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This meeting agenda provides an overview of the Long Bridge Multi-Modal Connectivity Study's progress, alternative options, and upcoming steps. The study aims to analyze the structural integrity and capacity improvements of the Long Bridge for various modes of transportation.
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TPB Technical committee Meeting September 6, 2013 District Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration
AGENDA • Overview • Status Update • Alternatives • Schedule & Next Steps
DDOT received an ARRA grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to analyze: the structural integrity of the Long Bridge multi-modal connectivity and opportunities for operational improvements the long-term multi-modal capacity improvements (to include the future opportunity for high-speed and intercity passenger rail, commuter rail, transit, bike and pedestrian, auto, and freight) 2 track railroad bridge crossing the Potomac River Owned by CSX CSX, Amtrak, and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operate on the bridge Long Bridge Overview
Rail Freight Rail Passenger Amtrak/HSR VRE Marc Vehicular Streetcar Metrorail Pedestrian / Bicycle Analysis Modes Source: Mike Schaller, VRE Source: Mike Schaller, VRE
NTP Site Visit with Interagency Partners Public Meeting #1 (November 13, 2012) Bridge Workshop Alternatives Development Public Meeting #2 (June 6, 2013) Alternatives Selection for Analysis Project status
No Build (1) Railroad track expansion + ped/bike (2) Railroad track expansion + streetcar + ped/bike (3) Railroad track expansion + shared lanes for streetcar and vehicular + ped/bike (4) Railroad track expansion + shared lanes for streetcar and vehicular + vehicular + ped/bike (5) Four track tunnel (6) Alternatives
Demand and Operations Analysis – Summer/Fall 2013 Concept Engineering – Fall 2013 Finalize Report – Fall/Winter 2013 _____________________________________________________________ Next meetings: Fall 2013: Freight Subcommittee Meeting Interagency Meeting Public Meeting #3 Schedule & next steps
QUESTIONS www.longbridgeproject.com