Fairfax Connector Silver Line Bus Service

County of Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax ConnectorSilver Line Bus Service

June 10, 2014

Department of Transportation


Department of Transportation 2

• Coordination with Metrobus, Loudoun County Transit, PRTC, and Washington Flyer staff ongoing since Jan. 2013

• Training began Sept. 2013; over 270 bus operators have been trained for Silver Line serviceo All operators were trained by

Dec. 2013o Refresher training and new

operator training is ongoing

• New Route 983 (Udvar-Hazy Center) training began in May 2014

• Plan based on two designs:o Realignment, enhancement,

and addition of new feeder serving to Metrorail stations

o Tysons Circulator service (providing the “last mile” connection to and from Metrorail)

Fairfax Connector Readiness



• Approximately 241 Fairfax Connector bus stops installed

• 15 buses added to the fleet; 38 new bus operators, 5 supervisors; 5 maintenance technicians

• WMATA staff tested the Wiehle parking revenue system (PARCS) and reported successful operation

• An operational test of weekday peak service was conducted Nov. 16, 2013o Most routes to remain at Wiehle

north; five routes shifted to Wiehle south

• Additional testing is scheduled for the end of June to re-familiarize operators with new Silver Line stations

Fairfax Connector Readiness



• fairfaxconnector.com updateso Silver Line Bus Service Plano Interactive route mapso Mobile device friendly

Community Outreach

• Ambassadors will assist passengers with bus service and Wiehle facility information

• Wiehle public open houses being scheduled.o A bus or buses will be staged

within the bus loopo The Bike & Ride room will be

open and applications will be accepted

o Bus service information will be available

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/



• Five events to date in 2014, including Herndon Festival and Celebrate Fairfax! outreach

• Scheduled events:o Jun. 10: Franconia-Springfield

“Pop-Up” event with Metroo Jun. 14: Udvar-Hazy Air &

Space Museumo Jun. 18: West Falls Church

“Pop-Up” event with Metroo Jul. 9: Ask Fairfax! online chato Wiehle public open house

– Date TBD

Community Outreach

• Two buses are wrapped to market upcoming Silver Line service changes



Herndon Festival Outreach



Wiehle Station

Bus Bay Signage Connector Store



Wiehle Station

Bike & Ride Entrance Park & Ride Level G2



Training at Wiehle Station



Training at Spring Hill Station


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