Lines on Belmont Ridge

Loudoun County Traffic explains the new zig-zag lines on Belmont Ridge Road by the WO&D trail.

VDOT installed the road markings at the Belmont Ridge location on Monday, April 13, and plans to install another set of markings at the Sterling Boulevard location on Thursday, April 23, weather permitting.

After the pavement markings are installed, VDOT will monitor traffic speeds and driver behavior for a full year. If the experiment is successful, VDOT may consider the zigzag markings as a more standard pedestrian safety measure. The zigzag pavement markings are a low cost alternative to other safety improvements at mid-block locations. - Loudoun County Traffic

So there you go. Another probably smart, low-cost idea to improve safety and traffic management in Loudoun county.

[Update] I drive Belmont Ridge every day to and from work. Just in the past couple days, it appears the zig-zag lines are doing their job. People are definitely slowing down and being more careful crossing the WO&D. Ironically, however, there haven't been any bikers or walkers waiting at the crosswalk yet.