DESIGN SERVICES FOR BALLSTON- MU METRO STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS 90% PLAN PRESENTATION: DECEMBER 2015
PRESENTATION OUTLINE The purpose of this presentation is: 1. Update on the status of the plans for the Ballston Metro Station Area project 2. to discuss next steps AGENDA: Background WHERE WE VE BEEN Briefing on Proposed Final Plan WHERE WE ARE NOW Discussion and Follow Up Issues WHAT S NEXT
BACKGROUND TO THIS PROJECT 2010-2013 Multimodal Improvements Study Established purpose & goals Developed 3 Alternative Concepts Chose preferred Alternative 2014-2016 Design Services for Ballston MU Metro Station Improvements Design development of Preferred Alternative 30% - 60% - 90% Construction Plans Final Construction Plans & Construction Management
PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES
EXISTING CONDITIONS
ISSUES ADDRESSED Bus & Pedestrian Congestion Improve management of curbside operations Enhance bus passenger and pedestrian amenities Minimize conflicts
ISSUES ADDRESSED Safety Shuttle pick up / drop off Minimize pedestrian and vehicular conflicts Improve safety of all users
FORMER ISSUES WITH SHUTTLES NEW SHUTTLE LOCATIONS EARLY IMPLEMENTATION SHUTTLE RELOCATION
ISSUES ADDRESSED Multimodal Access Kiss and ride Bike parking ADA/pedestrian access improvements
ISSUES ADDRESSED Amenity Enhance user experience & amenities Enhance viability of retail Maximize green space / Low Impact Design
INPUT & GUIDANCE ALONG THE WAY Technical Committee Stakeholders Public 2014 2015 2016 Concepts 30% Design 60% Design 90% Design 100% Design
90% CONSTRUCTION PLAN
90% PLAN AERIAL PERSPECTIVE
FAIRFAX FRONTAGE
INADEQUATE BUS SHELTERS POORLY DEFINED CIRCULATION SEPARATION OF WAITING AREAS ISSUES WITH CURRENT PLAZA LIMITED RETAIL ACCESSIBILITY
SITE PLAN
Use of planting and paving to distinguish clear circulation zones PLAZA & TREE SAVE AREA
BEFORE AFTER BUS BAYS BEFORE / AFTER Additional bus bay and wider shelters with ADA access width to address bus area congestion
PRIOR AMPHITHEATER DESIGN FOR BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE REDESIGNED WMATA PROTOTYPE BIKE & RIDE PARKING STRUCTURE CURRENT BIKE PARKING BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE
Bike structure redesigned & relocated Keeps hotel visibility PRIOR AMPHITHEATER DESIGN BIKE PARKING STRUCTURE
Use of greener strategies new planters / rain gardens TYPICAL PLANTER AREA CURRENT CONDITIONS PLANTER AREAS PROPOSED PLANTER AREA
STUART ST. FRONTAGE
INADEQUATE BUS SHELTERS / WAITING AREA PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND BUS BAY / BUILDING ENTRY ALIGNMENT ISSUES WITH CURRENT FRONTAGE CIRCULATION CONFLICT WITH WAITING AREAS
SITE PLAN Clear delineation of circulation zones STUART ST. FRONTAGE PROPOSED CROSS SECTION
EXISTING CONDITION PROPOSED CONDITION PLANTERS / BUS WAITING AREAS
EXISTING CONDITION STUART ST. FRONTAGE PROPOSED CONDITION
Align mid block crossing with entrance of 901 Stuart St. to avoid bus bays PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION STUART ST. FRONTAGE
PROPOSED CONDITION EXISTING CONDITION STUART ST. FRONTAGE
Former plan proposed reworking curbside uses and street width Current plan proposes only cross walk and curb extension to address ADA compliance STAFFORD ST. FRONTAGE
STREET FURNITURE & AMENITIES
COUNTY STANDARD BUS SHELTER AND BENCH BUS SHELTERS/BENCHES BENCH PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD)
INFORMATION SIGN ELEMENTS BIKE RACK PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD)
LIGHTING STANDARD PROPOSED IN PLAN USE OF LED S COUNTY LIGHTING STANDARD - CARLISLE LIGHTING
COUNTY STANDARD WASTE RECEPTACLE VICTOR STANLEY SD-42 TRASH CAN PROPOSED IN PLAN (B.I.D. STANDARD) TRASH CANS
CURRENT CONDITION PROPOSED CONDITION NEWSPAPER MACHINES
PHASE 1 WORK AREA WILL PRESERVE A.D.A ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO METRO AND BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2 WORK AREA CONSTRUCTION PHASING
ISSUES & NEXT STEPS December 16 th, 2015 - Public Meeting NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd To present 90% plans and hear comments and follow up issues January to April 2016 - Permits, easements, ownership & maintenance agreements March to June 2016 - Contractor procurement Late summer 2016 through early 2018 - Construction
FOR MORE INFO: FULL REPORT CAN BE FOUND AT: arlingtonva.us Search: Ballston multimodal PROJECT MANAGER CONTACT INFO: MARK SCHNAUFER, AICP Sr. transit planner/project management coordinator Arlington county Dept. of Environmental Services 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, suite 900 Arlington, VA 22201 703-228-3935 mschnaufer@arlingtonva.us
QUESTIONS / DISCUSSIONS