Columbia Pike Four Mile Run Bridge Pedestrian Enhancements
Location
The bridge over Four Mile Run on Columbia Pike between South Four Mile Run Drive and South Dinwiddie/Columbus Street.
Status
In Design
The project is currently in design. Implementation is anticipated in fall of 2020, to coordinate as much as possible with current construction along Columbia Pike’s west end as part of the Columbia Pike Multimodal Project.
About the Project
Project Goals
Improve the pedestrian experience on the Columbia Pike Four Mile Run Bridge by:
- Widening the northern sidewalk to 10 feet (existing sidewalk width is 5 feet)
- Providing lighting on the northern bridge sidewalk (Carlyle-style lighting, consistent with the corridor)
- Replacing split-rail style guardrails on approaches with sturdier metal railings
Project Background
Throughout the engagement process for the Columbia Pike west end project, County staff received feedback about the pedestrian experience on the bridge’s north sidewalk. Concerns centered around the sidewalk feeling too narrow and too poorly lit at night to feel comfortable or safe.
Following community meetings in spring 2019, staff began exploring options for improving the northern sidewalk and determined there is room for sidewalk expansion within the existing bridge width. This expansion would provide a 10-foot-wide shared sidewalk space and Carlyle-style lighting on the bridge’s north side.
About the Process
County staff shared information about the pedestrian enhancements for the Columbia Pike Four Mile Run Bridge over at several community meetings and events, including:
- Arlington Mill Civic Association – November 2019
- Wandering the West Pike – May 2019
- Arlington Mill Farmers’ Market – April 2019