Glencarlyn Neighborhood Street and Sidewalk Master Plan

MAY 2006

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION 1 Study Background and Purpose Planning Process

II. RESIDENTS’ VISION AND GOALS 4

III. EXISTING PEDESTRIAN CONDITIONS 6 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Pedestrian and Vehicular Travel Patterns Parking Street Width Crossing Treatments Street Trees Lighting Drainage Accessibility

IV. PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 12 Priority Pedestrian Routes Long Term Secondary Routes General Recommendations

V. CONCLUSION 22

MAP 1 – PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL PATTERNS MAP 2 – PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN ROUTES MAP 3 – PEDESTRIAN FACILITY RECOMMENDATIONS

APPENDIX A –PEDESTRIAN COUNT DATA i. APPENDIX B – RESULTS OF PUBLIC MEETING SURVEY x. APPENDIX C – ARLINGTON COUNTY STREET STANDARDS xiv. APPENDIX D –TABLE OF SIDEWALK RECOMMENDATIONS xvi.

I. Introduction

STUDY BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Glencarlyn is a small historic residential neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia established in 1887. It is bordered by Route 50/Arlington Boulevard to the North, the County line to the West, Long Branch stream valley to the South, and Glencarlyn Park to the East. The original village of Glencarlyn lies East of Carlin Springs, from 1st to 5th Street, and is home to Carlin Hall, the Ball-Sellers House, and a neighborhood library. Carlin Springs Road provides the only access in to and out of this core, limiting drive-through traffic to visitors of the park.

The Glencarlyn neighborhood has a unique character. Streets are narrow, lots sizes are small compared to the typical suburban neighborhood in Virginia, housing styles and ages are varied, and there are ample mature trees and greenery. Residents describe Glencarlyn as “rustic”, “natural”, “woodsy” and to have “country origins”. Neighborhood streets were originally built without sidewalks or curbs, Carlin Hall and the original sidewalks were wooden. Over time curbs and gutters and occasionally sidewalks have been constructed on some blocks. Of the roughly 60 blocks (excluding Carlin Springs Road) that make up Glencarlyn, about 35% currently have a sidewalk on at least one side of the block. The majority of these sidewalks are found West of Carlin Springs Road on newer residential streets.

To date, sidewalks have been constructed in Glencarlyn on a block-by-block, piecemeal basis. This Street and Sidewalk Master Plan grew out of residents’ concerns regarding: Arlington County’s sidewalk policy (see inset), the impact of sidewalks on the neighborhood’s natural and historic character, Typical tree-lined street in Glencarlyn. 4th Street between the need for street repaving, S. Illinois and S. Jefferson Streets the need for improved drainage, and the desire for a more comprehensive sidewalk plan to accommodate pedestrian patterns if sidewalks must be constructed.

The purpose of the Street and Sidewalk Master Plan is to address residents’ concerns by conducting a thorough analysis of pedestrian conditions in the neighborhood and developing a comprehensive plan to increase pedestrian safety while maintaining Glencarlyn’s unique character. Specific recommendations are made regarding sidewalk location and design, intersection crossing, street width, street tree preservation, drainage, lighting and parking.

In recent years, Arlington County policy is to repave a street only if both sides of the block have concrete curb and gutter. Arlington County will only construct curb and gutter on a block if a sidewalk exists or is built on at least one side of the street.

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PLANNING PROCESS

Inventory and Research. The Street and Sidewalk Master Plan began with an inventory and research phase. This involved obtaining mapping data and resources, such as existing street standards, from Arlington County, and conducting observations, analyses, and pedestrian counts on-site in Glencarlyn.

Extensive fieldwork was conducted in the Glencarlyn neighborhood to document existing conditions on each block including: Pedestrian travel patterns Existing and previously planned sidewalks Existing and previously planned concrete and asphalt curbs Existing significant street trees Utility pole and post street lights Evidence of surface drainage issues Street width Parking availability Existing stop signs and yield signs Key destinations Existing crosswalks Existing and previously planned parking restrictions General locations not meeting Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

Issues related to pedestrian safety and mobility were also observed in the field, including missing connections to key destinations, challenging street crossings, and motor vehicle driver behavior.

Peak hour pedestrian counts were taken in Glencarlyn in September, 2005 to assess travel patterns and volumes at seven key locations throughout the neighborhood. Seven data collectors each observed three blocks from 7:30am to 8:30am and again from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. Because residents’ comments regarding the need for sidewalks focused on children’s safety, peak hour times were determined based on local school arrival and dismissal times. Data collectors noted the following information for each individual who was observed walking or bicycling on a specific block: Traveling alone or in a group Estimated age Male or female Pedestrian or bicyclist Carrying a backpack or package Pushing a stroller Street and block the person is traveling on Side of the street the person is traveling on Young pedestrians/bicyclists on 4th Street between S. Kensington and S. Lexington Streets Data collectors also took general note of driver behavior, in particular whether they obeyed stop signs. Detailed results of the pedestrian counts can be seen in the Appendix.

Public Participation. Public participation was emphasized throughout the planning process. Three public meetings were held over the course of the project where residents had the opportunity to share their concerns and goals for the neighborhood. These community meetings provided participants with a forum to offer feedback on proposed street and sidewalk recommendations. Results of the public participation process are provided in more detail in Chapter II, Residents’ Vision and Goals.

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Recommended Alternatives. Based on fieldwork, pedestrian counts, and feedback received during the community kickoff meeting, a set of recommended alternatives was developed. The recommendations were presented to the community at the second public meeting with various alternatives for street, sidewalk and intersection design. Alternatives included: A selection of blocks to be prioritized for sidewalk construction Sidewalk location Sidewalk width Street width Utility strip width and material Crosswalk design and location Pedestrian warning sign use Curb extension use Mid-block chokers or nubs to preserve street trees and calm traffic

A review checklist was distributed at the beginning of the meeting so participants could respond in writing to each alternative as it was presented. Appendix B includes the review checklist and results.

Draft Street and Sidewalk Master Plan. A draft plan was developed incorporating all previous phases of the study, particularly the community’s feedback on recommended alternatives. The Draft Plan was reviewed by Arlington County staff and the Executive Committee of the Display of recommended alternatives presented during the community meeting Glencarlyn Civic Association (GCA).

Final Street and Sidewalk Master Plan. Comments from Arlington County staff and the GCA Executive Committee were integrated into the plan. The final Glencarlyn Street and Sidewalk Master Plan will be presented at the third community meeting in May, 2006. It is intended that the plan will be included as an appendix in the Glencarlyn Neighborhood Conservation Plan Update which is currently being developed by the civic association.

Next Steps. Following the completion of this plan and adoption into the Neighborhood Conservation Plan Update, any proposed sidewalk projects must still follow Arlington County’s sidewalk construction guidelines. For each proposed sidewalk/street improvement project on a block, at least 60% of residents owning affected property (calculated by linear footage) must agree with the project for the County to proceed with construction. The Glencarlyn Street and Sidewalk Master Plan will provide guidance for the location and design of these sidewalk/street improvement projects in order to yield an interconnected network of pedestrian facilities over the long term.

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II. Residents’ Vision and Goals

The public meetings held in Glencarlyn for the Street and Sidewalk Master Plan were each attended by over thirty people, and received full attention and participation by attendees. The construction of sidewalks has caused much concern for residents, prompting the Glencarlyn Civic Association and Neighborhood Conservation to initiate a comprehensive study of pedestrian safety, access and mobility in Glencarlyn. In a 2004 neighborhood-wide survey, sidewalks were the most contentious issue with 50% in favor and 50% not in favor of sidewalks. Hence, the vision and goals of the neighborhood are paramount to this plan.

