VRE Gainesville-Haymarket ExtensionVRE Gainesville-Haymarket ExtensionFeasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis

Public Workshop

Wednesday, October 22nd, 20086:30 – 9:00 pm

Battlefield High School

Presentation Overview

Introduction Purpose and Need Alternatives Analysis Process Tier 1 Study Timeline Next Steps

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Introduction

Identify and Evaluate Transit Service Options Locally and Regionally in the Gainesville-Haymarket Area

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Purpose and Need

Enhance Mobility between the Gainesville- Haymarket Area and Washington, D.C. Reduce Regional Traffic Congestion Improve Regional Air Quality and Minimize Environmental Impacts Advance Sustainable Development Goals Determine Transportation Investment

Strategies

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Alternatives Analysis

Two-Tiered Screening Process: Tier 1 - Preliminary Screening

Is the alternative feasible?Does it meet the Purpose and Need?

Tier 2 – Detailed Evaluation

Rank against Goals and Objectives

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Determination of Evaluation Criteria

Tier 1 Process

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Collection of Alternatives

Screening Analysis (Qualitative Measures)

Refined Collection of Alternatives (Further Evaluation in Tier 2)

Access and Mobility Traffic Congestion Environmental Considerations Smart Growth and Economic Development Capital Costs and Effectiveness Ease of Implementation

Evaluation CriteriaBased on Purpose & Need

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Tier 1 AlternativesNo-Build Scenario

Forecast Year: 2030 Future Committed Transportation Network Programmed and Funded Highway and Transit

Improvements1. Bus Route from Dominion Valley Drive to

Cushing Park and Ride to Tysons East2. Bus Route along Linton Hall to Cushing Park

and Ride to Pentagon/State Dept.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Tier 1 AlternativesBaseline Scenario

Maximum Improvements with No Major Capital Investment Commuter Bus Service from Haymarket to DC

(Pentagon) via Cushing Park and Ride Lot and the State Dept. Baseline includes No-Build Scenario

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Modes

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail

Commuter rail is an electric or diesel propelled railway for passenger train service, consisting of short distance travel operating between an urban core and adjacent suburbs.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Commuter Rail

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Light Rail

Light Rail, also referred to as streetcar or trolley, is a lightweight passenger rail car that operates singly or in short trains in right-of-way that may or may not run in street traffic. Light Rail is often powered by overhead electric lines.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Light Rail

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Heavy Rail

Heavy Rail, also known as metro, subway, or rapid transit, is an electric railway with the capacity for heavy passenger volumes. It operates singly or in multi-car trains on a separate right-of-way with signaling and high platform loading.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Heavy Rail

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

People Mover

A people mover is a guided passenger car operating on or suspended from a guideway, beam, or tube.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives People Mover

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Bus

Commuter Bus is a traditional passenger bus service consisting of short distance highway travel operating between an urban core and adjacent suburbs.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Commuter Bus

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Bus Rapid Transit

Bus rapid transit is an electric or diesel traditional passenger bus service operating on a fixed guided system. A fixed guideway is a separate facility that uses an independent right-of-way for the exclusive use of the bus service.

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Commuter Rail Light Rail Heavy Rail People Mover Commuter Bus Bus Rapid Transit

Tier 1 Alternatives Bus Rapid Transit

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Tier 1 Alternatives Options Considered but Not Pursued

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Light Rail G-H to DC G-H to Vienna Metrorail Broad Run to

Manassas

Automated People Mover G-H to DC G-H to Vienna Metrorail Broad Run to

Manassas

Bus Rapid Transit G-H to DC G-H to Vienna Metrorail Broad Run to

Manassas

Tier 1 Findings

No Further Evaluation Light Rail: 2A and 2B Heavy Rail: 3A People Mover: 4A and 4B Bus Rapid Transit: 6A,

and 6B

Retained for Further Evaluation Commuter Rail: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D Commuter Bus: 5A and 5B

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Study Timeline

PHASE 1 Data Collection Goals and Objectives Public Workshop Evaluation Criteria

May 2008 – July 2008

PHASE 2 Define/Evaluate Alternatives Environmental Report Public Workshop

July 2008 – December 2008

PHASE 3 Final Analysis and Report Public Workshop Select Locally Preferred Alt.

January 2009 – March 2009

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

Next StepsOverall Project Development

Tier 2 Detailed Analysis Potential NEPA (National Environmental

Policy Act) Review Preliminary Engineering Final Design Construction

Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

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