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

2 2 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

3 3 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

4 4 Washington region has 2nd worst congestion in nation – Washington 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 Challenges Growing Congestion

5 5 Dulles Metrorail Extension At-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

6 6 Route Map

7 7 A Closer Look at Tysons Corner Stations

8 8 A Close Look at Phase 1 Stations

9 9 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

10 10 Tysons 123 East Station Draft Design

11 11 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

12 12 Tysons 123 Central Station Draft Design

13 13 Tysons 123 Station Future Development on Tysons Corner Center Site Pedestrian Bridge to Station

14 14 Future of Tysons Corner Center Site Tysons 123 Station

15 15 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

16 16 Tysons Central 7 Station Draft Design

17 17 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

18 18 Tysons 7 West Station Draft Design

19 19 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

20 20 Wiehle Station Draft Design

21 21 MOVING FORWARD

22 FTA New Starts Process Phase 1 approved into Final Design – May 12, 2008 Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) application under development

23 23 PREPARING FOR METRO’S ARRIVAL TO TYSONS Utility 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

24 24 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

25 25

26 26 Transportation Management Planning

27 27 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

28 28 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

29 29 Keeping 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

30 30 Michael Harris, DRPT 703-572-0556 1593 Spring Hill Road, Suite 300 Vienna, VA 22182 Contact Information Corey Hill, DRPT 804-786-4443 1313 East Main St., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23219


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