Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Recommendation Details
Contents
Summary of Final Recommendations Summary of Draft Final Recommendations Conceptual Drawings of Select Recommendations Summary of Cost Estimates
Enforce parking restriction at northwest corner of intersection (though there is room for one parked car, it is not a signed as a parking zone) 36th St & Davenport St; 36th St & Ellicott St 36th St & Davenport St Entire corridor (between Veazey Terr and Linnean Ave) Aggressive driving in school zone Aggressive driving in school zone No bicycle facilities Add high-visibility crosswalks across all legs Add curb extensions to all corners of intersection Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Between Brandywine St and Albemarle St: reverse directions of 40th St (to be NB) and Fort Dr (to be SB). Convert metered parallel parking to angled parking along west side of 40th and east side of Fort Dr. Remove u-turn break in median near intersection. Add median break and new crosswalk at Whole Foods garage entrance/exit. 41st St Corridor (Local Street) 41st St & Livingston St Pedestrians crossing outside of WALK phase; long signal Reduce traffic signal cycle length from 100 to 50 seconds
40th Street/Fort Drive (Local Street) 40th St & Albemarle St Awkward intersection; poor visibility; poorly marked/located crosswalks
Improve visibility and safety by aligning approaching traffic to intersection. Need to relocate Metrobus and shuttle stops, and parking. Additional on-street parking for Wilson HS and community destinations; narrowing of travel-way and traffic calming Relocate u-turns from intersection to where most vehicles are coming from, improving circulation.
1 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Location
Final Recommendation
Expected Impacts
Poor visibility; motorists speeding 42nd St Corridor (Collector Street) 42nd St & Warren St Motorists speeding 42nd & Albemarle St High pedestrian volumes
Trim shrubs at NW and SE corners of intersection Construct neighborhood traffic circles at both connections to Warren St Provide leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) at intersection Add curb extensions at western corners Add a centerline Add curb extensions to the following intersections: Brandywine (green curb extensions at SW and SE corners), Butterworth Pl (NW and SW), Yuma (NW, NE, SE corners), and Van Ness (north corners) Add bike sharrows in both directions
Improve visibility for motorists approaching intersection, particularly for Legation St Reduced vehicle speeds; improved pedestrian safety; landscaping/place-making opportunity Improved pedestrian safety by providing advanced and crossing time Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and improve visibility Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual narrowing of roadway Discourage cut-through traffic by narrowing roadway at intersections and reducing turning radii; change behavior of vehicular traffic (local and cutthrough) Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Elimination of AM cut-through traffic; restoration to its intended function as a local street; increased traffic on eastern segment of River Rd, Wisconsin Ave, and Nebraska Ave; increased cyclist safety; increased cyclist volumes Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual cues; increased cyclists
Entire corridor (between River Rd and Van Ness St) 43rd St Corridor (Local Street) Entire corridor (between River Rd and Van Ness St)
No bike facilities
Cut-through traffic
Maintain two-way operations, but add NO RIGHT TURN 6:00 to 9:30 AM signs at SW corner of 43rd St & River Rd intersection Add bike sharrows in both directions. Add green curb extensions at River Rd, Albemarle St, and Van Ness St Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Convert from two-way to all-way stop
43rd St & Albemarle St, Yuma St, and Warren St 44th St (Local Street) Between Western Ave and Van Ness St 46th St (Collector Street) 46th St & Fessenden St
Motorists speeding
No bicycle facilities
2 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Location
Reported Issue
Final Recommendation
Expected Impacts
Albemarle St Corridor (Collector Street) Albemarle St between 42nd St Aggressive driving in school and Wisconsin Ave zone Albemarle St from Wisconsin Ave to Nebraska Ave Albemarle St around 38th St Motorists speeding Motorists speeding
