tysons trails: snow removal & lighting july 2016
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Tysons Trails: Snow Removal and Lighting DiscussionBoard of Supervisors Transportation Committee, July 19, 2016
July 2016
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Tysons Trails: Snow Removal Discussion
Tysons Trails – Background and Importance
• The Silver Line was developed without permanent parking in Tysons, although several property owners are and are considering providing parking on a temporary basis;
• The Tysons Comprehensive Plan amendment that was adopted by the Board in June 2010, envisions a more urban, walkable community that is less auto-centric;
• New development located near Metrorail stations is expected to achieve mode splits of 55% for non-single occupant auto trips;
• Achieving these modal splits requires, among other things, a robust network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
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Tysons Trails – Background and Importance• The Comprehensive Plan Amendment includes three new trails from
the neighborhoods adjacent to Tysons to the Metrorail stations in Tysons:– Vesper– Ashgrove– Scotts Run
• Since there are limited opportunities for residents of neighboring communities to drive and park in Tysons, these trails will serve as primary access;
• Unlike recreational trails, users will need to be able to use them following significant snows to access the Metrorail stations and jobs in Tysons;
• This demand for usage requires a different approach than the County has taken in the past.
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Objectives
• Describe scope of work to clear snow and provide lighting for proposed Tysons trails: Vesper, Scotts Run and Ashgrove and potentially other trails leading to Metrorail stations.
• Compare existing DPWES-Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division (MSMD) and Capital Facilities priorities and budget to the proposed trail scope of work
• Secure concurrence from Board on appropriate level of service for:– Vesper Trail in Tysons and future Tysons trails described herein– Other trails leading to Metrorail stations countywide
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Vesper Trail• 10-foot wide, asphalt trail to be
completed and open to public by September 2017;
• Vesper Trail connects neighborhoods in Vienna to Spring Hill Road Metrorail Station
• Approximately 2,100 feet long with one bridge crossing of Old Courthouse Spring Branch;
• Trail will be lit with standard Tysons lights per the Tysons Urban Design Guidelines;
• Lights are metered, and Dominion Virginia Power does not maintain them because trail is not adjacent to roadway;
• Trail to be constructed on County property beneath Dominion transmission lines.
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Vesper Trail – Proximity to Existing Neighborhoods
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Vesper Trail Snow Removal Considerations• Assume that pre-storm surface
treatment and continuous snow removal are needed, similar to high level of service assigned to park and ride lots and other facilities;
• Work will likely be contracted out;• Based on preliminary estimate,
snow removal cost will be approximately $30,000 annually;
• Costs are based on an average historical cost of $1.36 per square foot of surface cleared.
Vesper Court entrance
Route 7 entrance
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Scotts Run Trail• Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is
managing design and construction;
• Approximately 2,600 feet long with two bridge crossings of Scotts Run;
• Trail connects Magarity Road to Colshire Meadow Drive, near McLean Metrorail Station;
• Trail will be lit with standard Tysons lighting, also will be metered but not maintained by Dominion;
• Snow removal cost estimate: $36,000 per year;
• Tentative completion date in 2019;
• Bridges are labelled as red dots
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Scotts Run Trail - Proximity to McLean Metrorail Station
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Ashgrove Trail Extension• Schedule is to open by 2019;• FCPA will manage design and construction;• Agreement approved by Board on June 7,
2016;• Approximate length of trail extension is
670 feet; • Snow removal is assumed for the new 670
feet section of trail, estimated at $9,100 per year;
• Trail will be lit with standard Tysons lighting along trail extension, also will be metered but not maintained by Dominion .
• Removing snow along existing trail segment over old bridge may require hand removal; that cost is not factored in at this point.
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Ashgrove Trail Extension – Proximity to Spring Hill Metrorail Station
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Overall MSMD Snow Removal Operations• Removes snow from County
facilities, excludes schools;• Removes snow from 15 park &
ride lots and transit centers;• Removes snow from about 24
miles of roads;• Snow removal budget is $1.3M per
year;• Estimated snow removal cost for
three Tysons trails is approximately $75,000 per year;
• In FY 2015, MSMD spent $1.8 M for snow removal;
• In FY 2016, spent $2.3 M.
• Ongoing annual expense: Ranges from $1.8M to $2.5M to remove snow from all County facilities, County roads, and transit facilities.
• Removing snow from trails will be a new responsibility.
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Overall DPWES Capital Facilities Lighting Operations
• Operates a countywide streetlight program via contract with Dominion and NOVEC for public roadways;
• County-owned parking facilities are also lit through program;
• Ongoing annual expense: $5,000 per year for Vesper Trail;
• Scotts Run and Ashgrove Trail lighting maintenance costs are not yet calculated;
• Overall streetlight operating expense in FY16, $8.03 million;
• Tysons standard streetlight design is not deemed standard per County’s contract with Dominion.
• Further, lighting trails that are not adjacent to roadways will be a new responsibility not covered by County’s contract with Dominion.
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Assumptions and ongoing implementation issues
• Proposing that Vesper Trail clearing be a pilot before expanding clearing and lighting to other trails in Tysons and rest of County.
• County will store replacement poles and fixtures.
• Clearing of trail will match priority given to clearing parking garages.
• County and VDOT crews may not clear adjacent areas at compatible times.
• County clearing efforts continue to require removal of windrows.
• A cleared trail’s access to Metro still relies on clearing of sidewalks connecting trailhead to station.
• If a snow clearing ordinance is in effect, affected property owners will clear snow with varying promptness.
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Guidance discussion for other County locations
• Alternatives to discuss:– Vesper Trail to Spring Hill Metrorail Station, Scotts Run Trail and
Ashgrove Trail can be pilots and inform decisions about subsequent trail clearing and lighting efforts near other Metrorail stations.
– Other existing trails near Metrorail stations could be considered for higher level of service following pilot project with Vesper, Scotts Run, and Ashgrove Trails;
– Vesper, Scotts Run, and Ashgrove Trails can be cleared at a lower level of service as determined by MSMD snow removal priorities, also not be lit, meaning less expense but also less trail access during heavier snowfalls.
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Questions and Discussion