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Chapter 1.0 Introduction ...... p-1 1.1 Goals and Objectives ...... p-1 1.2 Overview of Transportation Management Programs ...... p-1 1.3 Marine Barracks Washington...... p-3 1.4 MBW Master Plan/EIS Status ...... p-5 Chapter 2.0 Planning Criteria & Compliance ...... p-5 2.1 Parking Requirements ...... p-5 2.2 Air Quality Requirements ...... p-6 Exisiting Transporation Conditions ...... p-6 3.1 Metrorail & Bus Service ...... p-8 3.2 Commuter Rail Service ...... p-9 4.10 CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project ...... p-25 3.3 Commuter Bus Service ...... p-13 4.11 Near Southeast Urban Design Framework Plan ...p-25 3.4 Shutt le Service ...... p-13 4.12 Boathouse Row Planning Study ...... p-26 3.5 Bicycle and Pedestrians ...... p-13 4.13 Poplar Point Development ...... p-26 3.6 Roadways ...... p-15 4.14 Arthur Capper/Carrollsburg Hope VI Project ...... p-26 3.7 Parking ...... p-16 4.15 The Yards and Yards Park ...... p-26 3.8 Commuter Ferry Service ...... p-17 4.16 DDOT Streetcar Proposal ...... p-27 3.9 Marine Barracks Washington Transportation Survey Results ...... p-17 4.17 Other Local Development ...... p-28 3.9.1 Travel Modes ...... p-18 Chapter 5.0 3.9.2 Travel Commuting Range ...... p-18 Existing Transportation Management 3.9.3 Parking Breakdown ...... p-20 Planning Measures ...... p-31 3.9.4 Peak Commuting Times ...... p-20 5.1 Parking Supply and Control ...... p-31 3.9.5 Awareness of Subsidies and Ridesharing p-20 5.2 Transit Subsidies ...... p-31 3.9.6 Alternative Work Schedules/Telework ...... p-21 5.3 Alternative Work Schedules ...... p-31 4.1 Anacostia Waterfront Initiative ...... p-21 5.4 Employee Transportation Coordinator ...... p-31 4.2 11th Street Bridge ...... p-22 Chapter 6.0 4.3 11th Street Bridge Park ...... p-22 4.4 Anacostia Riverwalk Trail ...... p-24 Master Plan Land Use Proposals: Transportation Implications ...... p-32 4.5 Pennsylvania & Potomac Avenue SE Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study ...... p-24 6.1 Anticipated Land Use Changes ...... p-32 4.6 M Street SE/SW Transportation Study ...... p-24 6.2 Employee Density Implications ...... p-32 4.7 Parkside Pedestrian Bridge Project ...... p-24 6.3 Trip Generation/Modal Split Impacts ...... p-32 4.8 Barney Circle and SE Boulevard Transportation 6.4 Master Plan Parking Supply Impacts ...... p-32 Study ...... p-25 7.1 Employee Transportation Coordinator ...... p-33 4.9 South Capitol Street Corridor ...... p-25 7.2 Parking Supply and Control ...... p-34 7.3 Transit Subsidies ...... p-34

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Figure 1 MBW Properties & Location Map ...... p-2 Figure 2 MBW Personnel Analysis ...... p-4 Figure 3 Street and Transit Networks within MBW Vicinity ...... p-7 Figure 4 Regional Metro Routes ...... p-8 Figure 5 Metrorail and Bus Routes within MBW Vicinity ...... p-10 Figure 6 Regional Commuter Rail ...... p-11 Figure 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities within MBW Vicinity ...... p-14 Figure 8 Roadways within MBW Vicinity ...... p-16 Figure 9 Parking Assets ...... p-17 Figure 10 MBW Employees by Zip Code ...... p-19 Figure 11 TMP Survey for MBW Civilians: Awareness of Mass Transit Benefi t Program ...... p-20 Figure 12 Planning Initiatives, Local and AWI ....p-23 Figure 13 DC Streetcar Routes in MBW Vicinity p-28 Figure 14 Other Local Development and Planning Contents (cont’d) Initiatives ...... p-28

7.4 Telecommuting ...... p-35 Tables 7.5 Shutt le Bus Service ...... p-35 Table 1 Personnel Loading at MBW ...... p-4 7.6 Rideshare (Carpools and Vanpools) / Guaranteed Table 2 Parking Breakdown at MBW ...... p-16 Ride Home ...... p-35 7.7 Alternative Work Schedules ...... p-35 Chapter 8.0 Appendices Transportation Management Program Monitoring & Evaluation ...... p-36 Appendix A ...... References 8.1 Progress Monitoring ...... p-36 Appendix B ...... Transportation Commuting Survey 8.2 Amending the TMP ...... p-36 Chapter 9.0 Summary & Conclusions ...... p-36

vi Prefinal Report / September 2015 MARINEE BBARRACKS TABLE OF CONTENTS Acronyms

AWI ...... Anacostia Waterfront Initiative AWS ...... Alternative Work Schedule BEQ...... Bachelor Enlisted Quarters CH4 ...... Methane Co2...... Carbon Dioxide DC ...... District of Columbia DCOP ...... DC Offi ce of Planning DDOT ...... DC Department of Transportation DoD ...... Department of Defense EIS ...... Environmental Impact Statement EO ...... Executive Order ETC ...... Employee Transportation Coordinator FRO...... Family Readiness Offi cer GHG ...... Greenhouse Gas GRH ...... Guaranteed Ride Home GSA ...... General Services Administration HFC ...... Hydrofl uorocarbons PRTC ...... Potomac and Rappahannock JBAB ...... Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling ...... Transportation Committ ee MARC ...... Maryland Area Rail Commuter SF ...... Square Feet MBW ...... Marine Barracks Washington SOV ...... Single Occupancy Vehicle MCI ...... Marine Corps Institute TDM ...... Travel Demand Management MD ...... Maryland THEARC ...... Town Hall Education Arts Recreation MSF ...... Million Square Feet ...... Campus MTA ...... Maryland Transit Administration TMP ...... Transportation Management MTBP ...... Mass Transportation Benefi t Program ...... Program MWCOG ...... Metropolitan Washington VA ...... Virginia ...... Council of Governments VRE...... Virginia Railway Express N2O ...... Nitrous Oxide WHS ...... Washington Headquarters Services NCPC ...... National Capital Planning Commission WMATA ...... Washington Metropolitan Area NCR ...... National Capital Region ...... Transit Authority NEPA...... National Environmental Policy Act WNY ...... Washington Navy Yard

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Chapter 1.0 Introduction 1.1 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The goals of this TMP are to reduce traffic congestion, conserve energy, and improve air quality by seeking to reduce and/or shorten the number of employee single occupancy vehicle (SOV) trips in the workday commute to and from MBW. The objective of this TMP is to document measures that will achieve quantifiable trip reduction rates, reduce vehicle miles traveled, and increase average vehicle occupancy rates. This will help to establish and maintain acceptable regional air quality, not degrade levels of service for vehicular flow, and reduce energy consumption.

1.2 OVERVIEW OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) was created by Congress to serve as the central planning agency for federal activities and interests in the National Capital Region (NCR). Section 5(a) of the National Capital Planning Act of 1952, as amended, provides that each federal and District of Columbia agency, prior to the preparation of construction plans by that agency, for proposed developments and projects or for commit- ments on the acquisition of land, paid for in whole or in part from federal or District funds, will consult with the NCPC while preparing their plans and programs in preliminary and successive stages since such plans may affect the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. Normally, NCPC will not approve or recommend project plans for a facility or installation when there is no approved master plan for that installation.

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One of NCPC’s main responsibilities is to coordinate federal project development within the region and, as such, NCPC completed the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements in 2004. The compre- hensive plan requires preparation of a TMP for all proj- ects that will increase work site employment to 500 or more existing and proposed employees, and encourages a TMP for projects that will increase work site employ- ment to 100 or more employees. TMPs are also required to be submitted with installation master plan updates. To comport with federal air quality regulations, local trip reduction ordinances, and NCPC planning require- ments, a TMP develops a program that minimizes SOV trips to federal agency worksites to encourage more efficient employee commuting patterns. In 2008, the United States General Services Administration (GSA), the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) and the NCPC developed a Handbook for preparing TMPs at federal facilities within the NCR. The handbook, which was used to prepare this report, provides federal agen- cies within the NCR with methods and guidance for preparing a TMP. According to the Handbook, while Travel Demand Management (TDM) measures are utilized to addresses overall strategies and policies that influence travel behavior, a TMP documents how these strategies and policies are applied at a given site. Both TMPs and TDM seek to optimize the use of existing and future transportation facilities in reducing single occupant automobile travel.

1.3 MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON MBW is the oldest continuously active Marine Corps installation in the United States. The installation has existed at 8th and I Streets in the southeast part of DC since 1801 (Figure 1 at left). MBW provides special security and ceremonial support duties throughout the NCR and the world as directed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the President of the United States. This includes Presidential support duties, light infantry training, ceremonial marchers, silent drill platoon, body bearers, color guard, Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Band. The Marine Barracks has been the home of the U.S. Marine Band since the opening of the post. MBW operates on a 24/7 basis with most personnel reporting on the day shift. The day shift starts earlier at MBW than at most federal government facilities with many people reporting to work at 6 or 7 a.m. Based on the results of the Transportation Survey, the peak

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p.m. work departure time is more disbursed reflecting Figure 2 MBW Personnel Analysis the fact that many people do not work traditional eight-hour days. In addition to workers reporting to 598 MBW, there are numerous ceremonial events at MBW 600 throughout the year (most often in the summer with the 500 parades). There is some movement on and off the base 500 during the work day due in part to employee travel between sites for meetings, etc., requirements associated 400 with the MBW mission (such as ceremonial events), and the need to go off base to obtain goods and services 300 during lunch hours.

