OUTLINE ▪ Neighborhood Complete Streets program background ▪ What is a “Complete Street”? ▪ S Irving St project identification & existing conditions ▪ Proposed project concept ▪ Public Engagement ▪ Neighborhood Context ▪ Q & A with Development Services & APS
WHAT IS A COMPLETE STREET? ▪ Complete Streets are streets designed and operated to allow safe and comfortable use by all users. ▪ People walking, biking, riding transit and driving are all accommodated in the available infrastructure, and the street design is compatible with the surrounding land uses. ▪ County policy since 2007 Master Transportation Plan (MTP) ▪ Streets are public spaces for all people , not for private vehicles alone
PROJECT SELECTION & FEATURES Highly ranked Location: ▪ Incomplete sidewalk ▪ History of Crashes ▪ Volume (1,041 Average Daily Traffic) ▪ Proximity to schools, adjacent bicycle facilities & transit Full rankings with explanation: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/programs/neighborhood- complete-streets/ncs-potential-project-list/
S IRVING ST EXISTING CONDITIONS ▪ No complete sidewalk on either side of the street, ▪ small section of sidewalk on the east side in front of two properties ▪ on-street parking allowed on both sides of the street
PROJECT GOALS: ▪ Safety for all users, with care taken for pedestrian experience ▪ Reduce/eliminate crashes ▪ Least impact to parking and property ▪ Engage with neighbors, community stakeholders, NCSC at INVOLVE levels ▪ Meet engineering best practices ▪ Consistent with County policy
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TIMELINE ▪ Spring 2017 - project nomination ▪ September 2019 – NCSC directed staff to begin public engagement on project ▪ November 12, 2019 – Arlington Heights Civic Association meeting ▪ November 12 – December 8, 2019 – Online feedback form ▪ November 19, 2019 – Block meeting ▪ December 5, 2019 – NCS proposed projects meeting ▪ December 16, 2019 – NCS Funding Hearing ▪ February 2020 – Arlington County Board ▪ Project Webpage: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/south-irving-street-ncs-project/
ACTIVE PROJECTS/INVESTIGATIONS FLEET SouthWa Walt lter er Reed ed Driv ive e Streetsca eetscape pe Impr provemen ovements South Irving ng Street et Neighbor ghborhoo ood Compl plete e Street eet Project ject Career eer Legend: Center er APS New or Expanded Schools Arlington Transportation Projects Arlington Safety Reviews Underway
Michelle Stafford NCS Program Manager mstafford@arlingtonva.us
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