Working Group Meeting

Transportation AnalysisDraft Policy Framework

February 6, 2018Parks and Natural Resources Operations Building

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Agenda

7:05 pm Welcome

7:10 pm Follow-up from Previous MeetingsSchedule Outlook

7:15 pm Presentation: Transportation Analysis Q & A

8:15 pm Presentation / Overview: Draft Policy FrameworkQ & A

8:45 pm Working Group Discussion of Draft Policy Framework

9:40 pm Working Group Discussion Wrap Up & Next Steps

9:45 pm Public Comment

10:00 pm Adjournment

Schedule Outlook

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• Draft Policy Framework (2/2)

• Working Group Meetings

• Staff will develop a Comment Matrix• Working Group comments/questions• Other comments• Staff responses

February 6th February 15th

Transportation Analysis Park Master Plan Design GuidelinesPolicy Framework Review Policy Framework Review

Schedule Outlook

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• County Board Work Session – Early Check-in (2/20)

• Broader Community Review (Feb / March)− Civic Associations− Advisory Boards and Commissions

• Additional Working Group meetings

Schedule Outlook

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• Policy Framework Request to Advertise (RTA) – AprilRevised Policy Framework

• Policy Framework Adoption – May

• Area Plan / Park Master Plan RTA – July

• Area Plan / Park Master Plan Adoption - September

Transportation AnalysisRichard Best, DESStephen Crim, DES

Alia Anderson, Toole Design Group

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Multimodal Transportation

Key Assets/Needs

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Assets• Heavily used trail network • Parks & other destinations• Robust transit service• Opportunities exist to reconfigure

streets and intersections• Access to I-395

Challenges • Discontinuous and narrow

sidewalks• Businesses and park uses

compete for parking resources• Conflicts and congestion at

intersections • Major arterials and I-395

Future Planned Projects

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W&OD Trail Intersection Improvements

S Walter Reed Drive Bridge Improvements

Shirlington Transit Center Expansion

Shirlington Bridge Improvements

West End Transitway

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Existing Conditions: Pedestrians

Existing Conditions: Pedestrians

Tested “Big Ideas” with Traffic Analysis

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• Lane Reconfiguration on Four Mile Run Drive

• Development (Area C and D)

Vehicle Traffic

• 9 study intersections

• Studied weekday morning and evening rush hours

Existing Conditions

Future with Lane Reconfiguration on FMR Dr

Lane Reconfiguration & Development

Traffic Takeaways

• Road capacity will limit scale of future redevelopment

• Strategies for mode shift and trip reduction will be key with new development

• Consider land uses with lower vehicle trip generation during peak hours

• Emphasize Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

• Lane configuration on S Four Mile Run Drive viable for further evaluation

Four Mile Run Drive Today

Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

Vision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr

Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

+ Angled parkingVision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr

Between Nelson Street and Shirlington Road

Sidewalk on north side subject to

coordination with Nova Parks.

+ Parking bulb outs & sidewalk on north

FMR Drive between Oakland Street and Nelson Street

Vision Concept: Four Mile Run Dr

+ Parking bulb outs & sidewalk on northNear term implementation?

Possibility for near-term implementation using paint and flex posts

Additional Future Recommendations

• Pedestrian/bicycle safety improvements

• Transit-related improvements

• Parking management on Four Mile Run Dr

Proposed Ped & Bike Improvements

Possible Arlington Mill Uncontrolled Crosswalks

• Consider:• advanced yield markings

and signs • pedestrian/bicycle warning

signs at end of road and in median

• Evaluate stopping sight distance and add advanced signs if needed

• Conduct speed study and re-evaluate recommendations

• Consider shifting crossing on S. Quincy Street

Possible Arlington Mill Signalized Crosswalks

• Consider “Turning Vehicles Yield to Pedestrians” Signs

• Evaluate “No Turn on Red Signs”

• Randolph Signal• Extend median through eastern

crosswalk • Taylor Street

• Install hardened centerline or median for westbound left-turns

Possible S Four Mile Run Drive Crosswalks

• S. Nelson St. and S. Oxford St. Crosswalks• Install median • install pedestrian crossing signs • Install in-roadway bollards

• S. Oxford Street Crosswalk • Install advanced yield markings and

signs • Install pedestrian crossing signs

Possible Changes at Shirlington Rd/Four Mile Run Drive

• Add protected signal phase for trail crossing on northern crosswalk

• Add “No Turn on Red” for southbound right turns

Possible Changes at Shirlington Rd/Four Mile Run Trail

• Near-term: Install back-to-back signage, active warning beacon (LED Flashing Beacon or Enhanced Crossing Sign) in median/center of roadway

