Transform 66 Project February 4, 2016 Partnering Conference Michigan Department of Transportation American Council of Engineering Companies Susan Shaw, PE, CCM, DBIA Megaprojects Director Northern Virginia District Virginia Department of Transportation
Washington-Metropolitan Region 2
VDOT Northern Virginia VDOT operates the third largest state-maintained highway system in the country, just behind North Carolina and Texas. Northern Virginia District: Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties* *Arlington maintains own secondary roads Supports 5 cities and 14 towns 15,799 lane miles 275 miles of gravel roads Traffic Volumes: I-95 at Old Keene Mill Rd: 253,000 vehicles per day. I-66 at Route 123: 175,000 vehicles per day. Signs: 250,000 Signals: 1,400 3
Purpose and Need Address existing and future transportation problems Improve multimodal mobility along the I-66 corridor by providing diverse travel choices in a cost-effective manner Enhance transportation safety and travel reliability 4
I-66 Outside the Beltway Project Area Project Location Virginia 5
Project Need Traffic Volume Primary highway that serves commuters travelling from Northern Virginia into the DC; crosses a variety of urban and rural areas AADT is as high as 173K vehicles in some sections The corridor has seen steady population and employment growth Unpredictable and Irregular Demand Travel times are unpredictable and traffic congestion is increasing on I-66, with heavy traffic extending beyond morning and evening rush hours, and into the weekends Poor Level of Service Over half of the corridor s peak direction roadway miles operate at a LOS E or LOS F in the a.m. peak Nearly two-thirds of the corridor s peak direction roadway miles operate at a LOS E or LOS F in the p.m. peak Unavailability of Current Real Options Peak period congestion in the eastern portion of the corridor is 4-5 hours per day (in each direction) Interstate and highway alternatives to single occupant vehicle travel during off-peak periods and in the reverse peak direction are limited Safety Crash rates at several locations within the corridor are above the statewide average for urban interstates Growing Problem By 2040, peak period congestion in the eastern portion of the corridor is expected to increase to 8 to 10 hours per day (in each direction), affecting both vehicular operations and the reliability of bus transit services Demand for enhancement of multimodal features 6
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Project Scope Two Express Lanes (convert existing HOV lane & add one lane) HOV-3+ and buses travel free Non-HOV tolled Congestion-based tolls (similar to other Express Lanes in region) Converting HOV-2+ to HOV-3+ by 2020, consistent with the region s CLRP Three regular lanes Open to all traffic No tolls Ramp-to-ramp connections between interchanges (auxiliary lanes) Safety, interchange and operational improvements New transit service and other multimodal improvements High-frequency, fast and reliable bus service during extended peak periods Park-and-Ride facilities Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies Bicycle and pedestrian trail and improvements 8
Preferred Alternative Mainline Cross Section Flexible barrier with buffer, median for potential future transit (with auxiliary lanes, if needed) 9
Project Phasing Why Phase 1? Implementable by 2021 Invests wisely New construction accommodates future Metro extension Makes efficient use of existing infrastructure Elements of Phase 1 Provides 2 Express Lanes in each direction to Gainesville (University Boulevard) Provides new transit service and park-and-ride facilities Makes safety and operational improvements at key interchanges Future Phases Included in Preferred Alternative and environmental document Elements can be implemented to meet future demand as funding becomes available 10
New Transit Service Point-to-point commuter service between park-and-ride facilities and regional destinations Proposed new transit service includes: Preferred Alternative (By 2040) 20 Routes with up to 13,400 daily riders Phase 1 (By 2025) 13 routes with up to 10,000 daily riders Service operated by Fairfax Connector and PRTC (assumed) Some new transit service may be started during implementation of Transportation Management Plan (TMP) 11
Fare subsidy for existing commuter bus service New service from Front Royal Vanpool, carpool and telework formation subsidies Incident response enhancements for interstate Mobility and safety enhancements for arterial network Local law enforcement Speed & traffic monitoring Temporary traffic calming Traffic engineering & analysis Next steps: FHWA approval of strategies Implementation planning Transportation Management Plan (TMP) Strategies 12
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Enhance bicycle network in Fairfax and Prince William Counties: New crossings of I-66 would better accommodate bicycle and pedestrians, connect routes Project provides opportunities to complete segments of regional trail network 13
Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Parallel to I-66 Some segments of bike/ped network parallel to I-66 to be constructed in Fairfax and Prince William Counties Path cross section reduced per Fairfax County s request to reduce impacts 14
I-66 Active Traffic Management Improve safety from D.C. to Haymarket using sign gantries, lane controls, incident and queue detection. Features include: Expanded use of shoulder lanes between I-495 and Route 50 Routinely opened to traffic when congestion builds New lane control signals showing which lanes are usable or blocked Expanded camera and dynamic message signs Upgrades to ramp metering system to help traffic merge onto I-66 Opened September 2015 $38.6 million 15