A community kickoff meeting was held in September 2005 in Carlin Hall to introduce the study and its objectives, and to discuss residents’ issues and concerns related to the Street and Sidewalk Master Plan. Participants voiced their desired outcomes for the project, namely to increase pedestrian safety in critical areas, to preserve the character of the neighborhood, and to improve drainage and street conditions on all blocks, not just those with sidewalks. Residents Presentation for kickoff meeting strongly requested that Arlington County increase the flexibility of their sidewalk policy so that some streets can be improved and repaved without requiring sidewalks. The GCA formally requested the establishment of a waiver process from Arlington County’s sidewalk policy in June 2004 and again in October 2005.

Below is a synopsis of participants’ responses to the roundtable question: “What would you like the outcome of this study to be?” Preserve trees/greenery/rustic nature of the neighborhood. “To prevent Glencarlyn from becoming a cookie-cutter suburb – to keep it natural and rustic like its country origins.” Preserve character of neighborhood. “To establish an agreeable way to provide infrastructure improvement and pedestrian safety for Glencarlyn while preserving its character.” More flexibility in Arlington County’s sidewalk policy – residents want street repair, curbs and gutters without sidewalks. “That a comprehensive study with alternative proposals will convince the county to make an exception to its rule so that a historic neighborhood like Glencarlyn be allowed to not have sidewalks and still have curbs and gutters and paving and drainage addressed.” Improved drainage. “Ideally, street drainage will be controlled to lessen erosion and damage in surrounding park.” Sidewalks only where they are absolutely needed for safety (especially for children). “A rational approach to where it really makes sense to put sidewalks, and where it really is just a waste of money.” More attractive/unique sidewalks/streetscape. “Flexible, inspiring framework for a coherent ‘look’ (image) of the neighborhood.” Revised parking restrictions. “Streets currently are too narrow for parking on both sides” Traffic calming More and consistent lighting

At the second community meeting in November, participants provided feedback on the recommended design alternatives. Overall, participants responded positively to the concepts presented. The majority of meeting participants agreed that: Prioritizing a set of blocks where pedestrian and vehicular traffic is highest for sidewalk planning and construction will work well in Glencarlyn.

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5’ sidewalks should be used instead of 4’ sidewalks where streets are very wide and pedestrian and vehicular traffic is heavy. Streets of excessive widths (curb to curb – no change in existing right-of-way) should be narrowed to fit with the character of the neighborhood and increase pedestrian safety. High visibility crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs should be used to make it safer to cross streets on priority pedestrian routes. On streets with lower pedestrian and vehicular traffic (secondary routes), no crosswalks or pedestrian warning signs should be used. Curb extensions are a good idea in select locations in Glencarlyn to increase pedestrian safety and calm traffic. Street trees should be preserved even if it means that some parking must be eliminated. Mid-block chokers could work well in Glencarlyn to preserve street trees and calm traffic.

Issues that were not resolved or were most debated among participants included grass versus brick utility strips, the intrusiveness of bright-white concrete sidewalks, curb extensions hindering large trucks and buses, preserving only trees that are healthy, and the need to have streets paved without sidewalks.

These design alternatives are explained and illustrated in the following chapter. Detailed comments and responses from the second public meeting can be found in Appendix B.

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Existing Conditions

SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER

The majority of pedestrians in Glencarlyn walk in the street. Low traffic volumes on most blocks help pedestrians feel comfortable sharing the road with vehicles except after dark and in locations with poor sight lines. On busier streets pedestrians appear less comfortable using the street space and often walk in the grass or as close to the street edge as possible. As previously mentioned, about 35% of blocks in the neighborhood have sidewalks; most of are found West of Carlin Springs Road. East of Carlin Springs, sidewalks can be found on 5th Road, and certain blocks of 5th Street, S. Lexington, S. Pedestrians walking in the grass along S. Lexington Street Kensington, and S. Harrison Streets (refer to map between 3rd and 4th Streets on following page). Portions of sidewalks (not a full block) can be found on the numbered streets, most often between Carlin Springs and S. Lexington Street. Sidewalks have been previously planned and funded for 3rd Street from Carlin Springs Road to S. Jefferson Street. Existing and previously planned sidewalks can be seen on Map 1 at the end of the plan.

Sidewalks in Glencarlyn are concrete, measure 4’ in width and in most cases have either a 3’ or 4’ grass utility strip. A few sidewalks are located adjacent to the street without a utility strip. The neighborhood has a mixture of streets with concrete curb, asphalt curb, and some streets have no curb. Eroded asphalt at the edge of the street is common throughout the neighborhood; a consequence of vehicles parking on the edge of the pavement in addition to erosion caused by the resulting “sandy” area.

Incomplete sidewalk on 2nd Street Eroded asphalt on S. Lexington between Carlin Springs Road and Street between 3rd and 4th Street S. Lexington Street

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Map of Glencarlyn neighborhood

PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR TRAVEL PATTERNS

Glencarlyn streets have relatively low pedestrian and vehicular volumes, consistent with minor neighborhood streets. Pedestrian counts, observations and feedback from residents provided insight into the community’s key destinations and pedestrian travel patterns. Key destinations by degree of use include: 1. Kenmore Middle School 2. 7-11 3. School bus stop at S. Kensington Street and 3rd Street 4. Glencarlyn Library 5. Carlin Springs Elementary School 6. Public bus stops along Carlin Springs Road 7. Glencarlyn Park 8. Carlin Hall Residents walking dogs and walking for exercise, and youth walking, playing, and riding scooters also contribute to the neighborhood’s pedestrian traffic. Map 1 shows pedestrian travel patterns, (indicated with orange arrows) as well as the results of the pedestrian counts (in blue bordered boxes). Pedestrian count numbers can be used to compare volumes from one block to the next. Blocks that carry the greatest numbers of pedestrians based on the pedestrian counts taken include: 1st from Carlin Springs Road to S. Lexington Street 3rd from Carling Springs Road to S. Kensington Street S. Lexington Street from 1st to 4th 4th from S. Lexington Street to S. Jefferson Street S. Kensington Street from 3rd to 5th Street

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The blocks that carry the most pedestrian traffic also tend to carry the most vehicular traffic. S. Lexington Street from 1st to 5th Street is among the busiest for vehicular traffic, and the lack of stop signs creates a condition conducive to speeding along this roadway segment. Similarly, 3rd and 4th Streets between S. Lexington Street and S. Jefferson Street appear to carry a lot of the local traffic heading in to and out of the neighborhood, and to Glencarlyn Park. Vehicle speeds are also higher on these blocks due to uncontrolled intersections. Residents complain of speeding on S. Lexington Street and 3rd and 4th streets, mainly by drivers heading to Glencarlyn Park. Carlin Hall generates much of the vehicular activity during Cars lined up to drop children off on 4th Street at Carlin the day, with cars often parking, idling, and loading Hall and unloading children in front of the building on both sides of 4th Street.

All vehicles entering the eastern “village” part of the neighborhood arrive via Carlin Springs Road, a principal arterial with a posted speed limit of 30mph. Northbound vehicles travel at a high rate of speed as they turn off of Carlin Springs Road into the numbered streets of Glencarlyn. Parked cars at the corner reduce visibility for turning vehicles and create a hazard for drivers and pedestrians or bicyclists crossing the numbered streets.

