VRE Gainesville-Haymarket Extension
Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis
Public Workshop
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Battlefield High School
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
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
Purpose and Need
 Enhance Mobility between the GainesvilleHaymarket 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
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
Tier 1 Process
Determination of Evaluation Criteria
Collection of Alternatives
Screening Analysis
(Qualitative Measures)
Refined Collection of Alternatives
(Further Evaluation in Tier 2)
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
Evaluation Criteria
Based on Purpose & Need






Access and Mobility
Traffic Congestion
Environmental Considerations
Smart Growth and Economic Development
Capital Costs and Effectiveness
Ease of Implementation
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
Tier 1 Alternatives
No-Build Scenario
 Forecast Year: 2030
 Future Committed Transportation Network
 Programmed and Funded Highway and Transit
Improvements
1. Bus Route from Dominion Valley Drive to
Cushing Park and Ride to Tysons East
2. 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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Baseline 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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Modes






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Commuter Rail






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Light Rail






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Heavy Rail






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
People Mover






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Commuter Bus






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
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
Tier 1 Alternatives
Bus Rapid Transit






Commuter Rail
Light Rail
Heavy Rail
People Mover
Commuter Bus
Bus Rapid Transit
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
Tier 1 Alternatives
Options Considered but Not Pursued
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
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
Tier 1 Findings
Retained for Further
Evaluation
 Commuter Rail: 1A,
1B, 1C, and 1D
 Commuter Bus: 5A
and 5B
No Further Evaluation
 Light Rail: 2A and 2B
 Heavy Rail: 3A
 People Mover: 4A
and 4B
 Bus Rapid Transit: 6A,
and 6B
Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1
Study Timeline | Next Steps
Study Timeline
PHASE 1
 Data Collection
 Goals and Objectives
 Public Workshop
 Evaluation Criteria
May 2008 – July 2008
PHASE 2
July 2008 – December 2008
 Define/Evaluate Alternatives
 Environmental Report
 Public Workshop
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
Next Steps
Overall 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
Questions or Comments?
For more information contact us at:
Phone: (703) 684 – 1001
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vre.org
Train Talk List Serve: Sign up on www.vre.org
Thank You for Your Participation!