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NoMa / Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study April 2018 Page intentionally left blank. Contents Introduction 4 Acknowledgments Study Area 4 The NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study Study Objectives 5 was developed by the District Department of Transportation Study Approach 5 (DDOT) in close coordination with VHB consultants and a Public Outreach and Engagement 6 local group of community advisors. The following DDOT staff and community advisors are recognized for their input Advisory Committee 6 and commitment throughout the process: Public Workshops 6 Website and Online Mapping Tool 7 Mike Goodno, DDOT Existing Conditions 10 Darren Buck, Formerly with DDOT Regional Influences 10 Jim Sebastian, DDOT Neighborhood and Resident Characteristics 10 Amanda Stout, DDOT Population Density 13 Galin Brooks, NoMa Business Improvement District Age Distribution 13 Heather Edelman, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C, Land Use and Development Context 16 Commissioner Multimodal Transportation System 22 Tony Goodman, Chief of Staff, Office of DC Councilmember Existing and Planned Bicycle Network 26 David Grosso Summary of Current Plans and Initiatives 34 Joe McCann, Chair of the Parks and Events Committee, NoMa BID 2016-2021 Strategic Plan 36 ANC 6C Jerome Raymond, Mount Vernon Triangle Community Network Evaluation 38 Improvement District Network Alternatives 38 Kenyattah Robinson, Mount Vernon Triangle Community Multimodal Level of Service Analysis 41 Improvement District Corridor Feasibility Issues 42 Recommendations 44 Priority Corridors 44 Facility Type Options 46 Appendices 1. Facility Type Illustrations for K Street 2. Planning Level Traffic Analysis Tables

3 Introduction

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Buildings n G Pl NW 2 6th Street,Alleys aNWnd Pa rtokin g6th Area sStreet, NE as limits on the west and east sidesG St NW consideration included K, L, and M Streets;G St N E4th and 6th Streets (NE and respectively,Park Lan dwiths N Street NW to K Street NW as the northern and NW); and New Jersey Avenue. southern boundaries respectively. “NoMa” is generally described as Base Map 1 Inch = 400 feet the residential and business area of the District of Columbia north of Important destinations within the study area include infill0 2commercial00 400 NoMa Study Area Feet [ Massachussetts Avenue and between Union Station, the U.S. Capitol, the development near L street and 5th street and the Gonzaga College Shaw neighborhood, and the H Street NE corridor. There is some overlap High School just south of K Street at North Capitol Street. Destinations between the NoMa area, this study area, the Mount Vernon Triangle that are important to connect to outside the study area include: Florida Community Improvement District, and the NoMa Business Improvement market, Gallaudet University, and Mount Vernon Square.

4 | Introduction Study Objectives Study Approach

Current bicycle facilities in the NoMa area primarily follow north- DDOT, in consultation with VHB and an advisory team representing the south corridors. Furthermore, there is no intuitive and low-stress route study area, began the process by identifying key destinations for cyclists between NoMa and the eastern part of downtown DC, New York and the corridors that access those destinations. DDOT then mapped Avenue, the Center Leg Freeway (I-395), North Capitol Street, and the obstacles or barriers to a connected bicycle network across the study Amtrak railroad departing Union Station are all significant barriers to area, and solicited public input on identified routes and constraints. east-west bicycle travel. DDOT identified priority network options based on these known obstacles and public preferences, and then the team described the The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) established multiple feasibility for making bicycle improvements along each of the priority plans for bicycle improvements that include the NoMa area. The DC corridors. 2005 Bicycle Plan described options for safe and convenient on-street facilities for bicycling. DDOT’s 2014 moveDC long-range multimodal The team conducted additional traffic analysis and stakeholder transportation plan updated the recommendations for bicycle facilities outreach to further refine which corridors were most suitable for bicycle and included recommendations for most of the major corridors in the improvements. Finally, DDOT described the proposed conceptual NoMa area. Some of these recommendations are in the process of improvements for each segment or corridor that was identified as a being designed or implemented, but some have significant challenges primary route across the study area. warranting further study.

The NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study examined the recommendations for the NoMa area in moveDC, along with other studies and development, to create a new refined and feasible bicycle facility plan for the NoMa area.

NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study Objectives • At least one low-stress and direct connection across the east- to-west bounds of the study area • Logical connections between current and future planned bicycle projects, both inside and outside the study area

Introduction | 5 Public Outreach and Engagement Advisory Committee Public Workshops

The NoMa study advisory committee first met on January 25, 2017. The DDOT hosted a public workshop on May 4, 2017 in the NoMa BID office committee included members from the NoMa Business Improvement building lobby. Over 30 people attended, including area residents, District (BID), the Mount Vernon Community Improvement District cyclists, and church leaders. Participants reviewed maps showing (CID), and residents of neighborhoods in the study area. The committee existing conditions for cycling in the study area, and they were invited helped DDOT summarize current conditions in the study area, evaluate to provide comments and preferences for which routes should be each of the east-west corridors, and identify important activity centers in improved for cycling. DDOT distributed a draft report for public review or near the study area. The advisory committee also helped share news and comment in Spring 2018. of upcoming public workshops with stakeholders.