Improved pedestrian safety by directing pedestrians to protected crossings Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual narrowing of roadway Reduced vehicle speeds due to driver awareness of speed (and ability to move to other locations) Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance Remove speeding issue along Brandywine at intersection; removal of awkward intersection; placemaking opportunity; increase in pervious surface and potential for low impact development; additional left turns from EB Brandywine to NB 42nd St (low volumes) Improve pedestrian safety by providing crossing time with no vehicle conflicts Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual cues; increased cyclists
Refurbish centerline Install permanent-looking speed indicator/feedback sign if warranted Add bike sharrows in both directions
Albemarle St between 43rd St No bike facilities and Reno Rd Brandywine St Corridor (Local Street) Motorists speeding Brandywine St & 45th St, 44th St, 43rd St, and 42nd St Brandywine St & 42nd St Motorists speeding
Add curb extensions at 42nd Street; add green curb extensions at 46th Street Remove Brandywine St between 42nd Street and River Road; replace with green space
Brandywine St & Wisconsin Ave Between 30th St and Broad Branch Rd Chesapeake St (Local Street) Between Belt Rd and Gates Rd
Providing leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add clear, diagrammatic advanced signage explaining circle exits (shortterm) Install traffic signals at Western Avenue approaches and at crosswalks, per completion of traffic analysis (long-term)
No bicycle facilities
Chevy Chase Circle (Arterial Street) All major approaches Vehicle weaving; inadequate signage
Circle
Congestion in and leading to circle, high accident rate, confusion over yielding, inadequate opportunities for
More efficient traffic flow for some roads; improved pedestrian and vehicle safety; protected pedestrian crossings
3 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Location
Final Recommendation
Expected Impacts
Chevy Chase Pkwy (Local Street) Between Chevy Chase Circle No bicycle facilities and Fessenden St Davenport St Corridor (Local Street) Davenport St & Nebraska Motorists speeding Ave, Reno Rd, Connecticut Ave Garrison St Corridor (Local Street) Garrison St & Wisconsin Ave Motorists speeding Gates Rd (Local Street) Between Chesapeake St and 30th St Jenifer St (Local Street) Between Western Ave and Nebraska Ave Livingston St (Local Street) Between Western Ave and Broad Branch Rd
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add curb extensions at Nebraska Avenue; add green curb extensions at Reno Road and Connecticut Avenue Remove concrete and bricks over planting strip Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Paint a 4-foot wide median Paint parking lanes Add bike sharrows in both directions
No bicycle facilities
No bicycle facilities
No bicycle facilities
Nevada Ave Corridor (Collector Street) Between Morrison St and Motorists speeding; wider Nebraska Ave roadway Between Western Ave and Motorists speeding; wider Nebraska Ave roadway Between Western Ave and No bike facilities Nebraska Ave Northampton St Corridor (Local Street) Northampton St & Motorists speeding, Connecticut Ave aggressive driving
Reduce vehicle speeds by visually narrowing roadway, channelizing traffic Reduce vehicle speeds by visually narrowing roadway, channelizing traffic Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance Provide protected pedestrian crossing and improve pedestrian safety Reduced vehicle speeds due to vehicle deflection; improved pedestrian visibility/safety
Add curb extensions to southeastern Northampton approach Add HAWK signal at intersection Add raised crosswalk across eastern leg of intersection
4 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Location
Reported Issue
Final Recommendation
Expected Impacts
River Rd Corridor (Arterial Street) River Rd & Western Ave Congestion for westbound traffic River Rd & 45th St & Fessenden St River Rd & 44th St Poor visibility, motorists speeding Poor visibility
Restrict parking during the AM rush hours (PM rush is already restricted) in 4600 block Add curb extensions to all corners of the intersection Add green curb extensions to all corners of intersection Add bike sharrows in both directions Request permanent speed camera from MPD Reconfigure road to include one travel lane in each direction, a parking lane on the north side, and an EB bike lane Add bike sharrows in both directions Add centerline to meet new raised median Implement previous DDOT recommendations: increased pedestrian signal timing, right turn lane from EB Van Ness St to SB Connecticut Ave Provide leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) at Nebraska Avenue approaches Add advanced diagrammatic signage to each circle approach (short-term) Signalize Massachusetts Avenue approaches and provide protected pedestrian crosswalks (long-term)
