Nvtc Timeline Final

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Nvtc Timeline Final 1964 • Urban Mass Transit Act of 1964 paves the way for transit expansion nationwide • Transportation District Act of 1964 creates • NVTC September 1: Initial Commission meeting • NVTC starts work on rapid transit system 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 • Endorse proposed rail rapid transit line • WMATA compact approved • WMATA ocially created • Metro planning begins! • Resolution to start • Outer Beltway Location Committee established • First WMATA board members selected • Right-of-Way preserved Metrorail construction • Washington and Old Dominion Railway for future Metrorail contacted for possible commuter rail line 1973 1972 1971 1970 • NVTC sets transit fares, routes and service levels in NoVA • 3 new bus routes and 20 new buses for the Shirley • Metro groundbreaking, • Grant to build nation’s rst transit way: 1974 • NVTC starts Computeride--a computerized carpool program Highway Bus project Shirley Expressway Shirley Highway Bus project • WMATA builds rst bus shelter – From 1974 to 1986 WMATA builds 828 bus shelters in the region • “Citizens First in Transportation" policy creates the Regional • First “fringe” parking lots – later “Park & Ride • Rosslyn pedestrian • NVTC coordinates Metro station site • NVTC's transfers Computeride to COG to merge with their growing carpool program Citizens Advisory Committee lots” - at the future Springeld Metrorail station bridge opens location and architectural design • NVTC coordinates Fairfax County's new bus program establishing a $100,000 fund to grant to • NVTC supports providing 3 computers for Fairfax, Arlington and site (400 spaces) and Huntington Metrorail • Aerial tour of NoVA with legislators to “any legitimate agency” to provide bus service – service later becomes Fairfax Connector Alexandria for trac signalization station site (150 spaces). Parking = 25-cents see urban sprawl and trac congestion • Legislation allows transit in the Dulles Airport Road median connecting the airport with Metro 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 • NVTC begins receiving state funds • First 4.6 miles of the Metrorail • NVTC coordinates bike trails • Supports installing bike lockers at Virginia Metrorail • Orange line begins service • NVTC creates a nancial plan to com- • New Ridesharing Demonstration • NVTC receives $4M in federal transit system open and 51,000 with Metro stations to Ballston – adds 4 new plete the 101-mile Metrorail system Project to promote ridesharing in operating funds for NoVA passengers ride free between • Sponsors Dulles Airport • NVTC contacts Southern Railway about service from stations: Court House, • NVTC secures 2% fuels tax for Metro. the I-66 corridor and establish an • Supports Northern Virginia Regional 5 Red Line stations from Rhode Access Demonstration project Culpeper, Manassas and Burke Centre to King Street Clarendon, Virginia Sq.-GMU The rst month's tax receipts for July, employer-based ridesharing Park Authority to secure the Wash- Island Ave to Farragut North to improve transportation Metrorail in Alexandria and Ballston and adds 2.63 1980 ($629,656) are forwarded to program ington and Old Dominion (W&OD) service to and from Metrorail • NVTC receives $1 million grant for WMATA's purchase of miles to the system WMATA on October 1 right-of-way for hiking and biking – advanced design buses, new wheelchair lifts, garage, later the W&OD Trail shop and oce equipment, and project management 1985 1983 1982 1986 • NVTC supports I-66 HOV-4 restrictions until new • Orange Line grows by 9.11 miles with opening of East Falls Church, West Falls • Public hearings on Orange Line opening to Vienna • NVTC promotes ridesharing in NOVA with 1984 Dulles Toll Road is opened promotional mailings for I-66 opening on Church, Dunn Loring and Vienna stations • Secures access for CUE buses at Vienna Metro station • Alexandria DASH begins service • NVTC promotes ways to increase Metro ridership December 22, compiling a Commuter Directory, • Study of the impact of state aid to Metrorail on the state economy conrms a 13% • Created rst computerized cost calculator for fares • NVTC oce electric typewriters replaced in NOVA: bus stop information and weekend encouraging vanpools - providing no interest ROI for transit • 2-year budget is adopted for 8-train, peak-period with personal computers ash passes loans of $750 and exploring parking for carpool • New shuttle service in Tysons Corner connects to West Falls Church Metro station service. Master Agreement negotiations begin • Bus Service Coordination Plan improves • NVTC receives $140,790 (state) for experimental and vanpool staging and storage • NVTC proposes a new Northern Virginia entity to help set priorities: later the transit service and eciency bus service from West Falls Church Metrorail Transportation Coordinating Council • Start development of a commuter rail project station to Rosslyn, to begin early in 1984 along two lines (Manassas and Fredericksburg) 