The advisory committee met again on July 11, 2017. The committee discussed the results of the public workshop and responses to the website mapping tool. The committee also discussed preliminary route preferences based on current conditions and public preferences. DDOT worked with the committee to consider obstacles to implementing separated bicycle facilities for the primary corridors.

The advisory committee met in October 2017 and February 2018 to review recommendations for the final report. The committee reviewed final route options for bicycle improvements, a planning-level traffic analysis of future traffic conditions, and public preferences shared in recent community meetings.

May 2017 Public Workshop Attendees

6 | Public Outreach and Engagement Website and Online Mapping Tool

During the May 2017 workshop, DDOT launched a project website where information about the study was made available to the public. The website included an interactive mapping tool where the public could mark the routes that they prefer for cycling, add notes about preferred routes, and identify key barriers to bicycle connectivity and safety through the study area. The website (www.NoMabicyclestudy. com) posted updates about public workshops and plan documents.

NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study Website

Public Outreach and Engagement | 7 Online Mapping Tool NoMa Study Area

This image displays inputs from residents and other stakeholders, describing preferred routes (blue lines) for cycling through and near the NoMa study area. The image also includes noted barriers or obstacles (red circles) to cycling through the study area. These inputs helped inform priority corridors for bicycle improvements.

8 | Public Outreach and Engagement The public added over 130 entries on the interactive mapping tool. They were invited to draw a preferred route, post comments about the preferred route, and drop points into the map with notes about barriers or obstacles to bicycling in the study area. Entries included comments like the following:

“A bike lane on M St NW would help people get from NW of NoMa into the neighborhood.”

“M Street is the most direct route through NoMa, and it connects to existing facilities to the east and west.”

“A bike lane on K St NW/NE would be ideal for getting from downtown (Metro Center/Farragut) to NoMa.”

“Would prefer a better setup around Mt. Vernon Square and a new Posted Comments at 2017 Public Workshop onramp for the MBT at L. Bike lane along K would me a major improvement though.”

“Please put a bike lane down the length of K St. Constrain K st to two lanes (not 3/4) of traffic. this is a major cross-neighborhood thoroughfare - should be equally accessible for cars and bikes. The perfect alternative to H St since that can’t be used.”

Participants at the workshop and via the online tool favored K Street and M Street most often, with K Street being the strongest preference. Online map entries also mentioned needed connectivity along Florida Avenue, 6th Street (NE), New Jersey Avenue, and over I-395 along L Street.

Participants at 2017 Public Workshop

Public Outreach and Engagement | 9 Existing Conditions This summary reviews current bicycling conditions in the study Neighborhood and Resident Characteristics area, long range transportation plans for included corridors, and development trends that may impact bicycling conditions in the This specific study area is comprised of parts of four specific future. Current cycling conditions are described according to their neighborhoods: Truxton Circle, Sursum Corda, Mt. Vernon Square, and general roadway characteristics, available bicycle data, crash reports, Near Northeast. Neighborhoods in and near the NoMa district are and socioeconomic features of the study area. Move DC (the District’s growing rapidly. Blocks south of New York Avenue NE and north of K most recent and adopted plan for multimodal transportation) is a Street NE are growing at the fastest pace. Blocks that are crossed by a key reference document. This summary also reviews other plans major highway, such as New Jersey Avenue and I 395, or rail tracks are affecting the study area including streetcar and transit, proposed trail growing at the slowest rates. connections, and two-way street conversion studies. North of New York Avenue the Truxton Circle neighborhood is slightly more dense and centered around Dunbar High School. To the east, Regional Influences between the Sursum Corda neighborhood and the rail line, is the core of the NoMa high-density commerical district. NoMa includes several The NoMa area is a crossroads for commuters and other D.C. traffic. large office buildings, retail centers and apartments. Development east Cyclists pass through the study area to job centers near the NoMa of the rail line is a mix of residential and commercial land uses, with commercial area (1st Street NE and M Street NE), and they also travel destinations such as the Florida Market and Gallaudet University north through the study area to employment centers toward Mt. Vernon of Florida Avenue. Further east and south of Florida Avenue, the study Square and Downtown D.C. The Union Market near Florida Avenue, area is composed of the mid-density Near Northeast neighborhood and Dupont Circle, and Union Station are also important destinations for retail along K Street. Charter schools, libraries, churches and small-scale shopping and travel. The Shaw and Carver/Langston neighborhoods, institutional uses are dispersed through the study area. in addition to residential areas along M Street and N Street, generate bicycle traffic to and through NoMa. The study area is also bordered by The study area is comprised of multiple land uses. The area between multiple high schools and Gallaudet University which draw additional 6th Street NW and North Capitol Street, and between New York Avenue traffic and bicycle demand. and K Street is mid-density residential (Sursum Corda). This area is bisected by the section of I-395 connecting to New York Avenue. Infill The study area also includes several regionally significant bicycle routes commerical development near L Street and 5th Street and the Gonzaga and networks. The Metropolitan Branch Trail runs north-south along the College High School campus just south of K Street and North Capitol Amtrak and Metro line, and then it parallels low traffic streets toward Street are important destinations within this area. Union Station. The 1st Street NE and M Street NE cycletracks, coupled with bike lanes along 4th Street and 6th Street NE, connect to important east-west bicycle routes along I Street NE and E Street NW.

