Appendix A: Station Area Exhibits Appendix B: Stakeholder Outreach VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS FY2019‐FY2025 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE WORKSHOP #1 Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9:00am‐12:00pm National School Boards Association 1680 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Meeting Agenda AGENDA ITEM 1) Arrival of guests/light refreshments 2) Safety briefing and introductions 3) Presentation The TDP Process VRE Background Initial Findings Proposed Goals and Objectives 15 MINUTE BREAK 4) Facilitated session #1 on VRE’s message 5) Facilitated session #2 on alignment of stakeholder needs with VRE goals and objectives 6) Report out 7) Next steps and wrap up VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS FY2019‐FY2025 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS FY2019 ‐ FY2025 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Workshop #1 February 28, 2018 VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 1 AGENDA FOR TODAY SAFETY BRIEFING INTRODUCTIONS PRESENTATIONS • The TDP Process • VRE Background • Initial Findings • Proposed Goals & Objectives BREAKOUT SESSIONS • VRE’s Message • Alignment of Needs VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 2 1 WHAT IS A TDP MAJOR UPDATE ? Internal perspective External perspective . An actionable VRE A document for all Commonwealth transit resource agencies to identify needs, service . changes, required funding, and local Strategic plan that priorities to meet near and long term coordinates actions and opportunities/ challenges. initiatives VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 3 PROCESS, MILESTONES AND OUTCOMES 2017 2018 DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT • Update Baseline • Financial Input for Budget & • Needs/Project Identification • Current Service CIP Development • Financial Planning Evaluation • Implementation Steps 123 Facilitated workshop #1 Facilitated workshop #2 Adopt TDP on goals, performance on service & capital plan, Nov 2018 measures, and system & and financial plan service evaluation VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 4 2 THE TDP PROCESS VRE BACKGROUND INITIAL FINDINGS PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 5 VRE ROLE A key link in regional mobility centered around Washington DC VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 6 3 VRE SYSTEM FACTS Joint project of two Transportation Commissions 9 member jurisdictions 3 host railroads Two lines, 90 route‐miles 4.7 million annual riders between Virginia and DC (19,000 daily trips) Metro connections at five VRE stations VIRGINIA RAILWAY RAILWAYEXPRESS EXPRESSEXPRESS 7 REGIONAL COLLABORATION . WMATA Metrorail – Expands the reach of VRE – Used by 17% of VRE riders . Amtrak Virginia Trains – Step‐Up fares available – Faster ride option for longer trips . Other Transit Services – Fare integration (local bus, MARC) – Exploring opportunities for through running (MARC) VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 8 4 VRE TRAVEL PATTERNS . L’Enfant busiest station – Primarily a destination – Nearby offices – Metro connections . Next three busiest destinations – Union Station – Crystal City – Alexandria . Busiest origin stations at the Origin Ridership Destination Ridership end of lines . End of line stations feature large park and ride lots VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 9 Peak Hour Trips from Virginia to DC across the 14th Street Bridges (6:30 to 7:30 AM) OTHER 11% 1% VRE 13% BUS AUTOMOBILE METRORAIL 58% 17% 21,934 TOTAL TRIPS VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS Source: Transportation Planning Board 2013 Central Employment Core Cordon Count 10 5 VRE SYSTEM PLAN 2040 (2014) . Without action, VRE capacity growth capped below market demand. Full rider potential reached through additional trains and supporting infrastructure. Investments to expand trains beyond limits of existing host railroad agreements. VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 11 SYSTEM PLAN PHASES PHASE 1: Run Longer Trains . Longer & second platforms . More station parking . More railcars . More train storage tracks PHASE 2 & 3: Run More Trains Earn additional “train slots” through capacity improvements . Additional tracks . Long Bridge expansion . Parking, railcars, yards . Broad Run Expansion was Gainesville‐Haymarket Extension VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 12 6 THE TDP PROCESS VRE BACKGROUND INITIAL FINDINGS PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 13 SINCE THE LAST MAJOR TDP UPDATE … • 25th Anniversary celebrated • Fredericksburg Line extended • Most recent FTA Triennial Review • Spotsylvania Station opens • Broad Run Expansion option • Long Range Life Cycle • New train added on the selected by VRE Board Fredericksburg Line Maintenance Action • SmartScale grant (93 M) awarded Plan completed • Internal VRE management for FBG Line Capacity Expansion audit conducted • Final order placed for • I‐66 OTB funds (129 M) awarded replacement railcars • Mobile ticketing launched for MSS Line Capacity Expansion 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 • Doug Allen