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October 2, 2014 Ms. Marty Vitale American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Special Committee on Numbering 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 209 Washington, DC 20001 Dear Ms. Vitale: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is pleased to submit an application for the realignment of several U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 1 segments through Northern Virginia, extending from the 14 th Street Bridge in Arlington County to the southern boundary of Prince William County. USBR 1 in Virginia was designated by AASHTO in 1982. The route, when complete, will run from Maine to Florida with approximately 274 miles in Virginia. Due to changes in the overall transportation system in Northern Virginia, including bridge and road closures, new construction, and limited public access to Fort Belvoir (a prominent U.S. Army installation), several segments of USBR 1 require realignment. These specific segments are shown in Attachment A (Maps 2-5) and in Attachment B (Route Log). This application is the product of an extensive realignment study that relied on various criteria in the development of route recommendations. The criteria included field surveys, stakeholder outreach, and a bicycle level of service (BLOS) analysis. In addition, the study incorporated criteria used by AASHTO and the Adventure Cycling Association, a national bicycle-travel organization that publishes route maps and assists AASHTO in improving the USBR system. VDOT is currently finishing a signing plan for the revised route and, when complete, will serve as a guide for sign configuration, placement, and installation. The proposed realignment will improve the mobility and safety of USBR 1 through Northern Virginia, while continuing to support local businesses. We appreciate your time and look forward to your official confirmation of the realignment of USBR 1 through Northern Virginia. Sincerely, John Bolecek, Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner Cindy Engelhart, Northern Virginia District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Virginia Department of Transportation
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October 2, 2014 Ms. Marty Vitale American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Special Committee on Numbering 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 209 Washington, DC 20001 Dear Ms. Vitale: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is pleased to submit an application for the
realignment of several U.S. Bicycle Route (USBR) 1 segments through Northern Virginia, extending from
the 14th Street Bridge in Arlington County to the southern boundary of Prince William County.
USBR 1 in Virginia was designated by AASHTO in 1982. The route, when complete, will run from Maine
to Florida with approximately 274 miles in Virginia. Due to changes in the overall transportation system
in Northern Virginia, including bridge and road closures, new construction, and limited public access to
Fort Belvoir (a prominent U.S. Army installation), several segments of USBR 1 require realignment.
These specific segments are shown in Attachment A (Maps 2-5) and in Attachment B (Route Log).
This application is the product of an extensive realignment study that relied on various criteria in the
development of route recommendations. The criteria included field surveys, stakeholder outreach, and
a bicycle level of service (BLOS) analysis. In addition, the study incorporated criteria used by AASHTO
and the Adventure Cycling Association, a national bicycle-travel organization that publishes route maps
and assists AASHTO in improving the USBR system. VDOT is currently finishing a signing plan for the
revised route and, when complete, will serve as a guide for sign configuration, placement, and
installation.
The proposed realignment will improve the mobility and safety of USBR 1 through Northern Virginia,
while continuing to support local businesses. We appreciate your time and look forward to your official
confirmation of the realignment of USBR 1 through Northern Virginia.
