The document summarizes the recommendations of a study on improving transportation along a 15-mile corridor of Route 1 in Fairfax County, Virginia. The study evaluated four transit alternatives and recommended an initial phase of implementing bus rapid transit and other multimodal improvements, with a potential future extension of metro rail. The recommendations propose amending the comprehensive plan and conducting further planning initiatives and environmental reviews to advance phases of the proposed projects, contingent on available funding and supportive land use changes.
Reston Funding Plan
Potential Sources of Revenue for Funding Reston Transportation Improvements
Reston Network Analysis & Funding Plan Advisory Group
Dec. 14, 2015
Dulles Metrorail Silver Line: Status Report and Transportation Infrastructure...Fairfax County
Dulles Metrorail Silver Line: Status Report and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Funding Update
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Transportation Committee
May 7, 2013
Reston Funding Plan
Potential Sources of Revenue for Funding Reston Transportation Improvements
Reston Network Analysis & Funding Plan Advisory Group
Dec. 14, 2015
Dulles Metrorail Silver Line: Status Report and Transportation Infrastructure...Fairfax County
Dulles Metrorail Silver Line: Status Report and Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Funding Update
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Transportation Committee
May 7, 2013
Reston Transportation Funding Plan: July 15, 2016Fairfax County
This presentation was delivered to stakeholder on July 15, 2016, covering the purpose of the plan, improvements to be funded, preliminary cost estimates, and overview of the funding plan.
Hunter Mill Road and Sunset Hills Road StudyFairfax County
Hunter Mill Road and Sunset Hills Road Study
Kick Off Meeting Dec. 8, 2014
There is recurring congestion Hunter Mill Road from Sunrise Valley Drive to the Colvin Run Bridge during the morning and evening peak hours. The congestion is heavily concentrated at the intersections of Sunset Hills Road and the west bound Dulles Toll Road ramps at Hunter Mill Road. These two intersections are closely spaced and constrained by the existing bridge. The number of vehicles using Hunter Mill Road is forecasted to increase in the future. The opening of the Wiehle Avenue-Reston East Metrorail station in 2014, new development anticipated in Reston, and an increase in background traffic associated with development elsewhere in the region are likely to increase vehicular traffic in this area. This study will look at alternatives to mitigate the existing conditions and future conditions to ensure traffic can move efficiently through the intersections.
Toronto Relief Line Public Meeting Presentation
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SmartTrack Presentation- Toronto Transit Network Planning
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Merrifield Nursery Emergency Gravity Sewer ReplacementFairfax County
During a routine Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera inspection by Wastewater Collection Division (WCD), it was found that 45 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) between MH-292 to MH-291 was within imminent danger of failing. The bottom of the RCP was missing within the 45 linear feet of repair and the pipe was on the verge of surcharging. After an immediate pre-construction meeting with Merrifield Nursery, it was agreed to work from 6pm-10am everyday of the week to avoid disruption and potentially placing patrons at risk during the biggest time of the year for Merrifield Garden Center. The contractor mobilized to the site and began the 20-foot excavation to replace 45 linear feet of broken gravity sewer. The project started on March 14th, 2022 and was substantially complete on March 23, 2022.
The Sully Basins Stormwater Pond Retrofits project was substantially completed on April 19, 2022. The project is located within the Cub Run watershed. The project consisted of repair and enhancement of multiple stormwater basins, 0326DP, 0964DP and 1484DP. The project also included construction of new stone cascades, stone weir basin structures and the construction of wetlands with high and low marsh areas. The project will facilitate improved sediment removal and improve downstream water quality using forebays and micro pools. Aquatic and natural habitat were also added within the three basins.
Clarks Crossing Road Improvements 05-13-22Fairfax County
The Clarks Crossing Road Pedestrian Access Improvement project improved the pedestrian and bicycle access along Clarks Crossing Road and was substantially completed on March 23, 2022.
This project completed the missing link between the existing sidewalk at Brookside Lane and the previously constructed sidewalk along Clarks Crossing Road. The scope of this project included construction of asphalt sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, drainage improvements along Brookside Lane and asphalt mill/overlay on Clarks Crossing and Brookside Lane.
