Metrorail Station Feasibility Work Group

Link to Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group

Upcoming Meetings

Metrorail Station Feasibility Work Group Meeting, Monday, December 14, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 p.m., City Council Work Room, City Hall

Background

In order to assess the technical and financial analyses required for a potential new Metrorail Station in Potomac Yard, the City Council established a Metrorail Station Feasibility Work Group, to include two members of City Council, one member of the Planning Commission, one member of the Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group, and one member of the Transportation Commission. The following were appointed as Metro Work Group members by the chairs of each respective group:

City Council—William Euille and Kerry Donley
Planning Commission—Eric Wagner
Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group—Noah Teates
Transportation Commission—Jennifer Mitchell

The mission of the group is to analyze the financial tools, risks and fiscal impacts of funding the Metrorail station, to examine concept refinement and constructability of a new station, to review construction costs, and to evaluate potential ridership. The work group will receive staff and consultant briefings on the Metrorail station feasibility studies, review options and priorities, and ensure necessary technical questions regarding funding, concept refinement, ridership and constructability are answered. The group will meet on a regular and as needed basis throughout 2009, and the process will be coordinated with the Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group process.

For more information, contact Valerie Peterson at 703-838-3866 ext. 338

Map showing Potomac Yard Metro Station Location Alternatives