Innovative Transportation Planning, Design & Technology in Fairfax County, VA American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) November 16, 2016 Presented By W. Todd Minnix, PE Chief, Transportation Design Division
Topics of Discussion Innovative/New Planning and Design Activities Innovative/New Technology 2
Innovative Transportation Planning and Design Example Planning/Design Projects Route 1 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Tysons Standards/Grid of Streets Reston Network Analysis/Grid of Streets Route 7/Route 123 Interchange Alternatives Route 123 Superstreet Transform I-66 Tysons/Reston Bike Share Backlick Road HAWK Signal 3
Route 1 BRT 4
Route 1 BRT 5
Route 1 BRT 6
Route 1 BRT 7
Tysons Transit Oriented Development Tysons Standards Combined Traffic Impact Analyses (CTIA s) Grid of Streets Table 7/7B Roadway Improvements Major Roadway Improvements phased in over many years depending on level of development Neighborhood Improvements Improvements to 30 neighborhood intersections Also phased in over multiple years 8
Tysons Transformation 9
Tysons Transformation 10
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Transit Oriented Development Reston Network Analysis Conduct a detailed analysis of the grid of streets and determine A finalized grid of streets Number of lanes between and at intersections How to best accommodate transit, bikes, and pedestrians Right-of-way needs Assign urban street types and modal emphasis based on the Urban Street Standards from the Department of Rail and Public Transportation Conduct a phasing analysis of when larger projects are needed 12
Reston Phase I Plan Amendment Grid of Streets 13
2050 Unmitigated Problem Locations 14
Route 7/Route 123-2 Quadrant Jug-Handle 15
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange 16
Route 7/Route 123 Elevated Roundabout 17
Warlick Intersection Lincoln Nebraska 18
Route 7/Route 123 Elevated Roundabout 19
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange 20
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange 21
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange 22
Route 7/Route 123 Interchange 23
DuPont Circle Washington, DC 24
Freeway Park Seattle, WA 25
Route 123 Superstreet Project Status: Initial concept developed for Route 123 east and west of I-495. Preliminary design (30% level) plans developed for Route 123 east of I-495 and refinements to be made to the previously developed plans. Alternative concepts to be developed and assessed for Route 123 west of I-495. Preferred alternative and phasing plans to be developed by late 2017 26
Route 123 Superstreet East of Beltway 27
Route 123 Superstreet West of Beltway 28
Transform I-66 Image courtesy of VDOT 29
Transform I-66 30 Image courtesy of VDOT
Tysons Bike Share 31
Tysons Bike Share 1. Spring Hill Metro Station 11. 7900 Westpark Dr. 2. Route 7 and Westpark Dr. 12. 7950 Jones Branch Dr. 3. Goodridge Dr./Greensboro Dr. 13. 8008 Westpark Dr. 4. Greensboro Metro 14. Tysons West*Park 5. 8300 Boone Blvd. Transit Center 6. Towers Crescent Plaza 7. Tysons Corner Center 8. Tysons Metro 9. 8180 Greensboro Dr. Launched/Operating now 10. 1750 Tysons Blvd. Coming Soon 32
Reston Bike Share 33
Reston Bike Share 1. Wiehle-Reston East Metro 11. Reston Library 2. Sunset Hills/Old Reston Ave. 12. New Dominion Pky 3. Temporary Rd. 13. Spectrum Center 4. Sunset Hills Rd. 14. Reston North Park 5. Reston Town Center Transit Sta. And Ride 6. Reston Executive Center 15. North Shore Dr./ 7. Crescent Apartments Village Dr. 8. Library St. 9. Reston YMCA 10. Town Center Parkway/Bowman Towne Dr. Launched/Operating Coming Soon 34
Backlick Road HAWK Signal 35
Backlick Road HAWK Signal 36
Technology Fairfax Connector Next Bus FCDOT/DPWES Capital Project Management Information System (CPMiS) 37
Fairfax Connector Next Bus Real-time monitoring and management of buses Fleet management with computer aided dispatch Additional safety and security measures through bus tracking Real-time bus information for passengers who are: Planning a trip Waiting for an arriving vehicle Already on-board 38
Fairfax Connector Next Bus For the public, the system will be similar to Chicago Transit Authority s Bus Tracker 37
Fairfax Connector Next Bus Some aspects currently being implemented (Operations Control Center) Field testing underway Roll-out to Public early/mid 2017 40
Capital Project Management Information System (CPMiS) Comprehensive System to manage Capital Improvement Projects in FCDOT and DPWES: Transportation Projects Wastewater Projects (collection systems, treatment systems) Stormwater Projects (Dams, stream restoration, etc.) Building Projects (Fire/Police Stations, Libraries, etc.) 41
Capital Project Management Information System (CPMiS) Comprehensive Software Solution Project Management Project Schedule/Work Flow Contract Management Design and Construction Contracts Financial Management Document Management Reporting (Dashboard) 42
Capital Project Management Information System (CPMiS) Procurement Schedule: RFP Responses Submitted 11/8/16 Shortlist December 2016 Shortlist Interviews/Demonstrations February 2017 Vendor Selection March 2017 Phased Implementation Wastewater Design & Construction Division (DPWES) Building Design & Construction Division (DPWES) Storm Water Design & Construction Division (DPWES) Transportation (FCDOT) (All Divisions) 43
Questions? 44
FCDOT Job Opportunities Current Solicitations Engineer III s Project Managers (2) (TDD) Closing 11/18/16 @ 5PM! Engineer IV Sr. Project Manager (1) (TDD) Closing 11/25/16 @ 5PM! Transportation Planner III (1) (CPTED) Closing 11/18/16 @ 5PM! Transportation Planner II (1) (TPD) Closing 12/02/16 Pending Solicitations Engineer IV Supervising Utility Coordinator (1) (TDD) Asst. Project Manager (1) (TDD) Engineering Technician III (2) (TDD) 45
FCDOT Job Opportunities Pending Solicitations (continued) Deputy Director FCDOT Land Acquisition Agent (1) (CPTED) 46
FCDOT Job Opportunities Benefits 12 ½ Holidays per year 13 Vacation Days/yr. 13 Sick Days/yr. Compensatory Time for Overtime Flexible/Alternate Work Schedule Life, Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability Training/Tuition Reimbursement Excellent Retirement (Defined Benefit Program) Volunteer Leave 47
Contact Information: W. Todd Minnix, PE 4050 Legato Road, Suite 400 Fairfax, VA 22033-2895 703-877-5600 (FCDOT Main) 703-877-5749 (Direct) wesley.minnix@fairfaxcounty.gov Or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/ http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fcdot/transportation_projects.htm 48