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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax ConnectorSilver Line Bus Service
June 10, 2014
Department of Transportation
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation 2
• Coordination with Metrobus, Loudoun County Transit, PRTC, and Washington Flyer staff ongoing since Jan. 2013
• Training began Sept. 2013; over 270 bus operators have been trained for Silver Line serviceo All operators were trained by
Dec. 2013o Refresher training and new
operator training is ongoing
• New Route 983 (Udvar-Hazy Center) training began in May 2014
• Plan based on two designs:o Realignment, enhancement,
and addition of new feeder serving to Metrorail stations
o Tysons Circulator service (providing the “last mile” connection to and from Metrorail)
Fairfax Connector Readiness
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
• Approximately 241 Fairfax Connector bus stops installed
• 15 buses added to the fleet; 38 new bus operators, 5 supervisors; 5 maintenance technicians
• WMATA staff tested the Wiehle parking revenue system (PARCS) and reported successful operation
• An operational test of weekday peak service was conducted Nov. 16, 2013o Most routes to remain at Wiehle
north; five routes shifted to Wiehle south
• Additional testing is scheduled for the end of June to re-familiarize operators with new Silver Line stations
Fairfax Connector Readiness
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
• fairfaxconnector.com updateso Silver Line Bus Service Plano Interactive route mapso Mobile device friendly
Community Outreach
• Ambassadors will assist passengers with bus service and Wiehle facility information
• Wiehle public open houses being scheduled.o A bus or buses will be staged
within the bus loopo The Bike & Ride room will be
open and applications will be accepted
o Bus service information will be available
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
• Five events to date in 2014, including Herndon Festival and Celebrate Fairfax! outreach
• Scheduled events:o Jun. 10: Franconia-Springfield
“Pop-Up” event with Metroo Jun. 14: Udvar-Hazy Air &
Space Museumo Jun. 18: West Falls Church
“Pop-Up” event with Metroo Jul. 9: Ask Fairfax! online chato Wiehle public open house
– Date TBD
Community Outreach
• Two buses are wrapped to market upcoming Silver Line service changes
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Herndon Festival Outreach
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Wiehle Station
Bus Bay Signage Connector Store
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Wiehle Station
Bike & Ride Entrance Park & Ride Level G2
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Training at Wiehle Station
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Training at Spring Hill Station
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County of Fairfax, Virginia
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