Potomac Yard Implementation Work Group Meeting: Monday, 11/26/2018; 7-9 PM

The public is invited to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG) meeting scheduled for Monday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, Pre-School Room (901 Wythe Street).


This meeting will provide Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project updates on the Development Special Use Permit (DSUP) Amendment, environmental permitting, and funding associated with the Amazon and Virginia Tech Innovation Campus announcements.


To view Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group meeting materials, including materials presented during the November 12 meeting, please visit alexandriava.gov/PotomacMetroWorkGroup


PYMIG is an ad-hoc committee consisting of community members and stakeholders. It serves as the primary forum for community engagement during the planning, design and construction of the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station. For more information about this project, please contact Jason Scofi at 703.746.4060 or jason.scofi@alexandriava.gov or visit the City’s Potomac Yard website at alexandriava.gov/PotomacYard.


The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation, or to request materials in an alternative format, call e-mail geralyn.taylor@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4084, Virginia Relay 711.



Posted on November 20, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester.

PEPCO Unveils $15 Million Transportation Electrification Program for Washington, D.C.

“PEPCO, the sole electric company in the District of Columbia, recently unveiled a $15 Million Transportation Program aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of the city’s drivers and making charging infrastructure available to all residents.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has made the growth of electrified transportation options a priority for the city, noting that the transportation sector contributes more than 20% of the District’s carbon emissions. Plug-in vehicles (PIV) represent approximately 0.23% of the market, according to PEPCO, compared with the national average of 1.2%.

Of the 310,000 vehicles registered in DC, only about 720 are PIV. Reaching the 40,000 PIVs predicted to be on DC roads by 2030 will require more than 1,000 Level 2 changing plugs and 76 DC Fast Chargers, the utility said.

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Posted on November 20, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Cities, Metro, Smart Cities, Transportation, Urban Planning, Washington DC and tagged PEPCO Transportation Electrification Program.

Changes Coming to Clarendon Circle, Arlington, Virginia

Changes Coming to Challenging Clarendon Circle

Improvements will result in safer, more accessible intersection

November 5, 2018

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One of Arlington’s most highly traveled and complex intersections is getting a makeover. The end result? A safer and more accessible area for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

Work began last month on the intersection of Wilson, Clarendon and Washington boulevards ― known as Clarendon Circle ― a popular area that’s home to some of Arlington’s best-known businesses.

Improvements to this intersection were identified in the Clarendon Sector Plan, which was adopted by the County Board in 2006. When this project is complete, residents, businesses and visitors can expect a tighter intersection with shorter pedestrian crossings, wider sidewalks and improved alignment of Washington and Wilson boulevards.

“This project will bring a huge improvement to the experience of those walking or biking in the area, and make it easier for drivers to understand how vehicles should move through this large intersection,” said Gabriela Vega, the County’s project manager.

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Most notably, North Irving Street (next to Silver Diner) will be closed at the intersection, and green streets elements will be added. Closing this portion of Irving Street, which has low traffic volumes, will help make traffic operations simpler by reducing the number of streets at the intersection.

In addition, there will be upgraded traffic signals, new Carlyle streetlights, wider center medians at all crossings, curb extensions at the Liberty Tavern corner, new bike lanes and new street trees.

Residents and visitors should expect travel lane and sidewalk closures throughout construction, but no full road closures are planned. The first phase of construction will involve concrete work along eastbound Washington Boulevard, west of Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive.

Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2019.



Posted on November 13, 2018 by Jonathon Kerester and filed under Arlington County Virginia, Mixed-Use Districts, Redevelopment, Urban Planning and tagged Clarendon Circle.