Citizens Information Meeting: Kirby Road Sidewalks: Nov. 9, 2016

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Citizens Information Meeting
Kirby Road Sidewalks
Chesterbrook Elementary School to Halsey Road &
Halsey Road to Franklin Avenue
Preliminary Design
November 9, 2016
Fairfax County
Dranesville District

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Introduction/ Welcome
Supervisor Foust
Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation
Contacts
• Supervisor Foust’s Office
• Fairfax County Department of Transportation
(FCDOT)
– Transportation Design (TDD)
– Capital Projects (CPTED)
• Fairfax County Department of Public Works &
Environmental Services (DPWES)
– Construction (UDCD)
– Land Acquisition (LAD)
• Design Consultant (WRA)

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Meeting Agenda
• Context and Background
• Summary of Preliminary Design Options
• Schedule
• Q & A
• “Open House”
Department of Transportation

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Context
• County’s 2012 Dialogue on Transportation
• Included in 2014 Bond Issue
Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation
Project Limits
Limits of
New Sidewalk

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Existing Conditions
Existing Crosswalk at Chesterbrook Elementary School
Department of Transportation

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Existing Conditions
Looking west towards Halsey Road
Department of Transportation

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Existing Conditions
Looking west towards Franklin Avenue
Department of Transportation

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Existing Conditions
Crosswalk at Franklin Avenue
Department of Transportation

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Improvements Will Include
• New Concrete Curb & Gutter on Existing Edge of
Pavement
• New 5’-6’ Wide Sidewalk and
Curb Ramps
• New Concrete Driveway
Entrances
• New Storm Drain Inlets
and Pipes
• New Road Pavement
and Striping
• Design to VDOT Criteria
Department of Transportation

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Potential Impacts
• Relocation or upgrade of existing utilities
(underground and/or overhead)
• Tree Impacts
– In right-of-way and
on private property
• Fences
• Grading back slopes
Department of Transportation

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Sidewalk Options – ‘Alternative 1’
• 5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer & 6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) –
Requires VDOT Waiver
Department of Transportation
NEW CURB
& GUTTER
4’ GRASS
BUFFER
STRIP
NEW 5’ WIDE
SIDEWALK

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Sidewalk Options – ‘Alternative 1’
• 5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer & 6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) –
Requires VDOT Waiver
Department of Transportation
NEW CURB
& GUTTER
NEW 6’ WIDE
SIDEWALK

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Sidewalk Options – ‘Alternative 1’
• 5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer & 6’ Sidewalk (No Buffer) –
Requires VDOT Waiver
Department of Transportation
SIDEWALK
CURB RAMP
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT
LIMITS OF DISTRUBANCE
GRADING/CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
PROPOSED TREE REMOVAL X

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Sidewalk Options – ‘Alternative 2’
• 5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer – VDOT Standard
Department of Transportation
NEW CURB
& GUTTER
4’ GRASS
BUFFER
STRIP
NEW 5’ WIDE
SIDEWALK

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Sidewalk Options – ‘Alternative 2’
• 5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer – VDOT Standard
Department of Transportation
SIDEWALK
CURB RAMP
DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT
LIMITS OF DISTRUBANCE
GRADING/CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY
DRAINAGE EASEMENT
PROPOSED TREE REMOVAL X

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• Limits of Disturbance show the approximate area
affected by construction.
• Driveways, fences, and
trees may be impacted
on properties adjacent
to the project.
• If private property is to
be impacted during
construction, we will
obtain an easement or right-of-way before work begins.
Will the Project Impact My Property?
Department of Transportation
LIMITS OF
DISTURBANCE

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Land Acquisition Process
• Will occur after pre-final design complete.
• Plats will be prepared showing easements
and/or right-of-way needed.
• Land Acquisition Agent will contact
property owners to negotiate.
Department of Transportation

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Construction
• We will coordinate with
property owners well in
advance.
• Fences may be temporarily
removed & replaced.
Relocation to private
property may be necessary,
if within the right-of-way.
• Work hours are set by
VDOT.
Department of Transportation

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Preliminary Schedule
• Intermediate Design – Early 2017
• Pre-Final Design – Fall 2017
• Land Acquisition – Mid to Late 2018
• Final Design – Late 2018/Early 2019
• Construction – 2019
Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation
Questions?

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