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1 Corey W. Hill Corey W. Hill Chief of Public Transportation Chief of Public Transportation May 20, 2008 May 20, 2008

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Corey W. HillCorey W. HillChief of Public TransportationChief of Public Transportation

May 20, 2008May 20, 2008

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Northern Virginia Today

• Tysons Corner is the largest employment center in the Commonwealth

• Larger than central business districts of Miami, St. Louis, and San Diego

• 115,000 jobs and 43 million square feet of commercial space• Nation’s 5th largest shopping center and 6 million square

feet of retail space

• Reston/Herndon is home to 70,000 jobs and 29 million square feet of commercial real estate

• Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country; already home to 100,000 jobs

• Dulles Airport employs more than 19,000 people, serves 27million passengers a year and generates $4.6 billion in revenue for the regional economy

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What the Future Holds

• Employment in the corridor is expected to increase 63% in the next 20 years

• Tysons Corner businesses employ over 90,000 professionals today – expected to employ 125,000 by 2025

• Dulles International Airport is expected to grow from 27 million passengers a year to 55 million passengers at build out

• Loudoun County – population expected to increase 150% by 2025

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Washington region has 2nd worst Washington region has 2nd worst congestion in nation congestion in nation –– Washington PostWashington Post

• Annual delay of 60 hours per traveler; congestion “cost” of $2.5 billion and rising

• 5 of 8 main roads in corridor will be gridlocked by 2010

With Progress Come ChallengesGrowing Congestion

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Dulles Metrorail ExtensionAt-a-Glance

• 23-mile new Metrorail line branching off the Orange Line after East Falls Church

• 11 new stations

• 5 in Phase 1

• 6 in Phase 2

• Seamless integration with current 106-mile system

• Approx. 50% of Tysons’ commuters originate from eastern points accessible to existing metrorail

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Route Map

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A Closer Look at Tysons Corner Stations

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A Close Look at Phase 1 Stations

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Tysons 123 East

• On Route 123 at Scotts Crossing Road/Colshire Drive• Elevated• 2 station entrances

(each side of Route 123) • Pedestrian bridge crossing Route 123 • Bus dropoff/pickup; Kiss & Ride • 2 escalators, 2 elevators in station• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in North entrance• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in South entrance

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Tysons 123 East Station Draft Design

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Tysons Central 123

• On Route 123 at Tysons Boulevard • Elevated• 2 station entrances on each side of Route 123• Pedestrian bridge crossing Route 123• Bus dropoff/pickup on both sides• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in station• 1 escalator, 2 elevators in North entrance• 1 escalator, 2 elevators in South entrance

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Tysons 123 Central Station Draft Design

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Tysons 123 StationFuture Development on Tysons Corner Center Site

Pedestrian Bridge to Station

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Future of Tysons Corner Center Site

Tysons 123 Station

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Tysons Central 7

• On Route 7 just northwest of Route 123

• Partially Underground

• 2 station entrances (each side of Route 7)

• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in station

• 1 escalator, 2 elevators in North entrance

• 1 escalator, 2 elevators in South entrance

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Tysons Central 7 Station Draft Design

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Tysons 7 West

• On Route 7 at Spring Hill Road• Elevated• 2 station entrances

(each side of Route 7) • Pedestrian bridge crossing

Route 7 • Bus dropoff/pickup,

Kiss & Ride• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in station• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in North

entrance• 1 escalator, 2 elevators in South

entrance

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Tysons 7 West Station Draft Design

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Wiehle Avenue

• In median of Dulles Airport Access Highway

• Ground Level• 2 station entrances

(both sides of Toll Road) • Pedestrian bridge crossing toll

road and airport access highway • Bus dropoff/pickup;

Kiss & Ride (north side)• Parking for 2,300 cars

(north side) • 2 escalators, 2 elevators in station• 4 escalators, 3 elevators in North

entrance• 2 escalators, 2 elevators in South

entrance

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Wiehle Station Draft Design

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MOVING FORWARD

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FTA New Starts Process

• Phase 1 approved into Final Design – May 12, 2008

• Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) application under development

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PREPARING FOR METRO’S ARRIVAL TO TYSONSUtility Relocation

• Working with businesses and residents along Route 7 to provide information about likely impacts

• Relocating utilities prior to construction reduces risk and saves dollars

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Utility Relocation

Route 7 •Utility Relocation will occur mostly along the service roads

•Business access maintained during work/business hours

Route 123•Relocations along Route 123

ROUTE 7 Between

Gosnell Rd & Route 123

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Transportation Management Planning

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Purpose of the Dulles Rail TMP

• Remove vehicles from construction zones

• Respond quickly to incidents • Maintain flow on local area

roads

• Enhance alternative commute options

• Provide information for travel decision-making

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Potential Commuter Options

• Carpool/Vanpool• Express Bus to Parking

Lots and Transit Stations• Expanded Local Bus

Routes• Shuttle Bus• Circulator Bus• Guaranteed Ride Home• FlexCar/ZipCar

• Telework• Variable Work Hours• Alternative Work Schedules• Metrocheck• Transit Fare Buy-Down• Carpool Incentive Program

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Keeping the community informedKeeping the community informed

• Over 450 community and business outreach project briefings given over last 2 years

• Regular updates will continue to businesses and residents via email, fax and mail

• State and County working with employers on transportation management planning

• 24-Hour HOTLINE to answer community and business concerns

• Project Office located in Tysons Corner

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Michael Harris, DRPT

703-572-0556

1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300Vienna, VA 22182

Contact Information

Corey Hill, DRPT

804-786-4443

1313 East Main St., Suite 300Richmond, VA 23219