10 | Existing Conditions Regional Influences NoMa Study Area

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12 | Existing Conditions Population Density The population density in the study area is highest in the area west of North Capitol Street NW, north of K Street NW and south of M Street NW. Population density is lowest in neighborhoods east of North Capitol Street NW.

Acording to 2010 U.S. Census, neighborhoods in the study area have varying motor vehicle ownership rates. Less than 25% of households in neighborhoods immediately west of North Capitol Street NW own vehicle; more than 75% of households east of New Jersey Avenue NW and north of New York Avenue NE own a vehicle. Other neighborhoods have more typical ownership rates for DC, with 50% of households owning a vehicle.

The neighborhoods that report highest rates of bicycle commute mode Neighborhood along 5th Street NW share are in areas north of New York Avenue NW. Other neighborhoods in the study area have more dominant transit mode-share rates. This can be explained by proximity of neighborhoods east of New York Avenue NE to Metrorail stations, and lower vehicle ownership rates. Also, neighborhoods north and west of New York Avenue NW are better connected to Downtown DC by bicycle-friendly roadways and accommodations.

Age Distribution Neighborhoods with a higher proportion of non-driving or relatively vulnerable residents (aged less than 18 or over 65) are generally located between New Jersey Avenue NW and North Capitol Street NW. Neighborhoods east of North Capitol Street NW are dominated by young adults, largely explainable by newer, high-density residential developments. Mixed-Use Neighborhood along M Street NE

Existing Conditions | 13 F lo Ne rid al a Pl O St NW O St NE Av N e E NE

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Existing Conditions | 15 Land Use and Development Context

Land uses in the study area are fairly segregated. Established On-street parking along neighborhood streets in the NoMa area is neighborhoods are low-moderate density residential uses. Properties largely available as zone (resident permit) or with 2-hour time limits. between the rail corridor and North Capitol Street are largely high- There are sections of metered parking along M and N Streets NE. density commercial (office) or mixed uses. Churches and schools are Sections of L and N Streets NW are available for open parking. Most of interspersed across the study area. New York Avenue, New Jersey Avenue and North Capitol Street do not permit any on-street parking. Residential on-street parking is scarce in Most planned development is occuring at sites on the east side of most parts of the study area, so the best opportunities for removing on- Union Station or near the intersection of New York Avenue and North street parking for bicycle improvements is along commercial land uses Capitol Street. As of November 2016, over 15 million square feet of with meter or rush-hour restricted parking. residential and commercial development is planned for the NoMa business district. Most of this new development is proposed as office space. This is in addition to 3 million square feet of new construction underway.

The Mount Vernon Square neighborhood (west and north of New York Avenue NW) is a designated historic district. The historic character of the neighborhoods streets (M and N Streets NW) are generally low volume or lower speed corridors. Several schools and warehouse structures have also been designated as local historic landmarks. In 2016 Summary of Development Planned for the NoMa BID Area some cases, the structures have been redeveloped into new commercial or mixed use centers. For example, the Uline Ice Company and Arena is now the flagship store for REI in Washington, D.C.

The study area is flanked to the north and south by large public schools, including Dunbar High School on N Street NW and Gonzaga College High School on K Street NW. Several private and charter schools in the study area have reused existing storefronts or church buildings. Student drop-off and pick-up at K-12 public schools in and near the study area frequently congest neighborhood streets and necessitate some on- street parking restrictions.

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Existing Conditions | 21 Multimodal Transportation System

The transportation system in the study area is disconnected by physical barriers. The Amtrak rail line and the passenger rail system supporting Union Station limits the number of connections between the study area and downtown. Multi-lane highways such as North Capitol Street, New York Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, Florida Avenue and I-395 all present additional barriers to cycling across the study area. K Street is a relatively high volume roadway, but traffic control and congestion tend to limit vehicle speed in the study area.

I-395 and New York Avenue are the highest-volume roadways in the study area. North Capitol Street and New Jersey Avenue NW have sections where volumes are relatively heavy. The section of M Street NW between New York Avenue and North Capitol Street functions as a major connector between the New York Avenue/ I -395 corridor and North Capitol Street. Traffic along K Street is consistently moderate Heavy congestion at M Street NW and New York Avenue to heavy. Intersection and other operational improvements are under consideration by DDOT; vehicular operations are the focus of the NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study.

