Environmental Services
Columbia Pike Streetscape Design
Columbia Pike Streetscape Design
Columbia Pike Streetscape Improvements (Route 244) from S. Wakefield St. to Four Mile Run
DESCRIPTION
The project begins at the intersection of S. Wakefield Street and ends at the western edge of the intersection of S. Four Mile Run Drive. This section of Columbia Pike (Rt.244) is an urbanized, older commercial area heavily used by pedestrians. It is bisected by the W&OD/Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Trail. Sidewalks in this area of Columbia Pike are narrow and inadequate. Existing utility poles within the sidewalk area further impede pedestrian access. The absence of left-turn lanes causes significant traffic back-ups during peak travel periods. The current “off-set” intersection of S. Buchanan St. and Four Mile Run “Minor” is the cause of vehicular and pedestrian conflicts. This project will provide wider sidewalks with street tress and pedestrian–scale lighting, improved pedestrian and bicycle crossings of Columbia Pike, left turn lanes to reduce congestion, a realignment of the S. Buchanan Street/Four Mile Run “Minor“ intersection to improve pedestrian and motorist safety, traffic signal improvements and the undergrounding of overhead utilities to improve pedestrian access and improve the overall appearance of the commercial area.
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TYPICAL SECTION
The proposed typical section for this segment of Columbia Pike consists of four travel lanes with curb and gutter, turn lanes in the area of S. Four Mile Run Drive, and a 10– 11 foot sidewalk on both sides of Columbia Pike. The overall length of the project is approximately 0.25 miles.
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PROJECT HISTORY & PURPOSE
The initial project concept was developed with input from the adjacent neighborhood associations, commercial property owners and the Columbia Pike community and Arlington County staff working group, “Columbia Pike Implementation Team”. The intent of the project is to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety, reduce pedestrian and vehicular conflicts and improve the overall appearance of the commercial area. As the major planning effort for the entire length of Columbia Pike in Arlington County has progressed, the concept plan has been modified to more closely reflect the longer-term community vision for the Columbia Pike corridor.
If you have questions about the project, please contact Bill Roberts, 703-228-3824 .
PROJECT COSTS
Preliminary Engineering $500,000 Right-of-Way& Utilities $3,405,000 Construction $2,252,800 TOTAL $6,157,800