Provide more space for vehicles turning right; reduce congestion Reduce pedestrian crossing distance; improve pedestrian visibility; reduce vehicle speeds due to narrowed roadway Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance and improve pedestrian sight lines Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Speed reduction by enforcement Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing lanes and adding other modes; improve cyclist safety; increase cyclist volumes Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Clarify lanes; reduce vehicle speeds be visually narrowing roadway Improved pedestrian safety; reduced vehicle congestion
Van Ness St Corridor (Collector Street) Van Ness St between Motorists speeding; wider Nebraska Ave and Wisconsin roadway Ave Van Ness St between No bike facilities Wisconsin Ave and Connecticut Ave Van Ness between Reno Rd Unclear lanes and International Ct Van Ness St & Connecticut Ave Ward Circle (Arterial Street) Nebraska Ave approaches Pedestrian safety and vehicle congestion
Circle
Unclear wayfinding, vehicle weaving High accident rate, inadequate pedestrian facilities
Improved pedestrian safety by proving time for pedestrians to cross without vehicle conflicts, and by allowing for pedestrians to enter crosswalk and become visible before vehicles are permitted to turn Clarify lane assignments; reduce weaving and confusion Improved pedestrian safety by providing time for pedestrians to cross without vehicle conflicts; potentially improve traffic flow by signalizing all
5 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Location
Reported Issue
Final Recommendation
High accident rate, inadequate pedestrian facilities, poor visibility, confusing configuration Western Ave Corridor (Arterial Street) Western Ave & 45th St, River Pedestrians crossing midRd block Western Ave & 47th St Western Ave & Geico Rd Yuma St (Local St) Between Massachusetts Ave and Connecticut Ave Existing crosswalk leads to no sidewalk, forcing pedestrians into 47th St Lack of pedestrian facilities; underutilized signal
Further detailed study necessary to determine whether removal of inside lanes and full circle signalization is feasible (very long-term) Add high-visibility crosswalks at intersections, across Western Ave Remove crosswalk across 47th St, add high visibility one across eastern leg of Western Ave Actuate signal for both vehicles and pedestrians, add crosswalks across Western Ave, add wheelchair ramps Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments
Expected Impacts circle approaches; and potentially improve safety by controlling all traffic movements Placemaking opportunity; restoration to traditional DC traffic circle
Alert drivers to pedestrian crossings; encourage pedestrians to cross at crosswalks; improve pedestrian safety Direct pedestrians to proper paths/facilities; improve pedestrian safety Increase pedestrian safety by providing protected crossing and visible crosswalks
No bicycle facilities
6 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
(with major changes between October and December public meetings highlighted) Reported Issue Initial Recommendation (10/2010) Draft Final Recommendation (12/2010)
th
Reason for Recommendation Change Additional study showed limited utility of street segment N/A N/A N/A N/A
Expected Impacts
th
36 Street Corridor (Local Street) th 36 St & Fessenden St Awkward intersection; poor visibility
36 St & Davenport St; 36 St & Ellicott St th 36 St & Davenport St Entire corridor (between Veazey St and Linnean Ave)
th
th
th
Aggressive driving in school zone Aggressive driving in school zone No bicycle facilities
Remove one parking space from NW corner th of intersection (36 St) Add high-visibility crosswalks across all legs Add curb extensions to all corners of intersection Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Install distinct paving or crosswalks across 40th St curb cuts. Add brick paving to sidewalks.
Remove one parking space from NW th corner of intersection (36 St) Add high-visibility crosswalks across all legs Add curb extensions to all corners of intersection Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Paint crosswalks across 40th St curb cuts.
