braeburn dr. restriping: 2017 vdot repaving

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BRAEBURN DR RESTRIPING2017 VDOT Repaving

Complete Streets-Improving multimodal mobility

Department of Transportation

County of Fairfax, Virginia

Nicole WynandsTransportation Planner

Fairfax County Department of TransportationFebruary 23, 2017

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Why are we here?What are we asking from the

community?What changes are proposed?Where are we in the process?What are the next steps?Q/A – Please hold questions until the

end of the presentation

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Agenda

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VDOT is repaving hundreds of roads annually

FCDOT identifies opportunities for bicycle facilities, coordinates with VDOT

Proposals are limited to restriping existing pavement

On-street parking is being preserved on Braeburn Dr

Fast process: Construction from summer through fall 2017

No additional cost to Fairfax County to implement proposed changes,

marginal additional cost to VDOT

What are pedestrian, bicycle and safety issues in this corridor and can they be

addressed through restriping?

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2017 VDOT Repaving Program

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2017 VDOT Repaving Program

To see additional streets to be repaved: virginiaroads.org

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Building the Network Over Time

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Braeburn Dr• From Guinea Rd to Olley Ln• Average Daily Traffic: 1,400• Speed Limit: 25 mph• Bicycle Master Plan calls for

sharrows between Guinea Rd and Kristin Ln, however the pavement width is wide enough to allow for bike lanes along entire segment

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Designate an exclusive bicyclist space with pavement markings and signage

Benefits:Provide dedicated space, separate from vehicles.Allows bicyclists to ride at a comfortable speed without interfering with

vehicles in the travel lane.

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Bike Lanes

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Existing

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Two 12’ travel lanesTwo 10’ parking lanes

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Proposed

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Keep parking, add 5’ bike lanes, and narrow travel lanes to 10’ (same as current striping on Braeburn Dr east of Guinea Rd)

Narrower travel lanes have traffic calming effect

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Lane Width and Traffic Calming

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Braeburn Dr east of Guinea RdBefore & After

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Next StepsGather community input tonight and over the following two weeks

Comment period closes March 9, 2017

Refine plans as necessary

Design completion in Spring 2017

Construction by VDOT in Summer/Fall 2017

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Thank You!

Questions/Comments?

DOTBicyclePrograms@fairfaxcounty.gov

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