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Proposal to eliminate short-term metered parking

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Project Overview:

In order to create better connections for all modes of transit and accommodate additional ridership demand, Metro and the City of Alexandria have developed a reconfiguration of the King St-Old Town bus bay area next to the King St-Old Town Metrorail station. This reconfiguration would provide needed infrastructure upgrades and would reduce vehicle and pedestrian conflicts.

Current Proposal:

Eliminate all short-term metered parking spots in order to implement the proposed reconfiguration plan which includes increasing the number of bus bays from 6 to 10 and creating a separate area for private shuttles, Kiss & Ride, and taxi stands.

Existing configuration:

 
Proposed configuration:
 

The public comment period closed on October 17, 2016. Comments and feedback will be provided to the WMATA Board of Directors in December for review. If the proposal is approved, construction will begin in 2017 and last for approximately 2 years. During the first phase of construction, buses would be temporarily relocated while the Kiss & Ride and shuttle bus access would be removed. During the second phase of construction, buses would have access to the new bus bays but the Kiss & Ride and shuttle bus access would continue to be removed until the project is complete. 

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability or family status. The public hearing location is wheelchair accessible. If you require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, call 202-962-2511 (TTY: 202-962-2033) at least 48 hours before the public hearing. For language assistance, such as an interpreter or information in another language, please call 202-962-2582 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing date.