The NoMa area is well supported by public transit. The NoMa – Gallaudet and Union Station stops for Metrorail connect to all parts of DC. Metro bus lines run along New Jersey Avenue, North Capitol Street, Florida Avenue, and K Street. Streetcar service is available along H Street NE, to the south of the study area.

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Existing Conditions | 23 2007 AADT Values NoMa Study Area Date Created: 01/10/2018

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Existing Conditions | 25 Existing and Planned Bicycle Network

Experienced DC commuters and recreational cyclists have published Most LTS measures use a 1-4 rating system: a map showing preferred routes for bicycle travel. Roadways marked as commuter routes included New Jersey Avenue, 1st Street NE, and K LTS 1 - A relaxing bike ride that is suitable for almost all cyclists, Street in the study area. (Downtown Bike Commute Routes map - www. including children. Linkages are usually physically separated from other bikewashington.org) traffic, or cyclists are riding on very low traffic street. Intersections are easy to navigate and cross. A popular online forum called Strava receives and compiles data submitted by athletes and cyclists, including frequent commuters in the LTS 2 – Some stress for adult cyclists. Children should exercise caution DC area. Roadways and bicycle networks in the study area that show the at crossings. Cyclists are either physically separated from traffic, in an highest volumes of cycling activity are as follows: exclusive bike lane, or riding along a street with very little traffic and low speeds. • Metropolitan Branch Trail north of M Street NE • M Street NE between 1st and 2nd Streets NE LTS 3 - Adult or experienced cyclists are generally comfortable riding in • 1st Street NE (cycletrack south of M Street NE) the travel lane or in an exclusive bike lane along-side vehicles travelling • 2nd Street NE south of M Street at moderate speeds. Crossings are more challenging to navigate or • 6th Street NW cross higher speed roadways. Not generally suitable for young children. • 5th Street NW • K Street NW and NE LTS 4 – A level of stress beyond LTS3. • N Street NW between 6th Street NW and 1st Street NW The higher volume roadways in the study area are all classified as a TSL Roadways in DC have been rated per their relative Level of Traffic Stress 4. The only LTS 1 roadways are residential sections of N Street NW and (LTS). This rating measures comfort of roadways for cyclists of varying 5th Street NE. LTS 1 is also applied to the separated bike lanes along capabilities and comfort levels. 1st Street NE and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. N Street has the best overall LTS classification of the 4 east-west corridors in the study area.

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Existing Conditions | 27 An examination of crash data from 2010– 2015 revealed several bicycle • K Street NW between 5th Street NW and 4th Street NW -bike lanes crash “hotspots” in the study area. These hotspots are generally located • 4th Street NE between Florida Ave NE and south from study area: on or near roadways that feature higher traffic volumes, higher posted/ one-way street (southbound); marked bike lane in direction of observed speeds, and multiple travel lanes. traffic – bike lanes • 6th Street NE between Florida Ave NE and south from study area: • 37 bicyclists or pedestrians were involved in a crash near the one-way street (northbound); marked bike lane in direction of intersection of New York Avenue and North Capitol Street traffic – bike lanes • 32 bicyclists or pedestrians were involved in a crash near the • 1st Street NE between M Street NE and south from study area- intersection of New York Avenue and 6th Street NW / K Street NW separated bike lanes • 9 bicyclists or pedestrians were involved in a crash near the • 2nd Street NE between L Street and south from study area- intersection of K Street and North Capitol Street separated bike lanes • 3 bicyclists or pedestrians were involved in a crash near New York Avenue, west of the intersection with New Jersey Avenue DDOT has studied several improvements to the bicycle network for short-term and longer-term implementation. The maps “Existing Bicycle Vehicular crash “hotspots” were most significant along New York Facilities and Facilities Under Study” and “Existing Bicycle Facilities and Avenue, near the intersections with New Jersey Avenue and I-395. The Facilities Under Longer-Term Study” show what the bicycling network intersections of North Capitol Street and L Street and K Street also saw may look like if near term projects planned by DDOT are implemented. relatively high volumes of vehicular crashes.

On-road bicycle facilities are along several streets throughout the study area, include the following:

• 2nd Street NE between L and M Streets NE - Shared Lane Markings • 5th Street NW exiting study area to the north from L Street: one- way street (northbound) – bike lanes • M Street NE between 1st Street NE and Delaware/2nd Street NE – bike lanes

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Existing Conditions | 31 Existing Bicycle Facilities and Facilities Under Longer-Term Study NoMa Study Area Date Created: 04/27/2018

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East-WestEast-W Corridors:est Corr iFeasibilitydors: Fe andasi Barriersbility a ton dCycling Barriers to Cycling 1 Inch = 400 feet 0 200 400 NoMaNoM Studya St uAready Area Feet [ Date Created: 04/27/2017 The map “East-West Corridors: Feasibility and Barriers to Cycling” summarizes many of the known limitations to comfortable cycling or connectivity across the study area. Many of these same barriers were noted by the public and identified as poor-performing intersections as part of traffic analysis conducted later in the planning process.. Existing Conditions | 33 Summary of Current Plans and Initiatives

