Stage 2, between Harrison Street and George Mason Dr., is in initial design, with construction expected late in 2012. At RSCA's request, Neighborhood Conservation funding has been earmarked for pedestrian safety and beautification work, including: grass, street trees and bio-retention in the medians from Harrison Street to North Edison Street; new sidewalk at 3401 Harrison Street and 5200 Williamsburg Boulevard to better align the roadway for traffic flow; improved pedestrian markings at the Harrison Street intersection; and reconfiguring the Kensington intersection to increase pedestrian safety via shorter crossing distances and nubs. The County plans to schedule another neighborhood meeting later this year to present this proposed design prior to its finalization. Stage 3, between 35th St. and Glebe Rd., is still very much in the conceptual stage with the thought being to propose a later Neighborhood Conservation funded project designed to improve pedestrian safety and calm traffic by re-configuring one or more intersections and improving street markings. |