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2September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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Multiple Transportation Options – Metro/VREMultiple Transportation Options – Metro/VRE
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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Traffic AnalysisTraffic Analysis
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012
*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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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%
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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 - OverviewStreet Sections - Overview
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
Two Secure Buildings One Secure Building
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Street Sections – Army Navy Drive (A)Street Sections – Army Navy Drive (A)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
EXISTING SIDEWALK
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I EXISTING
TRAVEL LANES
45'-0"
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25'-0"
PROPOSED BUILDING
-......_---TREE PLANTING/ STREET FURNITURE ZONE
OHE SECIJJIE IUILOING
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Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.2)Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B1.2)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
EXISTING SIDEWALK I
EXISTING TRAVEL LANES
'----L LEAR PATH
LANDSCAPE WITH TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS -HARDSCAPE AT BUILDING ENTRANCES
45' PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE
7f----------------------------------~~--------~ ~--~~~RK.INGLANE
82'-0"SECURE OPEN SPACE
PROPOSED BUILDING
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Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B2)Street Sections – S. Eads Street (B2)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
EXISTING SIDEWALK
EXISnNG TRAVEL LANES
42'-0' 15'-0"
LANDSCAPE WITH TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS -HARDSCAPE AT BUILDING ENTRANCES
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)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
OHE UCIJJIE IUILOING
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Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.2)Street Sections – Internal Street (D1.2)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
PROPOSED BUILDING
TREE PLANTING/AMENITY 701NF------"'1
PARKING 30'-0" 15'-0'
'---1-------c:tEJ~ PATH
LANDSCAPE WITH TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS -HARDSCAPE AT BUILDING ENTRANCES
~f---TIRFF PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE
82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE
PROPOSED BUILDING
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Street Sections – Internal Street (D2)Street Sections – Internal Street (D2)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
PROPOSED BUILDING
TREE PLANTING/AMENITY ?ONF----1
PARKING 30'-0" 15'-0'
.....__,f--cl EJliR PATH
LANDSCAPE WITH TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS -HARDSCAPE AT BUILDING ENTRANCES
......_1--TRFF PLANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE
82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE
PROPOSED BUILDING
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Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.2)Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.2)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
PROPOSED BUILDING
82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE
15'-0' 30'-0' 15'-0'
'--1--- T>>> PlANTING/STREET FURNITURE ZONE
~--!';IRKING lANE
82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE
PROPOSED BUILDING
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Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.1)Street Sections – S. Elm Street (E1.1)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
PRUPU!>ED BUilDING
82'-0' SECURE OPEN SPACE
120'-0'
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15'-0' 30'-0' 15'-0'
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)
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
PROPOSED MET PARK BUILDING
20'-0"- 22'-0" 8'-0" 12'-0"
EXISTING PARKING
TRAVEL
LANE LANE
32'-0" I
I RAISED TROLLEY TRAVEL
LANE LANE
72 -0" 22'-0"
PROPOSED BUILDING
AMENITY ZONE
PATH
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Pedestrian CirculationPedestrian Circulation
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
Planned Cycletrack Along Army Navy Drive
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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
September 27, 2012
Booth 2Booth 1
DRAFT
Note: Final booth location to be determined with final building design
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Security Gate Analysis - AlternateSecurity Gate Analysis - Alternate
Booth 1
September 27, 2012
Booth 2Booth 1
DRAFT
Note: Final booth location to be determined with final building design
On Street ParkingOn Street Parking
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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT
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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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
September 27, 2012 DRAFT