Gov. Announces Route 1 Transportation Analysis Study

Extended Metrorail, bus rapid transit, roadway changes, pedestrian and bicycle routes are all options on the table for Route 1 south of the Beltway, as Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the Department of Rail and Public Transportation has started a “multimodal transportation alternatives analysis.”

The study “will set the stage for implementation of a program of projects that address the need for improved connections and access for people who live, work, and travel in the corridor,” according to a release from the governor’s office.

Gov. McDonnell acknowledged the challenges and gridlock residents of the Alexandria portion of Fairfax County face on a daily basis, particularly during the morning and evening commutes.

The 12-month study will incorporate comments from residents, local governments and other stakeholders, and technical analysis of the options—taking into account the complications of land-use regulations and physical structure along the corridor.

Public workshops and public comment period information has not yet been released.

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• Your Turn: You Fix Traffic on Route 1

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