road
Traffic signal displays located more than 110 feet from the stop bar in all directions
Inadequate advance signage approaching the intersection
Somewhat limited signal visibility on the approach to the intersection in both directions
7721 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at I-95 HOV (Express Lanes as of December 2014)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
7821 Existing Transportation Issues
7822 Existing Transportation Issues
7821/7822 - Frontier Drive at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Eastbound/Westbound Ramps
Upgrade allcurb ramps to be ADA compliant
Relocate pedestrian pushbuttons adjacent
to curb ramp or provide connectivity to existing pushbuttons
Install near-side traffic signal displays at
northbound approach
Provide lane markings to guide bicyclists
to/from the Metrorail station
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars inadvance of crosswalk
W2-11
W16-7p
Realign crosswalk perpendicular to
travel lane
Install guide signage to I-95 with guidesignage to Frontier Drive (775 feet from
westbound approach stop bar)
Preliminary Recommendations
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Pushbutton accessibility issues
Limited signal visibility due to horizontal curves and dense vegetation
Bike lanes along Frontier Drive do not connect with the Metrorail station
7821/7822 – Frontier Drive at Franconia-Springfield Parkway Eastbound/Westbound Ramps
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Guidance to I-95 general purpose lanes not provided, only to HOV (Express) lanes
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
W11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
W11-15
W11-15p
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
Install high visibility crosswalks and upgrade
all curb ramps to be ADA compliant
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield bars in advance of crosswalk
Install stop bar
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
No crosswalk across ramps
No stop bar on southbound approach
7931 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Franconia-Springfield Metrorail Station Loop
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
Install high visibility crosswalk and
relocate stop bar
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No crosswalk across Walker Lane
8031 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Walker Lane
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Inconsistent signage/marking for channelized right-turn lane/pedestrian crossing conflict
Crosswalk not perpendicular to the roadway
Existing pedestrian refuge islands are not ADA compliant and do not provide reasonable safety to pedestrians
Eastbound left-turn lane queue spillback
Queue spillback from the northbound and southbound left-turn lanes
Operational issues caused by high intersection volumes
High pedestrian volume conflicting with channelized right-turn lanes, which do not function as controlled pedestrian crosswalks
Bike lanes along Beulah Street are not carried through the intersection
Challenging pedestrian access from the trail head on the northwest corner across Beulah Street
Unclear right-of-way on the westbound departure lanes for through and right-turn traffic
Existing advance signal guide signage located too close to the intersection
Limited advance guide signage in advance of the traffic signal in the eastbound direction
Vertical curvature and peak congestion limits driver reaction to the downstream signal in the eastbound direction
Heavy eastbound U-turn volume
Traffic signal displays located more than 150 feet from the stop bar in all directions
8121 – Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Beulah Street
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
8121 - Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Beulah Street
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
W11-15
W11-15p
15p
15p
W11-15
W11-
W11-15
W11-
Extend eastbound left-turn lanes
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield
bars in advance of crosswalk
Relocate or replace nextsignal (D3 -2) signs to be
a minimum 565 feet before the stop bar
Install Advance Intersection Warning Signs 1,500 feet before stop bar, extend mini-skip markings for the right-turn lane, install right- turn pavement markings, and Right Lane Must Turn Right (R3-7) sign. Install Next Signal (D3- 2) sign on the mast arm.
Install near-side traffic signal displays at each
approach
R10 -16
Reconstruct sidewalk and
ramps
Realign crosswalk to be perpendicular to roadway, cover allsouthbound lanes
Eliminate channelized right-turn movement
Bike lane striping through
intersection
(southbound, westbound)
Install lane control signto indicate eastbound U-turnis served by left-most lane Modify geometry to three
northbound turn lanes andthree westbound through
lanes
8121 - Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Beulah Street
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
W11-15
W11-15p
15p
15p
W11-15
W11-
W11-15
W11-
Extend eastbound left-turn lanes
Install pedestrian warning signs and yield
bars in advance of crosswalk
Relocate or replace nextsignal (D3 -2) signs to be
a minimum 565 feet before the stop bar
Install Advance Intersection Warning Signs 1,500 feet before stop bar, extend mini-skip markings for the right-turn lane, install right- turn pavement markings, and Right Lane Must Turn Right (R3-7) sign. Install Next Signal (D3- 2) sign on the mast arm.
Install near-side traffic signal displays at each
approach
R10 -16
Reconstruct sidewalk and
ramps
Realign crosswalk to be perpendicular to roadway, cover allsouthbound lanes
Eliminate channelized right-turn movement
Bike lane striping through
intersection
(southbound, westbound)
Install lane control signto indicate eastbound U-turnis served by left-most lane Modify geometry to three
northbound turn lanes andthree westbound through
lanes
Preliminary Recommendations
8121 - Franconia-Springfield Parkway at Beulah Street
Install advance intersection warning signs 1,500 feet before stop bar, extend mini-skip markings for the right-turn lane, install right-turn pavement markings, and right lane must turn right (R3-7) sign. Install next signal (D3-2) sign on the mast arm.
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations8131 - Beulah Street at Alforth Avenue
Install crosswalk
Install stop bar
Provide median cut to allow for continunous path across Alforth Avenue or upgrade channelizing island
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
Channelizing island does not provide ADA compliant access across Alforth Avenue
No crosswalk across Alforth Avenue
No stop bar on eastbound approach
8131 – Beulah Street at Alforth Avenue
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
8132 – Beulah Street at Lewin Drive/Shopping Center
FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY & FRANCONIA-SPRINGFIELD PARKWAYC O R R I D O R S T U D Y
Existing Transportation Issues Preliminary Recommendations
Install crosswalk
Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA
compliant
ISSUE
Existing curb ramps are non-compliant with ADA
No crosswalk across Metro Park Drive
8133 – Beulah Street at Metro Park Drive/Charles Arrington Drive