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Dulles Corridor. I. Introduction. II. Need and purpose of multimodal system The Dulles Rapid Transit project aims at providing a seamless link between Washington Dulles International Airport and the region’s core. Need based upon projected growth in mobility needs of citizens within corridor
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Dulles Corridor I. Introduction II. Need and purpose of multimodal system The Dulles Rapid Transit project aims at providing a seamless link between Washington Dulles International Airport and the region’s core. • Need based upon projected growth in mobility needs of citizens within corridor • Increased congestion • Declining levels of accessibility • Dulles is the fastest growing airport in the world • Most travelers arrive at airport in private vehicles • National Air and Space museum, three times the size of the main museum on the National Mall, is going to be located at Dulles Center, a site south of the airport • Tysons corner is a major employment center that continues to grow IV. Integration plan III. Rationale for selected alternative • No-build option • Build option: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), BRT/Metrorail, Metrorail Source: www.fta.dot.gov/library/policy/ns/ns2004/pe_DullesBRT.htm, www.localsponsors.com/washington/dullesbrt/ Source: www.dullestransit.com/publications/index.cfm