South Pickett Street Corridor Improvements
*NEW* Provide feedback on the project conceptual designs through May 5! Visit the Project Development section to learn more.
Project Description
The purpose of this project is to implement improvements on South Pickett Street between Duke Street and Edsall Road to enhance mobility, access, and safety for all roadway users.
Project Area Map
Project Background
South Pickett Street is a four-lane roadway that provides access between Duke Street and Edsall Road. West of Edsall Road, it is a two-lane roadway with bike lanes and on-street parking. South Pickett Street features a mix of land uses, including high-density residential and commercial properties.
The Proposed Bicycle Network in the adopted Alexandria Mobility Plan calls for a dedicated bicycle facility on South Pickett Street. The City's Complete Streets Five-Year Work Plan includes a project to evaluate bike lanes on South Pickett Street. A bike lane would not only improve safety for people biking, but could enhance safety for people driving, create opportunities for enhanced pedestrian crossings, and provide traffic calming.
In 2023, the City of Alexandria was awarded a technical assistance grant through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' Transportation-Land Use Connections Program to study the corridor and develop design options.
Project Development
Community Engagement
Status: In Progress
April 2024: Feedback on Conceptual Designs
Following the initial community engagement period, staff developed conceptual designs to improve mobility, access, safety, and comfort for all users of South Pickett Street. The City would like your feedback!
There are two ways to participate:
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Complete the online feedback form between April 18 and May 5.
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Attend a virtual community meeting.
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7 p.m.
https://zoom.us/j/96859301979 or Dial +1.301.715.8592
Meeting ID: 968 5930 1979
Passcode: 559923
Following the community feedback period, City staff will develop a recommendation to be considered by the Traffic & Parking Board later this spring/summer.
December 2023: Community Input Period
From December 4-22, the City gathered community input on issues, concerns, and other experiences on South Pickett Street via an online feedback form. Thank you for your participation!
This input will be considered during the development of conceptual design options for the corridor. Additional opportunities for community input will be available in Spring 2024.
Planning & Design
Status: In Progress
Construction
Status: Not Started
Additional Resources
Visit the resources below to learn more.