CPIT / Civic Associations Meeting December 14, 2009
Introductions Project overview Scope of work Schedule Agenda Community/Stakeholder Input Process Discussion Summary/Next Steps
Columbia Pike Context Columbia Turnpike in 1808 Trolleys prolific in 1890 s to early 20th century Rise of the automobile
Columbia Pike Context Return of the streetcar, rise of light rail Need for a more complete street Columbia Pike planning
Coordinated Planning
Redevelopment between Wakefield and Four Mile Run Arlington Mill Community Center Redevelopment Columbia Village Redevelopment
Redevelopment near Town Center Siena Park Redevelopment In the Town Center
Columbia Pike Development
Columbia Pike Approaching Washington Boulevard Air Force Memorial
Multimodal Improvements Objectives Build on Street Space Task Force recommendations Completion of alternatives analysis Completion of studies and NEPA documentation Arlington, VDOT, and FHWA approvals Design to meet VDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO, and ADA standards Preparation for streetcar and corridor modifications Coordination with many other on-going efforts
Columbia Pike Multimodal Improvements Scope: Multimodal street improvements Environmental documentation and preliminary design Length of Columbia Pike in Arlington Modified street cross section to include: Reconfigured travel lanes Reconfigured left turn lanes On-street parking Wider sidewalks Enhanced pedestrian crossings Landscaped median areas Street trees
Balancing competing needs in street Arlington MTP Complete Streets Goal: Provide measures that enhance the safety and efficiency of travel by all modes through a balanced approach to the design and operation of the arterial street in context with its surrounding land use Context-sensitive Design for Major Urban Thoroughfares
Balancing competing needs in street
Example Midtown Miami
Example Central Corridor Light Rail Transit, Twin Cities
Major Milestones PHASE 1 Task 1 Kickoff / Project Management Plan / QC Task 2 Agency Coordination Task 3 Public Participation Task 4 Multimodal Transportation Feasibility Study Task 5 Assessment of Potential Effects (NEPA Document) Task 6 Preliminary Engineering Complete by December 2011 NEPA Document Design Approval PHASE 2 Task 7 Final Design and Construction Documents Task 8 Project Specifications for Construction Procurement Task 9 Construction Administration
Feasibility Study
NEPA Approach Careful definition of the proposed project purpose and need Multimodal Street Modifications Improve pedestrian/bicycle safety and transit access Evaluate new right-of-way VDOT/FHWA requirements Some increase in roadway capacity Screening-level air quality/noise analyses Transit Initiative (2004 Alternatives Analysis) Improve level of corridor transit service Use existing right-of-way FTA requirements Increased transit capacity Operational air quality/noise analyses
Socioeconomics and Community Character Thriving mixed-use community High level of pedestrian activity Linear village Community Amenities Diverse zip code
Cultural And Historic Resources St. John's Baptist Church, 1905 Columbia Pike 1905 Westmont Shopping Center, 3233 Columbia Pike 1940 VDOT- Central Control Bldg,1440 Columbia Pike 1915 Arlington Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike 1930 Arlington Village Historic District, post 1939 Arlington Village Center, 2500-2530 Columbia Pike 1939 Old Dominion Bank, 2900 Columbia Pike 1900 Arlington Hardware, 2920 Columbia Pike 1920 Naval Annex, Columbia Pike and South Gate Rd 1941 Penrose Historic District, post 1882 Malcolm's Automotive, 4601 Columbia Pike 1951 Arlington Theater, 2901-2911 Columbia Pike 1939 A & P Food Store, 3003-3007 Columbia Pike 1938 Barcroft Historic District 1892 Fillmore Shopping Center, 2601-2705 Columbia Pike 1948 Arlington Post Office, 2704 Columbia Pike 1925 Arlington Heights Historic District, 1895 Barcroft Apartments Historic District, post 1939
Other Environmental Issues Transportation Multimodal improvements Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. Four Mile Run Parks and Recreation Facilities W&OD and Four Mile Run trails, Arlington Mill Community Center Hazardous Materials Gas stations, automotive shops Protected Species Four Mile Run Air Quality and Noise Minimal Effects
Preliminary Engineering
PE Approach Coordinate plan and profile Identify and mitigate problem areas Drainage and utility coordination
Public Involvement Goal: inform/seek feedback Website CPIT Community Coordinating Committee Public meetings Other ideas?
Transportation analysis Next Steps Development of street space alternatives Environmental baselining Public meeting Next meeting of the Community Coordinating Committee: Spring 2010
CPIT / Civic Associations Meeting December 14, 2009