As shown in Table 1 and figure 2 (below), there are 200 1,286 personnel currently assigned to MBW. The 132 vast majority (approximately 96 percent) are military 100 personnel, of which nearly 90 percent are junior 56 enlisted (E1-E4). Less than 11 percent (132) comprise 0 officer positions. Additionally, MBW is served by a Civilian Officer Military Military civilian force of approximately 56 full-time personnel. (Commuter) (Resident) An estimated 49 percent (500 personnel) of enlisted personnel reside on base at either Building 20 Bachelor and all single enlisted personnel assigned to MBW Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) or the Annex BEQ, plus the of the ranks E1-E5. Enlisted personnel are housed in Commandant, four officers, and their families. The duty Buildings 20 and 26, with each facility accommodating station for approximately 140 of the personnel assigned roughly half of the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) to MBW is elsewhere within the NCR, including Camp requirement. David (known formally as the Naval Support Facility Thurmont) in Frederick County, Maryland and the The area surrounding MBW contains a mixture of land US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Military uses including governmental, residential, institutional, personnel are typically assigned to MBW for two years, commercial, and community facilities. The area has and the transition between incoming and outgoing been changing over the past 10 years or so with a large personnel typically occurs in the fall months. The Main amount of development built or planned, and Barracks Post provides residency for the Commandant of the Row is evolving into a vibrant, vital neighborhood. Marine Corps, four additional married general officers,

Table 1 Personnel Loading at MBW

OFFICERS ENLISTED CIVILIAN SECTION SUB- SUB- SUBTO- TOTAL USMC USN USMC USN TOTAL TOTAL TAL Headquarters & Service 15 4 19 184 8 192 28 239 Company Company A 5 0 5 154 0 154 0 159 Company B 8 0 8 123 0 123 0 131 Security Company 2 0 2 98 0 98 0 100 Guard Company 2 0 2 195 0 195 0 197 Marine Corps Institute 7 0 7 68 0 68 28 103 Company US Marine Drum & Bugle 3 0 3 87 0 87 0 90 Corps US Marine Band 5 0 5 168 0 168 0 173 US Naval Academy 81 0 81 13 0 13 0 94 Totals 128 4 132 1,090 8 1,098 56 1,286

Source: Marine Barracks Washington, DC Public Affairs Office. December 2013.

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1.4 MBW MASTER PLAN/EIS STATUS The EIS for Multiple Projects in Support of Marine Barracks Washington was prepared concurrently and in conjunction with the Master Plan and this TMP. The purpose of the EIS was to address existing and antici- pated facility deficiencies at MBW. It also evaluated the potential impacts of implementing repair, renovation, and construction projects at MBW anticipated to occur within an approximately 5-year planning horizon. The EIS analyzed the proposed land acquisition and construction associated with the replacement of a BEQ complex, including supporting facilities and parking.

Chapter 2.0 Planning Criteria & Compliance 2.1 PARKING REQUIREMENTS The NCPC classifies official parking ratios to be applied to federal agencies within DC. The area surrounding MBW calls for one parking space for every four employ- ee’s ratio (1:4) be applied to the facility according to the Federal Comprehensive Plan. The development of this ratio takes into account available transit services, the proximity and cost of commercial parking facilities, guidelines established by local zoning ordinances, and walking distances and conditions in the region’s various cities and counties. The goal of these requirements is for the federal govern- ment to actively manage its parking supply to provide parking spaces only to those employees who have no alternatives to driving alone—giving priority to carpools and vanpools—while accommodating visi- tors and the physically disabled. Providing incentives for employees to leave their cars at home is central to managing the parking supply. MBW faces unique chal- lenges during ceremonial events, as an influx of visitors arrive on singular days and, while parking supply

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Smog over the DC skyline. challenges are not faced daily, they become periodic problems.

2.2 AIR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS One of the key driving factors behind reducing the number and/or distance of vehicle trips in the region is the need to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles. GHG emissions from motor vehicles include carbon dioxide (CO ), methane 2 Chapter 3.0 (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, with CO being released in the 2 Existing largest volumes. There are a number of cross-cutting recommendations, regulations and Executive Orders Transportation (EO) relating to reducing GHG emissions from motor vehicles. These initiatives include: Conditions »  EO 13514, which mandates a 2 percent per year MBW is located in an urban area within the changing reduction in GHG emissions; Southeast neighborhood of Washington DC. It is part » Energy and Independence Security Act of 2007, which of planning Ward 6 and contains a mixture of land uses requires a 20 percent petroleum reduction by 2020 including residential, commercial, industrial, govern- and 10 percent alternative fuel increase by 2020; mental, and open space. Whereas the Capitol Hill area » The Department of the Navy Energy Vision which is land use north of the Southeast Freeway has remained an initiative that identifi es ends, ways, and means for relatively constant, there is a large amount of planned increasing energy security for the Navy and Marine development coming to the area south of the freeway Corps by collaborating with partners in the defense community, government, and the private sector.; where the MBW Annex property is located. » Maryland GHG Reduction Act of 2009, which targets MBW is accessible via highways, arterial streets, a 25 percent reduction in GHG by 2020 (10 percent by collector roads and several public transit modes (Figure 2012; 15 percent by 2015); and 3). The installation is directly served by several local » MWCOG Region Forward, which calls for a 20 percent and regional bus routes (including Metrobus, DC GHG reduction (below 2005 levels) by 2020 and an Circulator, and other commuter routes), Metrorail 80 percent emission reduction below 2005 levels by (Orange, Blue, Green, and Silver lines), as well as 2050. intercity and regional rail lines accessible from one

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of the City’s two intermodal and multi-modal transit centers, namely Union Station located about 1.7 miles to the north (approximately 23 minutes by bus). Notably, the nearby 8th Street SE and M Street SE corridors provide valuable transit choices and increased mobility for MBW residents and visitors. Access to the area can be gained either directly or with one transfer via the DC Circulator, Metrorail, commuter bus, commuter rail, Amtrak, and Metrobus. It is located near several arterial roads: I-395, I-695, I-295, and 8th and I Streets. Road access is fairly good and does not act as an inhibitor to commuting, at least outside of the background peak periods.

3.1 METRORAIL & BUS SERVICE The Washington DC Metrorail (or Metro) and Metrobus are operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The Metro has six lines (Red, Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow, and Green) with 91 stations in Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland (Figure 4). Metrobus has 325 routes and 11,500 stops in the metropolitan Washington area (WMATA 2014). Ongoing and planned expansions of the Metrorail include expansion to Dulles International Airport and Loudon County, Virginia via the newly opened Silver

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Line, and multiple connections across Montgomery and Eastern Market or Navy Yard stations. WMATA has Prince George’s Counties in Maryland located north conducted periodic access studies for various stations; and east of the City via the proposed Purple Line. As however has no plans to increase commuter parking at growth and transit opportunities continue to increase, most stations. ridership throughout the region and future develop- ment surrounding many transit stations will likely 3.2 COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE follow including the M and 8th Street SE corridors. Figure 5 (following page) illustrates the bus routes and The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is served Metro stations proximate to MBW. The Eastern Market by three commuter rail providers: Virginia Railway Metro station is at a reasonable walking distance of Express (VRE), Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC), approximately 0.3 miles from the main gate of MBW and Amtrak. at 8th and I. (Reasonable walking distance has been VRE consists of two lines. The Fredericksburg Line defined by NCPC as 2,000 feet, or somewhere between a provides train service between Union Station and quarter mile and a half mile—about a 10-minute walk.) Fredericksburg, Virginia, with a future station planned The walk from this station to the MBW main gate is 6-7 south of Fredericksburg in Spotsylvania (VRE 2015). minutes. The Metro Navy Yard station is on the Green This line has stops between these terminals at Quantico, Line and the next closest metro rail station to MBW. The Franconia/ Springfield, Alexandria, Crystal City, walk to the MBW main gate from this station is 15-17 and L’Enfant Plaza in D.C. The Manassas Line offers minutes. The Navy Yard Station is located on M Street commuter rail service between Union Station and the SE near New Jersey Avenue SE. Broad Run/Airport station in Prince William County, The DC Circulator’s Navy Yard – Union Station route, Virginia. Along the route between these two endpoints and Metrobus’s 90, 92 (major routes), V7/V9 and P6 it has stops at Alexandria, Crystal City, and L’Enfant (local routes) buses can be accessed at the Eastern Plaza. Market station and P6 and the Circulator also make Commuters on VRE accessing Washington D.C. can stops along 8th Street. utilize either L’Enfant Plaza or Union Station. The most While not within the scope of this study to resolve, the convenient transfer to access MBW would be from lack of adequate parking space and expensive parking L’Enfant Plaza where the Metro Silver, Orange, and fees at many suburban Metro stations, such as those Blue Lines provide service to the Eastern Market station at the end of the Green Line, are noted as influencing and where the 32 and V8 buses are available. Figure 6 factors for MBW commuters. These factors could illustrates MARC and VRE service lines. discourage commuters from taking the Metro to the

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The VRE line connects commuters as far away as Spotsylvania and The MARC commuter rail is comprised of three lines serving the Manassas in Virginia. Baltimore-Washington area.

