Lynhaven Neighborhood Slow Zone Pilot Project

Pilot project to create a neighborhood slow zone in the Lynhaven neighborhood.
Page updated on July 18, 2022 at 2:21 PM

Project Description

The purpose of this project is to create a “neighborhood slow zone” to encourage safer, more welcoming streets in the Lynhaven neighborhood.

Project Area Map

Project Area Map for the Lynhaven Slow Zone Project

Project Background

In 2017, the Alexandria City Council adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan to improve traffic safety citywide. Implementing neighborhood slow zones is one of the key action items from that plan.

Neighborhood slow zones are designated areas where slower speeds are encouraged, typically through a combination of lower speed limits, traffic calming measures, and gateway treatments.

The City is piloting its first neighborhood slow zone in the Lynhaven Neighborhood, where the community has shared concerns about speeding, failure to stop for people crossing the street, cut-through traffic, and truck traffic.

Project Timeline

Project Timeline for the Lynhaven Slow Zone Project

Project Development

Community Engagement

Status: Ongoing

Summer 2022: Community Feedback on Draft Design

The draft design plans were largely based on previous input from the community. In Summer 2022, the City held a community engagement period from July 1-17 to gather additional feedback on the draft design plans. More information about the community engagement period is available below:

In Person Meeting
Lynhaven Community Meeting
Monday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Chick Armstrong Recreation Center
​​​​​​​Meeting Presentation

Online Engagement
The City mailed project flyers to Lynhaven residents and shared project information with the Lynhaven Civic Association. Residents were invited to review the 30% Design Plans and email feedback to Alexandria.Carroll@AlexandriaVA.gov by July 17, 2022.

Thank you for your participation!

Community Engagement Through 2022

The City has engaged with the community on a number of occasions to gather input and discuss concerns:

December 2021 | Neighborhood Meeting
March 2021 | Neighborhood Meeting
February 2021 | Community Repaving Feedback Form
December 2020 | Neighborhood Meeting

Design

Status: In Progress

30% Design Plans

Construction

Status: Not Started

Contact

For more information about this project or to provide comments, please contact Alex Carroll, Project Manager, at Alexandria.Carroll@alexandriava.gov.