Reimagine Route 1
Yesterday, the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) released its new report, Reimagine Route 1, which aims to start the conversation about the bold vision to transform Route 1 into a multi-modal, pedestrian-friendly, and urban-oriented boulevard that unifies the area into a truly walkable, connected, urban downtown.
The report, which was released following a presentation to a coalition of civic associations, coincides with the launch of the Route 1 Multimodal Improvements Study by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) examining “enhanced multimodal connectivity and accommodations along and across Route 1 in Crystal City, to meet the changing transportation needs of this growing urban activity center.” Route 1 improvements were included as one of five projects the state agreed to pursue as part of its agreement with Amazon.
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The concepts in the report draw upon national best practices in “complete streets” design and highway-to-boulevard conversions, while responding to current downtown urban design and mobility trends, most notably the humanizing of highway infrastructure.
Read more: https://nationallanding.org/route1
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