The present configuration of Cabin John Parkway at the Stoneridge Pond (stormwater maintenance facility at the south terminus of the street) is a result of the diversion of Cabin John Creek to a stormwater filtration system. It was previously the access point to a community owned swimming pool. Although the roadway is marked for no parking in much of the dead end, it nonetheless attracts frequent users from outside the neighborhood, including driving school students and teachers. These various users leave trash behind along the curb and in nearby vegetation. Sexual activity is also known to occur through the leaving behind of condoms and wrappers. Despite these less than welcomed activities, the community transits this area as pedestrians, bikers, skaters, pet walkers, and nature enthusiasts. Wood bollards exist at the end of the raod to keep unauthorized vehicles from using the path toward Wootton Parkway. Many lost drivers accelerate into the dead end thinking it connects to Wootton Parkway or Dogwood Park, especially early in the sports seasons. Specific surface drainage issues are not addressed in these proposed options.

This option causes the least impact on existing conditions, likely is easiest to implement and has smallest cost. But, it does little to enhance the environment for community uses. It essentially preserves the status quo, only lessening vehicular access/traffic. With bollards only, the appearance remains much the same. No enhancement opportunities are applied.

This option creates a forced turn for southbound Cabin John Parkway traffic onto Leverton Road. Street curbing is modified preventing general access to the remaining dead end area. A curb cut is provided for handicap access, pedestrians, bicycles, and service vehicles. Restriction of non-authorized vehicles is accomplished by a removable bollard(s). The present sidewalk remains and those of Cabin John Parkway and Leverton Road are connected across the newly closed curb section. The preserved paving area remains accessible for recreation and pedestrian uses such as neighborhood yard sales, roller skating, learning to ride bicycles, observing nature or as a staging area for community or service activities. It also reduces the likelihood of vehicles accelerating into the area or parking.

This is the most aggressive option. It closes the roadway as in Option #2, yet additionally removes the dead end paving completely and replaces it with a bicycle/pedestrian path. The balance of the area is replanted with grass and trees as the approach to Stoneridge Pond. It reduces, if not eliminates, the area for many of the previously stated activities. The existing street sidewalk may remain.