City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: MAY 12, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: LEAH RILEY, DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Public Hearing and Consideration of Appeals of the Traffic and Parking Board's February 23, 2026 Decision to Recommend Roadway Design Changes as Part of the Braddock Road Corridor Improvements Project.
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ISSUE: Consideration of petitions to appeal the Traffic and Parking Board's February 23, 2026, decision to recommend roadway design changes as part of the Braddock Road Corridor Improvements Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council concur with the recommendation of the Traffic & Parking Board to implement changes on Braddock Road to improve mobility, access, and safety for all road users.
BACKGROUND: Since adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan in 2017, the City has made a clear commitment: eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries. The staff recommendation is intended to design our streets to prevent crashes and reduce harm when they occur. This approach aligns with the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Roadway Safety Strategy and reflects national best practices in roadway design.
The proposed improvements on Braddock Road also advance the goals of the 2021 Alexandria Mobility Plan by creating a safer, more accessible corridor for people walking, biking, and using transit. By reducing barriers to safe travel, particularly near high-use destinations, we make it easier for residents, students, and commuters to choose options beyond driving, improving both safety and mobility across the network.
Braddock Road is an important east-west connector linking multiple neighborhoods, including Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, and Potomac Yard, and serves a diverse mix of users traveling to home...
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