Check out the project presentation and concepts!
Project Description
The purpose of this project is to study safety issues on Seminary Road and identify improvements to make it easier and safer for people of all ages, abilities, and modes of travel to use this street.
Project Area Map
Project Background
The City of Alexandria has received numerous complaints about safety along this segment, and Seminary Road is among the City’s high-crash corridors. There have been over 150 crashes in the project area from 2018-2024, including 9 that resulted in death or severe injury. The City's adopted Vision Zero goal is to eliminate fatal and severe crashes from Alexandria streets by 2028.
In 2024, the City was awarded a technical assistance grant through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Regional Roadway Safety Program to study the Seminary Road corridor, identify potential improvements, and develop concept designs.
Project Development
Planning & Concept Design
Status: Initiated
Stay tuned for updates!
Community Engagement
Status: In Progress
Spring 2025 Community Comment Period
After reviewing community comments, traffic data, and existing conditions, the City has identified several options to improve safety on Seminary Road. Here's how to provide your feedback:
- Review the project presentation & concepts.
- Complete the online feedback form by May 19.
Additionally, the City is hosting a virtual community meeting to share project information and answer questions:
Virtual Community Meeting
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 7 p.m.
Meeting Recording
Fall 2023 Community Feedback
The City received community feedback via an online survey that was conducted by the Seminary West Civic Association. The form included over 300 responses and highlighted top safety issues for residents in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the City doing this project?
Seminary Road is a high-speed corridor with a history of unacceptable traffic crashes that impact the lives of everyday Alexandrians. Existing adopted City plans, including the Alexandria Mobility Plan and the AlexWest Small Area Plan call for improvements to these streets to make it easier and safer for people to get from place to place.
What are the goals of this project?
Project goals include reducing traffic crashes, and making it easier and safer for all to travel on Seminary Road.
What is the project timeline?
The planning and conceptual design phase of this project will occur from Winter 2025 to Summer 2025.
How can I provide input?
There will be multiple opportunities for community members to provide input into this process. To receive project updates, please contact Alex Carroll at Alexandria.Carroll@AlexandriaVA.gov.
Why is the study area limited to the corridor between South George Mason Drive and North Beauregard Street?
Safety and operational issues on other parts Seminary Road are being addressed through separate projects, including:
City staff is closely coordinating these projects with each other and with upcoming development projects.