Lee District 2017 VDOT Repaving

1. County of Fairfax, VirginiaCounty of Fairfax, Virginia
LEE DISTRICT
2017 VDOT Repaving
Complete Streets – Improving multimodal transportation
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Lauren Delmare, P.E.
Transportation Planner
Fairfax County Department of TransportationFebruary 16, 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 this time.
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Agenda

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VDOT is repaving hundreds of roads annually
FCDOT identifies opportunities for bicycle facilities, coordinates 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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2017 VDOT Repaving Program
 To see additional streets to be repaved: virginiaroads.org

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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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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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Bike lane in uphill direction
Shared-lane marking in downhill direction
Used where there is not adequate space
to include bike lanes in both directions
Benefits:
Allows bicyclists to travel uphill without
impeding traffic
Bicyclists in downhill direction
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Climbing Lanes

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Lane Width and Traffic Calming

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Proposed Streets
Memorial Street from South Kings
Highway to Richmond Highway
(Route 1)
Harrison Lane from Lockheed
Boulevard to South Kings Highway
Bedrock Road from Green Spring
Lane to Harrison Lane
Rolling Stone Way from Bedrock
Road to Vantage Drive (southern
intersection)
Vantage Drive from Rolling Stone
Way (southern intersection) to
South Kings Highway
 Other Lee District streets not discussed tonight: Rose Hill Dr and Commerce St
HarrisonLnHarrisonLn
Memorial St
Memorial St
Rolling Stone WayRolling Stone Way

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Bicycle Master Plan Recommendation
Memorial Street – Bike Lanes
Bedrock Road – Bike Lanes
Rolling Stone Way/Vantage Drive – Shared-Lane Markings

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Memorial Street
South Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
~5,100 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
South Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
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Memorial Street
Two 10’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed
South Kings Highway to Richmond Highway (Route 1)
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Memorial Street
Two 10’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings
Two Parking Lanes

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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to South Kings Highway
~9,500 to 12,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to South Kings Highway
Shared-Lane Markings and Existing TrailShared-Lane Markings and Existing Trail
Bike LanesBike Lanes
Bike Lanes/Climbing LaneBike Lanes/Climbing Lane
Shared-Lane MarkingsShared-Lane Markings
~9,500 to 12,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Harrison Lane
Lockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
Climbing LaneClimbing Lane
~9,500 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Lockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
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Harrison Lane
Two 12’+ Travel Lanes
One Parking Lane

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Proposed
Lockheed Boulevard to Bedrock Road
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Downhill Shared-Lane Markings
One Parking Lane
One 5’ Uphill Bike Lane

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Harrison Lane
Bedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
Bike LanesBike Lanes
~9,500 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Bedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
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Harrison Lane
Two 17’ Travel Lanes

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Proposed
Bedrock Road to Huntley Methodist Church Driveway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
Two 6’ Bike Lanes

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Harrison Lane
Huntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
Shared-Lane Markings and Existing TrailShared-Lane Markings and Existing Trail
~12,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Huntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’+ Travel Lanes

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Proposed
Huntley Methodist Church Driveway to Ransom Place
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’+ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings

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Harrison Lane
Ransom Place to Groveton Street
Bike LanesBike Lanes
~12,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Ransom Place to Groveton Street
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Harrison Lane
Two 14’+ Travel Lanes
One Turn Lane

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Proposed
Ransom Place to Groveton Street
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
One Turn Lane
Two 5’+ Bike Lanes

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Harrison Lane
Groveton Street to South Kings Highway
Shared-Lane MarkingsShared-Lane Markings
~12,000 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Groveton Street to South Kings Highway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed
Groveton Street to South Kings Highway
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Harrison Lane
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings
Two Parking Lanes

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Harrison Lane – Other Projects
 VDOT is coordinating with Fairfax Water’s water main project
 Fairfax Water will complete their work in advance of VDOT repaving to
minimize impacts

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Bedrock Road
Green Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
~1,400 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Green Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
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Bedrock Road
Two 14’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed
Green Spring Lane to Harrison Lane
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Bedrock Road
Two 10’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes
Two 5’ Bike Lanes

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Rolling Stone Way
Bedrock Road to Vantage Drive
~200 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Bedrock Road to Vantage Drive
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Rolling Stone Way
Two 10’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed
Bedrock Road to Vantage Drive
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Rolling Stone Way
Two 10’ Travel Lanes with Shared-Lane Markings
Two Parking Lanes

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Vantage Drive
Rolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
Up to ~2,400 vehicles/day
25 MPH speed limit

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Existing
Rolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
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Vantage Drive
Two 14’ Travel Lanes
Two Parking Lanes

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Proposed
Rolling Stone Way to South Kings Highway
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Vantage Drive
Two 11’ Travel Lanes with Downhill Shared-Lane Markings
Two Parking Lanes
One 6’ Uphill Bike Lane

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Similar Project – Southrun Road,
Lorton
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 March 2, 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
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