vre gainesville-haymarket extension feasibility study and alternatives analysis public workshop...
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VRE Gainesville-Haymarket ExtensionVRE Gainesville-Haymarket ExtensionFeasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis
Public Workshop
Wednesday, October 22nd, 20086:30 – 9:00 pm
Battlefield High School
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Questions or Comments?
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Phone: (703) 684 – 1001Email: [email protected]: www.vre.orgTrain Talk List Serve: Sign up on www.vre.org
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