The following are observed operating characteristics of Carlin Springs Road: • Higher operating speeds than posted limit Northbound vehicles and bicyclists on Carlin Springs Road of 30mph, especially during rush hour between 3rd and 4th Streets. • Left turning drivers focused on gaps in traffic and not pedestrians, bicyclists, or other vehicles on the neighborhood side street • Right turning vehicles often turn into the neighborhood at higher speed for fear of being rear-ended • Narrow roadway entrances to neighborhood with parking allowed close to the intersection • Poor sight distance along portions of Carlin Springs limiting visibility to neighborhood entrances

PARKING

During the public participation process, residents did not express a significant need for additional parking in Glencarlyn. On average, 90% of houses in the neighborhood have driveways that accommodate one to two vehicles. On most streets, parking is allowed on both sides and spaces are available during day, evening and nighttime hours. Short-term parking is busiest on 4th Street between S. Lexington Street and S. Kensington Street because of activities at Carlin Hall. Still, there does not seem to be a shortage of parking for the library or Carlin Hall as spaces were observed to be typically available in the lot adjacent to the library or on S. Kensington Street. Parking restrictions can be found in the following locations (refer to map on previous page):

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1st Street: south side from S. Carlin Springs Road to S. Lexington Street 1st Street: south side from S. Kensington Street to end. 1st Street: north side 15’ feet midblock 1st Street: end of block (at dead end) 2nd Street: north side from S. Carlin Springs Road 30’ east 3rd Street: north side from S. Carlin Springs Road 30’ east 3rd Street: north side from S. Kensington Street 30’ east 3rd Street: south side from S. Carlin Springs to the Ball Sellers House th No parking location on 5th Street at Carlin Springs 5 Street: both sides from Carlin Springs Road, 25’ – Road 40’ east 6th Street: south side from S. Jefferson St to end S. Kensington Street: in front of Glencarlyn library S. Lancaster Street: west side between 5th Road and cul-de-sac 5th Road: north side between S. Carlin Springs Road and S. Larrimore Street S. Larrimore Street: both sides from 5th Road, 30’ north

STREET WIDTH

Street widths (curb to curb) in Glencarlyn range from 18’ to a maximum of 36’. The average street width is 26’ – 27’--a common width for small residential neighborhoods. Blocks measuring over 32’, such as S. Kensington Street between 3rd and 5th Street, feel oversized for existing traffic and out of character for the neighborhood. Most street right-of-ways are 40’ wide.

CROSSING TREATMENTS

Currently, crosswalks are only found at the intersection Street of average width in Glencarlyn. 3rd Street of neighborhood streets with Carlin Springs Road and between S. Kensington and S. Lexington Streets Arlington Boulevard. Parallel line crosswalks are used in all cases. Within Glencarlyn village there are no crossing treatments for pedestrians.

STREET TREES

Glencarlyn is a very wooded neighborhood and residents value preserving Glencarlyn’s natural environment. To ensure that sidewalk construction for each block takes street trees into consideration, significant trees in the right of way have been mapped (see Map 1). Small or clearly unhealthy trees have not been included. An urban forester will evaluate the health of mapped street trees on each block that is slated for sidewalks/street improvements prior to construction. If a tree is of substantial size and is deemed healthy, efforts will be made to construct curb, gutter and sidewalk that do not disrupt the tree.

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LIGHTING

Lighting in the Glencarlyn neighborhood is inconsistent. Existing street lighting consists of 175W Mercury Vapor and 100W High Pressure Sodium Vapor. Existing fixtures include the carriage style and cobra head lights mounted to wood utility poles, the carriage style on concrete posts, and the new Carlyle lights mounted on fiberglass posts. Light spacing varies from 75-80 feet to 240 feet. On some streets, light fixtures are located on one side of the street; on other streets fixtures alternate from one side to the other. Most intersections have only one light which is inadequate for pedestrian safety.

Many lights are not in service in the neighborhood, some appearing to not have been cleaned or re-lamped when necessary. Many of the Mercury Vapor units are very dim, indicating that they have been in service for a long time without proper maintenance. Additionally, a number of light units have tree branches blocking illumination from reaching the street. Blocks that are particularly Carriage style light on concrete post dark include:

1st Street S. Lexington Street to Glencarlyn Park S. Lexington Street between 2nd and 4th 5th Street between S. Jefferson Street and S. Kensington Street S. Jefferson Street between 3rd Street and 5th Road 3rd Street between Illinois Street and S. Harrison Street

Existing light fixtures can be seen on Map 1.

DRAINAGE

There is ample evidence of poor drainage throughout the neighborhood, primarily on blocks without curb and gutter. The following locations showed the most evidence of pooling water and silting: West side of S. Kensington Street from 1st to end East portion of 2nd Street from S. Lexington Street to S. Kensington Street 3rd Street from Carlin Springs Road to S. Lexington Street Intersection of 3rd Street and S. Lexington Street Intersection of 4th Street and S. Jefferson Street South side of 3rd Street from S. Kensington Street to S. Jefferson Street Pooling water on 4th Street west of S. Jefferson Street South side of 3rd Street from S. Illinois Street to Park East side of S. Harrison Street S. Illinois Street from 3rd to 4th Street East side of S. Illinois Street from 4th to 5th Street West side of S. Jefferson Street from 3rd to 5th Street Middle portion of 4th Street from S. Jefferson Street to S. Illinois Street Additionally, there is evidence of erosion within the stream valley located to the east of the neighborhood along the edges of the roadways and within the feeder streams to Four Mile Run.

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) set forward standards for curb ramp slopes and lengths and cross- slopes on sidewalks. Most street crossings in Glencarlyn have curb ramps but many do not meet ADA requirements because of the steepness of the slopes. In addition, the existing design of driveway aprons in the neighborhood creates a cross-slope that does not meet ADA requirements. Specific recommendations for increasing compliance with ADAAG are included in the next chapter, Plan Recommendations.

Driveways that do not meet ADAAG. 4th Street between S. Lexington Street and Carlin Springs Road

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Plan Recommendations

The Street and Sidewalk Master Plan includes recommendations to improve pedestrian safety in Glencarlyn by addressing sidewalk location and design, street width and crossings, lighting, parking, street trees and drainage while maintaining Glencarlyn’s unique character.

Pedestrian facilities in Glencarlyn should be planned and constructed in two separate phases: (Phase 1) Priority Pedestrian Routes and (Phase 2) Long Term Secondary Routes. A summary table of sidewalk recommendations for each block in Glencarlyn can be found in Appendix D.

PRIORITY PEDESTRIAN ROUTES

There are a number of streets in Glencarlyn that have higher pedestrian volumes than other streets, are frequently used by children walking to school and bus stops, and are more hazardous for pedestrians due to higher traffic volumes and speeds and poor sight lines. It is recommended that these blocks in Glencarlyn be given the highest priority for sidewalk construction. Improvements to pedestrian facilities in these locations will have the greatest impact on the safety and mobility of residents traveling through the neighborhood on foot. The fourteen blocks that encompass the Priority Pedestrian Routes are shown on Map 2 and include the following: 4th Street from S. Kensington to S. Jefferson Street S. Lexington Street from 1st to 5th 4th Street from Carlin Springs to S. Jefferson Street S. Kensington Street from 3rd to 5th Street 3rd Street from S. Kensington Street to Carlin Springs (previously planned and designed) 1st Street from Carlin Springs to S. Lexington Street 2nd Street from Carlin Springs to S. Lexington Street

Sidewalk Location Map 2: Priority Pedestrian Routes and the Sidewalk Recommendations table indicate the side or sides of the street proposed for sidewalk installation. The location of each sidewalk was determined based on the side of the street most often used by pedestrians (from observations), the desire for a continuous sidewalk, and efforts to avoid barriers such as utility poles, significant street trees, and other obstacles.

On most blocks, sidewalks are recommended on only one side to maintain the neighborhood’s existing character and minimize impervious surfaces. On four blocks, sidewalks are recommended on both sides of the street because of higher pedestrian and vehicular volumes and speeds, and the opportunity to reconfigure the street and reduce vehicle speeds in conjunction with sidewalk construction.

