Civic Association Meeting Tuesday 17th June

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The next meeting of the Douglas Park Civic Association will be held Tuesday 17 June 2014 at 7.30p in the downstairs meeting room of Firehouse 9, 19th Street South at South Walter Reed Drive.

On the agenda:

  1. An update on the 2014 Virginia General Assembly session. Forty-Ninth District Delegate Alfonso Lopez will be on hand to review the activities of 2014 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
  2. Bike Boulevards Update.  As has been discussed in several Civic Association meeting over the past few years, Arlington County is installing improvements along 9th, 11th, 12th and 13th Streets South to create ‘Bike Boulevards’ paralleling Columbia Pike.  Plans include changes to pedestrian crossings at South Glebe Road, South Walter Reed Drive, and South George Mason Drive.  The proposed improvements include
    • HAWK signal at South George Mason Drive and 13th Street South
    • HAWK signal at  South Walter Reed Drive and 9th Street South
    • Rapid flashing beacon and crosswalk at South Glebe Road and 9th Street South
    • Other intersection curb and crosswalk improvements.

    Christine Simpson of Arlington DOT will be on hand to review the latest plans.    Additional information is online at http://www.arlingtonva.us, search ‘Bike Boulevards.’
    The Executive Committee of the Civic Association voted on 22 May to oppose the portion of the Bike Boulevard between South Glebe Road and South Walter Reed Drive until the County develops a plan to address ongoing pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety issues in the corridor.

  3. Proposed Traffic Changes near Randolph Elementary School.  Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools (APS) have been working to address perceived traffic circulation and safety issues around Randolph Elementary School.  Proposals include:
    • Two to three additional student loading and unloading spaces along South Quincy Street.
    • Updated school warning signage and ‘End School Zone’ signs along South Quincy Street.
    • School crosswalk signage at 13th Street South and 14th Street South.
    • ‘No U-Turn’ signage at South Quincy Street and 14th Street South.
    • Turn restrictions during arrival (8–8.30a) and dismissal (3–3.30p) at the intersection of South Quincy Street and 14th Street South.

    Stephanie Taylor of Arlington Transportation Engineering will be on hand to review the proposal and answer questions.

  4. Fourth of July Parade and Picnic.  Most of the details are nailed down, but we’ll spend a few minutes to review the plans to be sure that everything is ready to go.
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All are welcome to attend.

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Use Permit: Capital Bikeshare; S Four Mile Run Dr at S Walter Reed Dr

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An application for a use permit for a Capital Bikeshare station has been filed for the County Board meeting on 14 December 2013.  The station is to be located within the W&OD Trail right of way at the northwest corner of the intersection of S Walter Reed Dr and S Four Mile Run Drive/ S Four Mile Run Drive (Minor), near the existing bus stop.

The use permit number is U-3375-13-1.  Further details are in this PDF.

Questions and comments may be sent to Matt Pfeiffer, in the Arlington Planning Department at 703.228.0097 or mpfeiffer@arlingtonva.us.

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County Conducts Survey of Future ‘Super Stop’ Design

Arlington Transport/DES is seeking input from Pike residents and bus
users on the future design of the Columbia Pike ‘Super Stops’. The
survey is open now to 21 July:

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ATTENTION COLUMBIA PIKE NEIGHBORS, BUSINESSES, AND WALTER REED SUPER STOP USERS

 Arlington County is conducting a comprehensive review of the performance, cost, design and construction of the recently completed Walter Reed Super Stop prototype. The goal of the review is to facilitate the construction of the remaining 23 planned Stops faster, more cost effectively and with improved functionality where necessary.

The assessment takes on a three-pronged approach with distinct processes:

  1. A financial and performance assessment,
  2. A community consultation process aimed at the users of the stop, and
  3. A technical design review

The community consultation process includes you – current stop users and Columbia Pike neighbors and businesses – to get your feedback on the site’s design and amenities!

  • Take our online survey NOW designed specifically for current stop users and Columbia Pike neighbors/businesses.  It will be available from June 22, 2013 through July 21, 2013.
  • You may also notice a third-party conducting the survey in-person at the Walter Reed Super Stop to ensure a wide range of user participation.
  • County staff will also consult with targeted groups, such as local civic associations, the Columbia Pike Implementation Team (CPIT), the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, and the Transit Advisory Committee, to obtain their input on the design.

The intent of the feedback process is to seek input on the prototype’s physical elements and their functionality and effectiveness in order to inform the design review.

  • This process will NOT seek guidance on the broader Columbia Pike Super Stops program, such as stop locations, number of stations, or continuation of the program.

The findings from the overall comprehensive review will be used to determine how to proceed on future Super Stops. The review and outreach process is slated for completion in late fall 2013. The County Manager, after consulting with Arlington County Board members and WMATA, will announce her decision later this year.

Stay tuned to the Columbia Pike Super Stops webpage for updates!

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Arlington Transportation Development Plan Forum Set for Sat 1 Jun 2013

County staff will be hosting a Transportation Development Plan Forum on Sat 1 Jun 2013 from 9:30a to 12:30p. The meeting will be held in the Navy League Building at 2100 Wilson Blvd. Attendees will be asked to suggest ART and Metrobus service changes for this fall’s annual update to Arlington County’s Six-Year Transportation Development Plan. More details available here.

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