Three lines comprise the MARC commuter rail system minutes in transit), where a 6-7 minute walk is required that serves the Baltimore-Washington area. The to reach MBW. The D.C. Circulator and Metrobus also Brunswick Line is situated between Union Station, offer more direct service from Union Station to MBW; Frederick, Maryland and Martinsburg, West Virginia. however, depending on the time of day service can be The Penn Line is situated between Union Station and delayed due to traffic, considerably lengthening the trip. Perryville, Maryland passing through Baltimore. The Amtrak provides regional train service between other Camden Line traverses Union Station in Washington, cities from Massachusetts to Virginia into Union Station D.C. to Baltimore. Riders wishing to access MBW from in Washington, D.C. From there, persons wishing to Union Station would need to take the Red Line and travel to MBW would need to make the same connec- transfer at Metro Center to either the Orange or Blue tions from Union Station as described above. Lines to the Eastern Market stop (approximately 20-30

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3.3 COMMUTER BUS SERVICE There are five commuter bus routes that provide service from surrounding suburban areas to the area of MBW. This service is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), Loudoun County (VA), and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC). Three routes operated by the MTA and PRTC offer service to stops just outside the 6th Street and 9th Street gates of the Washington Navy Yard (WNY), and the Loudoun County routes provide trans- portation to a bus stop within a short walk of MBW. The MTA offers two routes that service the MBW area. While there is nothing direct to 8th and I, there are two bus routes that have multiple stops right in front of gates at WNY. The 735 route has stops in Maryland in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Prince George’s counties on its way to WNY stops at the 6th Street and 9th Street gates as well as the Navy Yard Metro Station (MTA

2014). The 915 route originates in Columbia, Maryland, MTA bus operates three routes the provide service within walking distance with stops in Silver Spring and Washington, DC, before of MBW. terminating at the WNY at stops located at the 6th Street and 9th Street gates (MTA 2012). The two commuter 3.4 SHUTTLE SERVICE bus routes (Runs 251 and 252) that are provided by Loudoun County, VA, to the MBW area make a stop MBW employees have access to two of 14 DoD Shuttle at Independence and 9th Street SW, which is 0.6 miles Program routes, between WNY and the Pentagon or a 12-minute walk from the Main Post. These two and between WNY and JBAB. Both of these shuttle routes originate from a Park and Ride lot in Brambleton routes are available only once per hour. DoD shuttle (Loudoun County 2012). buses are for official business only and are not avail- able for commuting. Riders must present acceptable PRTC provides direct service to the WNY from DoD identification in order to use the shuttle service. Woodbridge/Dale City from one of the largest There is currently no shuttle bus service to or from commuter lots in Northern Virginia. The Horner Road the MBW/WNY area to transit hubs or facilities. lot has approximately 2,400 spaces that are filled Employees wishing to take the shuttle to or from the by early morning. This commuter bus also serves Pentagon or JBAB must plan around this schedule. the Pentagon. PRTC offers one commuter bus route On the other hand, it typically takes 15 minutes or less (OmniRide Dale City-Washington Navy Yard route) to drive between the Pentagon and JBAB from MBW. with service to the WNY that terminates at stops outside Additionally, the Pentagon Metrorail station is only 20 the 6th Street and 9th Street gates, similar to MTA. minutes or less away from Eastern Market Metrorail Overall PRTC ridership is at an all-time high with 198 station via the Blue Line. express trips a day from Woodbridge to various loca- tions. However, PRTC has no plans to expand service at The Navy also operates a shuttle bus between the WNY this time as they have no storage space and would need and JBAB. Shuttles leave every 60 minutes and offer to build a second maintenance facility. Most of the 14 three stops at the WNY between 41 and 45 minutes after Department of Defense (DoD) routes run every 15 or 30 the hour. Stops on JBAB include Defense Intelligence minutes, including the route to the WNY (PRTC 2015). Agency headquarters and several other buildings. While this is not an ideal option of MBW employees, it does provide bus service in the area, and riders do have 3.5 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIANS the option of disembarking at an earlier stop and riding Metro which could get them closer to MBW via the Existing bike lanes and signed routes within a 3-mile Eastern Market Metro stop. radius (or 15-minute continuous travel time) of MBW encompass a broad area, particularly to the north and west of the Installation. Dedicated bike lanes in the immediate vicinity of MBW sites are limited. The

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nearest routes are located to the east (6th Street SE) and west (11th Street SE) of the Installation and run in a north-south direction. Proposed east-west connectors are planned along M Street SE and Virginia Avenue SE which will provide future improved connectivity to the broader networks for MBW commuters and recreational users (Figure 7). Currently bicycle storage or racks with capacity of approximately 20 bicycles each are available at the Annex garage and Building 20 garage, but lacking at the Main Post. In the vicinity of MBW, along 11th Street and across the 11th Street Bridge is a Signed Bike Route. Also, 11th Street has a dedicated Bike Lane from M Street SE to the terminus near the WNY O Street gate. There is also a dedicated Bike Lane on 4th Street from points north to M Street SE and along 1st Street south from I Street past the Washington Nationals Stadium and across the Frederick Douglass Bridge. There are dedicated bike lanes along 6th Street SE and East Capitol Street. Additionally, there are off-street trails along the Anacostia River east and north of the WNY. Washington, D.C. has organized bike rentals in multiple locations via the Capital Bikeshare program. The Capital Bikeshare program has over 2,500 bicycles available from 300+ stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. Bikes can be rented at and returned to any station near the riders’ ultimate destination. The Capital Bikeshare program can be joined for 24 hours, 3, days, 30 days, or a year, and provides access to their fleet of bicycles 24 hours a day, 365 days a year (Capital Bikeshare 2015). The closest Bikeshare locations to MBW are named “8th and Eye Street SE/Barracks Row”, the Eastern Market Metro Station, and Potomac Avenue and 8th Street SE near Virginia Avenue Park. Figure 4 shows the various Bikeshare locations and bicycle and pedestrian routes in the MBW area. There are sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the area surrounding MBW. The traffic signals have protected pedestrian phases to allow crossing 8th Street SE, however the signal timing is weighted in favor of traffic moving along 8th Street SE which sometimes encour- ages jaywalking in lieu of waiting for the pedestrian phase. This is a noticeable problem as pedestrians jaywalk across 8th Street SE to get to the various busi- nesses and eateries or their parked cars along Barracks Row instead of walking to either intersection at I Street or G Street SE (Figure 2).

3.6 ROADWAYS The MBW Main Post is located at the intersection of 8th Street SE and I Street, and the MBW Annex is located at the intersection of 7th Street SE and L Street SE, just

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south of the Southeast Freeway/I-695 (see Figure 8). is oriented south/southeast of MBW. I-295 connects to 8th Street SE intersects Pennsylvania Avenue and goes I-395 across the Case Bridge and it continues south into under the Southeast Freeway. The Anacostia River is Maryland, via the 11th Street Bridge, where it connects located south of MBW so the only access to I Street to I-95/I-495. I-295 is also DC295 and is known locally as SE from the south is via South Capitol Street over the the Anacostia Freeway. Frederick Douglass Bridge and over the 11th Street Bridge. Highway access is available from I-295 which 3.7 PARKING

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Table 2 Parking Breakdown at MBW MAXIMUM MAXIMUM PARKING FUTURE PERCENT/RATIO PARKING TYPE POPULATION REQUIREMENT SPACE ALLOCATION ASSETS* ACHIEVED Residential 500 70% 350 350 70% Residential (SOQ)*** 5 100% 10** 8 80% Commuter (MBW) 641 1:4 160 150 1:427 ratio Commuter (Other) 140 N/A 0 0 N/A Total 1,286 520 508 *Parking requirement for SOQs is calculated at 100%. 80% is achieved through current assets (8 spaces) available in Bldg. 7. **Assumption of 2 PN per SOQs (1, 2, 3, 4 and 6) including dependents, for a total allocation of 10 spaces. ***Future parking assets do not include the government vehicle lot (26 spaces) at Main Post north of Building 9. Future assets to match existing (8) detached spaces in Bldg. 7. Parking is required for 70% of the residents to be provided, with handicapped spaces as required by Navy Design Criteria.

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3.8 COMMUTER FERRY SERVICE There is currently no commuter ferry service avail- able to the MBW or its environs. American River Taxi provides service to/from several locations near WNY, however. They run service in a hub and spoke system with between 30-40 passengers per vessel and 70,000 passenger trips per year. Water Taxi stops along the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers are located in Washington Harbor (Georgetown), Gangplank Marina (Southwest D.C.), and Diamond Teague Terminal (Nationals Stadium / Southeast D.C.). The travel time between stops ranges from 20 to 35 minutes (American River Taxi 2012). The Prince William County Transportation Planning Division has completed a study of feasibility of ferry service in a variety of locations and has concluded that ferry service may be possible in some locations. There would be potential ferry runs from Prince William County and planned docking sites in Southeast D.C.; Building 26, Annex parking garage. examples could include between Cherry Hill and Occoquan, WNY, Fort Belvoir, Alexandria, Anacostia Figure 9 Parking Assets Waterfront and the National Harbor site (Prince William County 2010). However, there is currently no service resulting from this study. G SSt.t. SSEE Bldg. 7 E S

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3.9.1 Travel Modes The travel modes considered in the Transportation Survey were: drive alone, Metrorail, commuter bus, motorcycle, carpool/vanpool, bicycle, walk, telecom- mute and other. Respondents reported on the number of days that they used each option per week. If they used a combination of travel methods during a routine commute, they were to indicate the one used for the majority of the trip distance. Based on the results of the civilian employees Transportation Survey responses 42 percent noted they either drive alone at least one day a week or took Metrorail (also 42 percent). The lowest categories were telecommute at 1.1 percent and bicycle at 1.4 percent. It was noted that many civilians showed a trend towards not willing to shift their travel mode on even one day a week as 65 percent still chose no days as their response to this survey question. A follow up question asking what would encourage commuters to rideshare was asked and still the largest percentage of civilian personnel (44.8) noted they do not wish to carpool or vanpool. Those noting they would be amenable cited “help finding people with whom I can share a ride” as a reason they might switch their current travel mode (31 percent).

