Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Embark Richmond Highway Possibility of extension of metro from Huntington to Hybla Valley

Embark Richmond Highway is a multi-year effort involving land use, transportation planning, design and construction, which will result in a bus rapid transit system to operate primarily on dedicated lanes along Richmond Highway. The stations will run initially from the Huntington Metrorail Station to Fort Belvoir and will include a possible future extension of the Metrorail Yellow Line to Hybla Valley.
Embark Richmond Highway Map
As part of the project, we will consider how to update our land use plan to support the future population and job growth, and the planned transit system along the Richmond Highway corridor. We will focus primarily on planning for walkable, urban-style mixed use development near the future transit stations with the goal of creating vibrant, active communities where people can live, work, shop and play — all with easy access to transit. This project also supports our Strategic Economic Success Plan, and the goal of revitalizing the Richmond Highway corridor and attracting new high-quality development

State Study
One key to this project moving forward was a Commonwealth of Virginia study, which detailed these recommendations for Richmond Highway:
  • Implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Richmond Highway;
  • Plan for nine BRT stations from Huntington Metrorail Station to Accotink Village, Fort Belvoir in Phases I and II of the preferred alternative;
  • Evaluate the planned land use density and the mix of land uses within a ½ mile radius of the proposed stations;
  • Consider urban design guidance and other elements supportive of bus rapid transit;
  • Construct six vehicular travel lanes on Richmond Highway;
  • Provide additional vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connections along the corridor; and
  • Provide general guidance supportive of a future Metrorail Yellow Line extension from Huntington to Hybla Valley.

More information on rapid transit on rt 1

Plan Amendment 2015-IV-MV1 (Embark Richmond Highway)



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Embark Richmond Highway

Embark Richmond Highway Map
Embark Richmond Highway  is an initiative focused on creating a multimodal future for the Richmond Highway Corridor. This effort responds to recommendations from the Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Analysis, conducted by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT),  and intends to assess and refine the recommendations from the study by providing more detailed guidance in the Comprehensive Plan for the implementation of transit in the corridor. Embark Richmond Highway also includes coordination with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and federal agencies to conduct Environmental Assessments (EAs). Details about the EAs can be found on the About the Study page.
The recommendations from the Route 1 Multimodal Alternatives Analysis include:
  • Implement Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) along Richmond Highway;
  • Plan for nine BRT stations from Huntington Metrorail Station to Accotink Village, Fort Belvoir in Phases I and II of the preferred alternative;
  • Evaluate the planned land use density and the mix of land uses within a ½ mile radius of the proposed stations;
  • Consider urban design guidance and other elements supportive of BRT;
  • Construct six vehicular travel lanes on Richmond Highway;
  • Provide additional vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian connections along the corridor; and
  • Provide general guidance supportive of a future Metrorail Yellow Line extension from Huntington to Hybla Valley.
A 13-member Advisory Group was appointed by Supervisors McKay and Hyland in the spring of 2015.  The Advisory Group is comprised of Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) members, representatives from the Lee and Mount Vernon Supervisor Districts, and an at-large representative.  This group assists with community outreach, provide local and/or subject area expertise, offer input on technical work and recommendations developed by staff, and reach out to stakeholders and the public to encourage participation.  In addition, the Advisory Group offers input on technical work and plays a key role in disseminating information about ongoing activities and communicating with staff about any concerns or questions they are hearing from the community related to the project.  All advisory group meetings are open to the public. Visit the Meetings page for more information.
Click the tabs on the top of the screen for more information on the study.    

Listen to this podcast that explains the Embark Richmond Highway project


Rapid Transit Stations on Richmond Highway

Bus rapid transit stations are coming to Richmond Highway. Online chat July 28: