Study area map for Project Pipeline Study NV-23-06 depicting US Route 50/Arlington Boulevard between Fillmore Street and N. Pershing Drive and VA Route 27/Washington Boulevard between Columbia Pike and N. Pershing Drive in Arlington County.
*Note: The Project Pipeline US Route 50/Arlington Boulevard and VA Route 27/Washington Boulevard Study (NV-23-06) is adjacent to the Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study that assessed potential safety and operational improvements for less than one mile of US Route 50/Arlington Boulevard between Glebe Road and Fillmore Street in Arlington County.
Survey
The Phase 1 survey regarding potential transportation safety, congestion mitigation, capacity preservation, access, transportation demand management, and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit improvements on US Route 50 (Arlington Blvd.) between Fillmore St. and N. Pershing Dr. and on VA Route 27 (Washington Blvd.) between Columbia Pike and N. Pershing Dr. in Arlington County is complete.
project purpose
The focus of this study is to assess the key areas of US Route 50/Arlington Boulevard between Fillmore Street and N. Pershing Drive and on VA Route 27/Washington Boulevard between Columbia Pike and N. Pershing Drive in Arlington County. The study will seek to identify ways to improve safety for all users, and bicycle, pedestrian, and transit mobility throughout the study area. Transportation demand management, capacity preservation, and congestion mitigation will also be key components of the study.
study partners
- Arlington County
- ATCS, PLC
key points of contact
District Lead: Rahul Trivedi
Lead Consultant: Dan Goldfarb
SCHEDULE
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Conduct Initial Public Outreach/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September - December 2023 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | January-July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Phase 1 Public Engagement Summary
| Dates | August 1-15, 2023 |
| Number of Participants (unique individuals) | 1,109 |
| The following needs have been identified for this study. Do you agree with this initial assessment? | |
| Safety | 85% |
| Congestion Mitigation | 65% |
| Bike & Pedestrian Access & Mobility | 63% |
| Capacity Preservation | 46% |
| Transportation Demand Management | 45% |
| Transit Access & Mobility | 43% |
| What mode(s) of travel do you use when traveling along the study area? | |
| Personal Vehicle | 93% |
| Walking | 37% |
| Cycling | 36% |
| Taxi / Uber / Lyft | 25% |
| Metro bus, local bus, or commuter bus | 18% |
| Scooter | 3% |
| Carpool / Vanpool | 3% |
| Other | 2% |
| Truck or commercial vehicle | 1% |
| How did you find this survey? | |
| Community Newsletter or Email | 28% |
| 19% | |
| 14% | |
| Other | 13% |
| Friend / Family / Colleague | 7% |
| Other Social Media | 6% |
| Newspaper | 6% |
| 4% | |
| VDOT / Project Website | 2% |
| Nextdoor | 1% |
| 1% | |