3.9.2 Travel Commuting Range Respondents to the Transportation Survey reported that they live in a wide range of zip codes radiating out in all directions from MBW. The distance from the center of each zip code to MBW was determined and commute distances were summarized by travel mode choice. Some commuters live very near MBW and some commute from more than 50 miles away. Bicyclists and walkers were combined in this comparison. Walking is the primary travel mode for employees residing less than 3.0 miles from MBW, while transit is the predominant mode for those living between 3.0 and 9.9 miles from MBW. From 10 or more miles, driving is the largest mode share. Home zip codes identified in the survey are distributed widely throughout the region and are concentrated near MBW and along major roadway corridors leading into D.C. Few civilian employees live in downtown D.C., likely due to the cost of housing. Few workable commuting travel modes beyond driving and car and van pools are available in the areas most distant from MBW. Figure 10 illustrates the zip code distribution of survey respondents with the location of major roadways within a 50-mile radius.

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Figure 10 MBW Employees by Zip Code

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Source: *As noted in the Transportation Survey, August 2011. 25 - 50 Includes enlisted and civilian employees. Results shown within 50 mile <100 radius of MBW.

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3.9.3 Parking Breakdown commuting costs (WHS 2015). The largest response, 48.4 percent, stated that they were not aware of the program, The survey asked commuters to consider how their and 38.7 percent have chosen not to participate. Only 6.4 habits might change if the parking supply was reduced percent of the remaining applicable civilian employee and the only option was to park at a satellite location responses stated that they currently use the MTBP to (approximately 2 to 5 miles away) and be shuttled to cover some or all of their commuting costs (Figure 11). MBW. The largest response from civilian personnel at Military personnel responses very much aligned with 34.5 percent was “no change” while 27.6 percent said civilian personnel, stating that 46.4 percent are not they would be more inclined to use public transporta- aware of the program and 42.0 percent have chosen not tion if this was implemented. For military personnel to participate. Only 8.7 percent of military personnel at MBW, a majority of 61 percent responded with “no currently utilize the program. Also interesting to note, change” given that most personnel live on base and while the MTBP was not mentioned specifically, when commuting is not an issue. asked about various ways to encourage mass transit use, only 6.9 percent of civilian personnel and 10.5 percent of 3.9.4 Peak Commuting Times military personnel said “agency subsidy or payment for Most employees coming to and leaving MBW travel transit or rail riders” would be a way to encourage their outside of the background peak travel times. Work use of mass transit as a commuting mode. at the installation starts and ends earlier than most other facilities in the area. The hour with the most Figure 11 TMP Survey for MBW Civilians: Awareness of Mass civilian employees reporting to work was 5-6 am with Transit Benefi t Program 59.4 to 75.0 percent of the civilian workforce arriving, 33.2%.2% YYes,es, aandnd itit ccoversovers ssomeome depending on the day of the week. A sharp decline ooff mmyy ccommutingommuting costscosts followed that, but 6-7 am, and 7-8 am, were rela- 33.2%.2% YYes,es, aandnd itit ccoversovers aallll ooff mmyy ccommutingommuting costscosts tively equal fluctuating between 9.4 and 12.5 percent 66.5%.5% NNotot aapplicable,pplicable, I’mI’m depending on the day. nnotot a ffederalederal employeeemployee For departing from work, the numbers were spread mostly over the 3-5 pm range. On Fridays, the largest percentage (37.5) of civilians responded they departed after 6 pm, which is most likely a result of the MBW Evening Parade. 48.4% No, I’m not aware 38.7% Not applicable, I’m In terms of military personnel, for every day of the of the program not a federal employee week, the hours of 5-6 am had the highest response rate (35.6 to 42.1 percent depending on day) with 6-7 am (28.7 to 30.8 percent) following close behind for reporting to work. Third largest group was before 5 am, and 4th was between 7-8 am. For departing from work, the numbers were spread As noted in Section 3.9.1, many civilians showed a trend mostly over the 3-5 pm range. Wednesday and towards not willing to shift their travel mode and do Thursday had large spikes in these time frames with not show an interest in car or vanpooling. The largest 63.5 and 62.1 percent respectively for the military percentage (31.0) of respondents stated that they do not personnel departing during those hours. As with the wish to carpool or vanpool as they do not like to depend civilian survey results, the largest percentage (56.3) on others for a ride, while 27.6 percent listed that they responded they depart after 6 pm on Fridays; most live close to work, and 20.6 percent do not have anyone likely a result of MBW Evening Parade events. with whom to ride. Civilian respondents showed the same sentiments 3.9.5 Awareness of Subsidies and towards public transportation as the largest percentage Ridesharing (41.4) do not wish to use public transit, while 24.1 The majority of civilian employees at MBW, 87.1 percent would consider public transportation if assis- percent, do not take advantage of the NCR Mass Transit tance were available in finding bus or rail service to Benefit Program (MTBP), a subsidy of up to $130/month meet their schedule. A guaranteed ride home (GRH) in (for calendar year 2015) for mass transit and vanpool case of emergencies and unscheduled overtime was the third most popular answer at 17.2 percent.

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Monday (50.0 percent). Due to the nature of military personnel’s job requirements, AWSs are typically not feasible and were not a topic presented in the Military

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There are three Metrorail Stations within walking distance to MBW (Eastern Market, Navy Yard, and Potomac Avenue) Area Planning 3.9.6 Alternative Work Schedules/Telework Context Civilian respondents to the Transportation Survey In addition to the MBW EIS considerations noted stated that 18.8 percent of them currently work an alter- in Section 1.4, there are currently a large number of native work schedule (AWS) with 50 percent working 40 projects and planning initiatives occurring in the MBW hours in 4 days and 16.7 percent working both 80 hours vicinity. These are expected to impact the current traffic, in 9 days or 36 hours in 3 days. For those civilians that public transit, and pedestrian activities, and should be do work the compressed schedule, most normally have considered when planning commuting initiatives in the Friday (66.7 percent) or Wednesday (50.0 percent) off. future. Figure 12 along with the following text and the For civilian employees that are not currently working illustrations at the throughout this section provide an AWS, 44.8 percent felt that their job duties were not overview of the planning initiatives and projects with conducive for AWS, nor were they interested. For those the vicinity of MBW. that were interested, 45.5 percent preferred the 40 hours in 4 days option. 4.1 ANACOSTIA WATERFRONT When it came to shift schedules, the responses indicated INITIATIVE again that the majority of civilian personnel were The Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI) is a large- not interested, with the single largest response (24.1 scale initiative in southeast and southwest DC that percent) being ‘No’ when asked if more flexible work promotes new jobs, businesses and economic oppor- hours or days such as a shift schedule with the option tunity along the Anacostia Waterfront while creating to work 1600-1400 or 1400-2200 would be of benefit in a vibrant “River Park” system that interconnects balancing home and work schedules. Nationals Ballpark, RFK Stadium, the DC Armory, Working from home (telecommuting) was another Langston Golf Course, Arena Stage, Yards Park, and topic in the Civilian Transportation Survey, with 41.4 various destinations along both banks of the river. In percent of those surveyed responding that teleworking support of the AWI are multiple significant transporta- would not be conducive to their job duties and they tion infrastructure improvement projects designed to were simply not interested. Only 20.7 percent think promote safe, efficient multi-modal travel while also their job duties are conducive for teleworking and promoting economic development, environmental would be interested in the option. Those respondents stewardship, and enhancing connectivity between interested in telecommuting would be most interested residential neighborhoods, recreational amenities in telecommuting Tuesday (70.0 percent) followed by and local communities. The initiative is led by the DC government including; DC Office of Planning (DCOP),

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AWI Development Vision. 11th Street Bridge Park Vision.

11th Street Bridge crossing the Anacostia River near WNY.

DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) and DC » Measures to address critical area infrastructure needs Department of Energy (DDOE). It is supported under » Separating local, freeway and multi-modal traffi c a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by 19 city, crossing the Anacostia River regional and federal agencies that own or control land » Improves connectivity between Southeast Freeway along this 7-mile (MI) stretch of the Anacostia River. (I-695) and I-295 The AWI is comprised of a series of transportation, » Provides the ability to accommodate light rail in the environmental, economic, community and recreation future projects. From the Tidal Basin to the city’s northeast border with Maryland, the 30-year, $10 billion AWI This is a two phase project with construction beginning Program is transforming the shores of the Anacostia in July 2012 and Phase I completed in July 2013. Phase II River into a world-class waterfront. The following and is scheduled to be completed in late-2015 (DDOT 2015). Figure 10 provide a summary of key elements of the transportation projects associated with the AWI. 4.3 11TH STREET BRIDGE PARK

4.2 11TH STREET BRIDGE As the 11th Street Bridge that connects Washington DC’s Capitol Hill and historic Anacostia neighborhoods The 11th Street Bridge Project is currently the largest is being modernized, the DC government and the Town D.C. Department of Transportation (DDOT) project Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) will underway. Costing $390 million, it is critical to easing transform the original aged infrastructure into DC’s congestion and improving travel in the D.C. area. The first elevated park: a new venue for healthy recreation, scope of the project is to replace two bridges built in the environmental education and the arts. The 11th Street 1960s with three bridges that allow for the separation of Bridge Park will span the capital’s cityscape and include local and freeway traffic. Key project elements include: outdoor performance spaces, playgrounds, and fruit orchards, as well as classrooms to teach students about » A 14 foot wide pedestrian and bike path that connects the Anacostia Riverwalk river systems and even kayaks and paddle boats. Bound by WNY on one side and the National Park Service’s » Provides connections to the DC Streetcar network

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» Enhancing pedestrian connection and intersection safety » Reducing the number of pedestrian and vehicle confl ict points » Proposing access enhancements to Potomac Avenue Metro Station and local bus stop locations » Conducting an environmental planning study of the potential impacts

