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Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Del Ray Citizens Association Novem ber 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 Complete Streets Streets that are designed to consider the safety and Monroe Avenue Complete Streets convenience of all users of the transportation

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Del Ray Citizens’ Association Novem ber 1 2 , 2 0 1 4

Monroe Avenue Complete Streets

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Complete Streets

“Streets that are designed to consider the safety and convenience of all users of the transportation system including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, freight, and motor vehicle drivers and ensure that the needs of all users shall be accommodated and balanced so that even the most vulnerable – children, elderly, and persons with disabilities – can travel safely within the public right-of way.”

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City Plans and Policies

City Council Goal # 3: A multimodal transportation

network that supports sustainable land use and provides internal mobility and regional connectivity for Alexandrians

Complete Streets Policy: Alexandria shall

incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing public streets to improve the safety and convenience of users and construct and enhance the transportation network for all users

Transportation Master Plan: Implement a

citywide bikeway network to serve all users and trip types, provide end-of-trip facilities, improve bicycle/ transit integration, implement encouragement programs and improve safety

Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan

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Monroe Avenue Project Background and Civic Engagement

Spring 2013 – Community requests for traffic

calming on Monroe Ave.

September 2013 - Data collection
October 2013 - Community meeting
February 2014 – Monroe Ave. listed on

resurfacing schedule

March 2014 - Expanded project scope to include

Complete Streets design

May 2014 – Public meeting # 1
Sept 2014 – Public meeting # 2
November 2014 – Del Ray Citizen’s Association

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Project Limits

Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt. Vernon Ave.
Section 2: Mt. Vernon Ave. to Commonwealth Ave.
Section 3: Commonwealth Ave. to Stonewall Rd.

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Community Comments

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Response to Concerns

Most com m ents were incorporated

into proposal

Intersection improvements
Pedestrian crossing improvements
Speed reduction
A few com m ents will be address

through other projects

Safe Routes to School
Som e com m ents will be addressed

with redevelopment

Bury power lines
Modify curb lines

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Important Considerations

City Council adopted plans
Transportation Master Plan
Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan
Complete Streets Policy
Consider all street users
Accessibility requirements
Provide facilities for people with disabilities
Emergency vehicle requirements and access
Right of way constraints
Existing and future development
Cost

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Section 3: Commonwealth Ave. to

Stonewall Rd.

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Monroe Ave. at Russell Rd.

Install pedestrian countdown signals Upgrade crosswalks Install new crosswalk across Russell Rd.

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Monroe Ave. between Hancock Ave. & Russell Rd.

Add 10 parking spaces- narrow travel lanes Add cross walks across Hancock Add parking stripe along Monroe

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Section 2: Mt. Vernon Ave. to

Commonwealth Ave.

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Monroe Ave. at Commonwealth

Ave. - Proposed

Add 10 parking spaces- narrow eastbound travel lane Add curb extension – Relocate 1 parking spaces, shorten crossing distance & align crosswalks Install pedestrian signals

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Monroe Ave. at Wayne St. and Newton St.

Add curb extension – relocate 1 parking space, shorten crossing distance & create ADA bus stop Install concrete bus pad for ADA bus stop Install new crosswalk Provide parking stripe and edge line Install crosswalks

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Install shared bike lane symbols

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Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt.

Vernon Ave. - Pedestrian

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Mt. Vernon Ave. at Monroe
Ave. - Proposed

Upgrade crosswalks Install leading pedestrian interval for crossing north and south legs of Monroe Install “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions for EB and WB turns

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Monroe Ave. at Dewitt Ave.

Remove crosswalk Install sidewalk extension and crosswalk Install parking lane stripes Install crosswalks for side streets

N

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Proposed Crosswalks

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Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt.

Vernon Ave. – Bicycle Options

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Existing Conditions

24 No Parking Parking North side: 18 total spaces South side: 21 total spaces

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Option 1 – bike lanes between Leslie (2) and Mount Vernon

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Proposed Parking – Option 1

No Parking Existing Parking New Parking North side: 0 total spaces South side: 40 total spaces

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Option 2 – Eastbound bike lane to Leslie (2)

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Proposed Parking – Option 2

No Parking Existing Parking New Parking North side: 9 total spaces South side: 40 total spaces

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Thank You. Questions, Comments and Discussion

Hillary.Poole@AlexandriaVA.gov

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Next Steps

Traffic and Parking Board
Curb and gutter work Spring/ Summer

2015

Summer 2015 Implementation