MoveDC is the primary plan reference for this study. However, several MoveDC (2014) is the District of Columbia’s multimodal long-range other plans developed over the past 5-10 years also address the study transportation plan and it describes a vision for the city’s future area and include recommendations for the future bicycling network. The transportation network. The plan outlines an implementation strategy, following is a summary of issues described and recommendations in including specific projects by transportation mode. Priority tiers (Tier those plans and studies. 1 is most urgent and Tier 4 is lesser of a priority) are also listed for the proposed improvements. For the purposes of this study, MoveDC will supercede former DC bicycle master plans. MoveDC recommends the following improvements in or adjacent to the study area:

• A shared use path or trail along New York Avenue from M Street NE north beyond the study area (Tier 1) • Bike lanes along Florida Avenue from New York Avenue to West MoveDC also recognizes the challenges and opportunities of effectively Virginia Avenue managing curbside uses including loading and unloading, general • Bike lanes along New Jersey Avenue NW across the length of the parking, residential parking, visitor parking, Americans with Disability study area (Tier 3) Act (ADA) accessible parking, commercial parking, valet parking, • Cycletrack along M Street NE from Florida Avenue westward vending, motorcycle and motorscooter parking, transit, transportation beyond the study area (Tier 1) network carriers, and bicycles. Parking must be balanced with the • Cycletrack along N Street NW from 1st Street NW to 5th Street NW creation of a complete transportation network that provides many • Cycletrack along 5th and 6th Streets NW across the study area choices for every trip. MoveDC recognizes that, in some corridors, (Tier 2) bicycle lanes compete for space with other curbside uses. • Cycletrack along 4th and 6th Streets NE south from M Street NE (Tier 4) • Cycletrack along L Street NE west from 5th Street beyond the study area (Tier 3) • Bike lanes along K Street NE east from 2nd Street NE (Tier 3)

34 | Existing Conditions moveDC Recommendations, Plus all Existing and Planned Facilities NoMa Study Area Date Created: 04/27/2017

Existing Conditions | 35 NoMa BID 2016-2021 Strategic Plan The New York Avenue Trail and Streetscape Project (Ongoing) This plan included as a major goal to “ensure pedestrian, bicycle, This study is reviewing a connection to the Metropolitan Branch Trail vehicular and transit connections between NoMa and other as a sidepath along New York Avenue NE north of Florida Avenue NE neighborhoods” that are visually appealing and safe. This work may (south side). focus on bicycle connections along K, M, Q and R Streets in the study area. Alternatives Analysis for Premium Transit Service from Union Station to Georgetown (2016) This study analyzed options for integrating streetcar service, among The Metropolitan Branch Trail Safety & Access Study (2015) other options for improved transit, between the Georgetown considered public safety and connectivity to the spine route of the neighborhood and Union Station. A streetcar alternative (#1, typical trail parallel to the Red Metro line in DC. The terminus of the off-street section 14) shows 4 foot-wide bike lanes between the streetcar and on- portion of the Trail in NoMa, the L Street NE access point, is currently street parking along New Jersey Avenue NW between H and I Streets. built only to accommodate pedestrians. This study recommended working with properties to reconstruct the L Street connection to the Mid City East Small Area Plan (2015) Metropolitan Branch Trail. It also recommended adding a midblock This plan recommended several broad improvements, including connection at Pierce St to the Trail through the 1100 block of First Street improved mobility and physical connectivity between Mid City East and NE. surrounding neighborhoods. This would require removing barriers to safe pedestrian and bicycle access to schools, transit and parks.

Florida Avenue Multimodal Corridor Study (2015) This study reflected on the lack of east-west bicycle facilities in the study area. It recommended constructing bike lanes along Florida Ave, West Virginia Ave, and 6th St NE. These improvements would better support north-south bicycle travel in NoMa.

New Jersey Avenue, NW Multi-Modal Improvements Project (2013) This plan proposed to add bike lanes to New Jersey Avenue, between L Street and Morgan Street NW. The project did not offer accommodations for cycling on M Street or New York Avenue.

36 | Existing Conditions Far Northeast Livability Study: Livability Action Agenda for Far Long Term: convert K Street and L Streets into a one-way pair with Northeast (2011) cycle-tracks between West Virginia Avenue and 1st Street NW. L Street This study recommended filling gaps in the bicycle network should be extended over I-395 interchange via a pedestrian and bicycle connecting to schools and other public buildings, Metrorail stations, bridge. Add a cycle track along the south side of M Street. Extend commercial and employment areas, parks and trail networks. The Pierce Street between 1st Street NW and North Capitol Street. Add new study recommended using connected, low-volume streets as a safer connection between K and M Streets (parallel to 1st Street NW and N alternative for bicycle travel than higher volume roadways. Capitol Street).