Removal of sight distance issue for NB 36 Street traffic; th improved sight distance for SB 36 Street traffic; additional th left turns from NB 36 to CT (low volumes); opportunity to expand existing green space th Improve visibility for SB 36 St traffic Caution motorists to slow down; condition motorists to expect pedestrians Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual cues; increased cyclists
40 Street/Fort Drive (Local Street) th 40 St & Albemarle St Awkward intersection; poor visibility; poorly marked/located crosswalks
Between Brandywine St and Albemarle th St: reverse directions of 40 St (to be NB) and Fort Dr (to be SB). Convert metered parallel parking to th angled parking along west side of 40 and east side of Fort Dr. Remove u-turn break in median near intersection. Add median break and new crosswalk at Whole Foods garage entrance/exit. Clarify parking signage
Improve visibility and safety by aligning approaching traffic to intersection. Need to relocate Metrobus and shuttle stops, and parking. Additional on-street parking for Wilson HS and community destinations; narrowing of travel-way and traffic calming
Relocate u-turns from intersection to where most vehicles are coming from, improving circulation.
N/A
Clarify parking regulations, reduce violations, and make more user-friendly Pedestrians have twice as many opportunities to legally cross
Pedestrians crossing outside of WALK phase; long signal cycle length st 41 St & Legation St Poor visibility; motorists speeding nd 42 St Corridor (Collector Street) nd 42 St & Warren St Motorists speeding
Reduce traffic signal cycle length from 100 to 50 seconds Trim shrubs at NW and SE corners of intersection Construct neighborhood traffic circles at both connections to Warren St
Reduce traffic signal cycle length from 100 to 50 seconds Trim shrubs at NW and SE corners of intersection Construct neighborhood traffic circles at both connections to Warren St
N/A
N/A
Improve visibility for motorists approaching intersection, particularly for Legation St Reduced vehicle speeds; improved pedestrian safety; landscaping/place-making opportunity
N/A
1 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Draft Final Recommendation (12/2010) Provide leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) at traffic signal Add curb extensions to all corners Add a centerline No turn restrictions. Add curb extensions to the following intersections: Brandywine (SW and SE corners), Butterworth Pl (NW and SW), Yuma (NW, NE, SE corners), and Van Ness (all corners) Add bike sharrows in both directions
Reason for Recommendation Change Pedestrian count showed approximately 240 ped/hour across this leg.
Expected Impacts Improved pedestrian safety by providing advanced and crossing time Reduce pedestrian crossing distance and improve visibility
Add a centerline Install AM rush hour turn restrictions at River Rd, if traffic study warrants.
Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual narrowing of roadway Discourage cut-through traffic by narrowing roadway at intersections and reducing turning radii; change behavior of vehicular traffic (local and cut-through)
No bike facilities
Both 42 and 43 Streets will now remain two-way, so sharrows should be two-way Lack of public support
nd
rd
43 St Corridor (Local Street) Entire corridor (between River Rd and Van Ness St)
Cut-through traffic
Convert from two-way (existing) to oneway NB operation, with one travel lane and a NB bike lane
Maintain two-way operations, but add NO RIGHT TURN 6:00 to 9:30 AM signs rd at SW corner of 43 St & River Rd intersection Add bike sharrows in both directions. Add curb extensions at River Rd, Albemarle St, and Van Ness St
Elimination of AM cut-through traffic; restoration to its intended function as a local street; increased traffic on eastern segment of River Rd, Wisconsin Ave, and Nebraska Ave; increased cyclist safety; increased cyclist volumes
rd
Motorists speeding
43 St & Albemarle St, Yuma St 44 St (Local Street) Between Western Ave and Van Ness St
th th
rd
rd
No raised crosswalks
Focus gateway and narrowing treatments at the intersection of local streets and collectors/arterials No longer justified due to maintenance of two-way operations. N/A
N/A
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments None Install flashing yellow beacons at mid-block crossing Refurbish centerline Install permanent-looking speed indicator/feedback sign if warranted Add bike sharrows in both directions