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 • Studied an integrated telephone 1992 • Metrorail sets record ridership of 564,265 trips • Opened Transit Store at Ballston • Metro adds 4-story, 1,300 space garage at Vienna station • Blue Line opens from King Street • Launched VRE to Manassas and info system for WMATA and local • Metrobus carries two billionth rider • 25th Anniversary symposium explores • Loudoun County joins NVTC to Van Dorn Street in Alexandria, Fredericksburg service bus systems. Leads to adding Metrorail carries one-billionth rider Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems • Commission sends delegation to Brazil to investigate railcar bids 3.57 mile extension brings system • Annual report on the Transportation local transit fare, schedule and • NVTC receives $750,000 (federal) to plan purchase and new toll technologies • $79M NVTC bond issue closes on February 7, 1990 to 79 miles and 67 stations Service Coordination Plan, includes 27 route information through of railcar and locomotives • Special ceremony and train ride to • Created a multi-agency transit access plan for the Dulles • First meeting: NVTC and PRTC’s recommendations on: planning, nance, WMATA's "ARTS" database • $79M debt issue to purchase 38 railcars, execute the VRE Master Agreement and Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Extension Transportation Coordinating Council transit/ridesharing coordination, and 10 locomotives, and a $200M insurance program operating agreements with Amtrak, congestion management Southern Railway, RF&P, and Conrail 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 • 25th anniversary of Metrobus • Metrorail service begins to • WMATA celebrates 20th anniversary • WMATA begins SmartCard demo called GO CARD 1994 • Metrorail sets new ridership record of 811,000 trips for President • Arlington ART begins service with the Franconia-Springeld - adds • NVTC awarded APTA’s 1996 Outstanding at 19 Metrorail stations, 5 parking lots and 3 • MetroAccess provides Clinton Inauguration ART 90 in Crystal City 3.3 miles to Blue Line. Metrorail Government Agency award Metrobus lines curb to curb service for • Metrochek allows customers to redeem Metro fares for service • Falls Church Hybrid Bus Pilot: Kick-o now has 75 stations and is a • $700,000 grant to start a regional smart- • New VRE access agreement with CSXT through people with disabilities on 29 transit systems 92.4 mile system • VRE TRIP communications system card-based fare integration project with June ’99 expands service • 30th Anniversary • NVTC receives and allocates $45.6 M in state bonds to support WMATA • Managed $23M to nance the all transit systems • NVTC initiates enlargement of tunnel under • NVTC negotiates with CSXT to operate additional VRE trains to purchase of 13 bi-level railcars for VRE U.S. Capitol for VRE bi-level railcars in the future relieve overcrowding • New VRE station at Lorton • 10 additional VRE railcars added • November 3: Metrobus carries 3 billionth rider 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 • WMATA begins selling fares, passes and • Average week-day ridership for July hits record 616,233 – the highest • Metro opens second multi-level parking facility at Vienna/Fairfax-GMU • Transit technology expo with • Loudoun Co. commuter bus re-brands and merchandise on-line at www.wmata.com daily ridership month in Metro history station. The 2,200 space, six level garage lls up daily by 10 am 14 high-tech exhibitors & over re-launches as LC Transit • WMATA launches SmarTrip – permanent • September 14: SmartBenets launched – allowing employers to fund • 25th anniversary of Metrorail 200 attendees • Transit Education Day with VTA in Richmond rechargeable plastic farecard for SmarTrip cards directly • 90 day test of SmarTrip cards on Arlington buses begins • Transit Ridership increases 10% • NoVA Transit E-schedules launched for cell Metrorail trips and parking • Executive Order encourages transit ridership by requiring all federal agencies • Kicked o installation of SmarTrip fare boxes on Northern Virginia Bus Systems on free fare days on Code Red phones, personal digital assistants and to provide the full $65 benet to all employees the Washington area • September 11: Terrorists attack the Pentagon. Transit systems provide safe Ozone Alert days handheld computers • Procurement begins for new Falls Church bus (ELECTREK) - 4 hybrid-electric passage for riders • Start National Transit Database program; buses connecting the East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations – later • NVTC convenes regional transit systems to improve emergency coordination generates $4M in federal funding becomes GEORGE and communication 2008 2007 2006 2005 • Record $42.5M collected in motor fuels •
Recommended publications
  • Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
    Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Joe Calabrese - General Manager RTA Ridership by Mode ! 500 Buses - 75 % ! 60 Heavy Rail Vehicles - 10% ! 24 RTV’s (BRT) - 8% ! 48 Light Rail Vehicles - 6% ! Paratransit - 100 vehicles - 1% RTA Fleet GCRTA HealthLine Euclid Avenue Transformation Euclid Avenue History Euclid Avenue History Alternatives Analysis - late 1990’s ! Subway ! Light Rail ! Do Nothing (keep the #6 bus) ! Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Mode Selection Criteria ! Capacity (30,000 + daily customers) ! Connectivity ! Funding possibilities (FTA) ! Cost - capital and operating ! Economic development potential " Renew Aging Infrastructure Vision for the “Silver Line” BRT ! “Rail Like” Image ! Fast ! Simple ! Safe ! First Class ! Help Revitalize Corridor Euclid Corridor Project ! 9.38 miles long ! 36 stations (from 100 bus stops) ! Travel time from 40 to 28 minutes ! Building face to building face ! Pedestrian and bicycle friendly ! Landscape/hardscape treatment ! Pubic Art - Integrated/stand-alone Exclusive Right of Way Funding Pie Charts FTA 80% ODOT 20% 2000 ODOT FTA 25% 50% City MPO RTA 2004 Ground Breaking October 2004 “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction (3.5 years) “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Silver Line” Construction “Rail Like” Image ! Reduced Travel Time " Multi-Door Boarding " Exclusive Right-of-Way " Traffic Signal Prioritization " Higher Travel Speeds " Level Boarding " Precision Docking " Rear Facing Wheel Chair Restraints " Off-Board Fare Collection “Rail Like” Image ! Hi-Frequency
    [Show full text]
  • Transit Service Design Guidelines
    Transit Service Design Guidelines Department of Rail and Public Transportation November 2008 Transit Service Design Guidelines Why were these guidelines for new transit service developed? In FY2008 alone, six communities in Virginia contacted the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation about starting new transit service in their community. They and many other communities throughout Virginia are interested in learning how new transit services can enhance travel choices and mobility and help to achieve other goals, such as quality of life, economic opportunity, and environmental quality. They have heard about or seen successful transit systems in other parts of the state, the nation, or the world, and wonder how similar systems might serve their communities. They need objective and understandable information about transit and whether it might be appropriate for them. These guidelines will help local governments, transit providers and citizens better understand the types of transit systems and services that are available to meet community and regional transportation needs. The guidelines also help the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) in making recommendations to the Commonwealth Transportation Board for transit investments, by 1) providing information on the types of systems or services that are best matched to community needs and local land use decisions, and 2) ensuring that resources are used effectively to achieve local, regional, and Commonwealth goals. Who were these guidelines developed for? These guidelines are intended for three different audiences: local governments, transit providers and citizens. Therefore, some will choose to read the entire document while others may only be interested in certain sections.
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
    Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Joe Calabrese – General Manager Greater Cleveland RTA Overview . Service Area 59 municipalities 500 square miles Population of 1.5 million . Customers Served 200,000 on a typical weekday 1 RTA Overview . Services Modes 500 Buses 100 Paratransit Vans 20 Job Access Vans 60 Heavy Rail Vehicles 48 Light Rail Vehicles 24 RTV’s - (HealthLine BRT) 2 RTA Fleet 3 GCRTA HealthLine Euclid Avenue Transformation Euclid Avenue History 4 Euclid Avenue History Euclid Avenue History . Streetcars disappeared in 1954 . # 6 Bus Route put in service Great Service with Low Image . Alternative Analysis Subway or Light Rail Do Nothing (keep the #6 bus) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 5 Mode Selection Criteria . Capacity (30,000 + daily customers) . Connectivity . Funding possibilities (FTA) . Cost Capital Operating . Economic development potential Vision for the “Silver Line” . “Rail-Like” Image . Fast . Simple . Safe . First Class . Promote Economic Development 6 Euclid Corridor Project – 9.38 Miles . 36 stations . Travel time from 28 to 40 minutes . Building face to building face . Pedestrian friendly with bike lanes . Landscape/hardscape treatment 1,500 trees with irrigation . Integrated/stand-alone public art 7 Ground Breaking October 2004 8 Funding Pie Charts - $200 Million FTA 80% ODOT 20% 2000 ODOT FTA 25% 50% City MPO RTA 2004 Exclusive Right of Way 9 10 11 “Rail-Like” Characteristics . Quicker Travel Times Exclusive Right-of-Way Higher Travel Speed Limit Traffic Signal Prioritization Precision Docking Level Boarding “Stations” Off Board Fare Collection 12 “Rail-Like” Service and Image . Hi-Frequency Service 24x7 Peak every 5 minutes Off-Peak every 8 to 15 minutes .
