City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 5, 2013
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: RASHAD M. YOUNG, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of a Resolution to Proceed with the Acquisition of Right of Way to Construct the Eisenhower Avenue Widening and Roadway Improvements Project. [ROLL-CALL VOTE]
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ISSUE: Consideration of a resolution to proceed with the acquisition of right of way to construct the Eisenhower Avenue Widening and Roadway Improvements Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the acquisition of right of way required to construct the Eisenhower Avenue Widening and Roadway Improvements Project. This project was presented at a public meeting on April 4, 2013 by City staff and the design was approved by City Council on May 28, 2013.
DISCUSSION: The proposed at-grade improvements along Eisenhower Avenue between Mill Road and Holland Lane are the first phase of the ultimate vision for the roadway. The proposed widening of Eisenhower Avenue between Holland Lane and Stovall Street is identified in the Eisenhower East Small Area Plan (EESAP). The project will create a multi-modal environment and promote safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists by adding an additional left turn lane on westbound Eisenhower Avenue at Mill Road, widening the receiving lanes on Mill Road, constructing streetscape improvements, bicycle facilities, and replacing the traffic circle at Holland Lane with a signalized "T" intersection.
The Goals of the Eisenhower Avenue Project as derived from the EESAP are:
1) Create a safe environment for all modes of transportation;
2) Provide wide sidewalks;
3) Upgrade pedestrian crossings;
4) Improve bicycle facilities;
5) Replace the traffic circle at Holland Lane with a "T" intersection;
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