Proposed changes. Click image to open the full chart in another window.
Shirlington Rotary today. Click image to open full image in another window.
The I-95/395 HOT Lanes Project is moving forward quickly, with Fall 2009 projected as the contract signing between VDOT and the Fluor-Transurban project team. If the proposed redesign of the Shirlington Rotary is approved, I am deeply concerned that the resulting traffic and pollution will undermine quality of life in several historic neighborhoods in the 45th District, especially Parkfairfax, Fairlington, and Shirlington. The VDOT-Fluor-Transurban project team has a legal and ethical responsibility to demonstrate with sufficient data that the proposed changes to the Shirlington Rotary will not cause more harm than good to our community.
At my request, the project team has engaged in several meetings since early May with Arlington and Alexandria transportation officials and me, at which we have been attempting to address these issues. While the meetings have been somewhat productive, I have yet to be convinced that there is sufficient data and analysis for the project team to stand confidently behind any assertion related to the affects of the proposed changes to the Shirlington Rotary. Therefore, barring some compelling new information, I will do everything I can to stop the Shirlington Rotary portion of the HOT Lanes project.
The image above to the left depicts the current traffic flow around the ShirlingtonRotary at I-395. The chart above to the right was prepared by the I-95/395 HOT Lanes Project staff to depict the proposed changesto the Shirlington Rotary at I-395, including new construction, expansion of some existing roads and ramps, and the addition of traffic signals. For more information about the project from the VDOT-Fluor-Transurban public-private partnership group and to sign up for their official information updates, click here.
I encourage everyone who lives in the neighborhoods affected by the project to review all of the information provided on this page and use the space below to share your comments, questions, and concerns, which will be valuable input as we work together to ensure the best possible outcome for our community and our region.
Delegate David Englin, 45th District
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