    [Show full text]
  • Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit
    Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) Performance Characteristics Stations Mixed Traffic Lanes* Service Characteristics Newest Corridor End‐to‐End Travel Departures Every 'X' Travel Speed (MPH) City Corridor Segment Open length (mi) # Spacing (mi) Miles % Time Minutes BRT Systems Boston Silver Line Washington Street ‐ SL5 2002 2.40 13 0.18 1.03 42.93% 19 7 7.58 Oakland San Pablo Rapid ‐ 72R 2003 14.79 52 0.28 14.79 100.00% 60 12 14.79 Albuquerque The Red Line (766) 2004 11.00 17 0.65 10.32 93.79% 44 18 15.00 Kansas City Main Street ‐ MAX "Orange Line" 2005 8.95 22 0.41 4.29 47.92% 40 10 13.42 Eugene Green Line 2007 3.98 10 0.40 1.59 40.00% 29 10 8.23 New York Bx12 SBS (Fordham Road ‐ Pelham Pkwy) 2008 9.00 18 0.50 5.20 57.73% 52 3 10.38 Cleveland HealthLine 2008 6.80 39 0.17 2.33 34.19% 38 8 10.74 Snohomish County Swift BRT ‐ Blue Line 2009 16.72 31 0.54 6.77 40.52% 43 12 23.33 Eugene Gateway Line 2011 7.76 14 0.55 2.59 33.33% 29 10 16.05 Kansas City Troost Avenue ‐ "Green Line" 2011 12.93 22 0.59 12.93 100.00% 50 10 15.51 New York M34 SBS (34th Street) 2011 2.00 13 0.15 2.00 100.00% 23 9 5.22 Stockton Route #44 ‐ Airport Corridor 2011 5.50 8 0.69 5.50 100.00% 23 20 14.35 Stockton Route #43 ‐ Hammer Corridor 2012 5.30 14 0.38 5.30 100.00% 28 12 11.35 Alexandria ‐ Arlington Metroway 2014 6.80 15 0.45 6.12 89.95% 24 12 17.00 Fort Collins Mason Corridor 2014 4.97 12 0.41 1.99 40.00% 24 10 12.43 San Bernardino sbX ‐ "Green Line" 2014 15.70 16 0.98 9.86 62.79% 56 10 16.82 Minneapolis A Line 2016 9.90 20 0.50 9.90 100.00% 28 10 21.21 Minneapolis Red Line 2013 13.00 5 2.60 2.00 15.38% 55 15 14.18 Chapel Hill N‐S Corridor Proposed 8.20 16 0.51 1.34 16.34% 30 7.5 16.40 LRT Systems St.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Motion Transit Ambassador Information and Application Packet August – October 2008
    Local Motion Transit Ambassador Information and Application Packet August – October 2008 Thank you for your interest in the Local Motion Transit Ambassador program! The objective of the program is to encourage residents and commuters to make more trips by transit and less by personal vehicle. Ambassadors work with Local Motion program manager to complete various tasks and earn points towards incentive prizes; ambassadors choose their level of involvement based on interest and availability. Here’s how it works: - Transit Ambassador program will run August 1 – October 31 - Complete and submit the Transit Ambassador application and knowledge questionnaire - Participate in a variety of outreach and communications tasks based on interest and availability - Each month, ambassadors submit a report, and supporting documentation where necessary, to Local Motion program manager - Approved ambassadors will receive a Local Motion Transit Ambassador t-shirt to be worn at outreach and special events - At the close of each phase, a celebratory recognition luncheon and program recap will take place to award prizes and discuss ambassador experiences GREAT PRIZES! 100 points 75 points – $100 gift card 50 points – $50 gift card - Nintendo Wii - Giant - Trader Joe’s - Borders - Personal chef service - Walmart - Best Buy - Barnes & Noble - iPhone 3G, 16GB - Whole Foods - REI - SmarTrip - Home cleaning service provided - Shoppers - Target - AMC Theaters by The Maid Home Services Task list and point allocations* 30 points each - Attend and speak at event to
    [Show full text]
  • Indygo Red Line Rapid Transit Indianapolis, Indiana Small Starts Project Development (Rating Assigned November 2016)
