NV-23-07: Eisenhower Avenue
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Van Dorn Street TO Holland Lane
Project Purpose
The focus of this study is to assess key areas of Eisenhower Avenue. The study will seek to identify ways to improve bicycle and pedestrian access (very high VTrans needs). The study will also review transit access, transportation demand management, congestion mitigation, and safety improvement alternatives.
Study Partners
- City of Alexandria
- ATCS, PLC
Key Points of Contact
District Lead: Rahul Trivedi
Lead Consultant: Dan Goldfarb
Schedule
| PHASE | DATES | TASKS |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | May - August 2023 | Diagnose Problems/Brainstorm Alternatives |
| Phase 2 | September 2023 - May 2024 | Evaluate Preliminary Alternatives/Conduct Public Outreach and Obtain Feedback/Select Preferred Alternatives |
| Phase 3 | May - July 2024 | Conduct Risk Assessment/Develop and Refine Preferred Alternatives/Prepare Cost Estimate and Investment Strategy |
Study Documents
NV-23-07 Phase 1 Executive Summary - PDF, 1.2MB
NV-23-07 Phase 2 Executive Summary - PDF, 485KB
The Phase 2 survey regarding potential improvements on Eisenhower Ave. between Van Dorn St. and Holland Ln. in the City of Alexandria is complete.
| Dates | Number of Participants (unique individuals) |
|---|---|
|
April 22-May 10, 2024
|
439 |
Proposed Improvements - Eisenhower Avenue from Van Dorn Street to the Van Dorn Metro Station
Intersection of Van Dorn Street and Eisenhower Avenue
- Relocate the left turns from southbound Van Dorn Street to eastbound Eisenhower Avenue and from westbound Eisenhower Avenue to southbound Van Dorn Street.
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 14% | 7% | 13% | 25% | 41% |
Sidewalk Improvements
- Construct a new sidewalk on the south side of Eisenhower Avenue from Van Dorn Street to the Van Dorn Metro Station
- Reduce capacity and re-utilize one lane on eastbound Eisenhower Avenue between Van Dorn Street and Metro Road
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 14% | 6% | 7% | 17% | 55% |
Bus Stop Improvements
- Improve the bus stop of the south side of Eisenhower Avenue (adjacent to eastbound traffic) between Metro Road and Van Dorn Street
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 9% | 3% | 24% | 19% | 45% |
Cycle Track Improvements
- Construct a two-way cycle track along the north side of Eisenhower Avenue from the Van Dorn Metro Station to Van Dorn Street
| 1. Strongly oppose | 2. Somewhat oppose | 3. Neutral | 4. Somewhat support | 5. Strongly support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate the concept on a scale of 1 to 5 | 18% | 7% | 12% | 16% | 46% |
Potential Future Traffic Improvement
Road Diet
- Reduce capacity for Eisenhower Avenue from Clermont Avenue to the Van Dorn Metro Station
This could be a potential future traffic improvement (not necessarily part of this study). The two-way cycle track would be part of the reduction in roadway capacity.
| Option | Result |
|---|---|
| Option 1: Two travel lanes (one in each direction) with a center turn lane | 69% |
| Option 3: Two travel lanes westbound (peak direction), one eastbound travel lane, and a center turn lane | 68% |
| Option 4: No Build | 66% |
| Option 2: Four travel lanes with no center turn lane | 57% |
Do you think the City of Alexandria should consider continuing the north side bicycle facility on Eisenhower Avenue from Holmes Run Trail to Mill Road (West)?
| Option | Result |
|---|---|
| Yes | 76% |
| No | 24% |
NV-23-07 Final Report - PDF, 27MB
Last updated: December 12, 2024
