Brookland Multi-Modal Transportation & Streetscape Study
Established in 1887, the Brookland community in northeast Washington, DC located adjacent to the Catholic University campus and an existing WMATA metro station. Volkert conducted a study of the Brookland area including Monroe Street, 12th Street NE and Michigan Avenue and additional intersections within the project area. The ASLA Potomac Chapter Merit Award winning study focused on comprehensive transportation and streetscape improvements that reduces traffic congestion; increases pedestrian safety; reduces truck traffic; and enhances public transit, bicycle access, and connectivity while enhancing the unique and diverse character of the community.
The study involved the evaluation of public realm and streetscape elements including parks, curbs, sidewalk widths, public realm conditions and uses, location of street trees, street lights, signal lights, bus shelters, and street furniture. Streetscape recommendation for the 12th Street NE Corridor responded to the adjacent land uses and formed distinct sub-districts; Neighborhood Retail, Commercial “the Main Street Core”, and Residential.
The team conducted analyses of more than 20 intersections using Synchro and SimTraffic. The analyses addressed crash data, capacity, LOS, vehicle delays, queuing probabilities, and impacts of surrounding proposed development, using computer modeling to determine the measurements-of-effectiveness of the proposed solution. The study involved traffic calming measures and truck management plans. The pedestrian and bike study addressed the condition, adequacy, and safety of pedestrian facilities, pedestrian and bike routes, access to transit, roadway and trail geometrics, lighting, and pedestrian indicators, and evaluated alternatives to facilitate safe and efficient movement of pedestrian and bicyclists. Volkert conducted surveys of residents and businesses in the Brookland
Services Provided: Streetscape Study, Public Outreach, Transportation Planning, Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements, Intersection Planning, Traffic Analysis, Public Realm Recommendations, Gateway Design