(43 neighbors attended — thank you!)

 1. The sliplane is no longer being considered. City engineers confirmed it is not part of the current WTR/Telegraph project design.

 2. We still need clarity on how all these plans fit together. There are multiple overlapping efforts:

• Duke Street Land Use Plan (long-term development vision)

• DSIM / Transitway (bus rapid transit & corridor redesign)

• WTR/Telegraph intersection project (near-term roadway & ramp changes)

  Residents repeatedly asked how these connect — and how today’s “interim” projects align with the long-term vision.

 3. Traffic & safety were the top concerns. From 1,700+ survey responses, residents consistently flagged congestion, pedestrian/bike safety, and difficulty getting around.

 4. The WTR/Telegraph project is moving forward. Planned changes include narrower roadway sections, more accessible sidewalks, a signalized Telegraph ramp with a left-turn lane, and relocated bus stops. Construction could last 2.5–3 years.

5.  Cut-through traffic remains a major concern. Many neighbors questioned whether new ramp access could increase traffic on WTR. The City believes it may reduce congestion, but acknowledged tradeoffs.

6.  Public input is limited at this stage. The design is at 30%. VDOT requires written questions before determining whether a public hearing is needed.

ACTION NEEDED:

Submit an email to Ryan Knight and Anup Gautam no later than Saturday, February 14th.

  WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO TAKE A POSITION.
 

Ryan.Knight@alexandriava.gov
anup.gautam@alexandriava.gov

EXAMPLE OF A LETTER:
Dear Ryna Knight and Anup Gautam:
My name is ____________. I am a resident of the City of Alexandria, at (insert your address).  I request that the proposed public hearing take place on the Duke Street and West Taylor Run Parkway Intersection Improvement Project. I would like to hear an update on the project from the TES staff and get answers to any questions that may be asked, within the context of a public hearing.
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The Taylor Run Citizens Association needs your support as we kick off the 2026/2027 season! Join our Board to get involved on a deeper level, helping to shape and implement our plans for 2026. If you're interested, please fill out the form by February 28, 2026. Board members will be elected during our March meeting.

It’s a small commitment: ~5 hours/month and your attendance at our meetings every 2nd Wednesday evening. We can really use the extra hands!

We are especially interested in people who can help with one or more of the following:

• Expanding TRCA's community events;

• Helping the neighborhood keep our parks clean;

• Managing our social media & neighborhood communications;

• Attending City Council and city planning meeting to make sure we are tracking community-relevant developments; and/or

• We also welcome your creative ideas if you have other ways you'd like to get involved!

Curious about us? Come see us in action. Christian Brandt, City Urban Planner, will attend TRCA's meeting on 2/11/26 @ 7:30 PM to give us an update on the Duke Street Land Use Plan.

Next meeting:
7:30pm on Feb 11th
First Christian Church
2723 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Or join us virtually at this link