Sincerely,
John Bolecek, Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner Cindy Engelhart, Northern Virginia District Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Virginia Department of Transportation
Application, Page 2
(A letter from your Member State Chief Executive Officer with a signature is sufficient for the completion of this application, if the agency chooses not to include the signature on this form.) Member State contact person:
Name: John Bolecek
Title: Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner
Agency: Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Address: Department of Transportation Annex, N. Old 14th Street
City / State / ZIP: Richmond, VA 23219
Telephone: 804-371-4869
FAX:
E-Mail: [email protected]
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George Washington Parkway/Mount Vernon Trail, Beginning at Approximately Mile Marker 0.0
Starting Point of Route or RealignmentMiles Traveled on
this FacilityTurn Location and Road Name/Designation
General Direction of
Travel
District of Columbia-Virginia border on the south side of the 14th Street
Bridge
Follow the bicycle/pedestrian ramp towards the Mount Vernon Trail 0.1 Right on Mount Vernon Trail (National Park Service - NPS) West
Mount Vernon Trail 4.0Left on Mount Vernon Trail at the trail split (north of Slaters Lane), towards
the Potomac RiverSouth
Mount Vernon Trail 1.1 Left on Pendleton Street South
Pendleton Street 0.1 Continue right on N. Union Street South
N. Union Street 0.7Continue south on S. Union Street at Wilkes Street to stay on the Main Route
(or take a right on Wilkes Street for BY-PASS)South
BY-PASS: Originating on Union Street at the approach to Wilkes Street NA Right on Wilkes Street for BY-PASS, proceed through Wilkes Street tunnel South
BY-PASS: Wilkes Street tunnel 0.2 Left on South Royal Street West
BY-PASS: South Royal Street 0.5 Right on Mount Vernon Trail, continue on existing USBR 1 South
Union Street 0.2 Slight left on Mount Vernon Trail into Jones Point Park South
Mount Vernon Trail 0.9Left to continue on Mount Vernon Trail,
parallel to South Washington StreetSouthwest
Mount Vernon Trail 3.3 Slight left on Northdown Road South
Northdown Road 0.2 Right on Alexandria Avenue South
Alexandria Avenue 0.1 Left on Mount Vernon Trail West
Mount Vernon Trail 2.5 Left on Fort Hunt Road South
Fort Hunt Road 0.1 Slight left on Mount Vernon Trail South
Mount Vernon Trail 2.9Slight left at the circle, continuing on sidewalk in direction of the Mount
Vernon InnSouth
Traffic circle at Mount Vernon 0.1Continue west on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (State Route 235)
shared use pathWest
Terminus Total Mileage: 16.3Note: total mileage does not reflect the miles
traveled on the BY-PASS
* Refer to Attachment A, Maps 2&3
Fort Belvoir Area, Beginning at Approximately Mile Marker 19.5
Starting Point of Route or RealignmentMiles Traveled on
this FacilityTurn Location and Road Name/Designation
General Direction of
Travel
From existing USBR 1 on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (State Route
235) at the intersection of Richmond Highway (US 1)
Continue straight across the intersection onto Jeff Todd Way/ Mulligan
Road2.2 Left on Telegraph Road (State Route 611) North
Telegraph Road (State Route 611) 3.7 Right on Richmond Highway (US 1) shared use path Southwest
Richmond Highway (US 1) shared use path 0.6 Turn right onto unnamed shared use path behind Walgreens (Fairfax County) Southwest
Unnamed shared use path behind Walgreens (Fairfax County) 0.2 Turn right onto Lorton Road (State Route 642), continue on existing USBR 1 Southwest
Terminus Total Mileage: 6.7
* Refer to Attachment A, Map 4
The following Route Log reflects three segments of USBR 1 which currently require realignment: 1) George Washington Parkway/Mount Vernon Trail (Arlington County, City of
Alexandria, and Fairfax County); 2) Fort Belvoir Area (Fairfax County); and 3) Prince William County. The route log begins at the District of Columbia-Virginia border and
proceeds southbound.
Attachment B: Route Log (Page 2)
Prince William County, Beginning at Approximately Mile Marker 34.5
Starting Point of Route or RealignmentMiles Traveled on
this FacilityTurn Location and Road Name/Designation
General Direction of
Travel
From existing USBR 1 on Minnieville Road (State Route 640) at Prince
William Parkway (State Route 294)Right on Prince William Parkway (State Route 294)
Prince William Parkway (State Route 294) 1.8 Slight left to continue on Prince William Parkway (State Route 294) Northwest
Prince William Parkway (State Route 294) 1.4 Left on Hoadly Road (State Route 642) Northwest
Hoadly Road (State Route 642) 4.7 Left on Dumfries Road (State Route 234) shared use path Southwest
Dumfries Road (State Route 234) shared use path 1.1 Right on Independent Hill Drive (VDOT) South
Independent Hill Drive (VDOT) 0.3 Left on Bristow Road (State Route 642) South
Bristow Road (State Route 642) 0.4 Right on Joplin Road (State Route 619) Southeast
Joplin Road (State Route 619) 0.2 Right on Aden Road (State Route 646), continue on existing USBR 1 South
Terminus Total Mileage: 9.9
* Refer to Attachment A, Map 5
The following Route Log reflects three segments of USBR 1 which currently require realignment: 1) George Washington Parkway/Mount Vernon Trail (Arlington County, City of
Alexandria, and Fairfax County); 2) Fort Belvoir Area (Fairfax County); and 3) Prince William County. The route log begins at the District of Columbia-Virginia border and
proceeds southbound.
