Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Transportation Committee

May 19, 2015

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Identifying the Best Solution

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Universe of Alternatives for Roadways and Interchanges

Environmental DraftAlternative 2A

Environmental DraftAlternative 2B

Preferred Alternative (combination of best elements from each

alternative)

Transit, Park and Ride Lots, and TDM

Mainline Alternatives Access Alternatives Interchange Alternatives

Public Input

Public Outreach & Agency Coordination

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• More than 119 outreach meetings to date

• Public notification and briefings prior to NEPA Public Hearings with:

o Direct-impact homeowner associationso Key stakeholder groupso Northern Va. Congressional Delegationo General Assembly memberso Local officialso Transportation groups

• Proactive media engagement

• Transform66.org and interactive community discussion board

• Transform66@VDOT.Virginia.gov – More than 1,000 emails received

• Email updates

• Responding to public inquiries

Preliminary Concepts Dunn Loring Area – Alternative 2B

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Preliminary Concepts Dunn Loring Area – Alternative 2B

Preliminary Concepts Dunn Loring Metro Area

Alternative2A/2B

Preliminary ConceptsI-66/I-495 Interchange - Alternative 2A

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Preliminary ConceptsI-66/I-495 Interchange

Alternative 2A

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Preliminary Concepts Cedar Lane Overpass Area – Alternative 2A/2B

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Preliminary Concepts Cedar Lane Overpass Area – Alternative 2A/2B

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Preliminary Concepts Chain Bridge (Route 123) Interchange Area

Alternative 2B

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Preliminary ConceptsChain Bridge (Route 123)

Interchange AreaAlternative 2B

Preliminary Right of Way Impacts

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Project Goal: Minimize the project footprint, while determining the most effective and viable solutions for the I-66 Corridor

WORK IN PROGRESS

Moving More People

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• Enhance bicycle network in Fairfax and Prince William Counties:o New crossings of I-66 would better accommodate bicycle and pedestrians, connect

routes

o Project may potentially construct links of bicycle trails parallel to I-66

Expand Mode Choices and Transit Options

Jermantown Road

NEPA Status

Overview of Environmental Impacts

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Origin of Traffic Traveling Eastbound I-66 to

Eastern end of the corridor

16Source: 2015 I-66 Travel Demand Model using MWCOG version 2.3 and Round 8.3 Land Use Forecasts

Upstream Segment

Analysis Segment

Downstream Segment

Destination of Traffic Traveling Westbound I-66 from

Eastern end of the corridor

17Source: 2015 I-66 Travel Demand Model using MWCOG version 2.3 and Round 8.3 Land Use Forecasts

Upstream Segment

Analysis Segment

Downstream Segment

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Improve Speeds Along Corridor – Morning Peak PeriodComparison of Existing, 2040 No-Build, and Build General Purpose Lanes

Existing2014

No Build2040

Build 2A2040

Build 2B2040

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Improve Speeds Along Corridor – Afternoon/Evening Peak PeriodComparison of Existing, 2040 No-Build, and Build General Purpose Lanes

Existing2014

No Build2040

Build 2A2040

Build 2B2040

Key Milestones

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Public Outreach

Public HearingsMeetings at 5:30-9:00 p.m.; Presentation at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 27, 2015• VDOT Northern Virginia District, Fairfax, VA

• Thursday, May 28, 2015• Oakton High School, Vienna, VA

• Tuesday, June 2, 2015• Battlefield High School, Haymarket, VA

• Wednesday, June 3, 2015• Bull Run Elementary School, Centreville, VA

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How to Provide Input on Environmental Assessment

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• Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation and other materials posted on project website: www.transform66.org on May 12, 2015

• Comments can be provided at:• Public Hearings via comment form or

court reporter• Emailed to

Transform66@VDOT.Virginia.gov• Mailed to VDOT District Office to

Ms. Susan Shaw• Comments must be received by

June 18, 2015 • Comments will be used to help frame a

preferred alternative.• All substantive comments will be

addressed in a Revised Environmental Assessment

For More Information

Visit

Transform66.org

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