Comments are open on the Environmental Assessment of Southeast Boulevard until January 24th, You can view materials from the December 2017 meeting here and fill out the survey here.
The first question is about the cross-section. The "Max" option has a 12' wide path and 3 sidewalks, 2 are 6' and 1 of 8'.
A "min" option has a 10' sidepath and two 6' sidewalks. The medium option also has a 12' sidepath and then a 6' sidewalk and an 8' one. They all have the same number of auto lanes. The trade off is for more excess space (for development or parks). I think a 12 foot wide path is a minimum personally.
The survey asks users to prioritize things like separated facilities, a shared-use path, bike & ped intersection signs and markings and low speed traffic with prioritized pedestrian and bicycle flow. It asks about preferred designs for Barney Circle, preferred left turn configuration onto 14th Street, and which bike/ped connections you prefer (you can choose all).
It also asks about preferred elements in an intersection for pedestrian and bicycle crossings. Elements include crosswalks, traffic lights with ped signals, HAWK signals and stop signs. There also a question about which should greater higher priority, vehicle flow or bike and ped accommodations.
The project would provide pedestrian and bicycle links to the waterfront via bridges extending from Southeast Boulevard, over the CSX railroad corridor, and down to M Street SE or the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. These links must meet all railroad clearance and accessibility (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, but the location(s) and design features are flexible. While providing connections at all three locations may be feasible, it is important to understand which location(s) are most desirable.
There are also a couple of bicycle maps showing different possible combinations of options, such as different railroad crossings and traffic circles.
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