New Potomac Yard Metrorail Station

An infill Metrorail station is being planned for the Potomac Yard development along the yellow and blue lines. The project is currently undergoing the environmental review process and location identification, with three locations under consideration. A working group. the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Group, has been established to coordinate with City staff on the project. Learn more about the process and view images of the documents provided to date. Potomac Yard Metro EIS Newsletter

What's New

• The City of Alexandria’s Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Group (PYMIG) will hold a meeting on Monday, June 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at City Hall (301 King St.) in the Council Workroom. The public is invited to the meeting to learn about the proposed Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, the environmental planning process, and the station alternatives that are being proposed.

• Public Meeting and Decision Making Process
  Balloon Testing Information - As part of the Potomac Yard Metrorail analysis, balloon tests were performed to further understand the visual impacts of the proposed Potomac Yard Metrorail Station locations. Specialized balloons were used to take photographs and video images of each of the alternative station locations. Balloons were visible above the George Washington Memorial Parkway while the tests were conducted. Stopping along the Parkway is prohibited. If there are any questions about this test or the project, contact Susan Gygi, Potomac Yard Projects Manager at 703.746.4109 or susan.gygi@alexandriava.gov.

Overall Project Schedule

Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group Members

• Mayor William Euille, City Council
• Justin Wilson, City Council
• Eric Wagner, Planning Commission
• Dr. Monica Starnes, Environmental Policy Commission
• Josh Sawislak, Transportation Commission
• Kerry Donley, At Large

Public Meetings

• January 30, 2013
  • Audio
  • Presentation
• April 19, 2012
  • Audio
  • Presentatio

Background Materials

• North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan and the Potomac Yard Planning Advisory Group
• 1973 Approved General Plans (note location of Daingerfield Island crossover on the GW Parkway section near Potomac Greens)
• 1980 Plan & Profile As-Built (note Traction Power Substation north of the "Future Station Location)