Long-Range Transportation Planning
Long-Range Transportation Planning Initiatives
EISENHOWER AVENUE STUDIES
EISENHOWER AVENUE TRANSPORTATION STUDY
the purpose of this project is to evaluate needs and opportunities for mobility, access, and safety improvements on the Eisenhower Avenue corridor. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment (OIPI) selected Eisenhower Ave between Van Dorn Street and Holland Ave in the City of Alexandria to be evaluated under the VDOT Project Pipeline Program. This program will include a study of the corridor to evaluate State and City needs to improve safety, mobility, and accessibility along Eisenhower Avenue.
EISENHOWER WEST TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS STUDY
The City of Alexandria initiated Eisenhower West Transportation Alternatives Analysis (EWTAA) Study as an update to the 2015 Eisenhower West Transportation Study (EWTS). The EWTS was conducted as a transportation component of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan (SAP), including land use and transportation network scenarios explored in SAP. The EWTS analyzed the impacts of the Multimodal Bridge and Farrington Connector on the transportation network in the Eisenhower West region. The EWTAA study area includes the South Van Dorn Street (Van Dorn Street) and Eisenhower Avenue corridors and corresponding intersections.
ALEXMOVES SURVEY 2023
The AlexMoves survey is now closed. The City will post survey results on this page once they are available. For questions, about the 2023 AlexMoved survey, contact Carson C. Lucarelli at Carson.Lucarelli@alexandriava.gov.
About AlexMoves
The City works with the polling and research firm Polco to conduct periodic AlexMoves travel surveys from a statistically significant sample of residents. These surveys help the City's transportation planners gain insight into how Alexandrians get around for all types of trips -- not just daily commutes. In turn, this will help the City monitor changes over time and better plan for all transportation users.
Past AlexMoves Surveys, Presentations, and Reports
- 2021 presentation and full report.
- 2018-2019 presentation, full report and appendices
- 2016 presentation and full report
ALEXANDRIA MOBILITY PLAN
The Alexandria Mobility Plan (AMP) is the 2021 update to the Comprehensive Transportation Master Plan developed in 2008 and updated in 2016 with a new bicycle and pedestrian chapter. The Alexandria Mobility Plan (AMP) incorporates a comprehensive transportation planning approach to ensure adequate mobility and access for all Alexandrians. The mobility plan is a strategic approach to urban transportation planning based on values related to sustainability, equity, and efficiency. The mobility plan encourages a shift from dependency in automobile travel to utilizing more less polluting sustainable modes of transportation and leveraging technology and innovation to attain transportation-related goals.
ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT VISION PLAN
The Alexandria Transit Vision Plan identifies existing and future bus transit needs and community priorities in the City of Alexandria as a basis for designing a future bus network that improves mobility, accessibility, and overall cost efficiency. The City of Alexandria and DASH are leading this study.
The City of Alexandria initiated Eisenhower West Transportation Alternatives Analysis (EWTAA) Study as an update to the 2015 Eisenhower West Transportation Study (EWTS). The EWTS was conducted as a transportation component of the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan (SAP), including land use and transportation network scenarios explored in SAP. The EWTS analyzed the impacts of the Multimodal Bridge and Farrington Connector on the transportation network in the Eisenhower West region. The EWTAA study area includes the South Van Dorn Street (Van Dorn Street) and Eisenhower Avenue corridors and corresponding intersections.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PLAN 2040
On July 9, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Environmental Action Plan (EAP) 2040, an update to Eco-City Alexandria’s comprehensive roadmap for creating a thriving, sustainable community. The EAP 2040 includes a chapter on Transportation strategies to reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more and view the plan on the City's Eco-City page.
Coordination with Other Agencies
The City coordinates with a number of other agencies on Transportation projects. For more information, see the pages below.
RAIL PROJECTS AND PARTNERS PAGE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS PAGE
EXPRESS LANES PROJECTS PAGE
Earlier Studies
Small Area Plans
- North Potomac Yard - 2017
- South Patrick Street - 2018
- Eisenhower East Plan Update - 2019
- Landmark/Van Dorn Re-Planning - 2019
- Arlandria-Chirilagua - 2021
- City of Alexandria Master Plan
Other
KING STREET - BRADLEE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The section of King Street in the Bradlee and Fairlington Neighborhoods is an important gateway into Alexandria. In it's current state, the street presents challenges for different users. When visitors use I-395 to get to Old Town, Upper King Street is their first impression of the City. Area residents have important stormwater and flooding concerns. Some residents have proposed solutions to improve the aesthetics to enhance community character. For customers and employees of the Bradlee Shopping Center, the Upper King Street area can be confusing. For people driving, taking the bus, walking and biking, this area does not support the many transportation choices. This is why several Council-approved plans and studies have identified improvements in this corridor.
The King Street-Bradlee Reconstruction Project, also known as the Upper King Street Multimodal Reconstruction Project, is an opportunity to improve the King Street corridor between Quaker Lane and Menokin Drive. After applying for state funding in 2020, T&ES is now proposing additional traffic analysis and community engagement to develop a preferred alternative for this corridor. On April 27, 2021, City Council approved a recommendation to defer the project during SMART SCALE Round 4. The City will continue to explore improvements in this area and conduct a community engagement process before potentially resubmitting in the future for SMART SCALE or another funding source.
Staff are hopeful that a future project can help improve beautification, flooding, streetscape, and accessibility issues in this area. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has already given the City strong indications that a project of this scale may score well for future funding.
Below you will find the City Council Memo (and related documents) that recommended deferring the application for funding until after the planning is complete. Be sure to check back here in the future for more updates!
- Upper King Street Memo to Council
- Attachment 1 Potential Cross Section ideas not submitted
- Attachment 2 Cross Section Concept submitted with SMART SCALE Application
- Preliminary Planning Assessment in SMART SCALE Application
- Letter from resident groups about stormwater and flooding
- Letter from residents on beautification of the area
- Transportation Master Plan Recommendations (Pages 29-30, 45-46, 55, 66-69)
- VDOT's VTrans Mid-term needs (Transportation Demand Management, Transit Access, Congestion Mitigation, Bicycle Access, Road Safety Improvements, and Pedestrian Access and Safety)
- Alexandria Transit Vision Plan Neighborhood Recommendations Summary (King Street - Bradlee and Park Center Area)