Tysons West Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project 05-22.pptxFairfax County
Future wastewater flows in northern Fairfax County exceed existing system capacity
Treatment capacity is available in Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton, VA
New pipes and pumps are needed to move future flows to treatment plant
NEXT STEPS
Field investigations / surveys
Finalize alignments and pump station layout
Use of open cut excavation
Use of trenchless methods
Easement acquisition needed
Develop traffic control plans
Description:
The project consists of a new, 23,000 square feet, two-story, four-bay fire station facility and associated improvements to the 3.3-acre site including storm water detention, landscaping and parking. The scope also included the demolition of the existing fire station, and a temporary fire station to house the Fire and Rescue Department during construction of the new facility. The key elements of the overall project include:
Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Phase I and Phase II Stream RestorationFairfax County
Scotts Run @ Old Meadow Road Stream Restoration was substantially completed on March 30, 2022. The Scotts Run project consisted of restoring, enhancement, and stabilizing of approximately 2,930 linear feet of eroding stream using Natural Channel Design criteria. This project included two phases: Phase I was funded by proffers from a private development and Phase II was County funded. Also included was the removal of invasive non-native plants and the installation of new plantings to stabilize the stream and floodplain.
Riverwood Community Meeting - 04-14-2022- Presentation.pptxFairfax County
The new 4-inch ductile iron force main will serve the surrounding community for the foreseeable future. Replacement of the force main will:
Reduce the level and frequency of maintenance required to keep the force main operating.
Prevent costly emergency repairs.
Provide residents with safe, reliable utility infrastructure.
Enhance the quality of life for residents.
Reduce risks to public health and the environment.
Burke Centre VRE Connector Phase IV project was substantially completed on March 7, 2022. This project enhanced the access to mass transit by creating a more direct connection from the VRE Station to the residential areas west of Premier Court. This project also connects the Oak Bluff community to the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) Burke Station and provides a multi-use shared pedestrian and bicycle trail for outdoor recreation.
Long Branch Public Meeting - FINAL - 04-11-2022Fairfax County
Overarching Project Goals:
-Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
-Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
-Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central Watershed.
-Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Objectives: Share our project understanding with the council and seek input on the unique opportunities and housing goals for this site that could help guide
our master planning process.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Reston Arts Community Center Feasibility - Wrap UpFairfax County
This is the last of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to report back what we heard from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we received will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Stormwater Wastewater Facility Virtual Community Meeting, March 29, 2022Fairfax County
Benefits of Consolidated Facility
Building and Site Efficiencies
Operational Efficiencies
Addresses Space Deficiencies
Addresses Renovations and Capital Renewal Requirements
for WCD
Provides for a Centrally Located Site that Accommodates Program
Consolidates Integrated Services on One Centrally Located Site
Reston Arts Center Feasibility Study Focus Group - March 28, 2022Fairfax County
This is the 4th of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to hear from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we receive today will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Oak Marr Pump Station Rehabilitation – Construction ProjectFairfax County
Neighborhood was built in the 1980s, and the sewer infrastructure has been in operation since.
Aged pump station equipment – pumps, valves, fans, concrete, etc.
This aging equipment has the potential of causing:
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
Sewer back-ups into homes
Environmental damages
Maintenance problems
Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Community Meeting, 03-15-2022Fairfax County
Identify and evaluate house flooding and public safety concerns
Improve drainage conditions to convey 100-year storm if feasible
Reduce and treat stormwater runoff at the source
Improve water quality and stream protection
Use resilient & functional designs
Make improvements compatible with characteristics of neighborhood
Partner with community to develop sound, cost effective solutions that can be collaboratively implemented and maintained
Build on lessons learned to help improve site development process for infill development
Reston Arts Center Feasibility - Focus Group Visual ArtsFairfax County
These community outreach meetings are being conducted to understand community needs for a proposed arts venue in the Reston Town Center.
The proposed arts center would be a result of a proffer from Boston Properties in the next phase of Reston Town Center development (Block J).
The proffer would provide for an approximately 60,000 gross square foot facility to house a stage suitable for large-scale music and dance performances, as well as other arts-related amenities.