• Longer-term: Consider relocation of crossing and access management

Transit Improvements

• There are numerous planned transit service modificationsto improve frequency of service. Examples:

• ART 84 reconfigured to better serve area around Fort Henry Gardens

• ART 87 reconfigured to provide 10-min peak frequencies between Shirlington and Pentagon Metro (weekdays)

• Proposed West End Transitway (DASH) will provide high-frequency service from Alexandria, Mark Center, ShirlingtonTransit Center & Pentagon Metro

• And more: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/transportation/transit-development-plan/

Transit Improvements

• Reconfiguration of Four Mile Run Drive creates space for bus landing pads, shelters, lean bars, trash/recycle receptacles

Bus stop on FMR Dr

Bus shelter on Arl Mill Dr

Parking

• Angled parking on FMR Drive between Nelson to Shirlington Road would create 30+ spaces adjoining park

• Revised parking regulations could make 250+ more spaces available around the clock

Summary of Recommendations

• Pursue moderate development scenarios to minimize parking impacts

• Prioritize trip reduction strategies with development• Lane reconfiguration, angled parking & streetscape

improvements on Four Mile Run Drive• Revise parking regulations on Four Mile Run Drive• Consider intersection improvements for pedestrian

safety• Transit access and bus stop improvements

Questions?

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Policy Framework Overview

Richard Tucker, CPHDMarco Rivero, DPR

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Policy Framework Overview

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Purpose

Interim step to identify key guidance for County Board review• Concept Plan drawings• Policy-related recommendations

Policy Framework Overview

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Structure

• Introduction / Existing Conditions

• Process / Guiding Principles / Vision

• Plan Concepts

• Policy Guidance

Policy Framework Overview

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Draft Vision Statement

The vision for 4MRV is to enhance the area’s unique strengths over time, addressing natural area while guiding public realm improvements and encouraging new development that contributes to the Valley’s future arts-oriented, industrial character.

An upgraded 4MRV will be safer, healthier, more accessible, and more responsive to the natural environment – restoring and better connecting to 4MR; reducing stormwater impacts and flooding; expanding transportation options and increasing safety; addressing parking needs; integrating aesthetic improvements to streetscapes, open space resources, and public art; and preserving existing land uses while providing flexibility for new arts or cultural uses.

Policy Framework Overview

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Draft Vision Statement

The vision for 4MRV is to enhance the area’s unique strengths over time, addressing natural area while guiding public realm improvements and encouraging new development that contributes to the Valley’s future arts-oriented, industrial character.

An upgraded 4MRV will be safer, healthier, more accessible, and more responsive to the natural environment – restoring and better connecting to 4MR; reducing stormwater impacts and flooding; expanding transportation options and increasing safety; addressing parking needs; integrating aesthetic improvements to streetscapes, open space resources, and public art; and preserving existing land uses while providing flexibility for new arts or cultural uses.

Concept PlansArea Plan

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Area Plan

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Previous Concepts

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Revised Concept

Concept PlansPark Master Plan

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Jennie Dean – Phase 1

Staff Recommendation

Jennie Dean – Phase 2

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Staff Recommendation

Shirlington Park

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Staff Recommendation

Shirlington Dog Park

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Staff Recommendation

Shirlington Dog Park

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• The Parks Master Plan (PMP) will provide short and mid-term recommendations for improving the dog park (stormwater considerations, removal of invasive species, water quality, etc.).

• The PMP will not provide a redevelopment concept for the Shirlington Dog Park (consistent w/ CB direction in May 2017).

Other Policy Guidance Recommendations

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Water Access & Overlooks

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New Water Access Point

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Arts District

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Staff Approach / Recommendation:• Work w/ Arts Commission and arts community

to develop a strategy for expanding arts in the study area

• Explore opportunities to expand arts in the area, including evaluating an Arts District

• Encourage the introduction of arts uses and new retail in Subarea B

• Look to incorporate temporary and permanent public art in 4MRV

2-Block Area

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Future Open Space on Old Signature Theater and Warehouse sites

3700 4MR Dr.: Site for Community Facility / Open Space

Future Land Use Map

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Heights Map

4MR Drive Concept

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Questions?

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