    IndyGo Red Line Rapid Transit Indianapolis, Indiana Small Starts Project Development (Rating Assigned November 2016) Summary Description Proposed Project: Bus Rapid Transit 13.1 Miles, 28 Stations Total Capital Cost ($YOE): $96.33 Million Section 5309 Small Starts Share ($YOE): $74.99 Million (77.8%) Annual Operating Cost (opening year 2018): $7.03 Million Existing Corridor Ridership (Warranted): 7,800 Daily Linked Trips Overall Project Rating: Medium Project Justification Rating: Medium Local Financial Commitment Rating: Medium Project Description: The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) proposes to build a bus rapid transit (BRT) line connecting the Indianapolis central business district (CBD) with the Village of Broad Ripple to the north, and the University of Indianapolis campus to the south. The project includes approximately 7.7 miles of dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal priority at intersections, and stations with weather protection, level vehicle boarding, real-time bus arrival information, and self-service fare vending. The project includes the purchase of 12 60- foot electric battery-powered buses. Service would be provided 20 hours per weekday, with buses every ten minutes during daytime hours and every 30 minutes during the evening. Weekend service would be provided 18 hours per day, with buses every 15 minutes during service hours. Project Purpose: The project will provide fast, reliable, convenient transit service in a key corridor serving downtown Indianapolis. It will operate through the densest area of the city, which has among the most diverse land uses in the region. The route serves four major universities, several hospitals, government agency offices, other community services, and the new Downtown Transit Center, which offers transfer opportunities to numerous connecting bus routes.
    [Show full text]
  • FY 2020 - FY 2024 Adopted CIP - 199
    Transportation and Pedestrian Initiatives Transportation and Pedestrian Initiatives Goals To provide long range transportation planning for new capacity roadway improvements. To identify potential locations for major transit facilities such as future rail stations and park-and-ride sites. To enhanced public transportation corridors which will require further study to identify the feasibility of alternative modes and levels of service. To provide a system of alternative transportation links between residential, educational and commercial activity centers oriented to the non-motorized user. Fairfax County, Virginia: FY 2020 - FY 2024 Adopted CIP - 199 Transportation and Pedestrian Initiatives PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Transportation facilities and services in Fairfax County are primarily provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) which owns, constructs, maintains and operates nearly all of the roads in Fairfax County, and by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) which provides the majority of all public transit service in the region. In addition to the transportation planning done by these two agencies, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is responsible for ensuring regional compatibility of all transportation plans, a prerequisite for the expenditure of federal funds for any transportation project. LINK TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Fairfax County's Comprehensive Plan has established a number of objectives and policies in order to: Maximize the efficient use of the existing and future County transportation system by reducing reliance on automobile travel. Provide public transportation facilities such as rail transit and commuter rail in major radial and intracounty commuter corridors. Provide local movement of people and goods through a multi-modal transportation system that provides transportation choices, reduces single- occupancy-vehicle use, and improves air quality.
