CRYSTAL CITY - DCA CONNECTION STUDY Public Info Meeting September - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CRYSTAL CITY - DCA CONNECTION STUDY Public Info Meeting September 2017 Prepared by VHB

INTRODUCTION PRESENTATION DIALOGUE 2

Robert M andle + Angie Fox Crystal City BID 3

������������������������������������������������������������������������������ MISSION Vision: To directly link Crystal City with DCA and the National Airport Metro station via a context-sensitive pedestrian connection that enhances economic development opportunities, strengthens the neighborhood’s hotel community, Crystal City to a growing regional rail network. 4

Doug Davies VHB 5

PROCESS DISCOVER IDENTIFY CONSTRAINTS AND OPPORTUNITIES SYNTHESIZE COME TO A COMMON UNDERSTANDING ABOUT WHAT COULD BE PLAN DEVELOP A VISION AND ROADMAP FOR THE PROJECT 6

WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR? 7

CURRENT AND UPCOMING PROJECTS • DCA Security and Terminal Improvements • Long Bridge Project • VRE Station Improvement Project • Crystal City 2nd Metrorail Entrance Project/ JBG Smith Development • Southeast High Speed Rail Project 8

EXISTING CONDITIONS Airport Access Road • 6,500’ (1.2mi) to Crystal City • Discontinuous Concrete Sidewalk • Narrow Sections • Unsignalized Crossings • Not ADA Compliant Mt. Vernon Trail Spur • 7,200’ (1.4 mi) to Crystal City • Heavily Used by Cyclists • Blocked Pathways • Three Narrow Underpass Sections • Dark Airport Underpass Section • Circuitous Path • Not ADA Compliant • Unsignalized Crossings 9

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HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY CAN YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES? via walking 14

HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY CAN YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES? via Metro + Walking 15

WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH? 16

OBJECTIVES FOR CONNECTION 1. Generate Economic Development 2. Create a Direct and Enjoyable Experience 3. Develop a Practical and Implementable Solution 4. Provide Multi-modal Access and Connectivity to Region 5. Celebrate and Preserve Recreational, Cultural, and Historic Resources 6. Align or Integrate with Existing and Planned Infrastructure Projects 17

POTENTIAL CONNECTIONS Crystal City • Between the two existing walking/trail connections • Integrated into existing developments • Open spaces with access to Crystal Drive • Integrated with VRE potential entrance options DCA • Closest points to Crystal City • Closest to proposed security gates • Proximity to Metro 18

HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY COULD YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES? via a potential new connection 19 *walkshed shown is at shortest connection point, for context.

WHAT IS THIS DISTANCE? 20

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Thank you! www.crystalcity.org/explore/transformation/ dca-connection-feasibility-study Email: cc2dcastudy@crystalcity.org www.facebook.com/CrystalCityVA 22