1. VRE Gainesville-Haymarket Extension Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis Public Workshop Wednesday, October 22 nd, 2008 6:30 – 9:00 pm Battlefield High School

2. Presentation Overview  Introduction  Purpose and Need  Alternatives Analysis Process  Tier 1  Study Timeline  Next Steps Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

3. Introduction Identify and Evaluate Transit Service Options Locally and Regionally in the Gainesville-Haymarket Area Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

4. Purpose and Need  Enhance Mobility between the Gainesville- Haymarket Area and Washington, D.C.  Reduce Regional Traffic Congestion  Improve Regional Air Quality and Minimize Environmental Impacts  Advance Sustainable Development Goals  Determine Transportation Investment Strategies Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

5. Alternatives Analysis Two-Tiered Screening Process:  Tier 1 - Preliminary Screening Is the alternative feasible? Does it meet the Purpose and Need?  Tier 2 – Detailed Evaluation Rank against Goals and Objectives Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

6. Determination of Evaluation Criteria Tier 1 Process Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps Collection of Alternatives Screening Analysis (Qualitative Measures) Refined Collection of Alternatives (Further Evaluation in Tier 2)

7.  Access and Mobility  Traffic Congestion  Environmental Considerations  Smart Growth and Economic Development  Capital Costs and Effectiveness  Ease of Implementation Evaluation Criteria Based on Purpose & Need Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

8. Tier 1 Alternatives No-Build Scenario  Forecast Year: 2030  Future Committed Transportation Network  Programmed and Funded Highway and Transit Improvements 1.Bus Route from Dominion Valley Drive to Cushing Park and Ride to Tysons East 2.Bus Route along Linton Hall to Cushing Park and Ride to Pentagon/State Dept. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

9. Tier 1 Alternatives Baseline Scenario  Maximum Improvements with No Major Capital Investment  Commuter Bus Service from Haymarket to DC (Pentagon) via Cushing Park and Ride Lot and the State Dept.  Baseline includes No-Build Scenario Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

10.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Modes Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

11. Commuter Rail Commuter rail is an electric or diesel propelled railway for passenger train service, consisting of short distance travel operating between an urban core and adjacent suburbs. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

12.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Commuter Rail Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

13. Light Rail Light Rail, also referred to as streetcar or trolley, is a lightweight passenger rail car that operates singly or in short trains in right-of-way that may or may not run in street traffic. Light Rail is often powered by overhead electric lines. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

14.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Light Rail Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

15. Heavy Rail Heavy Rail, also known as metro, subway, or rapid transit, is an electric railway with the capacity for heavy passenger volumes. It operates singly or in multi-car trains on a separate right-of-way with signaling and high platform loading. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

16.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Heavy Rail Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

17. People Mover A people mover is a guided passenger car operating on or suspended from a guideway, beam, or tube. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

18.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives People Mover Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

19. Commuter Bus Commuter Bus is a traditional passenger bus service consisting of short distance highway travel operating between an urban core and adjacent suburbs. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

20.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Commuter Bus Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

21. Bus Rapid Transit Bus rapid transit is an electric or diesel traditional passenger bus service operating on a fixed guided system. A fixed guideway is a separate facility that uses an independent right-of-way for the exclusive use of the bus service. Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

22.  Commuter Rail  Light Rail  Heavy Rail  People Mover  Commuter Bus  Bus Rapid Transit Tier 1 Alternatives Bus Rapid Transit Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

23. Tier 1 Alternatives Options Considered but Not Pursued Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps Light Rail  G-H to DC  G-H to Vienna Metrorail  Broad Run to Manassas Automated People Mover  G-H to DC  G-H to Vienna Metrorail  Broad Run to Manassas Bus Rapid Transit  G-H to DC  G-H to Vienna Metrorail  Broad Run to Manassas

24. Tier 1 Findings No Further Evaluation  Light Rail: 2A and 2B  Heavy Rail: 3A  People Mover: 4A and 4B  Bus Rapid Transit: 6A, and 6B Retained for Further Evaluation  Commuter Rail: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D  Commuter Bus: 5A and 5B Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

25. Study Timeline PHASE 1  Data Collection  Goals and Objectives  Public Workshop  Evaluation Criteria May 2008 – July 2008 PHASE 2  Define/Evaluate Alternatives  Environmental Report  Public Workshop July 2008 – December 2008 PHASE 3  Final Analysis and Report  Public Workshop  Select Locally Preferred Alt. January 2009 – March 2009 Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

26. Next Steps Overall Project Development  Tier 2 Detailed Analysis  Potential NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) Review  Preliminary Engineering  Final Design  Construction Introduction | Purpose and Need | Alternatives Analysis Process | Tier 1 Study Timeline | Next Steps

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