Kirby Road Sidewalk - Citizens Information Meeting: Dec. 11, 2018

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Citizens Information Meeting
Kirby Road Sidewalk
Chesterbrook Road to Mori Street
Project No. 2G40-088-069
Preliminary Design
December 11, 2018
Latesa Turner
Fairfax County Department of
Transportation

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Department of Transportation
Project Team
• 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
• Design Overview
• General Q & A
• “Open House”
– Return to Display boards, one-on-one
discussion, individual questions
• Meeting Ends – 9:00 PM
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Context
• Locally Funded Project
– Estimated Project Cost = $2.0 M
• Proposed pedestrian facility and infrastructure
improvements will meet all VDOT & County
Standards for maintenance and ADA (Americans
with Disabilities Act) accessibility compliance.
Department of Transportation

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Department of Transportation
Project Limits
Limits of
New Sidewalk

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Existing Conditions
Department of Transportation
Looking north from Chesterbrook Road

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Existing Conditions
Department of Transportation
Looking north along Kirby Road Looking south along Kirby Road

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Existing Conditions
Department of Transportation
Looking south towards Chesterbrook Road

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Existing Conditions
Department of Transportation
Looking south from Thompkins Drive Looking north towards Thompkins Drive

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Existing Conditions
Department of Transportation
Looking north at Thompkins Drive Intersection at Mori Street

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Improvements Will Include
• New 5’ Wide Sidewalk and ADA
accessible Curb Ramps
• New Concrete Curb & Gutter
along Existing Edge of
Pavement
• New Driveway Entrances
• New Drainage Infrastructure
– Storm Drain Inlets and Pipes
• New Road Pavement and
Striping
• Designed to VDOT Criteria
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Potential Impacts
• Relocation or upgrading of
existing utilities (underground
and/or overhead)
• Tree Impacts
– In right-of-way and
on private property
• Driveway Reconstruction
• Grading back slopes
Department of Transportation

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Sidewalk Typical Section
5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer – VDOT Standard
Department of Transportation
NEW CURB
& GUTTER
4’ GRASS
BUFFER
STRIP
NEW 5’ WIDE
SIDEWALK
Kirby Road Travel Lanes

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Sidewalk Typical Section
Department of Transportation
5’ Sidewalk, 4’ Buffer – VDOT Standard

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

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

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
• Proposed New
Pedestrian Crossing
and Median Refuge at
Mori Street
Intersection
• Construct Bulb-out
and Upgrade Existing
ADA Curb Ramps
• New Pedestrian
Crossing Requires
VDOT Approval
Department of Transportation
Bulb-Out
Pedestrian
Crossing
with Median
Refuge
Upgrade
Existing
ADA Curb
Ramps

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Proposed Design (Cont’d)
Potential Impacts to Adjacent Property
• 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.
Department of Transportation
LIMITS OF
DISTURBANCE

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Land Acquisition Process
• Will occur after Pre-Final Design.
• Plats will be prepared showing easements
and/or right-of-way needed.
• Land Acquisition Agent will contact
property owners to negotiate.
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Construction
• We will coordinate with
property owners well in
advance of construction
start.
• 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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Tentative Project Schedule
 Concept Design Current
 Intermediate Design Spring 2019
 Pre-Final Design Late 2019
 Land Acquisition NTP Spring 2020
 Final Design Spring 2021
 Utility Relocation Completion Late Spring 2021
 Begin Construction Late Fall 2021
 Construction Completion Summer 2022
*Schedule is Preliminary and Subject to Change
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Comments
• Fill out comment sheet tonight (Comment Box Provided)
• Submit comment on project website:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/projects/kirby-
road-sidewalk-chesterbrook-road-mori-street
• Email Latesa Turner: Latesa.Turner@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Fill out and mail comment sheet:
Latesa Turner
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
4050 Legato Road, Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22033

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Department of Transportation
Questions?