1. Mobility for all Modes Update to the Transportation Chapter of the City’s Comprehensive Plan City Council May 27, 2014 1

2. Presentation Agenda 1.Motivation, why update the chapter? 2.Impacts, how is the Comprehensive Plan used? 3.Content, what’s in the draft chapter? 4.Public Engagement, how was the draft chapter developed? 2

3. Motivation Chapter last updated in 2005 –need to update investment priorities Rising regional population and employment –6.6 million in 2010 to 8.1 million in 2030 regionally Growing concern about auto traffic and parking –6 requests for traffic calming in 2013 –1 request already in 2014 Shifting travel preferences –Requests for pedestrian and bicycle facilities 3

4. Impacts, Policy Guide Comprehensive Plan, policy guide –Land Use –Natural Resources –Community Facilities –Housing Informs the Budgeting Process Identifies projects Prioritizes projects 4

5. Impacts, Using this Chapter Work in Progress –Framework for adopting plans and policies Tracking Sheet –Prioritized list with deadlines 5

6. Context for planning –Increasing population = increasing demand Vision and Goals Breakdown planning into four modes: –Pedestrian –Bicycle –Transit –Automobile Specific actions and projects for each mode Content 6

7. Population and Employment Growth –Regional 6.6 million in 2010, 8.1 million in 2030 –Surrounding area: Context 7 Area Population 2010 Population 2030 Employment 2010 Employment 2030 Washington, D.C. Region 6,641,0008,107,0003,961,0005,111,000 City of Falls Church 12,00016,00011,00018,000 Tysons Corner 13,00044,00079,000128,000 Merrifield9,00017,00031,00040,000

8. Vision and Goals Avoid This: Mimic This: 8

9. Vision Provide for the safe movement of people and goods within and through the City via a transportation network that connects to the regional transportation network, offers choices in travel modes, supports economic activity, is sensitive to the environment, and provides equitable access for all City residents, workers, and visitors. 9

10. Goals 1.Transportation safety 2.Choice of modes 3.Economic activity 4.Environmental protection 5.Neighborhood character 6.Equitable access 7.Maintain infrastructure 10

11. Pedestrian - Actions Pedestrian-Friendly Design Standards Pedestrian Facilities Program and ADA Transition Plan Pedestrian Wayfinding “Walk Friendly” Community 11 Safe, attractive pedestrian environment that accommodates other modes

12. Pedestrian - Projects 12

13. Bicycle - Actions Bicycle Facilities Plan Capital Bikeshare Feasibility “Request a Rack” Bicycle Parking Requirements “Bicycle Friendly” Community 13 On-street bicycle facilities can improve safety while accommodating other modes.

14. Bicycle - Projects 14

15. Transit - Actions Route 7 Transit Study – Tysons to Alexandria Shuttle Bus Feasibility – partner with Arlington or Fairfax County 15 Safe, comfortable, attractive shelters increase transit accessibility and help distinguish the City

16. Transit - Projects 16

17. Automobile - Actions Traffic Calming Car-sharing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Updated Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Future Technologies Report Bridge Master Plan Traffic Light Master Plan Street Paving Master Plan Neighborhood Parking Restrictions Metered Parking Feasibility Shared Parking Updated Parking Requirements In-Lieu Parking Fees 17 Traffic calming balances accessibility, mobility, and safety

18. Automobile - Projects 18

19. Public Engagement: How was the Draft Chapter Developed? 18 Meetings over 9 Months September 16, 2013 – Planning Commission October 9, 2013 – CACT November 4, 2013 – Planning Commission & CACT November 18, 2013 – City Council December 11, 2013 – Planning Commission & CACT January 11, 2013 – Community Meeting January 21, 2014 – City Council & Planning Commission February 20, 2014 – ESC and Tree Commission February 25, 2014 – Chamber of Commerce March 4, 2014 – EDA March 15, 2014 – Community Meeting March 18, 2014 – VPIS April 9, 2014 – CACT April 17, 2014 – HSAC April 21, 2014 – Planning Commission May 5, 2014 – City Council May 19, 2014 – Planning Commission May 27, 2014 – City Council March 13, 2014 through April 14, 2014 – Online Survey Broadly Noticed eFocus City website Facebook Twitter Commonplace Falls Church News- Press 19

20. Public Engagement: and the Survey Says… 20 Based on 190 survey responses. Respondents could choose up to 2 modes.

21. Conclusion 1.Chapter Due for an Update –Changing travel preferences –Demand for travel will increase 2.Policy Framework and Tracking Sheet –Prioritized actions and projects –Project specifics through public engagement 3.Public Engagement –Engagement of public, civic groups, Council, Boards and Commissions –Public survey supports project prioritization 21

22. Backups 22

23. 23 Short Term Policy Actions ActionPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileAction Completion Date Update Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program XX X Adopt Pedestrian Friendly Design Standards X Adopt Pedestrian Facilities Program and ADA Transition Plan X Participate in Route 7 Transit Study X Shuttle Bus Feasibility Study X Bridge Master PlanX X Traffic Light Master PlanX XX Street Paving Master Plan XXX Update Automobile Parking Requirements X Short Term Infrastructure Projects ProjectPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileProject Completion Date Increase Corridor Accessibility Roosevelt Street X Install Bicycle Wayfinding and Sharrows Park Avenue Maple Avenue X Install Bus Shelters and Consolidate Bus Stops Stops identified as 2014 and 2015 priorities in the Bus Stop and Bus Shelter Master Plan X Small Area Plan Projects – South Washington Street Including intermodal plaza and intersection changes along S Washington Street and Hillwood Avenue within the South Washington Street Planning Opportunity Area XXXX

24. 24 Medium Term Policy Actions ActionPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileAction Completion Date Adopt Pedestrian Wayfinding Standards X Earn Recognition as a “Walk Friendly Community” X Adopt Bicycle Facilities Master Plan X Capital Bike-Share Feasibility Study X Adopt Shared-parking Measures X Adopt Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan XXXX Medium Term Infrastructure Projects ProjectPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileProject Completion Date Increase Intersection Safety E Broad Street & N Fairfax Street E Broad Street & Berry Street W Broad Street & Oak Street X High Frequency Transit Service Route 7, Broad Street Route 29, Washington Street X Install Real-Time information Signs at Bus Shelters X Construct W&OD Trail PlazasXX Small Area Plan Projects – Downtown Small Area Plan XXXX

25. 25 Long Term Policy Actions ActionPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileAction Completion Date Adopt Bicycle Parking Requirements X Adopt “Request a Bicycle Rack” Program X Earn Recognition as a “Bicycle Friendly Community” X Explore Taxi Stands X Metered Parking Feasibility Study X Update Residential Neighborhood Parking Restrictions X Adopt In-lieu Fees Parking Fees X Car-sharing Feasibility Study X Update Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)XXXX Future Technologies ReportXXXX Long Term Infrastructure Projects ProjectPedestrianBicycleTransitAutomobileProject Completion Date Increase Corridor Accessibility North West Street X Increase Corridor Accessibility South Washington Street X Expand W&OD Trail CapacityXX Construct Second Entrance to the East Falls Church Metro X Public Parking Structure X Great Streets, Commercial Broad Street Washington Street XXXX Great Streets, Civic Park Avenue Maple Avenue XXXX Projects Described in North Washington Street Small Area Plan X X

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