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1. County of Fairfax, Virginia
VDRPT Route 1 Multimodal
Alternatives Analysis
Recommendations and
Implementation Actions
Board Transportation Committee
December 9, 2014
Leonard Wolfenstein
Tom Burke
Fairfax County Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation
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2. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Background
• County has requested that Commonwealth fund transit study in this
corridor for many years
• General Assembly funded study in 2013 legislative session
• Executive Steering Committee comprised of state and local elected
and transportation officials met throughout study and guided study
• DRPT managed study
• Study Limits: I-95/495 to Woodbridge (15 miles)
• Study initiation: June 2013
• Public Meetings held October 2013, March 2014, and October 2014
• Study completion: January 2015
Department of Transportation
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3. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Four Refined Transit Alternatives Evaluated
Alternative 1:
Bus Rapid Transit 1- Curbside
Alternative 2:
Bus Rapid Transit 2- Median
Alternative 3:
Light Rail Transit
Alternative 4:
Metrorail- BRT Hybrid
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Proposed P&R
4. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Study Results
Evaluation results suggest:
•Median running Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
would provide a near-term cost-effective
transportation solution to support economic
development plans.
•Metrorail extension to Hybla Valley would
provide a higher level of local and regional
mobility in the longer term and support long-term
corridor development, contingent upon
increased future land use density.
Department of Transportation
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5. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Study Phasing Approach
Phase I-III: Implement Multimodal
Improvements and BRT (Median Running)
Phase IV: Extend Metrorail to Hybla Valley,
contingent upon future land use
3.1 mi.
7.3 mi
4.6 mi.
3.1 mi.
Napper Rd
Route 1
Widening
Project
Mount Vernon
Memorial Highway
Note: contingent upon
future land use
Department of Transportation
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6. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Final Study Recommendations
• Recommends phased implementation of the multimodal
investments of “Alternative 4- BRT/Metrorail Hybrid,” including:
• Roadway Widening: Widen roadway from four lanes to six lanes where
necessary to create a consistent, six-lane cross section along the
corridor;
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities: Create a continuous facility for
pedestrians and bicyclists along the 15 mile corridor; the configuration
will vary depending upon urban design, right-of-way availability, and
other local considerations;
• Transit: Contingent upon increased land use density and project
funding, implement a median-running-Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system
from Huntington to Route 123 in Woodbridge (curb-running BRT in
mixed traffic within the Prince William County portion) and a 3-mile
Metrorail Yellow Line extension from Huntington to Hybla Valley as
expeditiously as possible;
Department of Transportation
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7. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Executive Steering Committee Resolution
• Supports incorporating the recommendations in local,
regional, and statewide plans so the projects will be
positioned for funding;
• Recognizes that supportive land uses, along with
supporting infrastructure may be incorporated in local
plans and regional forecasts in conjunction with the
transit improvement;
• Supports “Alternative 4 BRT/Metrorail Hybrid”
contingent upon supportive land use and funding plan
Department of Transportation
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8. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Next Steps: Planning Initiatives
(as presented to ESC)
1. Comprehensive Plan Amendment
2. Market Study: understand rate of growth anticipated in the corridor
based on economic conditions, transit improvements, and competing
markets
3. Right of Way Survey: Needed for Route 1 and N. Kings Highway to
confirm potential impacts during the environmental review phase
4. Continue involvement and engagement with citizens, business owners
and economic development stakeholders
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9. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Next Steps: Transportation Project
Development (as presented to ESC)
1. Develop more detailed funding plan
2. Identify Project Sponsor(s)
3. Request class of action determination from FTA and FHWA
4. Initiate environmental documentation for Phases I and II
(Huntington to Fort Belvoir)
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10. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Draft Implementation Timeline
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Roadway Widening and Bike/Ped, BRT
Market Absorption Study
Phase I Comprehensive Plan Revisions
Phase II: Hybla Valley to Fort Belvoir
BRT and Bicycle/Pedestrian, BRT
Market Absorption Study
Phase II Comprehensive Plan Revisions
Phase III: Fort Belvoir to Woodbridge Improvements
Roadway Widening and Bike/Ped
Market Absorption Study
Phase III Comprehensive Plan Revisions
PhaseIV: Huntington to Hybla Valley Metrorail Extension
Metrorail
Market Absorption Study
Phase IV Comprehensive Plan Revisions
Years (2015-2040)
Phase I: Huntington to Hybla Valley + Roadway Widening
*
Note: Timelines assume a funding stream to support projects implementation.
