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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