The document discusses proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements to be implemented alongside VDOT's 2017 repaving projects in Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines plans to restripe sections of Lewinsville Road and Chain Bridge Road to add bike lanes and shared bike/vehicle lanes. The changes aim to improve safety and transportation options by calming traffic and expanding the bicycle network over time. Community input is sought on the proposals, with construction planned for summer/fall 2017 pending final design and approval.

1. County of Fairfax, VirginiaCounty of Fairfax, Virginia
DRANESVILLE
DISTRICT
2017 VDOT Repaving
Complete Streets – Improving Multimodal Transportation
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Lauren Delmare, P.E.
Transportation Planner
Fairfax County Department of TransportationMarch 23, 2017

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• Why are we here?
• What are we asking from the
community?
• What projects are proposed?
• Where are we in the
process?
• What are the next steps?
• Q/A – Please hold questions
until the end of the
presentation.
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Agenda

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VDOT is repaving these and other streets in the County
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2017 VDOT Repaving Program
To see additional streets and for paving updates:
http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/northern_virginia/northern_virginia_paving_
program.asp

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FCDOT reviews VDOTS repaving schedule and identifies opportunities for
bicycle facilities, coordinates implementation with VDOT
Proposals are limited to restriping existing pavement
On-street parking is usually preserved
Fast process: Construction from summer through fall 2017
No additional cost to Fairfax County to implement proposed changes,
marginal additional cost to VDOT
What are pedestrian, bicycle and safety issues in this corridor and can they be
addressed through restriping?
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2017 VDOT Repaving Program

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Bicycle Master Plan Recommendation
Lewinsville Road – Bike Lanes
Chain Bridge Road – Bike Lanes

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Indicate a shared environment for
bicycles and cars
Often used on low speed roads
when there is not enough space to
add bike lanes
Benefits:
Alert drivers to expect cyclists on
the road
Recommend proper bicyclist
position
May be configured to offer
directional and wayfinding guidance
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Shared-Lane Markings / “Sharrows”

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Designate an exclusive bicyclist space with pavement markings and signage
Benefits:
Provide dedicated space, separate from vehicles.
Allows bicyclists to ride at a comfortable speed without interfering with
vehicles in the travel lane.
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Bike Lanes

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“Lane Diet”
A Lane Diet is generally described as narrowing
travel lanes from a roadway and utilizing the
space for other uses and travel modes.
Does not involve reducing the number of
travel lanes
Benefits
• Providing transportation alternatives and options
• Increasing safety for non-motorized users
• Reduce speeding

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Lane Width and Traffic Calming

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Proposed Streets
Chain Bridge Rd
Chain Bridge Rd
Lewinsville Rd
Lewinsville Rd
Lewinsville Road from Titania Lane to Fallstaff Road (eastern intersection)
Chain Bridge Road from Great Falls Street to Westmoreland Street

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Lewinsville Road
Titania Lane to Fallstaff Road (eastern intersection)
~14,000 – 15,000 vehicles/day
35 MPH speed limit

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Lewinsville Road
Titania Lane to Old Falls Road
~14,000 vehicles/day
35 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Titania Lane to Old Falls Road
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Lewinsville Road
Two 13’+ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane
One Shoulder
Shoulder

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Proposed
Titania Lane to Old Falls Road
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Lewinsville Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane
Two Bike Lanes

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Lewinsville Road
Old Falls Road to Fallstaff Road
~14,000 – 15,000 vehicles/day
35 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Old Falls Road to Fallstaff Road
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Lewinsville Road
Two 13’+ Travel Lanes
One Two-Way Center Turn Lane or Turn Lane

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Proposed
Old Falls Road to Fallstaff Road
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Lewinsville Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Two-Way Center Turn Lane or Turn Lane
Two Bike Lanes

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Chain Bridge Road
Great Falls Street to Westmoreland Street
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Chain Bridge Road
Great Falls Street to McLean Corner Lane
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Great Falls Street to McLean Corner Lane
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Chain Bridge Road

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Proposed
Great Falls Street to McLean Corner Lane
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Chain Bridge Road

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Chain Bridge Road
McLean Corner Lane to east of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
McLean Corner Lane to east of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive
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Chain Bridge Road
Two Wide Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane/Buffer

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Proposed
McLean Corner Lane to east of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive
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Chain Bridge Road
7’- -11’

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Chain Bridge Road
East of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive to west of Chain Bridge Court
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
East of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive to west of Chain Bridge Court
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 14’+ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane

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Proposed
East of Evers Drive/Evers Farm Drive to west of Chain Bridge Court
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane
Two Bike Lanes

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Chain Bridge Road
West of Chain Bridge Court to Wasp Lane
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
West of Chain Bridge Court to Wasp Lane
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 15’+ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed – Option 1
West of Chain Bridge Court to Wasp Lane
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes
Two Bike Lanes

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Proposed – Option 2
West of Chain Bridge Court to Wasp Lane
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Turn Lane
Two Buffered Bike Lanes

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Chain Bridge Road
Wasp Lane to Audmar Drive
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Wasp Lane to Audmar Drive
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 14’+ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane

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Proposed
Wasp Lane to Audmar Drive
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane
Two Bike Lanes

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Chain Bridge Road
Audmar Drive to Davidson Road
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Audmar Drive to Davidson Road
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 13’ Travel Lanes
Two Shoulders

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Proposed
Audmar Drive to Davidson Road
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Chain Bridge Road
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
Two Bike Lanes

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Chain Bridge Road
Davidson Road to Westmoreland Street
~18,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Davidson Road to Westmoreland Street
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Chain Bridge Road
Four 11’ Travel Lanes
One Two-Way Center Turn Lane

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Proposed
Davidson Road to Westmoreland Street
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Chain Bridge Road
Four 11’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings in the outside lanes
One Two-Way Center Turn Lane

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Building the Network Over Time
Department of Transportation
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2015
2016
Proposed
2017
 Over three years, we are
creating a connected 5.3
mile on-road bike network

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Building the Network Over Time
Department of Transportation
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Existing Bike Lanes Existing Trail/Sidewalk Proposed
to 123
to Woodside Dr/
Woodhurst Blvd
toOldDominionDr
ToTysons

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Similar Project – Westmoreland Street
BeforeBefore
AfterAfter

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Pedestrian Needs
 Where can we improve
pedestrian safety through
signage and striping?

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Next Steps
Gather community input tonight and over the following
two weeks
Comment period closes April 6, 2017
Refine plans as necessary
Design completion in Spring 2017
Construction by VDOT in Summer/Fall 2017
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Thank You!
Questions/Comments?
DOTBicyclePrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov
Presentation will be available at
http://ffxpwdevpgc01/fcdot/bike/dranesvillestreetimprovements2017.htm
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