Project Update

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Project Update July 31, 2008
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Next Stop, Tysons

• Dulles Metro is on Track!
• In May, FTA moved the Dulles Corridor Metrorail
  Project into Final Design
• 159 million
• Utility relocations
• Site preparations
• Right-of-way acquisitions

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Next Stop, Tysons

• Construction Ahead
• Airports Authority, Dulles Transit Partners
  signed updated 1.6 billion contract
• Project construction to begin March 2009
• Completion date is July 2013

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• Dulles Metrorail
• Project Overview

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Dulles Metrorail ExtensionAt-a-Glance

• 23-mile new Metrorail line branching off the
  Orange Line after East Falls Church
• 11 new stations
• 5 in Phase 1
• 6 in Phase 2
• Seamless integration with current 106-mile system
• Approx. 50 of Tysons commuters originate from
  eastern points accessible to existing metrorail

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Route Map
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A Closer Look at Tysons Corner Stations
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Next Stop, Tysons

• Every Station Includes
• Covered pedestrian bridges
• Dual elevators escalators
• Covered access to pedestrian bridges
• Public restrooms
• Bicycle accommodations
• All facilities comply with
• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
• Dark Skies Policies

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• A Close Look at Phase 1 Stations

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• Tysons East

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Tysons East
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Tysons East
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Tysons East
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• Tysons Central 123

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Tysons Central 123
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Tysons Central 123
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Tysons Central 123
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Tysons Central 123
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Tysons Central 123
Future Tysons II Development
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Future of Tysons Corner Center Site
Tysons 123 Station
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Tysons Central 123 StationFuture Development on
Tysons Corner Center Site
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• Tysons Central 7

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Tysons Central 7
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Tysons Central 7
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Tysons Central 7
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• Tysons West

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Tysons West
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Tysons West
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Tysons West
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Tysons West
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Route 7 Median Design

• Route 7 median design utilizes a combination of
  berms, walls, trees and plants

• Berm height varies and will offer many views
  from one side of the other.
• Ground covers will be low growing and will not
  hinder views.
• Number of trees will be limited trees can be
  limbed-up to keep views open.

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Route 7 Median
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• Wiehle Avenue

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Wiehle Avenue
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Wiehle Avenue
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Wiehle Avenue
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Dulles MOT (Maintenance of Traffic)for Utility
Relocation and Project Construction

• No scheduled lane closures during peak rush hours
• Access to businesses will remain available during
  work hours throughout construction
• Scheduled lane closures will be communicated in
  advance
• All business/residents will be notified in
  advance through email, direct mail, outreach
  meetings and advertisement
• The Project follows Fairfax Countys noise
  regulations

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• Transportation Management Planning

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Potential Commuter Options

• Carpool/Vanpool
• Express Bus to Parking Lots and Transit Stations
• Expanded Local Bus Routes
• Shuttle Bus
• Circulator Bus
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• FlexCar/ZipCar

• Telework
• Variable Work Hours
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Metrocheck
• Transit Fare Buy-Down
• Carpool Incentive Program

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Keeping the community informed

• Over 500 community and business outreach project
  briefings given over last 2 years
• Regular updates will continue to businesses and
  residents via email, fax
  and mail
• State and County working with employers
  on
  transportation management planning
• 24-Hour HOTLINE to answer community
  and business
  concerns
• [phone]
• Project Office located in Tysons Corner
• Were in this together!

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Contact Information
Marcia McAllister Communications
Manager 1593 Spring Hill
Road, Suite 300Vienna, VA 22182 www.dullesmetro.c
om 703-572-0506