    [Show full text]
  • Final Design Traffic Operations Report
    FINAL DESIGN TRAFFIC OPERATIONS REPORT IndyGo Red Line Rapid Transit Project – Phase 1 IndyGo April, 2016 Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 Project Description ........................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Existing Conditions ........................................................................................................................................... 1-5 1.2.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 1-5 1.2.2 Roadway Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 1-5 1.3 Build Conditions ................................................................................................................................................. 1-8 1.3.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 1-8 1.3.2 Roadway Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 1-8 Section 2 Traffic Analysis Methodology ....................................................................... 2-1 2.1 Traffic Impact Thresholds .............................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Riding the Red Line
    Riding the Red Line A As the Red Line is a service that is brand MERIDIAN 96th new to our riders and our bus operators, 91st we expect there may be delays and local route 90 occasional challenges for the first few weeks. Please be patient as everyone TRANSFER TO works to get comfortable with the system ROUTE 90 and ensure that everything is working together properly. B 66th St. Trips north and south of the 13-mile Red 18 Broad Ripple Line corridor will be served by IndyGo COLLEGE local service. These routes will be called Route 90 and will offer free transfers at Kessler 66th and College and at the University of Indianapolis. The Red Line rapid portion 54th St. of the route is expected to operate 19 52nd St. approximately every 10-15 minutes. 19 46th St. If your trip starts or ends on College 42nd St. Avenue between 66th and 96th streets, Meridian/38th Park 38 28 18 C 38th IndyGo will serve riders with Route 90 via 4 19 38 39 a transfer at the 66th and College Red Line 34th St. station. Riders will board local service on MERIDIAN the northeast corner of 66th and College, 30th/Museum 30 Time Point Connecting Route Fall Creek/Ivy Tech and this service will arrive every 30 Local Route 90: 30 min. frequency Local Route 90: 20 min. frequency minutes for the local on weekdays and 30 22nd St. on weekends. Rapid Transit IU Health 18 28 18th St. 14th St. 18 25 28 If your trip starts or ends on Madison or CAPITOL Shelby between University of Indianapolis 9th St.
    [Show full text]
  • On to 2050 Regionally Significant Projects Benefits Report
    ON TO 2050 REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS BENEFITS REPORT Draft for public comment Draft ON TO 2050 Regionally Significant Projects Benefits Report June 2018 Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3 Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Definition change from previous plans .............................................................................................. 4 Solicitation of projects............................................................................................................................ 5 Evaluation framework ......................................................................................................................... 14 Project evaluation ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Project cost estimates ........................................................................................................................... 14 Capital costs ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Operating costs ................................................................................................................................. 15 Cost summary for projects .............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Notice of Public Hearing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
    Notice of Public Hearing Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Docket B18-04: Proposal to Eliminate the Use of Cash on Limited-Stop Metrobus Routes Purpose Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority on the docket mentioned above as follows: Hearing No. 620 Monday, September 17, 2018 Metro Headquarters Building 600 5th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Open House at 6:30 pm – Public Hearing at 7:00 pm Please note that this date is subject to the facility’s cancellation policy. In the event of a cancellation, Metro will post information about the new hearing on www.wmata.com The locations for all Metro public hearings are wheelchair accessible. Any individual who requires special assistance such as a sign language interpreter or additional accommodation to participate in the public hearing, or who requires these materials in an alternate format, should contact Danise Peña at (202) 962-2511 or TTY: 202-962-2033 as soon as possible in order for Metro to make necessary arrangements. For language assistance, such as an interpreter or information in another language, please call (202) 962-2582 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing date. For more information please visit www.wmata.com/bus In accordance with Section 76 of the WMATA Compact, Metro will conduct a public hearing at the location listed in this notice. Information on the hearing will be provided in Metrorail stations, on Metrobus vehicles, at area libraries, and online at wmata.com/bus. HOW TO REGISTER TO SPEAK – All organizations or individuals desiring to be heard with respect to this docket will be afforded the opportunity to present their views, make supporting statements and to offer alternative proposals.
    [Show full text]
  • Fairfax County Characteristics
    County of Fairfax, Virginia Transit Successes and Challenges in Fairfax County Virginia Association of Counties 2012 Annual Conference November 12, 2012 Jeffery C. McKay Supervisor, Lee District Fairfax County Board of Supervisors County of Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax County Characteristics • Population: ~ 1,096,000 • Households: ~ 394,000 • Jobs: ~ 572,000 • Land Area: 396 square miles • VMT: 25.7 million miles • Transit Trips: 49.3 million County of Fairfax, Virginia Transit in Fairfax County • Fairfax County is served by several interconnected transit systems. – Fairfax Connector primarily provides service within the County. • Feeder service to Metrorail Stations • Cross-County Service • Circulator Service – Metrobus primarily provides service between jurisdictions – MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for people whose disability prevents them from using bus or rail. – Transportation Association of Greater Springfield (TAGS) - shuttle service that circulates throughout Springfield’s business district. County of Fairfax, Virginia Transit in Fairfax County – Metrorail provides rail service throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. – The Virginia Railway Express provides commuter rail service from Manassas and Fredericksburg through Fairfax County and into Washington, D.C. • Services share a common fare structure, fare media, telephone information number and on-line trip planning. County of Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax Connector • Owned and operated by Fairfax County. • Began Service in FY 1986
    [Show full text]