Sidewalk and Street Width On most blocks in Glencarlyn, 4’ sidewalks are recommended. This is 4’ sidewalk on 5th Road between S. consistent with existing sidewalks in the neighborhood and addresses Kensington and S. Jefferson Streets

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On five priority blocks where pedestrian and vehicular volumes and speeds are highest and streets are wide, 5’ sidewalks are recommended. These blocks include: S. Lexington Street from 1st to 4th Street S. Kensington Street from 3rd to 5th Street

Because the priority blocks have greater potential for pedestrian and vehicular conflict, it is important to encourage people, especially children, to use the sidewalk instead of the street. A wider sidewalk provides a more comfortable walking experience, allowing two adults to walk side-by-side and children to ride bikes which may encourage greater sidewalk use. The streets recommended for 5’ sidewalks have adequate widths so that all sidewalks will be constructed within the existing right-of-way. 5’ sidewalks also provide an opportunity to reduce excessive th th street widths by building the sidewalk into the street S. Kensington Street, between 4 and 5 Streets space. Wider streets of 32’ – 36’ encourage speeding and feel out of character compared to other streets in Glencarlyn. The following four blocks should be narrowed to 28’ to calm traffic, to better fit with the rest of the neighborhood, and to increase pedestrian safety. S. Lexington Street from 1st to 2nd Street S. Lexington Street from 4th to 5th Street S. Kensington Street from 3rd to 5th Street

Utility Strip Design

4’ sidewalk with 4’ planting strip. 25th Street N., Arlington East Falls Church Neighborhood Street typical section illustrating a 4’ sidewalk and 4’ utility strip

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Residents were shown alternative utility strip specifications including grass versus brick and 2’ versus 4’. While many residents agreed that a brick utility strip provides additional space for pedestrians, more were concerned with losing greenery. Grass utility strips are therefore recommended throughout the neighborhood. In addition, where right-of-way space allows, a 4’ utility strip is recommended to support the planting of street trees. Where there are space constraints within the right-of-way, a 2’ utility strip or no utility strip is recommended.

Crossing Improvements There are a number of crossing improvements that are recommended to create safer street crossings. On priority pedestrian routes only, it is recommended that high visibility crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs be used at intersections where there is no stop sign. At locations where stop signs exist, it is recommended that parallel line crosswalks be used. Map 2 illustrates the locations of recommended crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs on priority blocks.

It is recommended that high visibility crosswalks also be located along all neighborhood entrances from Carlin Springs Road. This applies for priority and secondary pedestrian routes. High visibility crosswalk and pedestrian warning sign in Arlington The intersection of S. Kensington Street and 4th Street is the busiest for pedestrians, particularly children walking to the bus stop, the library, and Carlin Community Hall. To reduce vehicle speeds and increase pedestrian safety, the street width should be reduced and curb extensions should be considered as an option for all four corners of this intersection. The curb extensions would help create an atmosphere that is welcoming to people on foot at an intersection that is central to the community’s activity. Large trucks and buses would continue to be able to navigate the intersection but at low speeds. Parking would be restricted along the curb extension to allow vehicles to turn easily.

The two diagrams on the following page illustrate the intersection before and after the street width reduction and the optional installation of curb extensions. Street widths on S. Kensington Street are reduced from 32’ and 36’ to 28’, and crossing distances are reduced to 20’. The curb extensions are designed with a 25’ turning radius which meets Arlington County standards for residential streets less than 29’ wide (refer to Arlington County Residential Street Widths Draft Proposed Guidelines April 2005. Section 5.3 Intersection Radii).

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Intersection of 4th Street and S. Kensington Street with existing street and intersection configuration *

Intersection of 4th Street and S. Kensington Street with proposed curb extensions and/or street width reduction. Crossing distances could be reduced to 23’ – 25’. *

* Diagrams are for illustrative purposes only

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LONG TERM SECONDARY ROUTES

Following the construction of pedestrian facilities on the priority routes described above, sidewalks should be considered for the remaining streets in Glencarlyn. Assuming no delays in gaining approval from property owners adjacent to sidewalk projects, the priority pedestrian routes could be completed by 2025. Given current funding levels and the current pace of sidewalk construction, recommendations for secondary pedestrian routes will then be implemented for several decades after the priority blocks if residents on the adjacent property vote for them. Below are detailed recommendations for the design of long term sidewalk projects to develop a comprehensive pedestrian network in Glencarlyn.

Sidewalk Location Recommendations have been made regarding the side of the street most appropriate for sidewalk construction for each secondary pedestrian route in the neighborhood. The location of each sidewalk was determined based on pedestrian travel patterns, the desire for continuity, and absence of barriers to sidewalk construction such as utility poles, significant street trees and concrete curbs. Sidewalk locations can be seen in the Sidewalk Recommendations table and Map 3: Priority and Secondary Route Recommendations.

Sidewalk and Utility Strip On secondary routes, a sidewalk width of 4’ is Sidewalk constructed against the curb without utility strip recommended. Utility strips should be grass, and to preserve an existing street tree. 5th Street S., Glencarlyn the appropriate width varies depending on the specific block. Existing roadway widths should be maintained on these routes and should not be increased to accommodate sidewalks. Where there are adequate roadway and right-of- way widths and a planting strip is desired for street trees, a 4’ utility strip is recommended. It is also important to maintain a shy zone from fences and landscaping to maintain the usefulness of a 4’ sidewalk. Where roadway space is constrained or would require unnecessary reconstruction, and where there are barriers in the right-of-way, a 2’ utility strip is recommended. Where a landscape nub or mid-block choker is recommended, the sidewalk should be placed against the curb without a utility strip. Specific sidewalk design recommendations are detailed in the Sidewalk Recommendations table in Appendix D. Street typical section illustrating a 4’ sidewalk and 2’ grass utility strip

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Crossing Improvements On secondary pedestrian routes, residents prefer to maintain the rural nature of the streets without the disruption of painted crosswalks and signs. As traffic and pedestrian volumes and speeds on these routes are also low compared to priority routes, crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs are therefore not included in plan recommendations for secondary routes. Exceptions include the two entrances to Glencarlyn Park that require pedestrian to cross the street at a corner where sight lines are poor, and along all neighborhood entrances from Carlin Springs as previously discussed. High visibility crosswalks are recommended for these locations.

Review of Street and Sidewalk Policy Glencarlyn is a small unique neighborhood in Arlington. In some instances, the application of Arlington’s street and sidewalk policies in this neighborhood does not provide the optimal or most cost effective solution. For example, to install a 4’ sidewalk with a 2’ minimum utility strip on some blocks, the street would need to be widened in order to maintain the same amount of parking. However, the neighborhood’s narrow streets currently help keep vehicle speeds low and are part of the neighborhood’s historic character. In addition, drainage and street condition in some locations are very poor. Improvements may need to be made in the shorter term before sidewalks can be funded and constructed.

It is recommended that before the long term pedestrian facility recommendations are implemented on secondary routes, Arlington’s street and sidewalk policies be re-examined as part of the Master Transportation Plan. The policies should take into account small residential neighborhoods that have limited vehicular connectivity by offering alternatives that fit these unique street and sidewalk configurations while enhancing pedestrian facilities. Arlington County could also consider the development of a waiver process from its current policies as previously requested by the GCA.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Traffic Calming, Street Trees and Mid- Block Chokers On a number of blocks in Glencarlyn, trees are in the right-of-way and could be negatively affected by standard sidewalk construction. Where street trees are sizeable and healthy, it is recommended that a mid-block choker be created by building the sidewalk around the trees into the roadway space. The choker would create a pinch point reducing vehicle speeds and maintaining the greenery. Parking would be eliminated or restricted along the choker depending on the street Mid-block chokers with plantings. 25th Street N., Arlington East Falls width. Church Neighborhood

The following diagram illustrates a proposed mid-block choker on 2nd Street between S. Lexington Street and S. Kensington Street. The sidewalk is constructed around two street trees, against the curb and into the roadway space creating a pinch point. A shared travel lane of 15’ is created for motor vehicles acting as a traffic calming device (refer to Arlington County Residential Street Widths Draft Proposed Guidelines April 2005. Figure B-1 – 23FT Residential Street Cross Section for similar travel lane configuration). Parking is prohibited for the full block on the south side of the street, and for the length of the choker on the north side.

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Proposed mid-block choker on 2nd Street between S. Lexington Street and S. Kensington Street. Diagram is for illustrative purposes only.