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Convert from two-way to all-way stop Remove mid-block crossing Refurbish centerline Install permanent-looking speed indicator/feedback sign if warranted Add bike sharrows in both directions
46 St (Collector Street) th 46 St & Fessenden St Traffic adjacent to park Albemarle St Corridor (Collector Street) nd Albemarle St between 42 St Aggressive driving in school and Wisconsin Ave zone Albemarle St from Wisconsin Motorists speeding Ave to Nebraska Ave th Albemarle St around 38 St Motorists speeding Albemarle St between 43 St and Reno Rd
rd
Improved traffic control and improved yielding to pedestrians Reduce pedestrian-vehicle conflict and improve safety; direct pedestrians to cross at protected locations (intersections) Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual narrowing of roadway Reduced vehicle speeds due to driver awareness of speed (and ability to move to other locations) Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes
No bike facilities
2 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Reported Issue
Expected Impacts
No bicycle facilities
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add curb extensions to all corners of intersections
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add curb extensions at 42 & 46
nd th
Brandywine St Corridor (Local Street) th th Brandywine St & 45 St, 44 Motorists speeding rd nd St, 43 St, and 42 St
Brandywine St & 42 St
nd
Motorists speeding
nd
Focus gateway and narrowing treatments at the intersection of local streets and collectors/arterials Additional study showed that this segment of Brandywine has limited utility N/A N/A
Brandywine St & Wisconsin Ave th Between 30 St and Broad Branch Rd Chesapeake St (Local Street) Between Belt Rd and Gates Rd
Providing leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add clear, diagrammatic advanced signage explaining circle exits (short-term) Extend landscaped islands (short-term) Add traffic signals to all circle approaches (long-term)
Providing leading pedestrian interval (advanced pedestrian signal phase) Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add clear, diagrammatic advanced signage explaining circle exits (shortterm) Extend landscaped islands (short-term) Further detailed study necessary
Remove speeding issue along Brandywine at intersection; removal of awkward intersection; placemaking opportunity; increase in pervious surface and potential for low impact development; additional left turns from EB Brandywine to NB nd 42 St (low volumes) Improve pedestrian safety by providing crossing time with no vehicle conflicts Reduced vehicle speeds due to visual cues; increased cyclists
No bicycle facilities
N/A
Chevy Chase Circle (Arterial Street) All major approaches Vehicle weaving; inadequate signage Connecticut Ave approaches Circle Large amount of impervious surface Congestion in and leading to circle, high accident rate, confusion over yielding, inadequate opportunities for pedestrians to enter circle
N/A
N/A
Additional landscaping More efficient traffic flow for some roads; improved pedestrian and vehicle safety; protected pedestrian crossings
Chevy Chase Pkwy (Local Street) Between Chevy Chase Circle No bicycle facilities and Fessenden St Davenport St Corridor (Local Street) Davenport St & Nebraska Motorists speeding Ave, Reno Rd, Connecticut Ave Garrison St Corridor (Local Street) Garrison St & Wisconsin Ave Motorists speeding
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add curb extensions to Davenport St approaches
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments Add curb extensions to Davenport St approaches
N/A
N/A
Add curb extensions to both Garrison St approaches to Wisconsin Ave Remove concrete and bricks over planting strip 3 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Reduce vehicle speeds by providing visual cue to drivers and by narrowing roadway; reduce pedestrian crossing distance; improve aesthetics; reduce impervious surface
Location GarrisonSt&44thSt,41stSt GarrisonSt&39thSt GatesRd(LocalStreet) BetweenChesapeakeStand 30thSt JeniferSt(LocalStreet) BetweenWesternAveand NebraskaAve LivingstonSt(LocalStreet) BetweenWesternAveand BroadBranchRd
InitialRecommendation(10/2010) Addcurbextensionstoallcornersof intersection Addraisedcrosswalktowesternlegof intersection Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfindingsigns; potentialforothertreatments Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfindingsigns; potentialforothertreatments Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfindingsigns; potentialforothertreatments Painta4to6footwidemedian
Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfinding signs;potentialforothertreatments Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfinding signs;potentialforothertreatments Designateasbicycleboulevard:add pavementmarkingsandwayfinding signs;potentialforothertreatments Painta4to6footwidemedian
Reducedvehiclespeedsduetovisualcues;increasedcyclists
Nobicyclefacilities
N/A
Reducedvehiclespeedsduetovisualcues;increasedcyclists
Nobicyclefacilities
N/A
Reducedvehiclespeedsduetovisualcues;increasedcyclists
NevadaAveCorridor(CollectorStreet) NevadaAvebetween Motoristsspeeding;wider MorrisonStandNebraska roadway Ave NevadaAvebetween Motoristsspeeding;wider WesternAveandNebraska roadway Ave NevadaAvebetween Nobikefacilities WesternAveandNebraska Ave NorthamptonStCorridor(LocalStreet) NorthamptonSt& Motoristsspeeding,aggressive ConnecticutAve driving
N/A
Paintparkinglanes
Paintparkinglanes
N/A
Addbikesharrowsinbothdirections
Addbikesharrowsinbothdirections
N/A
Addcurbextensionstoeastern Northamptonapproach
NorthamptonSt&Broad Motoristsspeeding,failingto BranchRd yield RiverRdCorridor(ArterialStreet) RiverRd&WesternAve Congestionforwestbound traffic RiverRd&45thSt& FessendenSt Largeintersection,poor visibility Poorvisibility,motorists speeding RiverRd&44thSt
Addraisedcrosswalkacrosseasternlegof intersection RestrictparkingduringtheAMrushhours (PMrushisalreadyrestricted)in4600 block Changeoperations:45thSttobeoneway towardsRiverRd,FessendenSttobeone wayawayfromRiverRd Addcurbextensionsforallapproaches; constructthemtochannelizetrafficto follownewoperation Addcurbextensionstoallcornersof intersection
N/A
Lackofpublicsupportfor circulationchange
Poorvisibility
Reducepedestriancrossingdistance;improvepedestrian visibility;reducevehiclespeedsduetonarrowedroadway
4 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
Draft Final Recommendation (12/2010) Add bike sharrows in both directions Request permanent speed camera from MPD
Expected Impacts Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes Speed reduction by enforcement
Van Ness St Corridor (Collector Street) Van Ness St between Motorists speeding; wider Nebraska Ave and Wisconsin roadway Ave Van Ness St between No bike facilities Wisconsin Ave and Connecticut Ave Van Ness between Reno Rd Unclear lanes and International Ct Van Ness St & Connecticut Ave Pedestrian safety and vehicle congestion
Reconfigure road to include one travel lane in each direction, a parking lane on the north side, and an EB bike lane Add bike sharrows in both directions
Reconfigure road to include one travel lane in each direction, a parking lane on the north side, and an EB bike lane Add bike sharrows in both directions
N/A
Reduce vehicle speeds by narrowing lanes and adding other modes; improve cyclist safety; increase cyclist volumes Alert drivers to bicycle traffic; increased cyclist volumes
N/A
Add centerline to meet new raised median Implement previous DDOT recommendations: increased pedestrian signal timing, right turn lane from EB Van Ness St to SB Connecticut Ave Add raised islands and reconfigure crosswalks to provide pedestrian refuges (short-term) Add channelizing islands and lane marking arrows (short-term) Add signage on approaches and within circle (short-term) Further detailed study necessary
N/A
Clarify lanes; reduce vehicle speeds be visually narrowing roadway Improved pedestrian safety; reduced vehicle congestion
Implement previous DDOT recommendations: increased pedestrian signal timing, right turn lane from EB Van Ness St to SB Connecticut Ave Add raised islands and reconfigure crosswalks to provide pedestrian refuges (short-term) Add channelizing islands and lane marking arrows (short-term) Add signage on approaches and within circle (short-term) Remove inner circle lanes and convert to traditional DC circle, add traffic signals to all circle approaches (long-term)
N/A
Pedestrian safety, failure to yield Vehicle weaving, unclear lane markings Unclear wayfinding
N/A
Reduced pedestrian crossing distance; more visible crosswalks; improved pedestrian safety Clarify lane assignments within the circle; eliminate some weaving; discourage prohibited movements Clarify lane assignments; reduce weaving and confusion Placemaking opportunity; restoration to traditional DC traffic circle
Circle
N/A N/A
