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Managing Dulles Rail Construction in Tysons Corner
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
Northern Virginia Chapter
Richard StevensFairfax County Department of Transportation
September 25, 2007
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Provide an Overview:Construction Activity Transportation Management Program
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)Congestion Management Program (CMP)
Next Steps
Fairfax County’s Goal and the Project’s Goal:
“Keep Tysons Corner Open For Business”
Objective:“Have Tysons Corner Function as Normal –Little or No Disruption to Daily Life”
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Construction Activity in Two Stages:Utility Relocation and Route 7 RealignmentRail Guideway and Station Construction
Construction Will Take Approximately 5 Years
Heavy Construction About 3.5 Years
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Transportation Management Program:Maintenance of Traffic – MOT
Designed to move traffic through the construction zone
Congestion Mitigation Program – CMPActions and strategies to reduce SOV travel by increasing ridesharing and introducing transportation demand management (TDM) programs
Currently Funded at $25 millionCoordinating with VDOT on Regional TMP for HOT Lanes
ActionsFunding
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)Rte 123
No major construction on roadway No lane shifts or major closuresPartial lane closures at station areas during midday and eveningTemporary closures (Night Work)
Rail guideway crosses Rte 123 from DTRPedestrian bridges are lifted in to placeTysons BlvdColeshire Rd
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Route 123 and the DTR
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Route 123 and Tysons Blvd
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Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)Rte 7
Prior to ConstructionElimination of service lanesExpansion from 3 to 4 lanes prior to heavy construction
During ConstructionLane shifts in station areas Partial lane closures during midday and nights
No lane closures during rush hours or holiday seasonAccess points to businesses remain openPedestrian access maintained
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Route 7 Stage 1 Construction
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Route 7 During Construction
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Route 7 – Vicinity of Dulles Toll Road
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Route 7 - Tyco Road/Spring Hill Road
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Route 7 – Vicinity of Westpark Dr
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Route 7 – Vicinity of Route 123
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Route 7 Streetscape After Construction
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Typical Rte 7 Streetscape
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Congestion Mitigation ProgramIncident Management
Traffic Control (FCPD, State Police)Snatch & Grab Wrecker (VDOT)511 Phone and Website
CommunicationsPublic OutreachAdvertising Information Center
Managing Dulles Rail Construction
Congestion Mitigation Program
TransitFairfax Connector Circulator Bus ServiceTwo new bus routesInternal Tysons MovementsMidday Service (10a-3p)10-15 minute FrequencyCompliments exiting service
ConnectorWMATA
Loudoun County ExpressCommuter Benefits Program
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Congestion Mitigation ProgramTransportation Demand Management (TDM)
“Toolbox” of actions and strategies to contain travel demand
RidesharingTeleworkAlternative Work SchedulesCar SharingCommuter Benefits Employer Transportation Coordinator
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Next StepsCommunications and Outreach Activities
EmployersResidents
Transportation Demand ManagementEmployer Outreach (Today)Employer Commitment (Today)Employee Participation
Incident Management (mid 2008)
Transit Bus Circulator Service (late 2008)Commuter Benefits Program (Today)