Parking As mentioned in Chapter II, residents did not cite parking as a critical issue in Glencarlyn. Recommendations in this plan to alter a street’s width or configuration also include recommendations for parking restrictions based on Arlington County standards. Arlington County’s street standards dictate specific minimum street widths to allow parking on one, two or no sides of a street: No Parking: Implement a 20’ standard street width with no parking on either side of the street. Parking One Side: Implement a 21’ standard street width with parking on one side of the street. [Given a typical car width of 6’-7’ This leaves a 14’-15’ shared travel lane for vehicles] Parking Both Sides: Implement a 28’ standard street width with parking on both sides of the street. [Given a typical car width of 6’-7’ This leaves a 14’-15’ shared travel lane for vehicles] Illustrations of these street standards can be found in Appendix C.

These standards however, have not been applied for all other streets in Glencarlyn where street modifications are not proposed. Applying these street standards would have substantial repercussions on parking availability and the character of the neighborhood. The majority of streets in Glencarlyn measure 25’ – 27’ and have no parking restrictions. If current Arlington County street width standards are applied, parking availability would either be reduced significantly, or streets would need to be widened to maintain the current number of street parking spaces. While existing street widths occasionally force vehicles to wait behind a parked car for an oncoming car to pass, this has the benefit of reducing speeds. The frequency of driveways in the neighborhood also creates ample opportunities for motorists to pull aside and wait safely.

Parking restrictions are recommended for the first 30’ of each street that intersects with S. Carlin Springs Road, including: 1st Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, and 5th Road. Vehicles turning into the neighborhood from Carlin Springs are traveling at high speeds. Cars parked at the intersection block sight lines and create the potential for a crash. New parking restrictions will create a needed space for vehicles to negotiate each other safely at the intersection. Additionally, parking should be restricted on the east side of S. Harrison Street and at the corner adjacent to the entrance

GLENCARLYN STREET AND SIDEWALK MASTER PLAN 18 of Glencarlyn Park (see map below). This will increase sight lines for vehicles maneuvering the corner and will create a safer pedestrian environment. Similarly, parking should be restricted at the corner of S. Jefferson Street and 2nd Street near the entrance to Glencarlyn Park.

Two locations where new parking restrictions are proposed.

Lighting Lighting in the Glencarlyn neighborhood is inadequate for the nighttime visibility of pedestrians. Improvements should be made to existing lighting conditions in Glencarlyn to increase pedestrian safety.

Arlington County’s policy is to accept lighting maintenance requests on an individual basis. For street light outages, residents should note the address and pole number and call Arlington County’s street light outage hotline at 703.228.6511 or complete a Street Light Report Form at www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/EnvironmentalServices/dot/traffic/stlights /EnvironmentalServicesHb14.aspx.

For other lighting repairs or to request new cobra lights on existing utility poles, it is recommended that Glencarlyn residents coordinate an effort to submit a list of requests to Arlington County’s Department of Environmental Services. Recommendations to improve Typical Carlyle street light installation lighting using existing fixtures include:

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Replace dim Mercury Vapor bulbs with High Pressure Sodium Vapor (Arlington County standard light source) Clean sodium vapor units, replace lenses as required Trim trees to clear streetlights blocked by tree branches and vines.

Residents should note the light fixture address and pole number and include a comprehensive list in the neighborhood’s plan update.

For all new sidewalk construction, there are general lighting safety standards that should be followed. To improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers in Glencarlyn, Carlyle lights (the County’s standard lighting fixture) should be positioned every 90 to 110 feet on the same side of the street as sidewalks and opposite existing utility poles. Each intersection should have a minimum of two lights, ideally positioned on opposite corners to improve intersection safety. Lighting is most important at intersection and midblock crossings where pedestrians and vehicles are most likely to come into conflict. Map 3 illustrates the proposed location of Carlyle light fixtures on priority blocks based on the County’s positioning guidelines. Fixture location would be discussed with adjacent property owners prior to installation. Existing light fixtures, such as cobra lights, will be removed if the Carlyle lights are installed.

When sidewalks are planned for a specific block, residents owning adjacent property should discuss the need for additional light. If the residents want Carlyle lights installed along the planned sidewalk, they should request that lighting be included as part of the Neighborhood Conservation project.

Drainage

Fieldwork and feedback from community meetings suggest that drainage is a significant issue in the neighborhood. Curb and gutter will be installed on both sides of every block when sidewalk construction occurs on at least one side. The construction of curb and gutter in conjunction with curb inlets (a closed drainage system) on roadways that currently do not have these amenities will significantly reduce the amount of runoff entering adjacent properties along the roadway, in particular those properties that are lower in elevation than the roadway surface. The addition of curb and gutter will also help to reduce erosion and pavement degradation along the edges of the roadways which will reduce sedimentation to Four Mile Run and Long Branch. The addition or expansion of a closed drainage system can be costly and impacts during construction can be significant.

The construction of additional sidewalks will increase the total impervious surface area in the Glencarlyn neighborhood and the addition of a closed drainage system can also have the affect of increasing both the quantity and speed of water discharging from the Glencarlyn neighborhood to Four Mile Run and Long Branch.

The Glencarlyn community can contribute to the efforts to meet the goals established in the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan by implementing storm water management measures to ensure proper water quality and discharge at outfall locations to Four Mile Run Curb ramp with less impervious surface in Sacramento, CA and Long Branch. The use of low impact development techniques such as rain gardens, porous pavements, and bio-retention or vegetated swales can mitigate the effects of increased impervious area. It is recommended that a separate storm water management plan be considered for the neighborhood that can identify and plan for low impact

GLENCARLYN STREET AND SIDEWALK MASTER PLAN 20 storm water management opportunities within the neighborhood, as well as outfall mitigation and stream channel restoration and protection opportunities.

It is recommended that curb ramps with returned curbs (no flares) be constructed wherever possible in the Glencarlyn neighborhood to reduce impervious surface area and to maintain greenery. This type of curb ramp can be used on blocks where the utility strip is more than three or four feet wide.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines New curb ramps installed should follow ADA guidelines which include features such as: • Maximum Longitudinal Slope of 1:12 • Maximum Adjoining Slopes of 1:20 • Maximum Cross Slope of 1:50 • Minimum 3' Wide Traversable Area • Detectable Warning Strip • Sidewalk Joints Less than 1/2" Wide • Less than 1/4" Elevation Difference Across Sidewalk Joints In addition, driveway aprons should be designed to maintain a maximum 2% sidewalk cross slope across the driveway.

Driveway apron that meets ADAAG on S. Lexington Street Driveway apron that does not meet ADAAG on between 1st Street and Arlington Boulevard 4th Street between S. Lexington Street and Carlin Springs Road

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V. Conclusion

Glencarlyn has many of the key components of a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood: medium density development, mostly small scale, narrow streets, low traffic volumes, community destinations, and ample street trees. Residents appreciate their neighborhood’s historic and natural character and enjoy walking on most streets. Glencarlyn however lacks coordinated sidewalks and crossing treatments, and higher vehicular volumes and speeds on certain blocks put pedestrians, particularly children, at risk. Recommendations in this plan have been designed to increase the safety of pedestrians in key locations that will have the greatest positive impact for the neighborhood. All recommendations have been made with serious consideration for maintaining Glencarlyn’s unique character and preserving the natural landscape. The comprehensive network of pedestrian facilities explained in this plan will help Glencarlyn progress toward a truly pedestrian-oriented neighborhood.