High accident rate, inadequate pedestrian facilities, poor visibility, confusing configuration Western Ave Corridor (Arterial Street) th Western Ave & 45 St, River Pedestrians crossing mid-block Rd th Western Ave & 47 St Existing crosswalk leads to no sidewalk, forcing pedestrians th into 47 St Western Ave & Geico Rd Lack of pedestrian facilities; underutilized signal Yuma St (Local St) Between Massachusetts Ave and Connecticut Ave
Add high-visibility crosswalks at intersections, across Western Ave th Remove crosswalk across 47 St, add high visibility one across eastern leg of Western Ave None
Add high-visibility crosswalks at intersections, across Western Ave th Remove crosswalk across 47 St, add high visibility one across eastern leg of Western Ave Actuate signal for both vehicles and pedestrians, add crosswalks across Western Ave, add wheelchair ramps Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments
N/A N/A
Alert drivers to pedestrian crossings; encourage pedestrians to cross at crosswalks; improve pedestrian safety Direct pedestrians to proper paths/facilities; improve pedestrian safety Increase pedestrian safety by providing protected crossing and visible crosswalks
Additional study
No bicycle facilities
Designate as bicycle boulevard: add pavement markings and wayfinding signs; potential for other treatments
N/A
5 www.rockcreekwest2livability.com
36th and Ellicot NW Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 2,167 2,167 217 542 292 4,000
36th and Fessenden NW Improvements Pavement Markings Proposed Green Space Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 89 89,220 398 89,707 4,485 4,485 13,456 8,971 22,427 14,353 158,000
36th Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 63,523 63,523 3,176 6,352 15,881 8,893 98,000
40th and Fort NW Improvements Bus Stop Facilities Center Median Reconfiguration Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Pavement Markings Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 43,800 100,908 30,000 10,800 13,517 2,500 201,525 10,076 10,076 30,229 20,152 50,381 32,244 355,000
41st and Legation NW Improvements Removal of Visual Obstruction Subtotal Landscaping Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 1,000 1,000 50 250 130 2,000
41st and Livingston NW Improvements Signal Timing Modification Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 2,365 2,365 237 591 319 4,000
42nd and Albemarle NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Signal Timing Modification Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 137,029 9,600 2,365 148,994 7,450 7,450 22,349 14,899 37,249 23,839 263,000
42nd and Brandywine NW Improvements Proposed Green Space Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 154,322 60,000 9,600 223,922 11,196 11,196 33,588 22,392 55,981 35,828 395,000
42nd and Butterworth NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 68,515 4,800 73,315 3,666 3,666 10,997 7,331 18,329 11,730 130,000
42nd and Van Ness NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 34,257 2,400 36,657 1,833 1,833 5,499 3,666 9,164 5,865 65,000
42nd and Warren NW Improvements Miniroundabouts Curb Ramps Removal of Existing Curb Ramps Pavement Markings Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 40,000 7,200 18,896 4,356 1,500 71,953 3,598 3,598 10,793 7,195 17,988 11,512 127,000
42nd and Yuma NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 102,772 7,198 109,970 5,498 5,498 16,495 10,997 27,492 17,595 194,000
42nd Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 17,843 17,843 892 1,784 4,461 2,498 28,000
43rd and Albemarle NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 257,029 9,600 266,629 13,331 13,331 39,994 26,663 66,657 42,661 470,000
43rd and River NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 64,257 2,400 66,657 3,333 3,333 9,999 6,666 16,664 10,665 118,000
43rd and Van Ness NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 34,257 2,400 36,657 1,833 1,833 5,499 3,666 9,164 5,865 65,000
43rd Street NW Corridor Improvements Pavement Markings Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 10,574 50 10,824 541 1,082 2,706 1,515 17,000
44th and River NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 257,029 9,600 266,629 13,331 13,331 39,994 26,663 66,657 42,661 470,000
44th Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 94,820 94,820 4,741 9,482 23,705 13,275 147,000
45th, River, and Fessenden NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 206,253 14,400 220,653 11,033 11,033 33,098 22,065 55,163 35,305 389,000
46th and Fessenden NW Improvements Pavement Markings Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 162 500 662 33 66 165 93 2,000
