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Commissioner Ursula Higgins
Chairperson, ANC 5B
Single Member District 5B02
Telephone: 202-321-5289
Email: 5b02@anc.dc.gov
Website: www.anc5b.org
Advisory
Posted: Jul 11, 2016 Expiration: Jul 18, 2016
SafeTrack Surge #4: Pentagon City to Reagan National Airport
No trains running at any time:
· Between National Airport and Pentagon City
Crystal City Station closed
Line segment shutdown between National Airport and Pentagon City from July 12 through July 18, 2016.
On weekdays:
· Blue Line trains will operate in two segments:
· Trains will run every 12 minutes between Franconia-Springfield and National Airport.
· Trains will run every 12 minutes between Pentagon City and Largo.
· Yellow Line trains will operate in two segments:
· Trains will run every 12 minutes between Huntington and National Airport.
· Trains will run every 12 minutes between Pentagon City and Greenbelt.
· No Rush+ Yellow trains will be operating
· Blue/Yellow customers are encouraged to consider alternate travel options and avoid traveling during rush hour if possible; expect significant crowding on Blue and Yellow line trains
· Limited free high-frequency express Metroway shuttles will operate between Braddock Road, Crystal City and Pentagon City.
· Limited free Metrobus shuttle buses will operate between Braddock Road and Pentagon City stations.
· Limited free Metrobus shuttle buses will operate between Pentagon City, Crystal City and National Airport. (Crystal City and airport customers only)
All through customers traveling to/from DC should use shuttle buses between Braddock Rd and Pentagon City to continue their trip. Northbound customers should exit at Braddock Rd for shuttle. Do NOT stay on the train until National Airport. (Shuttles to/from the airport are LIMITED and should be for airport customers only)
Weekend train frequencies may change to coordinate with other planned track work on the Metrorail system. Weekend service information is posted in the Alerts & Advisories section
Customers are encouraged to use Metroway to increase capacity and options for travel between areas surrounding Braddock Rd, Potomac Yard, Crystal City and Pentagon City stations.
Tap your SmarTrip card each time you enter and exit the Metrorail system. Riders traveling through the work zone will be charged for a single, continuous trip.
Trains may be extremely crowded, especially during rush hour due to service reductions. Expect significant delays at the following stations:
| Franconia-Springfield | Pentagon City |
| Van Dorn St | Pentagon |
| King St | Huntington |
| Braddock Rd | Eisenhower Ave |
| National Airport | L'Enfant |
| Crystal City |
|
BROCHURES AND MAPS
Map of service impacts (pdf)
Full SafeTrack brochure (pdf)
Surge 3 & Surge 4 brochure (pdf)
Printable Surge 3 & Surge 4 bus alternatives (pdf)
Parking Availability (pdf)
Pentagon City shuttle bus stop map (pdf)
National Airport shuttle bus stop map (pdf)
Crystal City shuttle bus stop map (pdf)
Shuttle Bus Routes (pdf)
Braddock Rd - Pentagon City Shuttle Bus Map (pdf)
Pentagon - Franconia Shuttle Bus Map (pdf)
TRAVEL ALTERNATIVES:
Alexandria DASH SafeTrack Page - Travel alternatives for Alexandria residents during SafeTrack
during Metro's continuing track work
Arlington County SafeTrack Page - Know your options for Metro's SafeTrack plan in Arlington County
Fairfax County SafeTrack Page (FairfaxCounty.gov/SafeTrack) - Resources for commuters in Fairfax County
goDCgo (Safetrack.goDCgo.com) - Resources for DC residents, commuters and visitors to plan for SafeTrack
Prince William County SafeTrack Page - Potomac and Rappahanock Transportation Commission (PRTC) plans during Metro's SafeTrack program
DC SafeTrack page (ddot.dc.gov/safetrack) - District Department of Transportation transit options during SafeTrack Surges
Prince George's County Public Works & Transportation - Transportation Options for Metro SafeTrack plan
BUS
Printable Surge 3 & Surge 4 bus alternatives (pdf)
· Limited free high-frequency express Metroway shuttles will operate between Braddock Rd, Crystal City and Pentagon City stations every 6 minutes during rush hour weekdays.
· Limited free Metrobus shuttles will operate between Braddock Rd and Pentagon City stations.
· Limited free Metrobus shuttles will operate between Pentagon City, Crystal City and National Airport every 15 minutes. (Crystal City and airport customers only)
· Enhanced service on Metrobus routes 11Y and 10A, ART43, DASH AT3 and AT4.
· Limited free Metrobus and Fairfax Connector special weekday rush hour express shuttle bus service will operate between Franconia-Springfield and Pentagon. (Timetable)
Customers should also consider Metrobus, Arlington Transit (ART), and Fairfax Connector for alternate routes.
10A Huntington - Pentagon (regular timetable)
· Service during rush hours will be doubled to about every 15 minutes instead of 30 minutes
10E Hunting Point - Pentagon - Rosslyn
11Y Mt. Vernon Express
· Service during rush hours will be doubled along the entire route to about every 15 minutes instead of 30 minutes
ART43 Crystal City - Rosslyn
· FREE DASH bus service will run on the AT3 and AT4 routes to provide a direct connection between Braddock Rd and Pentagon stations. Service will be extended and added midday to operate every 20 minutes from 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays.