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Location of Counts: #1 - SW corner of 4th and Lexington Observer Name: Min Wook Kang Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which side of the Drivers Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which street/block is the person clearly indicate package? street are they stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P walking/biking on? speeding: group Pushing walking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 1 20 F P Y 4th St Kens to Lex North Y 3 15 M P Y 4th St Kens to Lex North 13 40 F P N 4th St Kens to Lex North 18 30 M B Y 4th St Kens to Lex North 25 40 M P N 4th St Kens to Lex North 28 20 F P N 4th St Kens to Lex North 14 45 M P N 4th St Kens to Lex South 20 22 M P N 4th St Kens to Lex South 21 20 F P N 4th St Kens to Lex South 23 35 F P Y 4th St Kens to Lex South 5 18 M P Y 4th St Lex to Carlin North 19 65 M P Y 4th St Lex to Carlin North 8 30 F B Y 4th St Lex to Carlin South 22 20 F P N 4th St Lex to Carlin South 24 35 F P Y 4th St Lex to Carlin South 26 40 F P Y 4th St Lex to Carlin South 27 20 F P N 4th St Lex to Carlin South 29 28 M P Y 4th St Lex to Carlin South 4 15 M P Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 6 18 M P Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 7 40 M B Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 9 30 F B Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 10 40 M P N Lex 3rd to 4th East 15 60 M B Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 16 30 F B Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 17 30 M B Y Lex 3rd to 4th East 2 18 M P Y Lex 3rd to 4th West 11 45 M P N Lex 3rd to 4th West 12 25 M P N Lex 3rd to 4th West 30 45 M P N Lex 3rd to 4th West

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Location of Counts: #1 - SW corner of 4th and Lexington Observer Name: Clay Coulston Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

Location of Counts: #2 - SW corner of 2nd and Lexington Observer Name: Craig Kelly Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

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Location of Counts: #2 - SW corner of 2nd and Lexington Observer Name: Jason Ferster Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

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Location of Counts: #3 - SW corner of 1st and Lexington Observer Name: Bill Schultheiss Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which side of the Drivers not Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which street/block is the clearly indicate package? street are they stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P person walking/biking on? speeding: group Pushing walking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 18 40 F P 1st Kensington to Lex South 23 20 M P Y 1st Kensington to Lex South 28 40 M P N 1st Kensington to Lex South 32 20 M P Y 1st Kensington to Lex South 22 40 M P Y 1st Lex to Carlin North 24 20 M P Y 1st Lex to Carlin North 34 40 M P N 1st Lex to Carlin North 1 10 M P Y 1st Lex to Carlin South 2 ● 30 M P 1st Lex to Carlin South 3 ● 10 M P Y 1st Lex to Carlin South 7 10 F P 1st Lex to Carlin South 8 10 M P 1st Lex to Carlin South 940MP 1st Lex to Carlin South 11 40 M P N 1st Lex to Carlin South 27 35 M B 1st Lex to Carlin South 29 20 M P Y 1st Lex to Carlin South 17 30 M P 1st Lex to Carlin 12 50 M B Y Lex 2nd to 1st East 13 35 F B Y Lex 2nd to 1st East 16 35 M P N Lex 2nd to 1st East 20 40 F P N Lex 2nd to 1st East 31 45 M P Y Lex 2nd to 1st East 19 45 M P Y Lex 2nd to 1st 4*10F P Y Lex 2nd to 1st 5 * 10 M P Lex 2nd to 1st 640MP Lex 2nd to 1st 10 35 M P N Lex 2nd to 1st West 15 15 M B Y Lex 2nd to 1st West 21 40 M P Y Lex 2nd to 1st West 25 35 M B Y Lex 2nd to 1st West 26 40 M P N Lex 2nd to 1st West 30 20 M P Y Lex 2nd to 1st West 33 40 M P N Lex 2nd to 1st West 14 40 M P N Lex 2nd to 1st

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Location of Counts: #3 - SW corner of 1st and Lexington Observer Name: Craig Kelly Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

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Location of Counts: #4 - NW corner of 4th and Kensington Observer Name: Hye Young Han Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which side of the Drivers Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which street/block is the clearly indicate package? street are they stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P person walking/biking on? speeding: group Pushing walking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 10 ● 40 F P N 4th Jeff to Kens North 11 ● 40 F P N 4th Jeff to Kens North 13 25 F P Y 4th Jeff to Kens North Y 26 17 M B Y 4th Jeff to Kens North 36 35 M P dog 4th Jeff to Kens North 7 ● 40 P Kens 3rd to 4th East 8 ● 40 F P Kens 3rd to 4th East 18 12 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 19 12 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 20 15 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 21 15 F P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 29 45 M P N Kens 3rd to 4th East 32 20 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 37 20 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 44 20 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th East 46 34 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th 4 30 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 12 10 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 14 45 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West Y 16 15 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 22 50 F P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 24 50 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 25 30 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 27 25 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 30 45 M P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 39 35 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 40 ● 35 F P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 41 ● 6 F P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 42 ● 4 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 45 34 M P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 47 35 F P dog Kens 3rd to 4th West 2 12 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 3 30 M P dog Kens 4th to 5th East 5 15 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 6 15 F P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 28 30 F P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 31 20 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 38 20 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 43 20 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 1 12 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th West 9 10 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th West Y 15 45 M P dog Kens 4th to 5th West 17 15 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th West 23 30 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th West 33 ● 35 F P dog Kens 4th to 5th West 34 ● 6 F P Y Kens 4th to 5th West 35 ● 4 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th West 48 35 F P dog Kens 4th to 5th West

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Location of Counts: #4 - NW corner of 4th and Kensington Observer Name: Bill Schultheiss Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which side of the Drivers Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which street/block is the clearly indicate package? street are they stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P person walking/biking on? speeding: group Pushing walking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 15 8 M P N 4th Jeff to Kens North 28 15 F P Y 4th Jeff to Kens North 29 15 M P Y 4th Jeff to Kens North 30 15 M P 4th Jeff to Kens North 2 10 F P Y 4th Jeff to Kens South 25 60 F P N 4th Jeff to Kens South 26 50 F P Y 4th Jeff to Kens 16 ● 40 F P S Kens 3rd to 4th East 17 ● 6 F P Kens 3rd to 4th East 18 40 F P Kens 3rd to 4th East 1 10 F P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 3 ● 8 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 4 ● 8 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 5 ● 10 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 9 # 6 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 10 # 10 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 13 8 M P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 19 ● 40 F P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 20 ● 8 F P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 21 ● 6 F P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 22 ● 5 F P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 23 ● 10 F P N Kens 3rd to 4th West 27 50 F P Y Kens 3rd to 4th West 33 15 F P Kens 3rd to 4th West 34 15 F P Kens 3rd to 4th West 35 15 M P Kens 3rd to 4th West 36 15 M P Kens 3rd to 4th West 37 15 M P Kens 3rd to 4th West 6 * 8 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 7 * 8 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 8 * 10 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 11 ● 6 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 12 ● 10 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 14 8 M P Y Kens 4th to 5th East 24 60 F P N Kens 4th to 5th East 32 15 M P Kens 4th to 5th East 31 15 F P Kens 4th to 5th West

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Location of Counts: #5 - SW corner Jefferson and 5th Street Observer Name: Clay Coulston Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Location of Counts: #5 - SW corner Jefferson and 5th Street Observer Name: Min Wook Kang Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

Location of Counts: #6 - SW corner 4th and Illinois Observer Name: Jason Ferster Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which street/block is Drivers Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which side of the street clearly indicate package? the person stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P are they walking on? speeding: group Pushing walking/biking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 4 20 M B Y 4th Illi to Jeff South 5 55 F P N 4th Illi to Jeff South 2 20 F P Y Illi 3rd to 4th West N 3 55 F P N Illi 3rd to 4th West 1 45 M P N Illi 4th to 5th East N 6 25 M P N Illi 4th to 5th West

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Location of Counts: #6 - SW corner 4th and Illinois Observer Name: Hye Young Han Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which street/block is Drivers Observa- Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which side of the street clearly indicate package? the person stopping at tion Age (Circle M (Circle P are they walking on? speeding: group Pushing walking/biking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 2 75 M P N 4th Illi to Jeff North 3 75 M P N 4th Illi to Jeff North 5 17 M P Y 4th Illi to Jeff North 4 75 M P N Illi 3rd to 4th West 1 75 M P N Illi 4th to 5th West 6 17 M P Y Illi 4th to 5th West

Location of Counts: #7 - SE corner Jefferson and 3rd Observer Name: Anh Le Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 7:30am - 8:30am Temperature: 65 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): little cloudy and windy

