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Fairfax Connector Silver Line Bus Service June 10, 2014TRANSCRIPT
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax ConnectorSilver Line Bus Service
June 10, 2014
Department of Transportation
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
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
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
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
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Herndon Festival Outreach
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Wiehle Station
Bus Bay Signage Connector Store
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Wiehle Station
Bike & Ride Entrance Park & Ride Level G2
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Training at Wiehle Station
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Department of Transportation
Training at Spring Hill Station
County of Fairfax, Virginia
Questions ?
Department of Transportation