4.6 M STREET SE/SW TRANSPORTATION STUDY Beginning of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. The Study evaluates multiple current and future Anacostia Park on the other, the Bridge Park will be a transportation issues facing the SE/SW M Street trans- destination for some, a pedestrian or bicycle route for portation corridor from 12th Street SE to 14th Street others and an iconic architectural symbol across the SW from the Southeast Freeway south to the Anacostia Anacostia River. River/Washington Channel (approximate 1.7 square mile area). Recommendations seek to improve local 4.4 ANACOSTIA RIVERWALK TRAIL connections and mobility as well as establish regional integration and accommodate future development. Key The Anacostia Riverwalk Trail plays an important role plan elements include: in the ongoing effort to improve the transportation » Evaluating existing conditions, proposed land uses, network and mobility options throughout southeast and and projected transportation needs along M Street southwest DC. Upon completion, the Trail will include SE/SW and the southwest waterfront 20 miles of scenic shared-use bike and pedestrian » Examining the safe and balanced integration of connections for DC residents and visitors, and provide transit, bicycle, and pedestrian uses throughout the essential access to a number of popular tourist attrac- corridor with surrounding communities tions, recreational sites, and businesses. To date, 15 of » Supporting proposed retail and mixed-use develop- the ultimate 28 miles of the Riverwalk Trail are open ment and heavily. Key plan elements include: » Seeking to improve long-range mobility options for » Providing a long-term connection to Maryland’s residential, working, and visiting populations Anacostia Tributary Trail System » Connecting residents and visitors to popular destina- 4.7 PARKSIDE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE tions including the Fish Market, Nationals Ballpark, Historic Anacostia, RFK Stadium, and the National PROJECT Arboretum among others The project was initiated to address accessibility and » Ensuring Trail elements are within walking distance of safety deficiencies between local residential communi- local Metro stations ties and nearby Minnesota Avenue Metro Station. The » Providing educational signage 400 FT long Parkside Pedestrian Bridge will provide safe, well-lit, disabilities-accessible pedestrian travel 4.5 PENNSYLVANIA & POTOMAC between neighborhoods and a the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station now separated by I-295 and two sets of AVENUE SE INTERSECTION railroad tracks just north of the Benning Road inter- PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STUDY change. Key plan elements include: The Study examines proposed intersection safety » Incorporating sustainable design features for long- enhancements for pedestrians and local Metrorail term durability and reduced maintenance (Potomac Avenue) transit users. Key plan elements » Improving safety and accessibility (including include: Americans with Disability Act compliance) of pedes- trian and bicycle users commuting between adjacent Mayfair and Parkside neighborhoods and the nearby Metro Station, Downtown Ward 7 and the Deanwood Community

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» Replacing the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge with a new six-lane bridge » Creating a new traffi c oval west of the river that connects South Capitol Street, Potomac Avenue and Q Street SW » Improving vehicle and pedestrian safety and acces- sibility, drainage and stormwater management along the Anacostia River » Promoting economic development

4.10 CSX VIRGINIA AVENUE TUNNEL RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT The National Gateway Initiative is a project to accom- modate projected increases in freight rail traffic extending from CSX’s Northwest Ohio Terminal to Baltimore, Maryland; Hampton Roads, Virginia; and Wilmington, North Carolina. The increase in freight traffic is anticipated due to changes to the nearly completed Panama Canal and Suez Canal projects, Improvements to the Barney Circle Intersection seek to improve circula- tion, safety and accessibility for residents and visitors. and the influx of container ships to provide goods to the East Coast to meet growing market demands. The Virginia Avenue Tunnel is an approximately 4,000- 4.8 BARNEY CIRCLE AND SE foot Virginia Avenue Tunnel primarily located under BOULEVARD TRANSPORTATION Virginia Avenue from 2nd to 12th Streets SE, including STUDY through the northern portion of the MBW Annex (Figure 12). The Barney Circle intersection currently restricts multiple turning movements to and from neighbor- Currently the Virginia Avenue Tunnel houses a single hood side streets. The Transportation Study seeks to track but is double tracked on either end of the tunnel. evaluate realignment of the intersection as well as The project objective is to modify the Virginia Avenue investigate opportunities to recapitalize on the segment Tunnel by providing a minimum vertical clearance of of the Southeast Freeway between 11th Street and 21 feet to allow for double stacking of cargo on train Pennsylvania Avenue after being removed from the cars. Congressional authorizations allow for up to four interstate system. Key plan elements include: tracks within the Virginia Avenue Corridor. Studies have determined that the Virginia Avenue Tunnel is » Examining the transformation of Southeast Freeway into an integrated multi-use corridor one of the main bottlenecks of rail movement on the Eastern Seaboard. This bottleneck affects the efficiency » Providing connections to adjacent residential and movement of both freight and passenger rail (CSX communities and Anacostia River Waterfront » 2011). As part of the corridor mitigation plan, addi- Looking at vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian circulation tional improvements are being considered for a future improvements to Barney Circle greenway connection to the Anacostia Riverwalk and » Considering potential for increased multimodal uses Trail east of 12th Street, future expansion of Virginia Avenue Park to the north and east, enhanced underpass 4.9 SOUTH CAPITOL STREET conditions and cross-neighborhood connections at 4th CORRIDOR and 8th Streets SE, along with recreational trail, street trees, rain gardens, and lighting. The reconstruction of This project proposes the transformation of the existing the tunnel will require the short-term (approximately a urban freeway (South Capitol Street SE) corridor into week or less) closure of ramps off I-695. CSX conducted a scenic, interconnected, and multi-modal capable an EIS per NEPA guidance and a Record of Decision boulevard. Key plan elements include: was signed on 4 November 2014. Phase I of the tunnel project construction is scheduled to begin in 2015 (CSX 2015).

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4.11 NEAR SOUTHEAST URBAN 4.13 POPLAR POINT DEVELOPMENT DESIGN FRAMEWORK PLAN In 2003, the AWI identified the 130-acre site in SE The vision for the 346 acre urban design for Near Washington DC, located across the river from WNY Southeast is a connected, vibrant neighborhood of and adjacent to Old Anacostia and Barry Farm, for urban density, regional attractions and distinct local future redevelopment and revitalization. The vision was amenities. Located five blocks from the US Capitol, the developed for Forest City Washington to create a mixed- Near Southeast is planned to become Washington’s use neighborhood and a central 70-acre waterfront park newest up and coming neighborhood. The Framework and pier facility to form a connection over the river and Plan emphasizes walkability to create an increasingly become the gateway to Anacostia from the capital. The attractive, accessible, and convenient downtown by the Development Plan’s build-out calls for 4,100 residential water. Addressing the diminished water quality of the units along with 1.2 million square feet (MSF) of office Anacostia River is a major goal for all future construc- space, 465,000 square feet (SF) of retail space and two tion under the Plan. Through its green building guide- hotels (600 rooms) in proximity to the Anacostia Metro lines, all new construction will serve to improve the Station. water quality of the Anacostia River over time. Other key initiatives including regional transit, local circula- 4.14 ARTHUR CAPPER/ tion, open space, civic framework, and clustered retail CARROLLSBURG HOPE VI along with interim use. PROJECT At its completion, the Framework Plan’s develop- In 2001, D.C. Housing Authority received a $35 million ment will accommodate employment of nearly 10,000 Hope VI grant to redevelop the 23-acre Arthur Capper people and provide varied housing options for more Carrollsburg public housing project. The project than 11,000 residents. The Plan proposes to expand redeveloped a 707-unit public housing community and on L’Enfant’s 1791 Plan by extending the street grid to calls for multiple mixed-uses including : a community engage the Anacostia riverfront. Part of this framework center on 5th Street just west of the MBW Annex garage includes some of the significant infrastructure projects to include a daycare facility for 66 children, recreation mentioned in this chapter such as the 11th Street Bridge center, computer lab, gym, game room, and meeting/ Project, South Capitol Street Bridge, Virginia Avenue classrooms; a 10-storry, 700,000 SF of office space with Tunnel Reconstruction Project, and the DC Streetcar. ground level retail at 250 M Street; four mixed-income apartment buildings at 600 M Street, all of which are yet 4.12 BOATHOUSE ROW PLANNING to be constructed (DCOP 2008) (Figure 12). A hallmark STUDY of this development plan is the replacement of every one of the 707 public housing units within the footprint The Boathouse Row Planning Study was developed of the Arthur Capper Carrollsburg site. In addition, the by the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning project provides 1,200 new market- and workforce-rate and Economic Development and the DCOP, and was rental and ownership units. Completed construction completed in March 2009. The planning area encom- includes a Senior Center constructed just west of the passes a stretch of the west bank of the Anacostia MBW Annex in 2006 and both phases of the Capitol River and is included as part of the AWI. The study Quarter townhomes that sit on seven of the city blocks proposes recommendations that guide future land use, west of the MBW Annex totaling 323 units. The Lofts propose facility upgrades, improve environmental at Capitol Quarter just south of the MBW Annex at 7th conditions, and maximize existing resources to improve and L Streets SE are currently under construction and and expand boathouse functions. Results of the study expected to open with 195 available rental units in 2016 predict significant increased demand for as many as 550 (JDLand 2014). slips for motorized and non-motorized boats. Planning goals include: 4.15 THE YARDS AND YARDS PARK » Build on the framework and goals of the AWI while still being specifi c to the Boathouse Row. The Yards, previously known as the Southeast Federal » Balance the needs of existing boat club users, future Center, is a 42-acre development site located in the users, and the public. Capitol Riverfront BID and originally an annex of the adjacent WNY. The Yards development is proposed as » Include guidance for the future development of Boathouse Row. an eclectic, modern mixed-use riverfront neighborhood located within walking distance of Capitol Hill and

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The streetcar system is planned to operate seven days per week with service frequencies of around 10 minutes 1 throughout the day and evening, including late night service on weekends. Daily ridership on the 8th Street corridor is projected at greater than 4,000 boardings per mile by the year 2030. The proposed street car system is anticipated to attract more intense mixed-use devel- opment and revitalization in streetcar corridors that is consistent with zoning and the DC Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.

