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DESIGN SERVICES FOR BALLSTON- MU METRO STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS 90% PLAN PRESENTATION: DECEMBER 2015 PRESENTATION OUTLINE The purpose of this presentation is: Update on the status of the plans for the Ballston Metro Station Area 1. project

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DESIGN SERVICES FOR BALLSTON- MU METRO STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS

90% PLAN PRESENTATION: DECEMBER 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The purpose of this presentation is:

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Update on the status of the plans for the Ballston Metro Station Area project

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to discuss next steps

AGENDA:

 Background –WHERE WE’VE BEEN  Input from public & stakeholders last time –WHAT WE HEARD  Briefing on Proposed Final Plan –WHERE WE ARE NOW  Discussion and Follow Up Issues –WHAT’S NEXT

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PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

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BACKGROUND TO THIS PROJECT

2010-2013 Multimodal Improvements Study

Established purpose & goals

Developed 3 Alternative Concepts

Chose preferred Alternative

2014-2016 Design Services for Ballston MU Metro Station Improvements

Design development of Preferred Alternative

30% - 60% - 90% Construction Plans

Final Construction Plans & Construction Management

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ISSUES ADDRESSED Bus & Pedestrian Congestion

Improve management of curbside operations

Enhance bus passenger and pedestrian amenities

Minimize conflicts

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ISSUES ADDRESSED Safety

Minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts

Improve safety of all users

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ISSUES ADDRESSED Multimodal Access

Shuttle pick up / drop off

Kiss and ride

Bike parking

ADA/pedestrian access improvements

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ISSUES ADDRESSED Amenity

Enhance user experience & amenities

Enhance viability of retail

Maximize green space / Low Impact Design

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INPUT & GUIDANCE ALONG THE WAY

Technical Committee

Concepts

2014 2016 2015

30% Design 90% Design 100% Design 60% Design

Stakeholders Public

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WHAT WE HEARD

Removal of Amphitheater

Hilton sign visibility

ADA access at bus bays

Visibility of 901 Stuart door from mid-block crossing without “wall of buses” right in front if door

No narrowing of Stafford Street, don’t move taxis to other side

Newspaper machine consolidation

Differentiating paving to distinguish the different zones

Redesign to remove vendors in bus shelter kiosks

LED lighting and “greener strategies” INPUT RECEIVED IN PUBLIC & STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS

(WILL SHOW HOW THESE WERE ADDRESSED IN FOLLOWING SLIDES)

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90% CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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90% PLAN – AERIAL PERSPECTIVE

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EARLY IMPLEMENTATION – SHUTTLE RELOCATION

NEW SHUTTLE LOCATIONS FORMER ISSUES WITH SHUTTLES

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FAIRFAX FRONTAGE

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ISSUES WITH CURRENT PLAZA

INADEQUATE BUS SHELTERS SEPARATION OF WAITING AREAS POORLY DEFINED CIRCULATION LIMITED RETAIL ACCESSIBILITY

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SITE PLAN

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PLAZA & TREE SAVE AREA

Use of planting and paving to distinguish clear circulation zones

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BUS BAYS – BEFORE / AFTER

Additional bus bay and wider shelters with ADA access width to address bus area congestion BEFORE AFTER

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BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE

PRIOR “AMPHITHEATER” DESIGN FOR BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE

Use of new lower profile WMATA prototype Bike Parking Structure

CURRENT BIKE PARKING REDESIGNED BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE

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BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE

Bike structure redesigned & relocated to preserve hotel visibility

PRIOR “AMPHITHEATER” DESIGN

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PLANTER AREAS

TYPICAL PLANTER AREA CURRENT CONDITIONS PROPOSED PLANTER AREA

Use of greener strategies – new planters / rain gardens

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VENDOR AREAS

Former plan had proposed covered kiosks for vendors

Redesign to remove vendor area kiosks

Current plan eliminates vendor kiosk areas and replaces them with additional seating

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STUART ST. FRONTAGE

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ISSUES WITH CURRENT FRONTAGE

INADEQUATE BUS SHELTERS / WAITING AREA CIRCULATION CONFLICT WITH WAITING AREAS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND BUS BAY / BUILDING ENTRY ALIGNMENT

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STUART ST. FRONTAGE

SITE PLAN PROPOSED CROSS SECTION

Clear delineation of circulation zones

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PLANTERS / BUS WAITING AREAS

PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION

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STUART ST. FRONTAGE

PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION

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STUART ST. FRONTAGE

PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION

Align mid block crossing with entrance

  • f 901 Stuart St. to avoid bus bays
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STUART ST. FRONTAGE

PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION

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Former plan proposed reworking curbside uses and street width

STAFFORD ST. FRONTAGE

Current plan proposes only cross walk and curb extension to address ADA compliance

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STREET FURNITURE & AMENITIES

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BUS SHELTERS/BENCHES

COUNTY STANDARD BUS SHELTER AND BENCH BENCH PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD)

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INFORMATION SIGN

ELEMENTS

BIKE RACK PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD)

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LIGHTING

LIGHTING STANDARD PROPOSED IN PLAN – USE OF LED’S COUNTY LIGHTING STANDARD - CARLISLE

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TRASH CANS

COUNTY STANDARD WASTE RECEPTACLE–VICTOR STANLEY SD-42 TRASH CAN PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD)

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NEWSPAPER MACHINES

CURRENT CONDITION PROPOSED CONDITION

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CONSTRUCTION PHASING

PHASE 1 WORK AREA PHASE 2 WORK AREA

WILL PRESERVE A.D.A ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO METRO AND BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION

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QUESTIONS / DISCUSSIONS

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ISSUES & NEXT STEPS

December 16th, 2015 - Public Meeting

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  • present 90% plans and hear comments and follow up issues

January to April 2016 - Permits, easements, ownership & maintenance agreements

March to June 2016 - Contractor procurement

Late summer 2016 through early 2018 - Construction

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FOR MORE INFO:

FULL REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT: arlingtonva.us Search: Ballston multimodal PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFO:

MARK SCHNAUFER, AICP

  • Sr. transit planner/project management coordinator

Arlington county Dept. of Environmental Services 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, suite 900 Arlington, VA 22201 703-228-3935 mschnaufer@arlingtonVA.US