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Ballston Station Multimodal Study

Stakeholder MeetingOctober 5, 2010

Agendag

• Welcome and Introductions

• Update on Short Term Improvements

• Update on the Multimodal Study• Update on the Multimodal Study– Recap of Goals and Key Issues

– Working AlternativesWorking Alternatives

• Next Steps and Timeline

G di i• Group discussion

Sh t T I t P j tShort Term Improvement Projects:

Ballston Commuter Store Kiosk and Bicycle Parking ImprovementsBicycle Parking Improvements

Existing Conditions – Bicycle Parkingg y g

Existing Conditions – Commuter Storeg

Proposed Planp

Proposed Bicycle Parking Areap y g

Proposed Commuter Store Kioskp

Ballston Station Multimodal Studyy

Overview of Projectj

Project Goalsj

• Increase traffic safety, particularly for vulnerable users

• Improve transit circulation around the stationp

• Improve access and facilities for all users

• Enhance the design and increase the use of• Enhance the design and increase the use of public spaces

• Provide sustainable infrastructure• Provide sustainable infrastructure

Key Issuesy

• Need improved transit operationsp p

• Need better lighting

• Need improved shelters

• Need better pedestrian facilities• Need better pedestrian facilities

• Need better transit information and wayfinding

Bus congestiong

Pedestrian safety and drop‐off issuesy p

Public Spacep

Bus shelters, lighting, g g

Alternatives Developmentp

Two Approaches:Two Approaches:

1. Alternative 1

M i t i i ti b li d i• Maintain existing curb line and reassign some uses.

• Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.

2. Alternatives 2 and 3

• Modify existing curb line

• Improve paving, lighting, and bus facilities.

ALTERNATIVE 1

Alternative 1

• No change in existing curb lines.

• Focus on curbside use and operational improvements.p– Bus operations

– Improve transit user amenities and wayfinding

– Designate shuttles and Kiss&Ride locations

• Improve available public space.

Alternative 1

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Alternative 1

Alternative 1 ‐ Plan

Metro Commuter Store

Vendor kiosk

Metro bus shelter

New Metro canopy

Metro bus shelter

Bike Station

Canopy with café seating

Café seating

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Alternative 1 – Fairfax Drive

Aerial view from northeast

Metro bus shelter, 7’x20’

Vendor kiosk and canopy

Rain garden

Partial plan View of Fairfax bus shelter

Alternative 1 – N. Stuart Street

Aerial view from northwest


Rain garden

Bench

View of Stuart bus shelterPartial plan

Alternative 1 – Perspectivesp

View of bike station View west on Fairfax

View east on Fairfax View of retail from Fairfax

Alternative 1 – Pros and Cons

• ProsPros– Low impact on existing conditions (lower cost)

– Optimizes existing transit operationsp g p

• Cons– Does not accommodate greater transit capacityoes not accommodate greater transit capacity

– Does not resolve pedestrian‐vehicle conflict on Fairfax Drive

– Only minor enhancements for the public space

ALTERNATIVE 2

Alternative 2

• One‐way northbound on N. Stuart Street.

• Wider east sidewalk and public space on N. Stuart Street.Stua t St eet

• Fill‐in bus pull out zone and install sawtooth bus bays on Fairfax Drivesawtooth bus bays on Fairfax Drive.

• Include curbside use and operational improvements similar to Alternative 1.

Alternative 2

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Alternative 2

Alternative 2 ‐ PlanRain garden Vendor kiosk

Metro bus shelter

New Metro canopy

Metro bus shelter

Bike Station


Café seating

Precedent images

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Aerial view from northeastMetro bus shelter, 7’x20’Bench

Rain garden

Vendor

Partial plan kiosk and canopy View of Fairfax bus shelter


Aerial view from northwest


Rain garden

Bench

Partial plan View of Stuart bus shelter

Alternative 2 ‐ Perspectivesp

View west on Fairfax View of vendor kiosk and canopy



• ProsPros– Provides greater transit capacity.

– Expands public space on Fairfax Drive and N. Stuart p p pStreet.

• Cons– Tight geometric design for curb ramps and crosswalk at southwest corner of Fairfax Drive and N Stafford StreetN. Stafford Street.

– Creates one‐way operation on N. Stuart Street.

ALTERNATIVE 3

Alternative 3

• Two‐way transit zone on N. Stuart Street.

• Fill‐in bus pull out zone and provide shuttles and Kiss&Ride zone on Fairfax s utt es a d ss& de o e o a aDrive.

• Includes curbside use and operational• Includes curbside use and operational improvements from Alternative 1.

Alternative 3

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Alternative 3

Alternative 3 ‐ PlanMetro Commuter Store

Vendor kioskBike Station canopy

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New Metro canopy

Metro bus shelter


Performance steps

Café seating

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Aerial view from northeast

Rain garden Bike rack

Kiosk

Ben

Partial plan View of Fairfax kiosks and rain gardench


Aerial view from northwestRain garden


BenchBen

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Partial plan View of Stuart bus shelter

Alternative 3 ‐ Perspectivesp

View of bike station View of bike station



• Pros– Provides greater transit capacity.

– Expands public space on Fairfax Drive.

– Creates designated shuttle and Kiss&Ride operation zone at the front door of the Metro entrance.

C• Cons– May create greater potential for mid‐block crossing at N Stuart Streetat N. Stuart Street.

– Impact on retail frontage on the west side of N. Stuart Street

Next Steps and Timeline p

• Immediate feedback (by October 12,Immediate feedback (by October 12, 2010)

• Alternative refinement• Alternative refinement

• Recommended alternative (fall/winter 2010)2010)

• Draft Final Report (winter 2010)

• Funding, design, construction…

Thank You

Please visit the project website at: p j

www.arlingtontransit.com/ballston‐study

Comments later? ContactMatthew Huston atComments later? Contact Matthew Huston at – [email protected]

– 703‐228‐3267

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