Proposed Western Transportation Center. Community Meeting Presentation April 14, 2016

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1 Proposed Western Transportation Center Community Meeting Presentation April 14, 2016

2 Agenda Introduction Need for Bus Parking Facility Proposed Location Layout Environmental Traffic Impact - Mitigation Timeline/Feedback 4/18/2016

3 Introduction PWCS is proposing to construct a maintenance transportation center at 5728 Wellington Road, Bristow (adjacent to Jiffy Lube Live) The Schools April 2010 CIP first stated need for a western transportation center Facility is needed to provide efficient refueling, maintenance, and parking of buses that operate within and support the schools in western PWC Battlefield HS, Bull Run MS, Reagan MS, Alvey ES, Gravely ES, Haymarket ES, Mountain View ES, Tyler ES 4/18/2016 3

4 Need for Bus Parking Facility Bus fleet increasing an average 25 per year due to student growth Facilitate parking buses that operate within and support the schools in the north areas of western PWC McCuin Transportation Center Presently houses buses that operate in all of western PWC Filled to capacity Increased parking will eliminate the need to park buses in residential areas as the fleet continues to grow Providing an additional western location will reduce mileage, fuel consumption and driver costs 4/18/2016

5 Bus Facilities 893 total buses in PWCS fleet 4 main facilities McCuin, Potomac, Central, Hooe Road 12 satellite bus parking facilities 8 buses currently park at Battlefield High School 8 buses park at Mountain View Elementary School 78 buses service the area north of I-66/Route of 78 park at McCuin 4/18/2016

6 Bus Maintenance Buses need to refuel approximately 2 times a week Buses require inspection once a month If bus has maintenance other than where it is parked, the driver is on the clock until maintenance is finished $4.70/mile average cost of driving a bus 4/18/2016

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9 Proposed Transportation Center Scheduled to open 2019 Serve approximately 70 buses when opened; increase to maximum 174 Approximately 18 employees on site 5728 Wellington Road Off Wellington Road at Progress Court 16.7 acres (3 parcels) Zoned M-1 (Heavy Industrial, Designated Industrial Employment) 4/18/2016 9

10 Proposed Transportation Center Maintenance Building with supporting offices 3-6 School Bus Service Bays Refueling Facility Bus Washing Area Bay Paved parking for 174 School Buses and 206 Cars Security lighting on site would be downlighting 4/18/

11 McCuin Bus Facility 4/18/

12 McCuin Parking & Refueling Areas 4/18/

13 Traffic Access off Wellington at Progress Court Progress Court to be extended to site University Blvd provides easy access north of I-66 Right-in/Right-out on Wellington (car traffic only) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to be submitted with PFR 4/18/

14 Environmental / Utilities Stormwater Management on-site Water and Sanitary Sewer available on adjacent property for connection Wetlands on site Site layout designed to minimize impact Mitigation measures as needed 4/18/

15 Benefits & Features Increased safety and reliability of school bus travel for students in western PWC Improved efficiency of school bus transportation and bus service to students in western PWC without compounding existing traffic issues 4/18/

16 Intended Timeline Submit Public Facilities Review Application (after public comment) PFR Public Hearing before the PWC Planning Commission 6 months Virginia law requires all public facilities to be consistent with the locality s Comprehensive Plan. Finalize Purchase of Property After approved PFR Design and Construct Early 2017-May 2019 Goal is to have buses parked at new location by June of 2019 so facility up and running prior to school opening in Sept. 4/18/

17 Contact Information Questions, comments or suggestions Office of Facilities Services /18/