The document summarizes plans by the County of Fairfax, Virginia Department of Transportation to enhance bus services in the Herndon-Reston area in preparation for the opening of Phase II of the Metrorail Silver Line. It provides an overview of existing transit services and facilities in the area. It outlines a public input process to gather feedback on needs and ideas to inform the development of alternatives for improved and realigned bus routes. The proposed timeline includes public meetings in January 2019 and developing route alternatives based on analysis and public input.

1. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Silver Line Phase II
Herndon-Reston
Area Bus Service
Review
Herndon Town Council Meeting
January 22, 2019
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2. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Transit Services Planning in Herndon-
Reston
for Silver Line Phase II
 The purpose is to enhance bus
services in the Herndon-Reston
area while capitalizing on
implementation of Metrorail Silver
Line Phase II.
 The process will encourage public
input, examine past and existing
transit conditions, and future
needs, and develop service
change recommendations.
 The proposed service changes
will include route efficiencies, new
route designs, and improved
access/mobility.
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3. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Herndon-Reston Area Transit Service Overview
 Number of routes: 32
 Route types:
 Commuter: 1
 Circulator: 5
 Local: 11
 Feeder: 15
 Peak-hour level of service:
70 buses
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4. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Herndon-Reston Area Transit Service Overview
 Transit Facilities:
o Current Metrorail Silver Line Stations
 Wiehle–Reston East* (with Park-and-Ride)
o Future Metrorail Silver Line Stations
 Reston Town Center (with Kiss-and-Ride on
both sides)
 Herndon* (with Park-and-Ride)
 Innovation Center* (with Park-and-Ride)
o Other Transfer Centers / Park-and-Ride Lots
 Reston Town Center Transit Station
 Reston South Park-and-Ride Lot
 Reston North Park-and-Ride Lot
* Park-and-Ride lots include Kiss-and-Ride and bike rooms
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5. County of Fairfax, Virginia
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6. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Herndon-Reston Bus Service Planning Process
 The initial planning process will be based on:
o 2016 Transit Development Plan (approved by
County Board of Supervisors in March 2016)
o Public input on current service and future
service needs
o Reassessment of existing service
o Impact of Metrorail Silver Line on travel patterns
o Level of funding available for service
adjustments
 Assessment process will:
o Realign routes to increase connectivity and
frequency
o Improve mobility within community
o Reduce congestion
o Improve community vitality
o Reallocate hours of operations
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7. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Planning Timeline
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8. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Public Meeting Process
 Charrette (Interactive
Group Exercise)
o Existing service
o Transit Development Plan
o New concepts
 Alternative Analysis
o Quantitative
o Qualitative
 Recommendation of
Preferred Service
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9. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Concept Evaluation
 Evaluate route alternatives based on connectivity to facilities and activity
centers
 Use public input to determine transit values and needs
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10. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Concept Evaluation
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11. County of Fairfax, Virginia
What are We Looking For?
 Help in getting the word out
regarding the pubic process
 Key issues that would impact the
implementation of transit service
 Service suggestions
 Other input
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12. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Next Steps
 Public input opportunities include:
o Online survey from January 9th
to February 15th
o Public meetings with interactive format
 Reston Community Center: Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, 10 A.M.-noon
 Herndon Middle School: Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, 6-8 P.M.
o More information at www.fairfaxconnector.com
 Develop transit service alternatives based on:
o Public input
o Existing service information
o Travel patterns
 Bring alternatives to the public for review
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13. County of Fairfax, Virginia
Questions &
Discussion
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