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Motorcoach Task Force

What's New

• Next Meeting: Monday, November 2 at 5 pm in City Hall, Room 1101 (Sister Cities Conference Room)
• View Motorcoach Information Page and recent media stories.
• Past Meetings & Meeting Materials 
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Introduction

City Manager James K. Hartmann has appointed an Ad Hoc Task Force to address motorcoach issues.

Working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, the Task Force will develop a proactive approach to motorcoach management that recognizes the economic value of the industry and balances its operational needs with measures to limit intrusive effects on Alexandria’s neighborhoods, historic resources, the environment, quality of life, traffic and parking. The Task Force will review best practices and build consent on measures that balance the multiple interests of the City with regards to the public health, safety and welfare of the community. Ultimately, the Task Force will recommend a motorcoach management plan to City Council.

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Upcoming Meetings & Materials

Next Meeting: Monday, November 2 at 5 pm in City Hall, Room 1101 (Sister Cities Conference Room)

 

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Motorcoach Task Force Members

• William D. Euille, Mayor, Alexandria City Council
• Paul C. Smedberg, Councilman, Alexandria City Council
• Bert Ely, Old Town Civic Association
• Charlotte Hall, Vice President, Potomac Riverboat Company
• Earl L. Cook, Chief of Police, Alexandria Police Department
• Ellen Stanton, Historic Alexandria Resources Commission
• Greg Ogden, North Old Town Independent Citizens
• Hubert Herre, Crown Plaza Old Town/Alexandria Hotel Association
• Nick Gregory, Kimpton Hotels/Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
• Poul Hertel, Old Town Civic Association
• Rich Baier, Director (Chair), City of Alexandria, T&ES
• Rob Aronson, Alexandria Old & Historic District Residents Group
• Stephanie Brown, President/CEO, Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
• Tara G. Zimnick-Calico, President, Old Town Business & Professional Association
• Tim Elliott, Old Town Civic Association

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Meeting Materials 2009

• November 2, 2009
  • Audio of the Meeting
• October 5, 2009
  • Audio of the Meeting
  • Agenda 
  • Presentation 
  • DRAFT Minutes 
• April 22, 2009
  • Agenda 
  • DRAFT Minutes 
  • DRAFT Presentation 
  • DRAFT Parking Matrix Review 
• February 9, 2009 
  • Agenda
  • DRAFT Minutes 
• February 5, 2009 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
• January 26, 2009 -- Community Meeting at Lyles-Crouch Elementary
  • Agenda
  • Meeting Notes and Comments
  • City of Alexandria presentation
• January 14, 2009 -- Old Town Civic Association meeting (not a regular meeting of the Task Force)
  • City of Alexandria presentation
  • Old Town Civic Association presentation
  • Comments by Meeting Attendees
• January 12, 2009 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Presentation
  • DRAFT Recommendations
  • Task Force member comments (provided prior to meeting)
  • Comments submitted by Alexandria Old & Historic District Residents Group
  • Comments submitted by Old Town Civic Association
  • Comments submitted by North Old Town Independent Citizens
  • Comments submitted by Alexandria Hotel Association
  • Comments submitted by Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association

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Meeting Materials 2008

• December 8, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Presentation
  • Motorcoach Routes Summary v2.0
  • Long-Term Issues Matrix 
• November 25, 2008 (City Council Legislative Meeting)
  • Update to City Council (this is a large file, 4.7MB)
• November 10, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Motorcoach Routes Summary
  • Group A
  • Group B
  • Option C
  • Option D
  • Sightseeing Routes Discussion Summary 
• October 27, 2008 
  • Agenda 
  • Minutes
  • Meeting Materials
  • Presentation- Designated Routes
  • Presentation- Communications (City)
  • Presentation- Communications (ACVA) 
• September 22, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Group A- Conceptual Routes for Review
  • Group B- Conceptual Routes for Review
• September 8, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
• August 11, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Charleston, SC Overview
  • Minutes
  • Charleston maps and presentation slides
• July 28, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • View the group exercise easel pad notes (This is a large file! 3.95MB)
• July 14, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes (as amended 8.11.08)
• June 23, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Williamsburg (Overview)
  • Williamsburg (Bus Center and Map)
  • Williamsburg (Ordinances) 
• June 9, 2008 
  • Agenda 
  • Minutes
  • Presentation
• May 19, 2008 
  • Agenda
  • Minutes
  • Presentation

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Background Information 

• ACVA Motorcoach Task Force Study (November 2005) 
• DC Tour Bus Management Initiative 
• Motorcoaches and Tourism Policy in Alexandria (prepared by the Old and Historic District Residents Group)
• 2003 Alexandria Visitors Center Report (as presented to City Council)

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Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

Mr. Yon Lambert, (Staff) Ad Hoc Motorcoach Task Force
Transportation & Environmental Services
703.519.3400, ext. 183
yon.lambert@alexandriava.gov

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