4.17 OTHER LOCAL DEVELOPMENT 600 M Block proposed commercial office complex across from the Washington Navy Yard. The following provides a brief summary of other local area development in proximity to MBW (Figure 14).

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Almost 50 percent of civilian and military personnel stated that they were not aware of the subsidy program. Increased awareness for the program would likely increase usage of the program.

5.3 ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULES AWSs are in place for 18.8 percent of the civilian personnel at MBW. The majority of civilian personnel respondents to the Civilian Personnel Transportation Survey, 44.8 percent, felt that their job duties could Chapter 5.0 not be adequately performed while working an AWS. For current AWS participants, benefits seem to include Existing dealing with traffic congestion less often, longer week- Transportation ends, and ease of getting to work. Due to the nature of military personnel’s job require- Management ments, AWS are typically not feasible and were not a topic presented in the Military Personnel Transportation Planning Measures Survey. This section highlights the most popular existing trans- portation measures based on the Transportation Survey 5.4 EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION results. Although personnel at MBW do participate in COORDINATOR telecommuting, shuttle bus services, ridesharing, and Currently MBW does not employ an Employee bicycling, the survey results indicated that participa- Transportation Coordinator (ETC). The WNY has tion is minimal and there is little interest increasing the identified a similar need for an ETC and preliminary popularity of those modes of transportation to and from discussions have been held to discuss the feasibility of MBW. the future WNY ETC also acting as the ETC for MBW. The ETC would manage parking and transit benefits for 5.1 PARKING SUPPLY AND personnel, which are currently performed by the Family CONTROL Readiness Officer (FRO) amongst their myriad of other The Evening Parades generate a visitor parking require- duties at MBW. The benefit of having a dedicated ETC ment of 400 to 500 vehicles. The Marine Corps institute rather than a duty of the FRO would be more thorough a parade parking plan during these events. Briefly, this awareness of transportation options, subsidies, and includes reserving areas of City parking that typically programs for MBW personnel, and the ability to main- provide public parking for residential and business tain and monitor the program over time to ensure long uses. The Marine Corps follows the City parking rules term commuting goals are met. and post notices 72 hours prior to the commencement of the parades in order to restrict these areas to Marine Corps use. The general public attending the parade events is offered free off-site parking at Maritime Plaza and a shuttle to Barracks Row. The Marine Corps has a non-monetary lease to use the upper and lower parking lots at Maritime Plaza on Friday nights, after 6:00 pm, throughout Parade season.

5.2 TRANSIT SUBSIDIES The MTBP, a subsidy of up to $130/month for mass transit and vanpool commuting costs is available to MBW personnel. As evidenced by the Commuting I-395 traffic in DC. Survey, 15.1 percent of military and civilian personnel at MBW currently participate in the program.

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150 structured parking spaces are provided for 641 MBW commuters, Chapter 6.0 resulting in a 1:4.27 ratio of spaces to commuters.

Master Plan Land 6.3 TRIP GENERATION/MODAL Use Proposals: SPLIT IMPACTS Since the population for MBW is expected to remain Transportation constant and the MBW Master Plan update is evaluating land use changes at sites within 2,000 feet of the MBW Implications Main Post, changes in trip generation and existing modal splits (where SOV commuting is predominant) 6.1 ANTICIPATED LAND USE is not expected as a result of the MBW Master Plan CHANGES update. The EIS will analyze such potential impacts; however the proposed action does not include a change As noted previously, there would be land use change in the number of personnel at MBW. associated with the MBW Master Plan update. Potential land use changes will be analyzed in detail for a range 6.4 MASTER PLAN PARKING of alternatives in the EIS, including transportation, traffic, and parking implications. The Draft EIS is SUPPLY IMPACTS anticipated to be published in spring 2015. Parking is a major consideration for future planning for Building 20 or Building 20 site reuse and a replacement 6.2 EMPLOYEE DENSITY BEQ Complex that is being addressed in the MBW EIS. IMPLICATIONS Continuing to meet or exceed the NCPC parking ratio requirements for commuters (1:4) and Marine Corps The current MBW population is 1,286 personnel requirements for parking for residents and commuters including active duty, enlisted, and civilians. This are major components of the MBW EIS alternatives. number is expected to remain relatively stagnant for The EIS includes five alternatives, all of which include the foreseeable future. The MBW Master Plan update is the parking requirement of 212 spaces. This parking addressing replacement facilities for existing personnel requirement would replace parking lost at Building 20 and would not change the number of personnel that (alternatives 1-3) or retain the underground parking at live and/or work at MBW. As such, increased personnel Building 20 (alternatives 4 and 5). Therefore, it is not is not an issue potentially affecting transportation at a gain of parking for MBW, and not likely to affect the MBW. Secondly, as the population is not expected to existing parking ratio. Alternatives 1-3 require acquisi- change, the parking assigned to MBW shall remain the tion of non-DoD owned land to fully meet MBW’s space same as well. Of the 1,286 population, it is estimated requirements (191,405 square feet including supporting that 641 commute to MBW, with 150 parking spots facilities and parking) in a single BEQ Complex. currently provided on-site for commuters. MBW Alternatives 4 and 5 use DoD-owned land to create exceeds the NCPC required parking ratio of one spot split-site alternatives, utilizing the existing under- for every four commuters (1:4), with the ratio for MBW ground parking at Building 20. While potential reuse being 1:4.27. This parking ratio will remain in the future of Building 20 or the Building 20 site is only addressed as well. programmatically as it is beyond the 5-year planning

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horizon of the EIS (aside from the possible retention of below-grade parking to support the replacement BEQ Complex parking requirement), once sufficient details on the action become available to conduct a detailed analysis, additional NEPA analysis will be completed and applicable public involvement conducted.

Chapter 7.0 Proposed Transportation Management Program Strategies 7.1 EMPLOYEE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR The implementation of an ETC, either as a new position at MBW or in collaboration with WNY would assist in creating an effective transportation management program, by having a centralized location for transpor- tation information. The ETC would work in conjunction with the MBW FRO to make all personnel aware of transit subsidy programs, ridesharing opportunities and AWS availability, amongst other transportation needs. The ETC would also be involved in the evolution of the TMP as circumstances change, and the ETC should complete an annual commuter survey to help evaluate changing conditions. As mentioned in previous sections, there is a sizable percentage of the MBW population that is interested in TMP programs but do not know where to go to obtain information or how to follow-through with implemen- tation. The ETC could assist in developing a specific implementation work plan for transportation manage-

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ment. The following items should be considered for OTHER KEY TASKS FOR THE ETC inclusion in the work plan: Roll-out the Transportation Management Program IDENTIFY THE RANGE OF TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT NEEDS The ETC would need to make the installation and personnel aware of the TMP, the ETC position and Develop a list of the most important transportation defined roles, goals and objectives of the program and management needs by utilizing the TMP document the projected schedule for implementation. and other sources to develop the list. This list of needs would serve as early action items as they will evolve Develop a Relationship with Government Entities over time. The list would identify strategies that can be The ETC should make initial contact and develop a implemented immediately (0 to 12 months), short term working relationship with government entities involved (12 to 24 months), and in the long term (2 years and in transportation management (such as DDOT, NCPC, beyond). The recommendations identified in this TMP, USDOT). Contact with these entities and organiza- and presented below, can be broken down into the tions will ensure current information and awareness of following estimated timeframes: transportation issues and changes in the region.

Immediate (0 to 12 months) Recommendations Annual Report » Prepare a memorandum to introduce the command The ETC should prepare an Annual Report and action leadership to the ETC and defi ne their roles and responsibilities, and the goals and objectives that plan for the base Commander for review and comment. need to be achieved. The Annual Report would be based on data collected during the year on topics presented in the TMP and » Develop an installation-specifi c awareness plan to promote more effi cient knowledge exchange of would be structured to include measurable metrics various transportation and commuting opportunities. to track progress. The Annual Report will assist in understanding transportation issues and can serve as » Develop informational materials regarding MBW parking regulations, mass transit options, telecom- an impetus for changes that need to occur as situations muting, carpool/vanpool matching, etc. to be avail- arise or mission needs change. able in brochure racks, on-line, and distributed to Other specific TMP measures that are recommended incoming personnel. » are identified below. The ETC would need to work Maintain an installation-wide list of employees by zip with various commands to discuss these options and to code to aid in transportation planning. implement them over time. Short-Term (12 to 24 months) Recommendations 7.2 PARKING SUPPLY AND » Prepare and distribute fi rst Annual Report to installa- tion management CONTROL » Develop a full-function commuter website to provide Current parking supply and control measures should be information and resources, and to assist employees continued, including for parade events. with their transportation needs. The ETC should continue to interface with Maritime » Work with commands to determine the feasibility of Plaza to ensure use of the parking areas at the complex telecommuting in the evenings as long as they are available. Pursue Long-Term (24 months Plus) Recommendations options for alternative parking sites if further build-out proposals for Maritime Plaza begin to proceed. Alert the » Conduct commuter survey of both MBW civilian and military personnel to track changes in community command as soon as there is any anticipated problem trends and needs. with continued use of Maritime Plaza. » Complete the fi rst TMP update after two years. This strategy for MBW residents and commuters will be revisited upon completion of the MBW EIS. » Continue coordination with WNY TMP efforts. 7.3 TRANSIT SUBSIDIES As mentioned in the Transportation Survey results above, a large percentage of the MBW population is unaware of the transit subsidies offered to them as active employees. EO 13150, Federal Workforce

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in teleworking. The ETC will need to ensure that all standards are met by promoting teleworking for those individuals that do not currently participate but have the option, and working with the various commands at MBW to coordinate flexible schedules more conducive to a teleworking environment.

