VRE Train Talk Alert, 11/24:
Washington Union Station Expansion Project Invitation: Public Scoping Open House
We want to hear from you!
Monday, December 7, 2015
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Washington Union Station’s Presidential Room
(Located in the east hall, in the former B Smith’s Restaurant space.)
The public is invited to discuss:
- the purpose and need of the project,
- concepts for alternatives that may be considered in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),
- and the scope of the environmental issues and analysis to be included in the EIS.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will conduct a public scoping meeting on the proposed Washington Union Station Expansion Project.
The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) in coordination with Amtrak is proposing to expand and modernize Washington Union Station, the National Capital Region’s principal multimodal transportation hub, in order to:
- provide a positive customer experience;
- support current and future rail service and operational needs;
- facilitate multimodal transportation;
- preserve and maintain the historic station and its features;
- sustain the economic viability of Washington Union Station;
- and enhance integration with the adjacent neighborhoods, businesses, and planned development.
Project representatives will be available to informally discuss the project and answer questions. Formal presentations will be given at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Oral and written public comments will be accepted at this meeting, as well as via the FRA website comments section at www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0866.
Information and documents regarding the Washington Union Station Expansion Project EIS process will be made available through this website: www.WUSstationexpansion.com.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the project team at info@WUSstationexpansion.com at least seven days prior to the meeting.