Current Traffic Calming Projects (Updated 12/9/08)
Commonwealth Avenue
The speed humps on Commonwealth Avenue have been repaired and retrofitted to speed cushions (slotted speed humps) between King Street Metro and East Braddock Road. The retrofit is to better accommodate emergency vehicles and allow them to travel on Commonwealth with less delay while still slowing other vehicles. In addition, the project repaired and repainted the failing asphalt on the speed humps on Commonwealth.
Status: Completed fall 2008
Fairfax and Queen, Fairfax and Oronoco
An intersection safety improvement project including curb extensions and enhanced crosswalk treatments was constructed at the intersections of Fairfax/Queen and Fairfax/Oronoco. The curb extensions create a shorter distance for pedestrian crossing and create a choke point, slowing vehicles.
Status: Completed fall 2008
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Mt. Vernon and Adams
A lighted crosswalk and curb extension will be constructed at the intersection of Mt. Vernon/Adams. The enhanced crosswalk will create a safer pedestrian crossing for students of GW Middle School and pedestrians walking to the Braddock Metro Station.
Status: Construction expected late fall 2008
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Sommervelle
A raised crosswalk at the intersection of Sommervelle and Ticer in Cameron Station is proposed to create safer pedestrian access to Ben Brenman Park.
Status: Under design in fall 2008
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East Glebe Road between Commonwealth Avenue and Route 1A revised concept is being developed for traffic calming and pedestrian safety at the intersection of E. Glebe Road, Ashby Street, and Montrose Avenue. The proposed project will create pedestrian refuge medians and improved intersection geometry. The goal of the project is to slow vehicles traveling on E. Glebe and create an opportunity for safer pedestrian crossing between E. Glebe and Commonwealth.
Status: Original concept approved by Traffic & Parking Board in February 2008. Revised concept being designed by consultant. Initial survey complete.
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Martha Custis Drive between Valley Drive and Lyons LaneConcept developed for mid-block crossing and bump-outs at bus stop.
Status: Working with community for consensus.
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