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CRYSTAL CITY - DCA CONNECTION STUDY
Public Info Meeting September 2017
Prepared by VHB
INTRODUCTION PRESENTATION DIALOGUE
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CRYSTAL CITY - DCA CONNECTION STUDY Public Info Meeting September - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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
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Robert M andle + Angie Fox
Crystal City BID 3
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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.
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Doug Davies
VHB 5
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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
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WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR?
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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
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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
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HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY CAN YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES?
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HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY CAN YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES?
via Metro + Walking 15
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WHAT DO WE HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH?
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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
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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
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HOW FAR INTO CRYSTAL CITY COULD YOU GET IN 15 MINUTES?
via a potential new connection
*walkshed shown is at shortest connection point, for context.
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WHAT IS THIS DISTANCE?
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Thank you!
www.crystalcity.org/explore/transformation/ dca-connection-feasibility-study Email: cc2dcastudy@crystalcity.org www.facebook.com/CrystalCityVA 22