The NoMa Neighborhood Access Study and Transportation New York Avenue – Florida Avenue – Gallaudet Study (2010) Management Plan (2010) included recommendations for short- This study recommended adding bicycle facilities along Delaware term, mid-term, and long-term bicycling improvements. The plan Avenue and L Street NE to increase connectivity to the New York Avenue provided additional notes about implementation of the proposed M station. Street cycletrack. The cycletrack would likely require eliminating on- street parking on one side of the M street and other on-street parking NoMa Vision Plan and Development Strategy (2006) restrictions. This alternative may degrade traffic operations at the This strategic plan explained how neighborhood traffic calming and intersection of North Capitol Street and M Street (projected to be a LOS other measures may help discourage large truck traffic along Florida “F” in both peaks). However, the impact to traffic operations can be Avenue and 3rd St. This document also called for more amenities along mitigated with the two-way conver¬sion of New Jersey Avenue and the and connections to nearby streets and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. K and L Street one-way pair, providing drivers more options to reach northbound North Capitol Street. Specific recommendations included the following:

Short term: Convert Pierce, Patterson, L, and M Streets to two-way between First Street, NE and North Capitol Street. Lane reduction and addition of bike lanes along K Street. Add a shared-use path on Vision Zero Action Plan First Street and connected to the Metropolitan Branch Trail. This trail Vision Zero is a new philosophy and approach to traffic safety. Under connector is critical for access to the Union Station Bike Station Vision Zero, the design,operation, and support of our transportation network will reflect the fact that humans are not perfect. Travelers Medium Term: develop a connected network of bicycle facilities inevitably make mistakes resulting in traffic crashes; however, we do throughout the study area. not need to accept that those crashes will inevitably lead to fatalities. Washington DC’s Vision Zero Action Plan commits to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries to travelers of our transportation system by the year 2024 through more effective use of data, education, enforcement, and engineering.

Existing Conditions | 37 Network Evaluation Network Alternatives

Following the first public workshop, DDOT identified four primary Of the four east-west corridors crossing the study area, workshop network alternatives for potential bicycle improvements across the attendees and online map entrees indicated a strong preference for the study area. K Street corridor, with L Street and M Street as secondary preferences. The barriers to connectivity or bicycle safety most often cited included • The first alternative included the full length of K Street between all intersections with New York Avenue and North Capitol Street, most 6th Street NW and 6th St NE. crossings under the rail line, and most signalized intersections along K Street. The gap over I-395 along the L Street corridor was frequently • The second alternative included K Street NW between 6th Street cited as a concern. NW and New Jersey Avenue, connecting to L Street via New Jersey Avenue, and following L Street eastward toward 6th St NE. The primary barrier to considering the full length of L Street was the gap over I-395.

• The third alternative included N Street NW between 6th Street NW and 1st Street NW, connecting to M Street via 1st NW, and then following M Street eastward toward 6th Street NE. The intersection of M Street with New York Avenue was the primary barrier to considering the full length of M Street.

• The fourth alternative considered the full length of N Street between 6th St NW and 6th St NE.

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40 | Network Evaluation Corridor Feasibility Issues

DDOT further analyzed the potential impacts of making bicycle facility into the New Jersey Avenue intersection with M Street. These impacts improvements along the primary corridor alternatives. The team used a are multiplied if outside through or turn lanes were removed along the planning-level analysis approach to describing traffic impacts expected length of New Jersey Avenue to accommodate new bike lanes (as noted by replacing an outside vehicle travel lane with a separated bicycle in the New Jersey Avenue traffic analysis for Bike Treatment #1), as lane at signalized intersections. As described in the NCHRP Report under current consideration by DDOT. 825: Planning and Preliminary Engineering Applications Guide to the Highway Capacity Manual, the team evaluated critical crossing and DDOT further considered the feasibility of removing on-street parking turning movements of vehicles, pedestrians and heavy truck traffic. along the network options. This assessment assumed that residential This planning-level analysis reviewed intersection geometry and vehicle permit parking, especially where residences do not have alternative alley turn phases, but does not study signal timing in detail. This approach access, would be left in their current condition. The assessment also delivered a summary of relative impacts, not requiring extensive data assumed that on-street parking reserved for use during regular services collection. by nearby places of worship would be maintained.