Supplemental Express Service to Pentagon:
Franconia-Springfield - Pentagon
· FREE Metrobus and Fairfax Connector special weekday rush hour express shuttle bus service will operate between Franconia-Springfield and Pentagon. (Timetable)
Existing Express Service to Pentagon from:
Backlick North Park & Ride
Gambrill Road Park & Ride
Saratoga Park & Ride
Potomac and Rappahanock Transportation Commission (PRTC)
PRTC will implement a few minor changes (detailed below) to help PRTC and Metro passengers.
Also to assist during SafeTrack, Potomac Mills Mall will temporarily increase the number of spaces set aside for commuter parking starting on June 29.
As of July 5, PRTC will implement these minor changes to assist passengers:
Several evening trips on the Prince William Metro Direct route will leave later than scheduled, enabling more passengers to make connections. The final trip on weekdays will leave the Metro station at 10:55 p.m.
· The 7:45 p.m. weekday trip will depart the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station at 7:55 p.m.
· The 10:40 p.m. weekday trip – the last trip of the night – will depart the Metro station at 10:55 p.m.
· The 10:35 p.m. Saturday trip – the last trip of the night – will depart the Metro station at 10:50 p.m.
Eastern Prince William County residents may want to ride one of the many PRTC OmniRide buses to the Pentagon, Crystal City or Rosslyn-Ballston and transfer to Metrobus, Arlington Transit bus or Alexandria DASH bus.
Those who travel mid-day should consider PRTC's Dale City – Washington OmniRide MX-1 trip, which leaves PRTC at 11:05 a.m. and picks up passengers at the Route 123/ I-95 Commuter Lot before traveling straight to multiple destinations in downtown D.C.
Passengers who use Metro to travel to Alexandria or South Arlington may want to consider these options:
Catch a Virginia Railway Express train at Franconia-Springfield and ride to King Street or Crystal City;
Ride a Lake Ridge – Mark Center OmniRide bus or a Dale City – Mark Center OmniRide bus and transfer at the Mark Center to a Metrobus or the Alexandria DASH bus.
RAIL
Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
· For riders from southern Fairfax County and Alexandria, consider riding VRE from Franconia-Springfield or King Street Alexandria to access Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station
PARKING
· If you park and ride at Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St, or Huntington, consider other county Park & Ride facilities or parking on the Green Line.
BIKING
Capital Bikeshare - A bike transit service of the departments of transportation in the District of Columbia, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria and Montgomery County.
· Stations are located at Crystal City, Pentagon City, Braddock Road, and King Street stations, as well as many other locations in South Arlington and Alexandria. As an alternative to regular membership options (starting at $8/day), CaBi is offering a flat $2 fare for single trips under 30 minutes.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association - Tips and directions on the best bike routes along the Yellow Line corridor in Virginia.
Fairfax County Bike Connections - Bike connections from Fairfax County around the SafeTrack Surge zones.
· Huntington to Braddock Road I Map (pdf)
· Braddock Rd to Pentagon City I Map (pdf)
· Huntington to Washington, D.C. I Map (pdf)
Bike Arlington - Information to make it easy for cyclists in Arlington to get where they need to go, including more than one hundred miles of multi-use trails, on-street bike lanes, and designated bike routes.
The City of Alexandria will lead morning "bike trains" between the Braddock Road and Pentagon City Metro Stations via Crystal City. Northbound bike trains will depart from Braddock Road to Pentagon City at 6:30 a.m., 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m., and 8:30 a.m.; and southbound bike trains will depart from Pentagon City to Braddock Road at 7 a.m., 7:30 a.m., and 8 a.m. The total trip time is less than 30 minutes for most cyclists.
The Mount Vernon Trail connects directly with the 14th Street and Memorial Bridges, providing a convenient cycling route between South Arlington and the District of Columbia. Due to the high level of crowding and delay on the Blue/Yellow line in Virginia, many customers will find biking to be a faster and more comfortable option. For Yellow Line customers located north and west of I-395, consider using the Orange/Silver Lines instead.
The W&OD and Four Mile Run Trail offer comfortable off-street routes to East Falls Church and Ballston stations.
CARPOOLS, VANPOOLS & OTHER RESOURCES
Commuter Connections - Provides commute options to get to work and get you home in an unexpected emergency. Among many services, it offers ridematching for carpools and vanpools and administers the Guaranteed Ride Home program.
goDCgo - Resource for transportation information and options for getting into and around the District.
RideSmart Solutions - Guide to alternative transportation options in Prince George's County.
Maryland RideShare - Program offered by the MTA's Commuter Assistance Office that enables thousands of commuters to reduce their commuting costs through the use of carpooling, vanpooling and various alternative commute options.
Commuter Page - Arlington County website with helpful links and information regarding local commute options.
Fairfax County Ride Sources - The RideSources program provides commuters with free ridesharing information, including ridematching assistance to form or join carpools or vanpools.
Loudoun County Commuter Services - Links to commute options for carpools. vanpools, biking, transit and more.
Vanpool Alliance - A public-private partnership to support vanpool riders and providers in Northern Virginia.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
"Rethink Your Commute" City of Alexandria Offers Alternatives During Metro SafeTrack Work
Arlington's Safetrak Surge Response
If you have any questions or need assistance planning your trip, please call Metro Customer Service at (202) 637-7000.
Ann E. Chisholm
Government Relations Officer – District of Columbia
Office of Government Relations and Policy
Office of Chief of Staff
600 5th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-962-2877
achisholm@wmata.com
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