Albemarle Street NW Corridor Improvements Remove Mid-block Crossing Traffic Calming Device Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 15,950 10,560 11,133 37,643 1,882 3,764 9,411 5,270 58,000
Brandywine and 46th NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 128,515 4,800 133,315 6,666 6,666 19,997 13,331 33,329 21,330 235,000
Brandywine and Wisconsin NW Improvements Signal Timing Modification Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 2,365 2,365 237 591 319 4,000
Brandywine Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 32,550 32,550 1,628 3,255 8,138 4,557 51,000
Chesapeake Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 52,846 52,846 2,642 5,285 13,212 7,398 82,000
Chevy Chase Circle NW (Short Term) Improvements Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 350,000 350,000 17,500 17,500 52,500 35,000 87,500 56,000 616,000
Chevy Chase Circle NW (Long Term) Improvements Traffic Signals Pedestrian Crossing Signals Curb Ramps Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 591,295 10,196 9,600 1,882 612,972 30,649 30,649 91,946 61,297 153,243 98,076 1,079,000
Chevy Chase Parkway NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 70,269 70,269 3,513 7,027 17,567 9,838 109,000
Davenport and Connecticut NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 128,515 2,400 130,915 6,546 6,546 19,637 13,091 32,729 20,946 231,000
Davenport and Nebraska NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 34,257 2,400 36,657 1,833 1,833 5,499 3,666 9,164 5,865 65,000
Davenport and Reno NW Improvements Vegetated Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 128,515 2,400 130,915 6,546 6,546 19,637 13,091 32,729 20,946 231,000
Garrison and Wisconsin NW Improvements Remove and Replace Parking Meters New Planting Strips Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 1,899 9,382 1,500 12,781 639 639 1,917 1,278 3,195 2,045 23,000
Gates Road NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 13,212 13,212 661 1,321 3,303 1,850 21,000
Jennifer Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 55,016 55,016 2,751 5,502 13,754 7,702 85,000
Livingston Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 35,635 35,635 1,782 3,563 8,909 4,989 55,000
Nevada Avenue NW Corridor Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 70,500 70,500 3,525 7,050 17,625 9,870 109,000
Northampton and Broad Branch NW Improvements Raised Crosswalk Subtotal Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 8,157 8,157 408 1,224 816 2,039 1,264 14,000
Northampton and Connecticut NW Improvements Curb Extensions Curb Ramps HAWK Signal Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 17,129 2,400 215,800 235,329 11,766 11,766 35,299 23,533 58,832 37,653 415,000
River and Western NW Improvements Traffic Signs Subtotal Landscaping Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 500 500 25 125 65 1,000
River Road NW Corridor Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 4,758 4,758 238 476 1,190 666 8,000
Van Ness Street NW Corridor Improvements Signal Timing Modification Pavement Markings Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 2,365 17,413 19,779 1,978 4,945 2,670 30,000
Ward Circle NW (Short Term) Improvements Traffic Signs Signal Timing Modification (LPI) Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 200,000 4,730 204,730 10,237 10,237 30,710 20,473 51,183 32,757 361,000
Ward Circle NW (Long Term) Improvements Signal Timing Modification Traffic Signals Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 4,730 591,295 1,668 597,693 29,885 29,885 89,654 59,769 149,423 95,631 1,052,000
Western and 45th NW Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 1,506 1,506 151 377 203 3,000
Western and 47th NW Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 4,711 4,711 471 1,178 636 7,000
Western and Geico NW Improvements Pedestrian Crossing Signal Traffic Signals Curb Ramps Pavement Markings Subtotal Landscaping Erosion and Sediment Control Drainage and Utility Relocation Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 10,196 295,647 4,800 1,506 312,150 15,607 15,607 46,822 31,215 78,037 49,944 550,000
Western and River Improvements Pavement Markings Subtotal Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 1506 1506 151 377 203 3,000
Yuma Street NW Corridor Improvements Bike Boulevard Subtotal Landscaping Maintenance of Traffic Contingencies Mobilization TOTAL Estimated Cost (2010 USD) 70,354 70,354 3,518 7,035 17,589 9,850 109,000