SPRC #6 PenPlace - Amazon Web Services City Mall – 5 minutes ... A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)...

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PenPlaceSPRC #6PenPlaceSPRC #6

September 27, 2012September 27, 2012

DRAFT

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Agenda• Site and Project Overview

• Multiple Transportation Options

• Traffic Analysis

• Neighborhood Analysis

• Street Network

• Street Sections/Sidewalk Width

• Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation

• Secure Roads

• Parking and Loading Entrances

• Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

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Site and Project OverviewSite and Project Overview

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PenPlace

PenPlace• South of Army Navy Drive

• East of S. Fern Street

• West of S. Eads Street

• North of future 12th Street S. extension

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Site and Project OverviewSite and Project Overview

Site ProgramOffice - 1,800,000 SF

Hotel - 300 Rooms

Retail – 25,000 SF

Program AnalyzedOffice - 1,800,000 SF

Hotel - 300 Rooms

Retail – 50,000 SF


Infrastructure/Multiple Transportation Options


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Multiple Transportation Options – Metro/VREMultiple Transportation Options – Metro/VRE


Walking Routes To/From Transit• Metro and VRE within short Walking

Distance to PenPlace

• Pentagon Metro – 8 to 9 minutes

• Pentagon City Metro – 3 minutes

• Crystal City Metro – 11 minutes

• Pentagon City Mall – 5 minutes

• VRE – 13 minutes

• Walking Paths Distributed on Adjacent Roads

• Pedestrians Primarily Approach via the 12th Street Corridor

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Multiple Transportation Options - StreetcarMultiple Transportation Options - Streetcar


Future Street Car Stops• Significant Opportunity for both

Commuting and Off Peak Street Car Trips

• Streetcar Stop Directly Adjacent to the PenPlace Site, serving two routes:

• Columbia Pike Streetcar

• Crystal City/Potomac Yards Streetcar Line

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Multiple Transportation Options – Bus RoutesMultiple Transportation Options – Bus Routes


Bus Routes• Significant Opportunity for Multi-Modal

Bus Related Travel

• Approximately 30 Bus Routes Within Proximity of PenPlace, including:

• WMATA (Approximately 21 Routes)

• ART (Approximately 4 Routes)

• Fairfax Connector (Approximately 2 Routes)

• Loudon County Transit

• Bus Transfer Center located at the Pentagon Metro Station

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Multiple Transportation Options – Bike FacilitiesMultiple Transportation Options – Bike Facilities


Bike Facilities• Comprehensive Bike Network serving Pentagon

City

• Opportunities for both Commuting and Off Peak Bike Travel

• Ample Bikeshare Locations both on and off site

• Pentagon City

• 5 Existing Stations

• 1 Proposed Station at Pen Place

• Crystal City

• 6 Existing Stations

• Over 100 Docks in the Area

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Existing Roadway AccessExisting Roadway Access

Primary Approach Routes• Multiple Opportunities for

Access from Regional Roadways

• I-395

• I-395 HOV Lanes

• Route 110

• Route 27 (Washington Blvd)

• Route 1

• Well Established Local Grid of Streets

• Columbia Pike

• 15th Street

• Army Navy Drive

• S. Eads Street


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Traffic Analysis


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Traffic AnalysisTraffic Analysis


Traffic Impact Analysis

• A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) was completed for the PenPlace site

• The TIA was scoped with VDOT and Arlington County

• The analysis was completed according to VDOT Chapter 527 guidelines

• VDOT reviewed and approved the study

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Site Transportation CharacteristicsSite Transportation Characteristics

Crystal City Mode Splits*• Transit – 44%

• Carpool/Vanpool – 9%

• Bike/Walk – 4%

• Drive Alone (DA) - 41%

47% 48%

41%

79%

34%

40%

44%

11%10%

3% 4%1%

9% 8% 9%

4%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Ballston/Courthouse Rosslyn Crystal City Other

DA Transit Bike/walk Carpool/vanpool

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*Based on the Arlington County Commercial Building Topline Research Report (July 2009) by LDA Consulting and Southeastern Institute of Research

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PenPlace Development Mode Splits• Significant Opportunity for Multi Modal Travel

• Significant Multi Modal Infrastructure available to serve Multi Modal Trips

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Intersections StudiedIntersections Studied


Intersections Studied

• Determined based on scoping meeting with Arlington County and VDOT

• Army Navy Drive

• 12th Street

• 15th Street

• S. Hayes Street

• S. Fern Street

• S. Eads Street

• Route 1 ramps

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Existing Intersection OperationsExisting Intersection Operations

Existing Operations

• Intersections Operate at Acceptable Standards

– All signalized intersections have overall LOS D or better

– All Intersections have mainline non-turning movements at LOS D or better

• Unsignalized 12th and Army Navy SB approach unacceptable LOS in both peak hours and experiences some delay


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Future Intersection OperationsFuture Intersection Operations

Future Operations

• Intersections Continue to Operate at Acceptable Levels

– All signalized intersections have overall LOS D or better

– All Intersections have mainline non-turning movements at LOS D or better

• Overall Intersection Operations consistent or improved from Background Conditions


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Peak Hour Site Traffic ChangePeak Hour Site Traffic Change

Average (AM/PM) Peak Hour Site Traffic Change

96 Trips Site Roadway Trips

(2.14%) % Increase in Road Volume

Trip Distribution•Discussed with County and

VDOT during scoping process

•Based on:

•Existing Traffic Patterns

•Census Data

•Other Area Studies

•Site Trips Distributed overall multiple Routes

•Minimal Increases in Total Traffic on Adjacent Roads

•0.91% - 4.70%


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Trip Distribution and Approach RoutesTrip Distribution and Approach Routes

Trip Distribution and Approach Routes

• Approach Routes Well Distributed on Adjacent Road Network

• Access Opportunities from all sides of Development

• I-395, I-395 (HOV), VA 244 (Columbia Pike), VA 27 (Washington Boulevard), VA 110 all approach the site from the north

• Route 1 and localized traffic approach site from the south


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Neighborhood Analysis


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Additional StudyAdditional Study

Inbound

Review of Regional vs. Neighborhood-Oriented or Local Routes

Regional Routes show Travel Time Advantage

Average Travel Times:

From Route 1 and S. Glebe:

• Route E – 7 Minute

• Route C – 7.5 Minute

• Route A – 8 Minute

• Route I – 10 Minute

From I-395 and S. Glebe:

• Route J – 4 Minute

• Route K – 8.5 Minute

• Route L – 10 Minute


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Additional StudyAdditional Study

Outbound

Review of Regional vs. Neighborhood-Oriented or Local Routes

Regional Routes show Travel Time Advantage

Average Travel Times

To Route 1 and S. Glebe:

• Route E – 5.5 Minute

• Route A – 10 Minute

• Route I – 14 Minute

To I-395 and S. Glebe:

• Route J – 6 Minute

• Route M – 7.5 Minute

• Route K – 9 Minute


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Street Network


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Street NetworkStreet Network


Two Secure Buildings One Secure Building

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Street NetworkStreet NetworkFern Street Intersection

– Acceptable Level of Service (LOS) no Impacts with Queued vehicles

– Restrict Lefts Exiting Site

• Circulate to/from site with other grid streets

• Minimize potential for any operational issues

• Adequate LOS and No Impacts with Queued vehicles

Inbound/Outbound Circulation Access and Queuing


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Street NetworkStreet NetworkInternal Elm Street Intersection

– No “Lock Up Lefts”

– Adequate Separation

– Less Total “Conflict Points”

• 18 vs. 32 with traditional 4-way intersection

– Raised Crosswalks on Elm (North and South Side of Intersection)

Left Turns Do Not Overlap

Intersection Separation

Source: Federal Highway Administration. (2004). Signalized Intersections: Informational Guide. (FHWA Report No. FHWA-HRT-04-091).

(http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/04091/index.cfm)

Reduced Conflict PointsSeptember 27, 2012 DRAFT

Raised Crosswalks

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Street Sections/Sidewalk Width


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Street Sections - OverviewStreet Sections - Overview


Two Secure Buildings One Secure Building

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Street Sections – Army Navy Drive (A)Street Sections – Army Navy Drive (A)


PROPOSED BUILDING

20'-0"

EXISTING TRAVEL LANES AND MEDIAN

68'-0"

EXISTING EXISTING SIDEWALK (5'-0" +/-) PARKING LOT

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Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.1)Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.1)


EXISTING SIDEWALK

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TRAVEL LANES

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PROPOSED BUILDING

-......_---TREE PLANTING/ STREET FURNITURE ZONE

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Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.2)Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.2)


EXISTING SIDEWALK I

EXISTING TRAVEL LANES

'----L LEAR PATH

LANDSCAPE WITH TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS -HARDSCAPE AT BUILDING ENTRANCES

45' PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE

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82'-0"SECURE OPEN SPACE

PROPOSED BUILDING

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Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B2)Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B2)


EXISTING SIDEWALK

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TRAVEL LANES

48'-0" 15'-0"

