The Virginia Department of Transportation could be bringing changes to S. Van Dorn Street in Franconia, just south Alexandria, including possible bicycle/pedestrian improvements.
A Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions (STARS) study is set to complete next year and, as part of that study, VDOT is collecting feedback on what roadway improvements should prioritize.
A release said the study assesses “potential safety, operational, transit and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along the two-and-a-half mile stretch of South Van Dorn Street (Route 613) between Telegraph Road (Route 611) and the Alexandria city limits.”
The road is currently three lanes in each direction, along with a few turn lanes in places. According to a release:
Within the study limits, South Van Dorn Street traffic counts range from 14,000 to 37,000 vehicles a day. South Van Dorn Street has a 35 mph posted speed limit between Telegraph Road and Franconia Road (Route 644); a 45 mph posted speed limit between Franconia Road and I-95/I-495 (Capital Beltway); and a 35 mph posted speed limit between I-95/I-495 and the Alexandria city limits.
A survey on corridor priorities will be available through March 14. The survey asks respondents to rank priorities like reducing congestion, bicycle safety and more, along with identifying trends in usage and accessibility issues.
“STARS studies do not set construction dates for any improvements but develop proposed improvements that localities can pursue for funding,” the release said.
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