Comprehensive
Plan
*Contingent upon increased future land use density.
Planning Scoping/
NEPA PE
Final Design Right of Way Utilities
Relocation
Construction Operation
Legend: General Project Development Sequence
Typical New Starts Funding Steps/Sequence:
FTA SMALL STARTS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS
FTA NEW STARTS
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
PROCESS
11. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Suggested Next Steps for County Board
• Direct staff to do the following:
– Initiate process to amend Comprehensive Plan to reflect
transportation recommendation on Transportation Plan Map
(BRT designation for corridor, BRT station locations, and
Metrorail stations)
– Initiate Comprehensive Plan amendment process to consider
land use changes at station areas (approaches below)*
– Conduct Market Study*
– Develop funding plan and identify resources for near-term
activities
– Prepare scope for environmental documentation*
*contingent upon resources
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12. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Key Components of Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for Land Use
• Work with community on land use guidance at
BRT station locations
• Assess infrastructure requirements due to
increased land use density (schools, parks,
public safety, roads – including assessment of
grid of streets)
• Develop refined street cross sections and
corridor design standards
• Refine BRT stop locations
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13. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Approaches to Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for Land Use
• 2 Approaches:
– A) Pilot BRT Stations (Amend Plan for 3
stations, e.g. Lockheed, Hybla Valley,
Woodlawn)
– B) Phase I of BRT (Huntington to Hybla
Valley- 5 stations)
Department of Transportation
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14. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Pros and Cons of Comp Plan Approaches
• Approach A (Pilot Stations)
Pro
–Would provide detailed recommendations at 3 stations (including
Woodlawn already authorized by the Board)
–Would gauge community acceptance for station-related densities
–Would establish a framework for efforts on remaining stations
–Would identify improvements that can be made in the process
before remaining station areas are planned
–Would be more manageable from a staff and funding perspective
Con
–Would take resources and time and not include all stations
–Would only provide partial assessment of impacts along the corridor
Department of Transportation
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15. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Pros and Cons of Comp Plan Approaches
(cont’d)
• Approach B (Phase I)
Pro
• Would complete Plan for all 5 stations in Phase I
Con
• Would require significantly greater resources (consultant,
staff, and community) and considerable time for extensive
community engagement
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16. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Implementation -
Environmental Documentation
• Current determination of study is that Environmental
Assessment (EA) is necessary to advance BRT
• Fairfax County is likely entity to conduct EA
• May be logical to include BRT Phases I & II together in
the EA (Huntington to Fort Belvoir)
• 2 to 3 years needed to conduct EA; will use Route 1 AA
study results as input
• Estimated Cost to conduct EA: $3 to $6 million
• Project is both road widening and transit project – FHWA
and FTA will be federal agencies involved
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17. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Implementation -
Environmental Documentation (cont.)
• EA can be initiated while Comp Plan process is
underway; however, Comp Plan process should be
completed before EA concludes, so that revised land use
can be factored in assessment.
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18. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Funding Plan
• Initial funding available in Board Transportation Priorities
Plan
• Assess all potential funding sources
– Evaluate FTA New Starts Program versus other options
– Assess availability of future federal formula funds, e.g.
CMAQ/RSTP
– State Funding Possibilities
– Availability of Regional and Local Funding
– Potential for Innovative Financing, e.g. Public-Private
Partnerships
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19. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Immediate Actions
• Direct staff to return to Board in early 2015 with
information on resources required to:
–Conduct Comp Plan Amendment (based on preferred
option)
–Conduct Market Study
–Conduct Environmental Assessment
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20. County of Fairfax, Virginia
• Questions and Discussion
Department of Transportation
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