PROPOSED BUILDING

"1------r LEAR PATH

"+---TREE PLANTING/ STREET FURNITURE ZONE

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Street Sections – S. Fern Street (C1)Street Sections – S. Fern Street (C1)


EXISTING SIDEWALK

EXISnNG TRAVEL LANES

42'-0' 15'-0"


TREE PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE

82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE

PROPOSED BUILDING

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Street Sections – S. Fern Street (C2)Street Sections – S. Fern Street (C2)


EXISTING BUILDING

EXISTING SIDEWALK I

EXISTING TRAVEL LANES

42'-0" 22'-0"

PROPOSED BUILDING

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Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.1)Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.1)


PROPOSED BUILDING

TREE PLANTING/AMENITY ZONt-----"

PARKING

7'-0" 5'-0" 7'-0"

12'-0"

22'-0" 7'-0" 5 '-0"

TRAVEL LANES

36'-0"

1 0'-0"

PROPOSED BUILDING

"-t----{...Ltfi,K PATH

'--+--TREE PLANTING/ AMENITY ZONE

'-+--1-'ARKING LANE

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Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.2)Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.2)


PROPOSED BUILDING

TREE PLANTING/AMENITY 701NF------"'1

PARKING 30'-0" 15'-0'

'---1-------c:tEJ~ PATH


~f---TIRFF PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE


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Street Sections – Internal Street (D2)Street Sections – Internal Street (D2)


PROPOSED BUILDING

TREE PLANTING/AMENITY ?ONF----1

PARKING 30'-0" 15'-0'

.....__,f--cl EJliR PATH


......_1--TRFF PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE


PROPOSED BUILDING

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Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.2)Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.2)


PROPOSED BUILDING


15'-0' 30'-0' 15'-0'

'--1--- T>>> PlANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE

~--!';IRKING lANE


PROPOSED BUILDING

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Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.1)Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.1)


PRUPU!>ED BUilDING


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PROPOSED BUilDING

-r---<..L.ti\J< PATH

OHE SECIJJIE IUILOING

"'---To« PlANTING/ STREET FURNITURE ZONE

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Street Sections - 12th Street S. (F)Street Sections - 12th Street S. (F)


PROPOSED MET PARK BUILDING

20'-0"- 22'-0" 8'-0" 12'-0"

EXISTING PARKING

TRAVEL

LANE LANE

32'-0" I

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LANE LANE

72 -0" 22'-0"

PROPOSED BUILDING

AMENITY ZONE

PATH

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Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation


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Pedestrian CirculationPedestrian Circulation


One Secure Building Two Secure Buildings

Note: Buildings not fully designed and entrances may shift along the designated frontage

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Bike FacilitiesBike Facilities

• Plans for a Cycletrack to be provided along Army Navy Drive to 12th Street

• New Capital Bikeshare station proposed to be located in Pedestrian Plaza on PenPlace site

• Bike racks and storage will be provided, location is to be determined upon final building design


Planned Cycletrack Along Army Navy Drive

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Secure Roads


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Security Gate AnalysisSecurity Gate Analysis

Queuing Analysis• Analyzed for a range of processing times (from 5 - 20 seconds/vehicle)

• 2 inbound lanes recommended at each access

Booth 1

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Booth 2Booth 1

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Note: Final booth location to be determined with final building design

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Security Gate Analysis - AlternateSecurity Gate Analysis - Alternate

Booth 1

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Booth 2Booth 1

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Note: Final booth location to be determined with final building design

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Parking and Loading Entrances


On Street ParkingOn Street Parking


TWO SECURE BUILDINGS SCHEME ONE SECURE BUILDINGS SCHEME

Note: Potential area for on street parking is subject to final design

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Parking and LoadingParking and Loading


LOCATION – ONE SECURE BUILDING SCHEMELOCATION – TWO SECURE BUILDINGS SCHEME

Note: Final location to be determined with final building design

ZONE FOR FUTURE LOCATION OF PARKING AND LOADING ENTRY/EXIT

ZONE FOR FUTURE LOCATION OF PARKING AND LOADING ENTRY/EXIT

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Transportation Demand Management (TDM)


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TDMTDM– Immediate proximity to Metrorail, Metrobus, VRE, commuter buses, Capital

Bikeshare, ZipCar carsharing and the future Crystal City and Columbia Pike Transitways

– On-Site TDM Coordinator

– Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS) contribution

– Preloaded SmarTrip Cards

– Internal bicycle storage, lockers, and shower facilities

– External bicycle parking facilities

– Designated vanpool and carpool spaces


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Questions/Comments?Questions/Comments?

Questions/Comments?


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