7.5 SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE A shuttle service would encourage more employees to use mass transit by providing a convenient shuttle between nearby Metrorail stations and MBW. The Transportation Survey Results indicated that there is only marginal interest in a shuttle service, with the large majority stating they were not interested in a shuttle service. Including a Shuttle Bus service as a transporta- tion option may be a viable means of removing more commuters from the SOV, especially if MBW can collaborate with the WNY and develop an implementa- tion plan, specifically since WNY expects to have a Metrorail and Metrobus systems provide public transportation large increase in shuttle service users if provided. The to over 5 million people in a 15,000 square mile area. most important goals for the service to become a viable option would be a convenient schedule and numerous Transportation in the NCR, allows qualified employees to shuttle runs. participate in a transportation fringe benefit program. DoD employees are eligible to receive up to $130 per 7.6 RIDESHARE (CARPOOLS AND month in transit subsidies to offset their commuting VANPOOLS) / GUARANTEED costs via the DoD NCR MTBP and this benefit may be used to pay for travel costs on Metrorail, Metrobus and RIDE HOME the Circulator bus, commuter buses, commuter rail, and The majority of employees at MBW do not want to vanpools (DoD 2012). The survey results indicated that participate in rideshare, as stated in the Transportation only 15 percent of employees currently take advantage Survey Results. It appears that some of the reasons for of the program while over 40 percent stated they were not participating in a rideshare, such as more flexible unaware of the program. With an ETC in place, there is hours and having a guaranteed ride home in case of an the potential to increase the percent of MBW popula- emergency, could be alleviated by the ETC. tion utilizing the transit subsidies for mass transit for commuting to work. The ETC would need to develop a program for GRH and working with differing command officers about Since such a large segment of the personnel population flexible work schedules. This may be a great option for is unaware of the transit subsidies program, the ETC the ETC to collaborate with the WNY as they have a should make it a priority to raise awareness of this much larger pool of employees. program through wide distribution of the details and benefits of the transit subsidies and conduct seminars The ETC would also need to develop a strategy for on the topic to help inform potential program partici- promoting Ridesharing and GRH opportunities. In pants. addition to raising awareness, the ETC would need to provide his or her services to assist in helping personnel 7.4 TELECOMMUTING sign-up for the program and initiate introductions with other potential carpoolers. The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 requires at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every two 7.7 ALTERNATIVE WORK administrative weeks by federal employees be via SCHEDULES telework, including military personnel. According to the Transportation Survey Results however, the majority of Approximately 20 percent of civilian personnel personnel that do not currently telework feel that their currently work an AWS, with another 45 percent indi- job does not make it feasible for them to participate cating that they were not interested. While greater use

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of this TDM measure may not provide a large reduction 8.2 AMENDING THE TMP in SOV trips, the ETC could meet with each command and see if an AWS is possible. If so, a phased approach It is recommended that the TMP be amended to coin- could be developed to include AWSs into the standard cide with completion of the MBW EIS and subsequent routine of each command. Master Plan update and every two years thereafter. It is also recommended that the Transportation Survey be redistributed periodically and completed by MBW personnel and employees to track changes in commuting habits and gauge the progress and effective- ness of the measures identified above as necessary.

Chapter 8.0 Transportation Management Program Monitoring Chapter 9.0 & Evaluation Summary & Conclusions 8.1 PROGRESS MONITORING Marine Barracks Washington’s population is expected Progress in achieving TMP goals and objectives will to remain constant, which should make for a relatively need to be continually monitored. As previously painless process of jumpstarting the ETC position mentioned the ETC will prepare an Annual Report to and data collection and coordination. The first step the Base Commander and update the TMP after comple- to keeping in-line with the TMP process is to appoint tion of the MBW EIS and Master Plan update and every an ETC or collaborate with WNY on creating an ETC two years thereafter, per NCPC guidance. The most position that would benefit both installations. Another effective benchmarks for measuring the success of the recommendation is to further investigate AWS and TMP are: telecommuting possibilities for non-essential personnel » applications for transit subsidies, within commands. MBW will continue to meet or exceed the NCPC parking ratio requirements for » requests for information on ridesharing/GRH, commuters (1 space for every 4 commuters) and Marine » increase in AWS or teleworking, and Corps requirements for parking for residents and » number of parking permits issued. commuters are should continue to be addressed under the TMP. These data will need to be reviewed annually and progress in these areas will be included in the Annual With the completion of the MBW EIS and Master Plan Report that the ETC will prepare. update, the TMP should be reevaluated to ensure that it aligns with the Master Plan. The TMP should be updated every two years once the Master Plan is completed, and be thought of as a tool to help MBW achieve the goal of a significant reduction in SOV commuting trips, a problem all federal agencies in the NCR face on a daily basis.

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CSX. 2014. Final Environmental Impact Statement Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project. Prepared for the Federal Highway Administration and District of Columbia Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. June.

CSX. 2011. Virginia Avenue Tunnel Project Environmental Assessment and Section 106 Coordination Public Meeting. 30 November.

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Marine Barracks Washington Transportation Management Program Draft Commuting Survey (Civilian Personnel)

This survey has been designed to access the commuting needs of Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) personnel. Responses are confidential and will be used to develop commuting programs. Please answer all questions completely. If you have any questions, please call ______at ______.

______Organization GS Level

______/____/____ Home Zip Code Date

1. Do you regularly report to work between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (check one) YES [ ] NO [ ] 2. What time were you scheduled to report to work and leave from work each day last week? If you worked at home any day last week, please indicate start and stop times. Circle a.m. or p.m. Leave the line blank if you did not work on that day. MON TUES WED THUR FRI Reported to am am am am am Work pm pm pm pm pm Departed am am am am am from Work pm pm pm pm pm

3. Did you work a compressed work week schedule last week? (That is, work fewer days per week with more hours per day, excluding overtime.)

YES [ ] (Complete 3.1 and 3.2) NO [ ] (Skip to question #4)

3.1 If YES, what compressed work week schedule did you work? Circle only one.

a. 4/40 – work 40 hours in 4 days b. 9/80 – work 80 hours in 9 days c. 3/36 – work 36 hours in 3 days d. Other (Please specify)______3.2 With a compressed schedule, what day(s) do you normally have off? (Check all that apply.)

a. Monday b. Tuesday c. Wednesday d. Thursday e. Friday

4. How often did you travel for work in the last 6 months? (Approximately) ____Did not travel in the last 6 months ____1-2 trips ____3-5 trips ____More than 5 trips

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____Not sure

4.1 If you travelled for work in the last 6 months, what was the average duration of your trip(s)? ____Not Applicable/Did not travel in the last 6 months ____1-2 days ____3-4 days ____5 days ____More than 5 days ____Not sure

5. How did you travel to work each day last week? Please write the appropriate letter for each day in the spaces below. If you used a combination of travel methods, indicate the one used from the majority of your trip distance. Please use the following definitions:

Carpool: Two (2) to six (6) employees of one (1) or more employers traveling together from home to work for the majority of their commute trip.

Vanpool: A government organized program coordinating shared van rides. A vehicle occupied by seven or more employees of one or more employers travel together for the majority of their commuter trip.

A = Drove Alone H = ride public bus (METRO/VRE/MARC) B = Motorcycled I = walked or jogged C = 2 person carpool J = bicycled D = 3 person carpool K = did not work E = 4+ person carpool L = disabled employee F = Vanpooled M = Other G = rode private bus (buspool) Place one letter in each box. Do not leave any blank. ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 6. Where did you begin each work day last week? Please write the appropriate letter from each day in the boxes below. A = regular work location D = did not work due to illness B = another company or branch E = did not work due to vacation/holiday C = worked at home the entire day F = regular day off day ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

7. Are you currently receiving the Federal Mass Transit Fringe Benefits Program? (This is a subsidy to federal employees of up to $230/month for mass transit and vanpool commuting costs.)

____No, I’ve chosen not to or I have a parking pass instead. ____No, I’m not aware of the program. ____Yes, and it covers ALL of my commuting costs. ____Yes, and it covers SOME of my commuting costs. ____Not applicable, I’m not a federal employee.

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8. How many miles do you travel to work, one way only? ______miles

9. How many minutes does it usually take you to get to work? Minutes

10. If you drive a vehicle to work, where do you usually park? Check one: ____Not Applicable/I do not drive a vehicle to work ____parking lots or decks under control of MBW ____private lots or decks ____on street (e.g., metered or curb side without meters) ____Other (Please specify)______

The largest percentage was “Not Applicable” at 38.7%. The next highest percentage was 35.5% for those who park in private lots or decks. Only 9.7% utilize parking under control of MBW.

10.1 If you drive a vehicle to work, how much do you pay for parking? Please specify whether you pay by the: /hour /day /month /year

Only one response noted an amount that is paid for parking at approximately $15/day. All other responses were either “NA” or “$0” type answers.