appointed CEO • 2040 System Plan adopted • System Plan 2040 Financial Plan completed • Woodbridge Station Kiss and • TIGER grant awarded for • Atlantic Gateway project funds Long Bridge Ride facility opens Long Bridge project design and additional track construction • Amtrak releases master plan development • Highest single day of ridership of 23,309 for Washington Union Station (7/12/16) • Transit Asset Management Plan initiated VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 14 7 PERFORMANCE TRENDS SERVICE DELIVERY On‐Time Performance 98% 96% 96% 95% 93% 94% 92% 92% 90% FY 2018 89% 90% Target 88% 86% 84% FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 Average Daily Ridership 19,500 FY 2018 19,000 19,068 18,873 Target 18,602 18,500 18,452 18,334 18,000 17,713 17,500 17,000 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 15 PERFORMANCE TRENDS FINANCIAL Operating Ratio 59% 57% 57% 56% 56% 57% 56% 55% 54% 53% 51% FY 2018 49% Target 47% 45% FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 16 8 CUSTOMER SURVEY TRENDS (2012‐2017) STATION ACCESS EMPLOYERS OF RIDERS . Drive Alone access to . Federal government/ VRE stations: 84% military ridership: 75% • 2% increase since 2012 • 5% increase since 2012 • 1.3% increase from 2016 . Private company: 15% . Transit/bike/walk access • 6.6% decrease since 2012 to VRE stations: 6% • Transit share decreased 0.5% since 2012 (0.7% overall) • Bike walk increased 0.8% since 2012 (5.1% overall) VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS Source: May 2017 VRE Customer Survey 17 MARKET CHANGES POPULATION . Changes since last TDP (2013‐2016) . Population growth accelerating at outlying stations VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 18 9 MARKET CHANGES EMPLOYMENT . Changes since last TDP (2013‐2016) . Employment shifts away from core VRE stations – Crystal City . Effectiveness of VRE to Employment Density Percent Change by serve new growth Destination Station concentrations – Eisenhower Metrorail – F/S to Lorton corridor VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 19 LOOKING AHEAD … . Demographic shifts in age & location . Use of new technology to enhance . Changing work patterns & locations customer safety & convenience . Expanded transportation options . Funded capacity improvements that within VRE service area enable service expansion & improve reliability . Declining transit ridership CHALLENGES OPPORTUNITIES . Better intermodal connections at stations . Uncertainty in traditional revenue . Transition from commuter rail to sources/amounts regional rail . Changing project locations & sources VISION FUNDING VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 20 10 THE TDP PROCESS VRE BACKGROUND INITIAL FINDINGS PROPOSED GOALS & OBJECTIVES VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 21 MISSION STATEMENT Comprehensive“The Virginia Railway Goals: Express (VRE), a joint project of the Northern Virginia .TransportationExpress long Commission‐term intentions and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission, will provide safe, cost effective, accessible, reliable, convenient, and .comfortableAnswer “What commuter you‐oriented wish to rail passenger service. VRE will contribute to the economicachieve?” development of its member jurisdictions as an integral part of a balanced, intermodal regional transportation system.” VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 22 11 PURPOSE Comprehensive Goals: . Express long‐term intentions . Answer “What you wish to achieve?” Measurable Objectives: . Derive performance indicators (KPIs) . Show accountability . Provide management/ department insight VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 23 HOW VRE CURRENTLY MEASURES SUCCESS VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 24 12 PROPOSED VRE TDP GOALS . GOAL #1 – SERVICE DELIVERY Deliver safe, high‐quality, and convenient service that is responsive to customer needs . GOAL #2 – BUSINESS PRACTICES Employ industry‐leading business practices to drive operating efficiencies, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and partnerships . GOAL #3 – SERVICE EXPANSION Expand VRE ridership through operational enhancements, physical improvements, and coordinated intermodal integration throughout the system VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 25 CATEGORIZING GOALS & OBJECTIVES Service Expansion/ New Opportunities Financial Accountability Operational Excellence Regulatory Compliance Community Integration Environmental Stewardship VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 26 13 GOAL #1 ‐ Deliver safe, high‐quality, and convenient service that is responsive to customer needs. Objective 1.1 –Act on improvements identified through the annual customer survey. Objective 1.2 –Track monthly performance indicators and address any trends requiring corrective action. Objective 1.3 – Maintain a safety‐first focus in all operations VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESS 27 GOAL #2 ‐ Employ industry‐leading business practices to drive operating efficiencies, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and partnerships. Objective 2.1 –Proactively maintain all assets in a