Signalized intersections along K Street and M Street (within the The team also determined that on-street parking needs along N Street bounds of the study area) were evaluated. The analysis compared NW near Dunbar High School should be further evaluated relative to the traffic delays expected as a result of implementing bicycle facility school traffic. Multiple development projects along M Street between improvements along these corridors, with special attention paid to the 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE may provide opportunity for changed intersections with New Jersey Avenue, New York Avenue, and North traffic conditions. DDOT evaluated removing on-street parking on one Capitol Street. side of these blocks on M Street. Reduced parking on one side of K Street NE (east of the rail line) was also considered. The most feasible The analysis describes more significant AM delay where K Street changes to on-street parking were along K Street NE, with further study intersects with North Capitol Street and 1st Street NE, as a result of required to consider accommodations for bus stops and intersecting replacing outside thru lanes or turn lanes with separated bike lanes. roads near the rail line. The analysis also described more significant AM and PM delay at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue at M Street, if a dedicated bike crossing is constructed on M Street near the intersection with New York Avenue (as noted in the New Jersey Avenue traffic analysis table for Bike Treatment #2). This crossing would connect new bicycle facilities created by removing on-street parking along sections of M Street. The M Street intersections with New Jersey Avenue and New York Avenue are tightly spaced (roughly 200 feet apart), and a bike crossing near M Street and New York Avenue would impact vehicle queues spilling back

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Changes to the roadway to include bike Changes to the roadway to include bike lanes or other improvements may impact the lanes or other improvements may impact the Level of Service (length of delay) for traffic Level of Service (length of delay) for traffic at signalized intersections. This map shows The size of the symbol represents the relative trafficat signalizedimpact as a result of bicycle intersections. This map shows The size of the symbol represents the the relative impact to traffic as a result of improvements. Larger symbols reflect longer relative traffic impact as a result of bicycle delaythe at intersections.relative impact to traffic as a result of improvements. Larger symbols reflect longer implementing planned bicycle improvements. delay at intersections. implementing planned bicycle improvements. Network Alternatives NoMa Study Area Traffic Analysis Date Created: 12/22/2017 Traffic Analysis

42 | Network Evaluation Multimodal Level of Service Analysis An improvement for one mode of travel may positively or negatively Bicycle level of service is describe according to the Level of Traffic Stress impact operations or access for other modes of travel. For example, (LTS) system. The LTS system was used to evaluate each road segment in the removing a travel lane to include bicycle lanes can shorten the distance a study area (see page 26 for more information). pedestrian has to cross traffic. The team considered how proposed bicycle treatments along K Street and M Street would impact vehicle traffic, For the purposes of the NoMa study, pedestrian level of service is measured and pedestrian and bicycle mobility. Parking and transit impacts were by crossing distance (in feet). A pedestrian crossing a longer distance is at considered in other elements of the planning process. more risk to crash with a motor vehicle. A longer crossing distance may also discourage pedestrians from using marked crosswalks at intersections. Traffic level of service (LOS) is described according to the average controlled delay (measured in seconds per vehicle). LOS is categorized by an A-F rating for motor vehicle congestion and mobility. LOS was applied to each intersection analyzed along sections of K Street or M Street proposed for change by the NoMa study area.

K Street Multimodal Level of Service Facility Type Right-of-Way Corridor Bicycle Impacts Pedestrian Impacts Traffic Impacts Existing Treatment Existing Treatment Existing Treatment The following “heat map” is Crossing: 22ft a matrix comparing bicycle 6th St NW & K St NW LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft B B Crossing: 22ft treatment options for the K 5th St NW & K St NW LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft C C Street and M Street corridors in K Street: Crossing: 22ft Median 4th St NW & K St NW LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft C C Separated Bike Lanes the NoMa study area. A red cell No parking Crossing: 22ft First St NW & K St NW LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft B C is generally a poor LOS for the Crossing: 22ft measured mode of travel; a green N. Capitol & K St LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft D F Crossing: 22ft cell is a good LOS. First St NE & K St NE LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Pedestrian Refuge: 11ft C D 6th St NW & K St NW LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft B B K Street: 5th St NW & K St NW LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft C C No median 4th St NW & K St NW LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft C C Separated Bike Lanes Parking one side First St NW & K St NW LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft B C N. Capitol & K St LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft D F First St NE & K St NE LTS 4 LTS 1 Crossing: 50ft Crossing: 32ft C D

M Street Multimodal Level of Service Facility Type Right-of-Way Corridor Bicycle Impacts Pedestrian Impacts Traffic Impacts Existing Treatment Existing Treatment Existing Treatment Bike Lane First St NW First St NW & NY ST LTS 2 LTS 2 Crossing: 30ft Crossing: 22ft C C

M Street: Cycle track No median N. Capitol & M St LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 30ft Crossing: 22ft C C Parking one side First St NE & M St NE LTS 3 LTS 1 Crossing: 30ft Crossing: 22ft N/A N/A Page intentionally left blank. Recommendations Priority Corridors

Per the analysis and public input, DDOT focused on two networks near Dunbar High School, roadway improvements will be required along alternatives for developing conceptual bicycle improvement options. 1st Street NW to include bike lanes and safer crossing at New York The top priority is K Street between 6th St NW and 1st Street NE, Avenue, and parking would be removed to accommodate an extension following the 1st Street NE cycletrack to L Street, and then taking the of a cycletrack along the south curb of M Street. low-traffic and low speed option of L Street NE option eastward toward 6th Street NE. K Street east of 1st Street NE will be further studied in the future by DDOT. The top priority is K Street between 6th St NW and 1st Street The secondary priority is the low-traffic and low-speed section of N NE, following the 1st Street NE cycletrack to L Street, and then Street NW between 6th Street NE and 1st Street NW, following 1st taking the low-traffic and low speed option of L Street NE option Street NW to M Street, and then following M Street to the eastern edge eastward toward 6th Street NE. of the study area. Several improvements would be required along this network option, making it less viable for short-term implementation. School traffic impacts along N Street NW should be further evaluated

