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Complete Streets “Streets that are designed to consider the safety and Monroe Avenue Complete Streets convenience of all users of the transportation system including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, freight, and motor vehicle drivers and ensure that the needs of all users shall be accommodated and balanced so that even the most vulnerable – children, elderly, and persons with disabilities – can travel safely within the public right-of way.” 2

City Plans and Policies Monroe Avenue Complete Streets • City Council Goal # 3: A multimodal transportation network that supports sustainable land use and provides internal mobility and regional connectivity for Alexandrians • Complete Streets Policy: Alexandria shall incorporate Complete Streets infrastructure into existing public streets to improve the safety and convenience of users and construct and enhance the transportation network for all users • Transportation Master Plan : Implement a citywide bikeway network to serve all users and trip types, provide end-of-trip facilities, improve bicycle/ transit integration, implement encouragement programs and improve safety • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan 3

Monroe Avenue Project Background and Civic Engagement Monroe Avenue Complete Streets • Spring 2013 – Community requests for traffic calming on Monroe Ave. • September 2013 - Data collection • October 2013 - Community meeting • February 2014 – Monroe Ave. listed on resurfacing schedule • March 2014 - Expanded project scope to include Complete Streets design • May 2014 – Public meeting # 1 • Sept 2014 – Public meeting # 2 • November 2014 – Del Ray Citizen’s Association 4

Project Limits Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 1 2 3 • Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt. Vernon Ave. • Section 2: Mt. Vernon Ave. to Commonwealth Ave. • Section 3: Commonwealth Ave. to Stonewall Rd. 5

Community Comments Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 6

Response to Concerns Monroe Avenue Complete Streets • Most com m ents were incorporated into proposal • Intersection improvements • Pedestrian crossing improvements • Speed reduction • A few com m ents will be address through other projects • Safe Routes to School • Som e com m ents will be addressed with redevelopment • Bury power lines • Modify curb lines 7

Important Considerations Monroe Avenue Complete Streets • City Council adopted plans • Transportation Master Plan • Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plan • Complete Streets Policy • Consider all street users • Accessibility requirements • Provide facilities for people with disabilities • Emergency vehicle requirements and access • Right of way constraints • Existing and future development • Cost 8

Section 3: Commonwealth Ave. to Stonewall Rd. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 3 9

Monroe Ave. at Russell Rd. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Install pedestrian countdown signals Install new crosswalk across Russell Rd. Upgrade crosswalks 11 N

Monroe Ave. between Hancock Ave. & Russell Rd. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Add cross walks across Hancock Add 10 parking spaces- narrow travel lanes Add parking stripe along Monroe 12 N

Section 2: Mt. Vernon Ave. to Commonwealth Ave. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 2 13

Monroe Ave. at Commonwealth Ave. - Proposed Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Install pedestrian signals Add 10 parking Add curb extension – spaces- narrow Relocate 1 parking eastbound travel lane spaces, shorten crossing distance & align crosswalks 16 N

Monroe Ave. at Wayne St. and Newton St. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Install crosswalks on side streets Install new crosswalk Install concrete bus pad for ADA bus stop Provide parking Install shared stripe and edge line bike lane symbols Add curb extension – relocate 1 parking space, shorten crossing distance & create ADA bus stop 17 N

Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt. Vernon Ave. - Pedestrian Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 1 18

Mt. Vernon Ave. at Monroe Ave. - Proposed Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Install leading pedestrian interval for crossing north and south legs of Monroe Install “No Right Turn on Red” Upgrade crosswalks restrictions for EB and WB turns 20 N

Monroe Ave. at Dewitt Ave. Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Install crosswalks for side streets Remove crosswalk Install sidewalk extension and Install parking crosswalk lane stripes 21 N

Proposed Crosswalks Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 22 N

Section 1: Leslie Ave. to Mt. Vernon Ave. – Bicycle Options Monroe Avenue Complete Streets 1 23

Existing Conditions Monroe Avenue Complete Streets North side: 18 total spaces South side: 21 total spaces No Parking 24 Parking

Option 1 – bike lanes between Leslie (2) and Mount Vernon Monroe Avenue Complete Streets N

Proposed Parking – Option 1 Monroe Avenue Complete Streets North side: 0 total spaces South side: 40 total spaces No Parking Existing Parking New Parking

Option 2 – Eastbound bike lane to Leslie (2) Monroe Avenue Complete Streets N

Proposed Parking – Option 2 Monroe Avenue Complete Streets North side: 9 total spaces South side: 40 total spaces No Parking Existing Parking New Parking

Monroe Avenue Complete Streets Thank You. Questions, Comments and Discussion • Hillary.Poole@AlexandriaVA.gov 29

Next Steps Monroe Avenue Complete Streets • Traffic and Parking Board • Curb and gutter work Spring/ Summer 2015 • Summer 2015 Implementation 30