Carrying Male or Pedestrian or Drivers Dots backpack or Which side of the Drivers Observati Estimated Female? Bicyclist? Which street/block is the clearly indicate package? street are they stopping at on Age (Circle M (Circle P person walking/biking on? speeding: group Pushing walking on? stop signs or F) or B) > 40mph Stroller? 4 50 F P N 3rd Illi to Jeff North Y N 6 8 M P Y 3rd Illi to Jeff North Y N 10 40 M P N 3rd Illi to Jeff North Y N 2 20 F P Y 3rd Illi to Jeff South Y N 5 50 F P N 3rd Jeff to Kens North Y N 7 8 M P Y 3rd Jeff to Kens North Y N 8 40 M P N 3rd Jeff to Kens North Y N 9 40 M P N 3rd Jeff to Kens North Y N 3 20 F P Y 3rd Jeff to Kens South Y N 1 40 F B Y 3rd Jeff to Kens Y N

Location of Counts: #7 - SE corner Jefferson and 3rd Observer Name: Anh Le Date: 9/29/2005 Day of Week: Thursday Time of Day of Observation Period: 2:30 - 3:30pm Temperature: 75 Weather Conditions (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.): sunny, windy

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Appendix B

COMMUNITY MEETING #2 ~ NOVEMBER 7, 2005 PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST

Please respond to each of the following plan elements and add comments regarding your preference for each.

Circle one Priority Pedestrian Route Map

Prioritizing a set of blocks for sidewalk planning/construction will work well in Glencarlyn Agree Disagree 11 1 Comments • Strongly agree with the Master Plan Priority Pedestrian Routes. • In general yes. • Will depend on maintenance of non-designated.

Other blocks should be added to the priority route map Agree Disagree 0 9 Which blocks and why? • Third Street and Fourth Street and Lexington. • Carlin Springs sidewalk narrow with no space between sidewalk and roadway. • First between Lexington/Kensingston *Carlin Spring (South off of 5th Rd).

Some blocks should be removed from the set of priority routes Agree Disagree 0 7 Which blocks and why? • No. • 1st & 2nd between Carlin Springs or Lexington because there are no lights to cross Carlin Springs.

General comments on priority pedestrian routes I like your approach – it seems reasonable I would suggest that ped studies be conducted earlier in the morning and later in the evening. Dog walkers are numerous. Looks ok but I don’t live on one of those blocks

Sidewalk and Street Width

5’ sidewalks should be used instead of 4’ where streets are very wide and pedestrian and Agree Disagree vehicular traffic are heavy. 9 5

Comments • 4’ sidewalks should be enough. • But I really oppose those bright white sidewalks. I would lean toward beige or even brick. I would oppose this if green space were taken up. I only agree if you are turning road into sidewalk. Need to maintain parking without losing green space or resident land. • Sure

Streets of excessive widths should be narrowed to fit into the character of the neighborhood Agree Disagree and increase pedestrian safety. 11 2

Comments • Especially if it means more street trees – “Canopy Streets!” • I like the wide street for parking.

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A brick paved utility strip is a good idea to provide more space for pedestrians on select Agree Disagree blocks. 7 7

Comments • Let’s keep greenery of grass and trees. • Too urban for this neighborhood. • Only in very select areas, attracts weeds in cracks over the long run. • Leave grass for dogs. • I prefer grass. • Would rather see grass. Can’t people walk on grass? Need to preserve previous surface/green space. • For obvious reasons, brick utility strips will ultimately add to the taxpayer’s responsibility to fund improvements and maintenance on the bricks.

Case study of 4th Street, Kensington to Jefferson. I think the best solution is (circle 1 per row):

4’ sidewalk or (12) 5’ sidewalk (2) 2’ utility strip or (9) 4’ utility strip (3) Grass utility strip or (10) brick paved utility strip (2) Comments • Either 2’ or 4’ utility strip. I like grass but whatever can support planting

• Not enough pedestrian traffic for wider sidewalk or brick treatment. • Brick at community hall, grass elsewhere. • Do not like bricked utility strip; prefer grassy area. People can walk on grass! If I were a homeowner losing some green space as to a sidewalk. I’d be very unhappy.

Crossing Improvements

High visibility crosswalks and pedestrian warning signs should be used to make it safer to Agree Disagree cross streets on priority routes 9 5

If no, what would be your preference? Additional Comments • Painted crosswalks are too urban. • Too urban except one or 2 key places. • 4 Way Stops at all Kensington and Lexington intersections • Kensington & Lexington 1 intersections. • No crosswalks for low and crosswalks for medium. • I don’t think our small country neighborhood w/narrow streets should have lines painted on the street anywhere.

On streets with less traffic and fewer pedestrians (not priority blocks), I would like to see (circle 1 per row):

Crosswalks (5) or no crosswalks (10) Pedestrian warning signs (3) or no pedestrian warning signs (10)

Comments • No sidewalks • No ped warning signs

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Curb extensions are a good idea in select locations in Glencarlyn to increase pedestrian Agree Disagree safety and calm traffic 8 5

Comments • Again, too Urban. • Especially in high volume areas. • But only in areas with high traffic counts and high vehicle speeds and high pedestrian counts. • Only to protect healthy mature trees. • I think they are hazardous for drivers at night.

Traffic Calming, Parking and Street Trees

Street trees should be preserved even if it means that some parking must be eliminated Agree Disagree 13 2 Comments • I favor parking on one side of the street (numbered streets in particular) regardless of width. • Healthy – quality trees with reasonable expected life. • Tree condition should be taken into account. Many trees are rotting and not likely to live much longer. • Unhealthy trees should be removed. • Actually, the current situation should be maintained (status quo) rather than losing trees/parking. • If they are healthy mature trees.

Mid-block chokers could work well in Glencarlyn to preserve street trees and calm traffic Agree Disagree 9 4 Comments • Only sometimes – Could accommodate with trees, too? • Very selected areas. • Only in limited, specific situations where trees are healthier worth saving. • Arborists will show that disturbances around these trees will greatly shorten their life span.

Lighting

Comments Agree Disagree • I like the Carlyle light fixture and would like to see them installed as part of 5 4 sidewalk construction. • Unsure; need to see. • No Opinion. • Don’t Care. • I do have concern about light problem. • Would like lights to make light go down not up to prevent light pollution. • Look at different designs. • No, I prefer the existing carriage style lights. Also, to preserve night skies – please use capped fixtures and I don’t like even MORE poles!

Long Term Sidewalk Recommendations

Sidewalk planning for the rest of the neighborhood (the blocks not considered Priority Agree Disagree Pedestrian Routes) should be handled in a different way. 6 2

Comments • Sidewalks should be identified for every block now. • Another Design Firm should do a study of Master Plan Long Term Recommendation in a few years after Kenmore School is complete. GLENCARLYN STREET AND SIDEWALK MASTER PLAN Appendix B xii

• Please close gaps where fragments of sidewalk exist – e.g. 5600 5th Rd. West side. • Totally irrelevant question, since study is 25 years too early. • To option of providing curbs, gutters without sidewalks. • Sidewalks in low volume areas (i.e. dead end blocks) are not necessary. • Than what? • This is an expensive study – recommendations should be for whole neighborhood. What would be the different way? Long term recommendations perhaps shorter term.

Additional Comments or Suggestions for the Glencarlyn Street and Sidewalk Master Plan

Intersecting of Kensington and 4th Street designing sidewalk. I agree if it is guaranteed that School buses, fire trucks, large trucks and large vehicles are able to turn.

Please, more emphasis on coherent street tree plan so that upgraded streets have coherent look.

Broken up pavement should be repaired when necessary, regardless of existing curbs and gutters, for example the 5600 Block of South First Street. County Policy should be changed to permit curb & gutters without sidewalks.

Streets should be widened. Trees on the street that are unhealthy should be removed. Consideration should be given to not double impact residents with sidewalks and parking on the same side of the street.

Need to have County forms on the need for street “replacement” rebuild before we can get curb & gutter everywhere.