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DDOT will continue to study options 1 Priority Option K/L Street for including designated bicycle facilities along K Street NE between 1st Street NE and 6th Street NE. 2 Long Term Study Option M/N Street

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Date Created: 04/27/2018 K Street, between 6th St NW and 1st St NE, is the top priority for DDOT to consider for bicycle improvements. The NoMa Bicycle Network Study recommends bike lanes on either side of the street separated by buffer markings and delineators. On-street parking on at least one side should be removed to provide space for this accommodation. Space permitting, the new roadway cross section may also allow for a raised median to enhance traffic safety along the corridor. This new bicycle network would connect to Ltreet S via the exiting 1st Street NE cycletrack, and continue eastward from the study area along the low-traffic sections of L Street NE. L Street NE east of 1st Street NE should be enhanced with shared-lane markings and signage indicating bicycle travel. DDOT should continue to evaluate K Street NE as a longer-term route for bicycle improvements.

Recommendations | 45 Facility Type Options The goal of the NoMa/ Mount Vernon Triangle Bicycle Network Study is to identify opportunities for continuous and consistent bicycle Bike Lanes with Median and Parking accommodations through the study area, but the network will be built using several facility types. Bicycle facility types are selected according to the roadway conditions and parking impacts. For instance, the K Street and L Street network considered replacing outside travel and Sidewalk Parking Lane Bike Lane Drive Lane Center Turn Lane Drive Lane Bike Lane turn lanes along K Street NW with separated bike lanes (in the direction 4’ 8’ 5’ 11’ 10’ 11’ 5’ Bike Lanes with Median of traffic). This facility type is referred to as a Separated Bike Lane. The study considered two options: one version including a center median and no on-street parking, and the second version did not include a BikeCycle Lanes Track with Median and Parking Separated Bike Lanes with Parking and No Median center median but kept on-street parking on one-side of K Street. Either option provides opportunity to implement separated bike lanes along K

Sidewalk On-Street Travel Lane Travel Lane Bike Lane Bike Lane Parking Lane Drive Lane Drive Lane Bike Lane Street NW. Parking 6’ 8’ 12’ 12’ 6’ Sidewalk Parking Lane Bike Lane Drive Lane Center Turn Lane Drive Lane Bike Lane Cycle Track4’ 8’ 5’ 11’ 10’ 11’ 5’ Special attention should be paid to intersections such as North Capitol St and at 1st St NE. The K St separated bike lanes would connect to the Cycle Track Separated Bike Lanes with Parking and No Median Shared Street existing Cycletrack on 1st St NE. At that point, cyclists can either share Sharrow Markings the road with traffic along L St, or continue north to M St to use the existing separated bike lanes. Shared streets have low speeds and traffic Sidewalk On-Street Travel Lane Travel Lane Bike Lane Bike Lane Parking Lane Drive Lane Drive Lane Bike Lane volumes, so cyclists can comfortably travel in the lane with vehicles. Parking 6’ 8’ 12’ 12’ 6’ Separated Bike Lanes with ParkingSidewalk andOn-Street No MedianTravel Lane Travel Lane Buer Sidewalk Parking

The N Street NW option also uses a shared street option to connect to Cross Sections the proposed bike lane improvements along 1st St NW. DDOT should Shared Street pay careful attention to the intersection with New York Avenue. This Sharrow Markings network option would consider removing on-street parking along the south curb of M Street between 1st St NW and the existing cycletrack

Sidewalk On-Street Travel Lane Travel Lane Buer Sidewalk along M Street NE. The existing cycletrack and the recent extension will Parking connect cyclists to the eastern edge of the study area at 6th St NE. Cross Sections Shared Street

DDOT should further evaluate K St NE (east of 1st St NE) for Cross Sections implementing marked or separated bike lanes. Close attention should Note: A narrowed median may provide space for buffer and be paid to curbside use (parking, rideshare, delivery trucks, etc) and bus posts between travel lanes and bike lanes to create Separated stop accommodations. Bike Lanes with Median option.

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DDOT will review these concept recommendations and develop preliminary designs for the priority corridors, in consultation with decision-makers, local leaders, and residents. The appendix for this report includes illustrations for how the segments of K Street west of 1st Street NE may appear, in plan view, if the bicycle improvements recommended were implemented. DDOT will continue to assess feasibility of converting on-street parking into bike lanes or cycletracks along K Street, east of the rail line, and M Street, between 1st Street NW and 1st Street NE.

Facility Type Illustration of K Street NW (500 Block NW)

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