11. Would you consider carpooling, vanpooling, taking public transit or using other share commute “modes” on: ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

12. What is your main reason for not sharing a ride for your commute? Check up to three (3) choices. ____Need car at work for agency business ____Need my car at work for personal errands ____Need my car before or after work (childcare, school, 2nd job, etc.) ____Live close to work ____Don’t have anyone with whom to ride ____Don’t like to depend on others for a ride ____Irregular work schedule ____Takes too much time ____Costs more than driving alone ____I do not know where/how to apply ____Need a specially equipped vehicle ____Other______

____I already participate in some ridesharing

13. What would encourage you to share a ride to work in a carpool or vanpool? Check up to five (5) choices.

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____Help finding people with whom I can share the ride ____Guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies and unscheduled overtime ____More flexible hours (Flextime) ____Easier access to services for personal errands during the day ____Agency subsidy or payment for carpoolers and vanpoolers ____Prizes, contests, and drawings for ridesharers ____Use of agency vehicles for business purposes during the day ____Parking fees for those driving alone ____Child care facilities at or near my work site ____A monetary savings over driving alone (cost of driving alone – fuel/tolls/parking fees) (fill out dollar amount if known) $_____dollar(s)/trip $_____dollar(s)/week $_____dollar(s)/day $_____dollar(s)/year ______Other______I do not wish to carpool or vanpool to work at this time.

14. What would encourage you to use public transit such as METRO or Virginia Railway Express or MARC for your commute? Check up to five (5) choices. Label your choices 1 through 5 by their level of importance (1-highest…5-lowest): ____Help finding bus or rail service to meet my schedule ____Guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies and unscheduled overtime ____More flexible hours (Flextime) ____Easier access to services for personal errands during the day ____Sale of transit passes on site ____Agency subsidy or payment for transit or rail riders ____Prizes, contests, and drawings for public transit users ____Use of agency vehicles for business purposes during the day ____Parking fees for those driving alone ____Child care facilities at or near my work site ____A monetary savings over driving alone (cost of driving alone – fuel/tolls/parking fees) (fill out dollar amount if known and not answered in question 11) $_____dollar(s)/trip $_____dollar(s)/week $_____dollar(s)/day $_____dollar(s)/year ______Other______I do not wish to use public transit to commute to work at this time.

15. If reliable shuttle service were available from nearby transit hubs (bus, train, etc.) to your work location would you be more inclined to use mass transportation? ____No, I walk or bike to work ____No ____Not likely ____Possibly ____Very likely ____Yes ____I already use transit 16. In your opinion, would your job duties allow you to work from home (telecommute) one or more days per week, if it were an option?

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____Yes, and I WOULD consider teleworking if offered ____Yes, but I WOULD NOT consider teleworking ____No, but I WOULD be interested in an AWS otherwise ____No, and I WOULD NOT be interested in an AWS

YES [ ] (Complete 15.1) NO [ ] (Skip to question #16)

16.1 If YES, when? (Check which days you would be interested)

______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

17. In your opinion, would your job duties allow you to use an alternate work schedule (AWS) such as four 10-hour days, work 9 hours/day with every other Friday off, etc.?

____Yes but I CHOOSE NOT TO work an AWS ____Yes, but I DO NOT HAVE THE OPTION of an AWS ____Yes, and I currently telework (at times) ____No, but I WOULD otherwise consider an AWS ____No, and I WOULD NOT consider an AWS

17.1 If YES, what compressed work week schedule would you prefer? Circle only one. 4/40 – work 40 hours in 4 days 9/80 – work 80 hours in 9 days 3/36 – work 36 hours in 3 days Other (Please specify)______

18. If made available by your employer, would more flexible work hours or days such as a shift schedule with the option to work 0600-01400 or 1400-2200 benefit you in balancing your home and work schedule?

____No ____Not likely ____Possibly ____Very likely ____Yes ____I already work flex hours

19. What day(s) would you normally have off? (Check all that apply.) ___ Monday ___ Tuesday ___ Wednesday ___ Thursday ___ Friday

20. If the MBW parking supply was reduced and your only option was to park at a satellite location (approximately 2 to 5 miles away) and be shuttled to MBW, how would your commuter habits change? ____I would be more inclined to use public transportation ____I would be more inclined to carpool/vanpool

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____I would be more inclined to telework ____No change ____Other______

21. Please provide any additional comments/suggestions concerning commuting here. (Optional):



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Marine Barracks Washington Transportation Management Program Draft Commuting Survey (Military Personnel)

 This survey has been designed to access the commuting needs of Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) personnel. Responses are confidential and will be used to develop commuting programs. Please answer all questions completely. If you have any questions, please call Captain Morgan Monaghan at (202) 433- 6168. To begin, please provide the information below.

______Unit/Company Rank

______/____/____ Home Zip Code Date

1. Do you regularly report to work between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. (check one) YES [ ] NO [ ] 2. What time were you scheduled to report to work and leave from work each day last week? If you worked at home any day last week, please indicate start and stop times. Circle a.m. or p.m. Leave the line blank if you did not work on that day. MON TUES WED THUR FRI Reported to am am am am am Work pm pm pm pm pm Departed am am am am am from Work pm pm pm pm pm

3. How often did you travel for work in the last 6 months? (Approximately) ____Did not travel in the last 6 months ____1-2 trips ____3-5 trips ____More than 5 trips ____Not sure 

3.1 If you travelled for work in the last 6 months, what was the average duration of your trip(s)? ____Not Applicable/Did not travel in the last 6 months ____1-2 days ____3-4 days ____5 days ____More than 5 days ____Not sure

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4. How did you travel to work each day last week? Please write the appropriate letter for each day in the spaces below. If you used a combination of travel methods, indicate the one used from the majority of your trip distance. Please use the following definitions:

Carpool: Two (2) to six (6) employees of one (1) or more employers traveling together from home to work for the majority of their commute trip.

Vanpool: A government organized program coordinating shared van rides. A vehicle occupied by seven or more employees of one or more employers travel together for the majority of their commuter trip.

A = Drove Alone H = ride public bus (METRO/VRE/MARC) B = Motorcycled I = walked or jogged C = 2 person carpool J = bicycled D = 3 person carpool K = did not work E = 4+ person carpool L = disabled employee F = Vanpooled M = Other G = rode private bus (buspool) Place one letter in each box. Do not leave any blank. ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

5. Where did you begin each work day last week? Please write the appropriate letter from each day in the boxes below. A = regular work location D = did not work due to illness B = another company or branch E = did not work due to vacation/holiday C = worked at home the entire day F = regular day off day ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

6. Are you currently receiving the Federal Mass Transit Fringe Benefits Program? (This is a subsidy to federal employees of up to $230/month for mass transit and vanpool commuting costs.)

____No, I’ve chosen not to or I have a parking pass instead. ____No, I’m not aware of the program. ____Yes, and it covers ALL of my commuting costs. ____Yes, and it covers SOME of my commuting costs. ____Not applicable, I’m not a federal employee.

7. How many miles do you travel to work, one way only? ______miles

8. How many minutes does it usually take you to get to work? Minutes

9. If you drive a vehicle to work, where do you usually park? Check one: ____Not Applicable/I do not drive a vehicle to work ____parking lots or decks under control of MBW

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____private lots or decks ____on street (e.g., metered or curb side without meters) ____Other (Please specify)______

9.1 If you drive a vehicle to work, how much do you pay for parking? Please specify whether you pay by the: /hour /day /month /year

10. Would you consider carpooling, vanpooling, taking public transit or using other share commute “modes” on: ______Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday  11. What is your main reason for not sharing a ride for your commute? Check up to three (3) choices. ____Need car at work for agency business ____Need my car at work for personal errands ____Need my car before or after work (childcare, school, 2nd job, etc.) ____Live close to work ____Don’t have anyone with whom to ride ____Don’t like to depend on others for a ride ____Irregular work schedule ____Takes too much time ____Costs more than driving alone ____I do not know where/how to apply ____Need a specially equipped vehicle ____Other______I already participate in some ridesharing

12. What would encourage you to share a ride to work in a carpool or vanpool? Check up to five (5) choices. ____Help finding people with whom I can share the ride ____Guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies and unscheduled overtime ____More flexible hours (Flextime) ____Easier access to services for personal errands during the day ____Agency subsidy or payment for carpoolers and vanpoolers ____Prizes, contests, and drawings for ridesharers ____Use of agency vehicles for business purposes during the day ____Parking fees for those driving alone ____Child care facilities at or near my work site ____A monetary savings over driving alone (cost of driving alone – fuel/tolls/parking fees) (fill out dollar amount if known) $_____dollar(s)/trip $_____dollar(s)/week $_____dollar(s)/day $_____dollar(s)/year ______Other______

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____I do not wish to carpool or vanpool to work at this time.

13. What would encourage you to use public transit such as METRO or Virginia Railway Express or MARC for your commute? Check up to five (5) choices. ____Help finding bus or rail service to meet my schedule ____Guaranteed ride home in case of emergencies and unscheduled overtime ____More flexible hours (Flextime) ____Easier access to services for personal errands during the day ____Sale of transit passes on site ____Agency subsidy or payment for transit or rail riders ____Prizes, contests, and drawings for public transit users ____Use of agency vehicles for business purposes during the day ____Parking fees for those driving alone ____Child care facilities at or near my work site ____A monetary savings over driving alone (cost of driving alone – fuel/tolls/parking fees) (fill out dollar amount if known and not answered in question 11) $_____dollar(s)/trip $_____dollar(s)/week $_____dollar(s)/day $_____dollar(s)/year ______Other______I do not wish to use public transit to commute to work at this time .

14. If reliable shuttle service were available from nearby transit hubs (bus, train, etc.) to your work location would you be more inclined to use mass transportation? ____No, I walk or bike to work ____No ____Not likely ____Possibly ____Very likely ____Yes ____I already use transit 

15. If the MBW parking supply was reduced and your only option was to park at a satellite location (approximately 2 to 5 miles away) and be shuttled to MBW, how would your commuter habits change? ____I would be more inclined to use public transportation ____I would be more inclined to carpool/vanpool ____I would be more inclined to telework ____No change ____Other______

16. Please provide any additional comments/suggestions concerning commuting here. (Optional): 

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