Avenue SW Options Comparison Matrix

Option A: Small Area Plan Option B Option C 1. Re-establish network of  Maryland Avenue SW from 9th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles,  Maryland Avenue SW from 10th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles,  Maryland Avenue SW from 10th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles, streets bikes, pedestrians) bikes, pedestrians) bikes, pedestrians)  C Street SW from west of 9th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles,  Maryland Avenue SW from 9th to 10th Streets SW (bikes,  Maryland Avenue SW from 9th to 10th Streets SW (bikes, bikes, pedestrians) pedestrians) pedestrians)  Avenue SW from 9th to 11th Streets SW (vehicles,  C Street SW from 9th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles, bikes,  C Street SW from 9th to 12th Streets SW (vehicles, bikes, bikes, pedestrians) pedestrians) pedestrians)  11th Street SW from Maryland to Independence Avenues SW  Virginia Avenue SW from 9th to 11th Streets SW (bikes,  Virginia Avenue SW from 9th to 11th Streets (bikes, (vehicles, bikes, pedestrians) pedestrians) pedestrians)  11th Street SW from Maryland to Independence Avenues SW  11th Street SW from Maryland to Independence Avenues SW (vehicles, bikes, pedestrians) (vehicles, bikes, pedestrians) 2. Provide enhanced east-west  Maryland and Virginia Avenues SW provide east-west access  C Street SW provides east-west access between 9th and 12th  C Street SW provides east-west access between 9th and 12th connections between 9th and 12th Streets SW for all modes Streets SW for all modes Streets SW for all modes  C Street SW provides east-west access between west of 9th  Maryland and Virginia Avenues SW provide east-west access  Maryland and Virginia Avenues SW provide east-west access and 12th Streets SW for all modes between 9th and 12th Streets SW for bikes and pedestrians between 9th and 12th Streets SW for bikes and pedestrians 3. Address the  Replace stop controlled intersection with signalized  Redirect east-west pedestrian activity to Maryland Avenue  Eliminate slip ramp from Expressway to D Street SW pedestrian/vehicular intersection SW  Close D Street SW between 10th and 12th Streets SW; enhance th conflict at 12 Street  Redirect east-west pedestrian activity to north side of D pedestrian and bicycle connections Expressway ramp and D Street SW Street SW  Close westbound D Street SW between 10th and 12th Streets SW; enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections

4. Improve public space and  Enhance Reservation 113 with potential deck over railroad  Create linear along Maryland Avenue SW between 9th  Create linear park along Maryland Avenue SW between 9th pedestrian access tracks and 10th Streets SW and 10th Streets SW  Widen CSX bridge underpass at 7th Street SW to provide wider  Widen CSX bridge underpass at 7th Street SW to provide wider sidewalks, more lighting and landscaping to accommodate sidewalks, more lighting and landscaping to accommodate better access for pedestrians better access for pedestrians

5. Maintain 12th Street  Expressway ramp remains  Expressway ramp remains  Expressway ramp converted to 11th Street SW Expressway link  Tunnel portal begins south of C Street SW  Tunnel north of C Street SW is realigned to enhance  12th Street Expressway access provided via Independence development potential of parcel Avenue 6. Enhance connections  Create center platform for VRE service and better  Improve pedestrian connection between D and 9th Streets SW  Improve pedestrian connection between D and 9th Streets SW between modes connections through Reservation 113  At 7th Street SW add two pedestrian connections to transit  At 7th Street SW add two pedestrian connections to transit (connect commuter rail above, surface transit and Metrorail (connect commuter rail above, surface transit and Metrorail below) below)  Between 6th and 7th Streets SW, expand the Metrorail  Between 6th and 7th Streets SW, expand the Metrorail pedestrian tunnel connection to 6th Street SW (connect pedestrian tunnel connection to 6th Street SW (connect commuter rail above, surface transit and Metrorail below) commuter rail above, surface transit and Metrorail below)