Attachment C: Letters of Support
Letter of Support: National Park Service
Letter of Support: Arlington County
From: Richard Viola [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:18 AM
To: Bolecek, John (VDOT)
Cc: David Goodman
Subject: RE: U.S. Bicycle Route 1 (USBR 1): We Need Your Support!
John,
While Arlington County does not have authority over the Mount Vernon Trail, we support the proposed
redesignation of US Bicycle Route 1 within the Arlington County that would move U.S Bicycle Route 1
off of the George Washington Parkway and on to the Mount Vernon Trail.
Best Regards
Ritch Viola Transportation Planning Section Supervisor Arlington DES
Letter of Support: City of Alexandria
From: Carrie Sanders [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2014 10:15 AM
To: Bolecek, John (VDOT); Christopher W Chop
Cc: Engelhart, Cindy L., P.E. (VDOT)
Subject: RE: U.S. Bicycle Route 1 (USBR 1): We Need Your Support!
John,
The City of Alexandria supports the proposed alignment of U.S. Bike Route 1.
Thank you,
Carrie Sanders, AICP
Acting Division Chief of Transportation Planning
Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES)
City of Alexandria - 421 King Street Suite 300 - Alexandria - VA – 22314
Office: 703.746.4088
Mobile: 571.319.7110
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Letter of Support: Fairfax County
From: Lind, Adam [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2014 10:04 AM
To: Christopher W Chop; Strunk, Charlie; Aguayo, Vanessa; Wells, Chris
Cc: Bolecek, John (VDOT) ([email protected]); Engelhart, Cindy L., P.E. (VDOT)
Subject: RE: U.S. Bicycle Route 1 - AASHTO Application - Due Date approaching
Chris,
I just met with Charlie and we reviewed the map below and we approve the designation. Fairfax County
supports the proposed realignment of U.S. Bicycle Route 1.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Thanks,
Adam Lind
Transportation Planner II
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
T: 703-877-5783 TTY: 711 F: 703-877-5776
Letter of Support: Prince William County
From: Phillips, George [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 9:24 AM
To: Christopher W Chop
Cc: Engelhart, Cindy L., P.E. (VDOT) ([email protected]); Bolecek, John (VDOT)
([email protected]); Canizales, Ricardo; Scullin, Elizabeth D.
Subject: RE: U.S. Bicycle Route 1 (USBR 1): We Need Your Support!
Chris-
Thanks for the information you sent and for receiving our comments.
I drove the complete Prince William US Bicycle Route 1 related routes in both directions yesterday which
included several stops to check pavement condition, measure shoulder widths and lane widths. I
also reviewed the US Bicycle Route 1 Summary Report which includes an LOS analysis of the Town of
Occoquan route options and the Minnieville Road/Prince William Parkway/Hoadly Road options.
Based on a comparison of variables including VDOT traffic volumes, truck percentage, shoulder and lane
widths, pavement condition and travel speeds, I agree with the recommended route for US Bicycle
Route 1 (USBR1) in Prince William County which follows the main route of Commerce Street/Mill Street
and Union Street/Tanyard Hill Road in the vicinity of Occoquan and the Old Bridge Road/Minnieville
Road/Prince William Parkway/Hoadly road/Dumfries Road/Independent Hill Drive/Bristow Road to
connect to Aden Road.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, George Phillips
Letter of Support: Virginia Bicycling Federation
On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 12:26 PM, Joseph Morgan <[email protected]> wrote:
To: John Bolecek, Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner, Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT)
Please be advised that the Virginia Bicycling Federation (VBF) is most appreciative of the recent
thorough study of US Bicycle Route 1 routing in northern Virginia, through Arlington, Fairfax and Prince
William counties and the City of Alexandria.
VBF provided input to the study and supports VDOT’s long overdue efforts to realign U.S. Bike Route 1 in
northern Virginia.
Implementation of the rerouting and related improvements recommended by the study will significantly
enhance bicycle tourism and safety.
Thanks, Joe
Joe Morgan
Long Distance Routes, Chair
East Coast Greenway, Liaison
Virginia Bicycling Federation
100 E Ocean View Ave #803
Norfolk, VA 23503
540/315-2831 – 757/419-9852
