DDOT Western Avenue, NW Project ANC 3E January 10, 2019

Western Ave. NW

Project Background Resurfacing needs Traffic calming needs Turing vehicle speeds Bus stop accessibility Missing sidewalks Bike Lanes?

Street Characteristics Four Functional Classes for street types: Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Street Local Street Western Avenue, NW is a Minor Arterial carrying 11,600 vehicles per day (2014) Posted Speed is 25 mph, average speed: 35 mph, 85th%ile speed: 39 mph Bus stops Residential parking

Recommendations Curb extensions New crosswalks Signs New sidewalks where missing

The Western Ave. Concept Plan:

The Plans: 5’ Brandywine St.

Between Brandywine St. and Chesapeake St. The Plans: 5’ Between Brandywine St. and Chesapeake St.

The Plans: 5’ Chesapeake St.

Between Chesapeake St. and Ellicott St. The Plans: Between Chesapeake St. and Ellicott St.

The Plans: Ellicott St.

The Plans: Fessenden St.

The Plans: 47th St.

DC Sidewalk Law & DDOT Policy Priority Sidewalk Assurance Act of 2010 To require the installation of sidewalks to ensure a safe and accessible environment for pedestrians and persons with disabilities, to establish minimum design and consultation requirements, and to provide for exemptions. DDOT Sidewalk Policy, issued 2015 Process requirements for 60 day NOI and 30 day design review, details and specifics on prioritizing, etc.

Prioritization 81 miles of missing sidewalks in DC, 2005 SRTS Filling the Gaps has done 9 miles in 3 years

Prioritization For streets missing sidewalks, but not undergoing major reconstruction, they shall be prioritized for these areas: Missing sidewalks in school areas; Routes that provide access to parks and recreational areas; Transit stops; Locations where the absence of a sidewalk creates substantial safety risks; Segments for which residents petitioned to have sidewalks

Prioritization Street Functional Class Status 1. Branch Avenue, SE Principal Arterial Completed 2. Missouri Avenue, NW 3. Military Road, NW Partially completed 4. 13th Street, NE Minor Arterial 5. South Dakota Avenue, NE 6. Southern Avenue, SE 7. West Virginia Avenue, NE 8. MacArthur Boulevard, NW 9. Arizona Avenue, NW 10. Mt. Olivet Road, NE 11. Alabama Avenue, SE 12. Eastern Avenue, NE 13. 9th Street, NE Collector 14. Texas Avenue, SE 15. Western Avenue, NW Planned 16. 14th Street, NE 17. Hawaii Avenue, NE 18. 6th Street, NE 19. 38th Street, SE 20. Ft. Totten Drive, NE

FlexiPave

Sidewalks on both sides -Arterials

Sidewalk width

Accommodating large, mature trees

Adjusting existing features

Arizona Ave. NW

Active Transportation Branch Manager George Branyan Active Transportation Branch Manager Planning and Sustainability Division george.branyan@dc.gov 202 671-2561 District Department of Transportation Planning and Sustainability Division 55 M Street, SE Suite 500 Washington, DC 20003 202 673-2561 39