DPW000165499
Report Neighborhood Roadway Safety Concern
Public Works
- Requested
- February 13, 2024
- Subtype
- New Speed Control
- Location
- 1537 West Ave, 23220
- As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
- Council District
- 2
- Neighborhood
- The Fan
Description
In March 2023, I submitted a request for a traffic calming assessment at the crosswalk across Lombardy between West Ave and Stuart Circle. Looks like it might be ID 495603. Since its been almost 12 months, I would like to schedule a meeting with the appropriate person to discuss the safety concerns at this location. Thank you. Jerry Beverage 703-409-5526
History
- February 13, 2024The service request is submitted.
- February 13, 2024The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
- February 16, 2024The service request status has been changed to Completed.
Comments
- Staff · February 13, 2024Cityworks ID: 522166
- Staff · February 16, 2024As part of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative and Bicycle Master Plan, the Department of Public Works is designing and implementing a well-connected network of bicycle infrastructure that improves overall multimodal mobility and safety. In Fall 2023, DPW began the process of extending the Franklin Street bike lanes from the existing endpoint at Belvidere Street west to Lombardy Street at Stuart Circle. The first step was public engagement to get feedback on five potential design alternatives. The Lombardy Street intersection is an important part of the project. DPW performs safety assessments on projects like this. Fortunately, the crash history for the portions of Monument/Lombardy/Franklin around Stuart Circle is low enough that those segments are not on the high injury network. Still, we’re evaluating several ways to shorten the crossing distances for people walking, rolling, and cycling as part of the Franklin Street bike lane project. We are still in the design process, and anticipate the next public engagement period in Spring 2024. The community will have an opportunity to comment and provide additional feedback to further refine the design plans for the entire corridor, including the Lombardy Street intersection. After that, we will pursue funding to implement the final design plans.