Need to have a way to repave streets that can’t get sidewalks (5600 block 1st St). I hate speed bumps.

Streets should be widened. Trees on the street that are unhealthy should be removed with homeowners given the option of planting trees on their properties. Consideration should be given to double parking on the same side of the street. 1. Can sidewalks be made not so bright white – more like beige to blend in ‘better”, or even brick? 2. Need to evaluate how all changes will affect drainage/runoff etc./pollution going into Glen Carlyn Park (e.g. will curbs/sidewalks increase runoff to park? BAD). Should evaluate effect on Bay as well. 3. Need better place to stand and wait for the bus on Carlin Springs Road at 3rd Street. So I’d support anything to further that. 4. Need to get County to pave streets without needing curb, gutter and sidewalk – esp. if the priority plan would take 25 years! Maybe press curbs, but not curbs & sidewalks. 5. We can’t protect people against any possible hazard that exists in the world. Some of this seems like overkill. I am totally against any change to the existing street next to my house (Lexington between 2nd & 3rd Street). It would totally destroy my sense of space between my family room picture window and the street. I also don’t want to encourage anymore pedestrians (especially kids) from walking next to my house and throwing trash on my lawn. In the interest of fairness I would like to see a presentation by the County arborist to discuss tree preservation.

Neighborhood conservation is not the only way to conserve community. Drainage is very important!

1. Could we consider four-way stop signs on the busy streets, at least, Old Towne Alexandria does it and it is very effect. And it is cheaper. 2. Please – No Jug Handle Corners in Glen Carlin. They are a hazard on Pershing Drive. 3. Large School Buses, Garbage Trucks, Moving Vans, etc. have a lot of trouble at our corners now. Please don’t restrict them any further. 4. Discuss First. Then later on do sidewalks if the property owners approve. If the County uses textured concrete for sidewalks in Glencarlyn, it would preserve (even enhance) the character of the community. The additional cost would be well worth the investment on neighborhoods beautification. Textured concrete is sturdy, east to maintain and shovel snow from, and far more attractive than an expanse of white cement scaring the community. Brick or textured concrete crosswalks would enhance the streetscape as well.

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Appendix C

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Appendix D: Sidewalk Recommendations

Grass Side - Utility walk Strip Street Street Priority Sidewalk Width Width (in Trees to Estimat Width (in Street Name From To Route Location (in feet) feet) Evaluate ed ROW feet) Change Road Configuration New parking restrictions Design Notes

S. Carlin Lexington Continue existing sidewalk to end 1st St Springs St Y South 4 3 No 40 25 No change No change of block S. Kensington Glencarlyn 1st St St Park N South 4 2 Yes 40 15-17 No change No change S. S. Lexington Kensingto Consider landscape nub at west 1st St St n St N South 4 4 Yes 38 25 No change No change end to preserve trees. S. Mid-block choker proposed Parking restricted to 1 side Carlin Lexington around trees. Reduce street from choker east to end of At choker, sidewalk is against curb 2nd St Springs St Y North 4 4 Yes 40 25-26 width at choker to 21'. block. - no utility strip.

Continue existing sidewalk to end S. S of block. Trim trees on east end of Kensington Jefferson block to increase visibility to park 2nd St St St N North 4 4 No 39 15-26 No change No change and Jefferson St S. S. Mid-block choker proposed Restrict parking to 1 side. Lexington Kensingto around 2 trees. Create 17' No parking on either side At choker, sidewalk is against curb 2nd St St n St N North 4 2 Yes 39 18-23 travel lane at pinch point. at choker - no utility strip.

S Harrison 3rd St S Illinois St St N South 4 4 No 40 19 No change No change

S Harrison No parking at east corner Bring sidewalk around corner from 3rd St S Illinois St St N North 4 0 No 40 19 No change near park entrance park to crosswalk locatoin Consider landscape nubs at each S Jefferson S Illinois end or removing/reducing utility 3rd St St St N South 4 4 Yes 40 19 No change No change strip to preserve trees. S. Carlin Lexington Continue existing sidewalk to end 4th St Springs St Y North 4 3 No 40 25 No change No change of block S. Carlin Lexington Continue existing sidewalk to end 4th St Springs St Y South 4 3 No 40 25 No change No change of block

Carlin Continue existing sidewalk to end 4th St Springs End N North 4 0 No 50 36 No change No change of block

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S Harrison 4th St S Illinois St St N South 4 2 Yes 40 18-25 No change No change

S Jefferson S Illinois 4th St St St N South 4 2 Yes 40 24-26 No change No change S. S Kensington Jefferson Create consistent street width Create dedicated parking lanes on 4th St St St Y South 4 2 No 40 24-35 of 28' No change both sides

S. S. North (west Lexington Kensingto of Carlin Continue existing sidewalk to end 4th St St n St Y Hall) 4 3 No 40 22 No change No change of block

South (East end of Align street and continue to allow S. S. block, in Create consistent street width parking on both sides to Lexington Kensingto front of of 28' by bumping out and accommodate pick-up and drop- 4th St St n St Y Carlin Hall) n/a n/a No 40 25-27 aligning south side of street No change off. If residents want to maintain parking on eastern 1/2, road will need to be widened along south S Jefferson S Harrison side of this segment to allow 5th St St St N South 4 2 No 40 18-25 Possible Possible curb/gutter and parking. S. S Kensington Jefferson 5th St St St N North 4 4 Yes 40 26 No change No change

S Harrison St 3rd St Parking lot N East 4 0 No 38 18-20 No change No parking on East side

Continue existing sidewalk to 5th S Harrison St 5th St Circle N West 4 4 No 47 29 No change No change street.

Consider building sidewalk behind S Illinois St 3rd 4th N West 4 4 Yes 40 19-25 No change No change street trees

S Illinois St 4th 5th St N West 4 4 Yes 40 17-24 No change No change Build sidewalk behind trees. Build sidewalk in to roadway to reduce tree removal in S Jefferson St 2nd 3rd N East 4 2 No 40 25 Glencarlyn Park Restrict parking to 1 side

S Jefferson St 3rd 4th N West 4 4 No 41 22-25 No change No change

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S Jefferson St 4th 5th St N West 4 4 No 41 20-25 No change No change

Continue existing sidewalk to end S Jefferson St 5th St 5th Rd N West 4 2 Yes 42 26 No change No change of block Pinch point before cul-de-sac may require roadway to be shifted to the east to accommodate sidewalk in S Lancaster St 5th Rd End N West 4 4 No 40 17-21 ROW No change Build sidewalk around tree into roadway -- create pinch No parking at pinch point At tree, sidewalk is against curb - S. Kensington St 1st 2nd N West 4 4 Yes 50 27-31 point at tree to accommodate on tree side no utility strip.

S. Kensington St 3rd 4th Y East 5 4 No 51 31-32 Reduce street width to 28' Allow 2 sides Build sidewalk in roadway

S. Kensington St 4th 5th St Y East 5 4 No 51 36 Reduce street width to 28' Allow 2 sides Build sidewalk in roadway

S. Kensington St 4th 5th St Y West 4 4 No 51 36 No change Allow 2 sides

S. Kensington St Dead end 1st N West 4 2 No 50 28-30 No change No change

S. Lexington St 1st 2nd Y West 5 4 No 40 30 Reduce street width to 28' Allow 2 sides Build sidewalk in roadway

On lower half of road, widen On lower half, restrict S. Lexington St 2nd 3rd Y West 5 4 No 40 20 - 25 by 1' to 21' parking to 1 side

Create consistent street width S. Lexington St 3rd 4th Y West 5 4 No 40 19 - 25 of 21' Restrict parking to 1 side Due to ROW constraints, sidewalk must be constructed in roadway, S. Lexington St 4th 5th St Y East 4 0 No 40 32-33 Reduce street width to 28' Allow 2 sides without buffer strip.

Arlington Continue existing sidewalk to end S. Lexington St Blvd 1st N West 4 4 No 40 29 No change No change of block

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