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VIRGINIA RAILWAY EXPRESSMANASSAS PARK STATION
PARKING EXPANSION
Governing Body Meeting
May 16, 2017
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Project Timeline
Design Parameters
Schematic Design
Traffic Analysis
Next Steps
AGENDA
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Identify Preferred
Alternative(s)
We are here
February – August 2017 September 2017 – June 2018July 2016 – Feb 2017
PROJECT PHASES
Preliminary Design and
NEPA Documentation
Final Design
PRELIMINARY DESIGN & NEPA
Conduct NEPA Analysis
Adopt Preferred Alternative
Design Parking Garage (30%)
Finalize Cost Estimate and Funding Plan
FINAL DESIGN
Complete Detailed Design and Construction Documents
ALTERNATIVESANALYSIS
Identify Goals
Develop Alternatives
Select Preferred Alternative(s)
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SITES STUDIED
Privately Owned Parcels
3B
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VRE Station Site (15 acres)
City Hall Site(2.3 acres)
Millicent Site (2 acres)
Millicent & Driving School Site (4 acres)
Car Repair Site(2.9 acres)
Bays Site(7.6 acres)
South Corner Site (2.6 acres)
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560 spaces 325 feet from platform on average
PROS• Short walk to platform• 3 levels of parking• Does not hinder prime
development sites• Two access points • More room for
stacking
CONS• Passenger access at
north end of platform• Location may not
support shared use of spaces
• Requires relocation of 12” water line
BAYS SITE5
Garage Entrance
Pedestrian Connection
BMPExisting Waterline
Garage Exit
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DESIGN PARAMETERS
Extension
8.5’ wide by 18’ long spaces
Digital counters installed to indicate available spaces
Provide publicly accessible grade-separated access across the tracks
Minimum track clearance of 23.5’ for pedestrian bridge
Incorporate brick or stone into façade design
Allow for future platform
Bike parking provided in garage
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GARAGE LAYOUT – SITE PLAN
Park Center CourtGarage Access
Garage Access
Pedestrian Access
Pedestrian Access
Stair Tower
Stair Tower
Elevators
Pedestrian Bridge
Ramp UpPotential Bike Parking (below ramp)
Public Sidewalk
To Platform
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CIRCULATION -VEHICULAR
Vehicular Exit Route
Vehicular Entrance Route
To Platform
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CIRCULATION - PEDESTRIAN
Pedestrian Pathways
To Platform
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GARAGE LAYOUT – LEVEL TWO
Stair Tower
Stair Tower
Elevators
Brid
ge
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GARAGE LAYOUT – LEVEL THREE
Stair Tower
Stair Tower
Elevators
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BRIDGE V. TUNNEL OPTIONS
Considerations -• Supported by site topography• Needs limited excavation • Obvious pedestrian connection• Closer connection to larger portion of parking• Partially open to the weather
Considerations -• Weather protected pedestrian crossing• Less obvious pedestrian connection • Longer walking distance• Requires ventilation• Higher cost• May require more coordination with Norfolk Southern
Bridge
Tunnel
Existing Parking
Existing Parking
Platform
Platform
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VIEW FROM PLATFORM
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY
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VIEW FROM PARK CENTER COURT
Park Center Court
FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY
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TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
Analysis at three intersections along Manassas Drive Euclid Avenue
Park Center Court
Railroad Drive
Traffic Analysis Location
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Apply for zoning waiver for 8.5-ft wide parking spaces
Confirm ownership and standards for Park Center Court
Prepare façade treatment options consistent with City guidelines
Prepare additional preliminary design drawings (Structural, elevations, grading, stormwater, and utilities)
Finalize traffic analysis and prepare NEPA documents
Schedule staff worksession at end of May / early June
Schedule public meeting on June 20 to review design
PROPOSED NEXT STEPS
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Identify Preferred
Alternative(s)
We are here
February – August 2017 September 2017 – June 2018July 2016 – Feb 2017
PROJECT PHASES
Preliminary Design and
NEPA Documentation
Final Design
PRELIMINARY DESIGN & NEPA
Conduct NEPA Analysis
Adopt Preferred Alternative
Design Parking Garage (30%)
Finalize Cost Estimate and Funding Plan
FINAL DESIGN
Complete Detailed Design and Construction Documents
ALTERNATIVESANALYSIS
Identify Goals
Develop Alternatives
Select Preferred Alternative(s)
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DISCUSSION
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QUESTIONS ?
VRE Project Engineer: NORINE WALKERPh: 703.838.5443 Email: [email protected]
VRE Project Manager: SONALI SONEJIPh: 703.838.5432 Email: [email protected]
PROJECT WEBSITE: www.vre.org/development/manassas-park-station-parking-expansion