Public Outreach Program Stakeholder Engagement and Meetings More than 180 public meetings from Jan. 2014 - Jan. 2016 73 elected officials meetings 43 homeowners associations and community group meetings 57 meetings with governmental agencies 11 formal public information meetings or public hearings Dedicated website Media outreach Social media (Facebook and Twitter) Stakeholder database of nearly 3,000 Electronic marketing and outreach Online community discussion board 16
Developing the Preferred Alternative Universe of Alternatives 2 Draft Environmental Alternatives Preferred Alternativ e Elements of Alternatives Mainline cross section Express Lanes access points Interchange concepts Park-and-ride locations Transit service scenarios TDM strategies Alternatives Evaluated Technical studies Public and stakeholder input Key Features Reflects public input Combines the best elements from alternatives evaluated Refines concepts with new ideas to reduce impacts Multimodal approach Moves more people Reduces hours of congestion per day Reduces cut-through traffic on local roads 17
Preliminary Right-of-Way Impacts Total Parcels Residential Relocation s Overall Impacted Parcels Impacted Park Parcels Alt. 2A 35 15 223 178 8 3 I-66 Corridor US 15 to I-495 Alt. 2B 32 11 228 183 6 1 1,288 Phase 1 Pref. Alt. 11 11 161 197 * 0 1 Project goal: Minimize project footprint, while providing effective solutions for I-66 corridor Reduced impacts: Alternatives 2A and 2B impacts reduced through design refinements in coordination with public outreach Preferred Alternative impacts: Combination of impacts from Alternatives 2A and 2B * Number of parcels is higher than either 2A or 2B due to including access to Express Lanes at both Stringfellow Road (2B) and Monument Drive (2A) and both Route 50 (2A) and Route 123 (2B) 18
Project Procurement Virginia Secretary of Transportation is considering publically and privately financed options Commonwealth evaluated three procurement options: Toll Concession or DBFOM (Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain) DBOM (Design-Build-Operate-Maintain) D-B/ATC (Design-Build with Alternative Technical Concepts) Qualifications received October 1, 2015 from multiple teams Conceptual financial proposals from shortlisted teams received on December 1, 2015 Toll concession model design build finance operate and maintain (DBFOM) announced in December 2015 Draft Request for Proposals (RFP) available One-on-one meetings with shortlisted DBFOM teams 19
Commissioner s Finding of Public Interest The final allocation of risks will be defined by the Commonwealth in the Comprehensive Agreement, but will conform with the high-level overview of the risks, responsibilities and liabilities outlined below. Private Entity Public Entity Toll Concession Design & Construction Operations & Maintenance Financing & Revenue Design-Build-Operate- Design-Build/ATC Maintain Design & Construction Design & Construction Operations & Maintenance (15-years) Financing & Revenue Operations & Maintenance Financing & Revenue Based on experience related to the development of projects of similar size and complexity, the inputs received from internal and external stakeholders, comments received from the general public and the results of the risk analysis workshop, the delivery risk of this Project is assessed to be medium. 20
Process from RFQ to RFP Delivery Model DBFOM DBOM DB/ATC Step 1: SOQs 3 5 5 Short-List Proposers (Total # at VDOT Discretion) Step 2: Conceptual Financial Proposals 3 5 5 Delivery Model Selected; Qualified Proposers Announced RFP Stipends paid to responsive Short-Listed Proposers for non-selected delivery methods Outcome: Delivery Methods reduced from 3 to 1 21
RFQ Flow Chart 22
Key Business Terms Concession Term: 50 years (4 years construction, 46 years operations) Financing Developer will finance the project at its own cost and risk and non-recourse to VDOT Up to $600 million public contribution Permits VDOT will obtain required NEPA, CTB and FHWA approvals for Preferred Alternative Developer responsible for obtaining all other permits and government approvals, and obtaining any required reevaluation of NEPA approvals as a result of Developer s ATCs Design and Construction Fixed priced contract between Developer and Design-Build Contractor Intermediate milestones Intermediate parking spaces: Within 18 months of construction NTP Remove traffic signals on Route 28: Within 24 months of construction NTP Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Developer responsible for O&M of Express Lanes, except for snow and ice removal 23
Other Major Features Funding for transit is a requirement in the financial plan Developer retains the risks for: Higher than anticipated HOV use Extension of Metro after 10 years of operation Other corridor enhancements by Department (VDOT) with exception of constructing an additional General Purpose lane Alternative Technical Concepts (ATC) process Emphasis on innovation and increasing time and/or cost savings value Reduced scope or cheaper quality not acceptable Minimize negative impact of construction activities Expedited construction schedule with Liquidated Damages (LDs) for late Project Completion Liquidated damages for lane closures 24
I-66 Outside the Beltway Key Milestones Revised EA 15-Day Public Review & Comment Period January/February 2016 Final Environmental Document January/February 2016 Consideration of ATCs March/April 2016 Public Hearing on Final Draft RFP & HOV-2 to HOV-3 Conversion May 2016 Final RFP May 2016 Receive Technical Proposals July 2016 Receive Financial Proposals August 2016 Selection of Developer September 2016 Commercial Close October 2016 Financial Close April 2017 Design Public Hearing Early 2017 Construction Start 2017 Open to Traffic 2021 25
I-66 Inside the Beltway Project Area 26
Project Features Tolling Convert I-66 to dynamically-priced toll lanes in the peak direction during weekday rush hours Toll prices will change depending on traffic volumes to manage demand for the lanes and ensure a more reliable trip Multimodal Enhanced bus service throughout the corridor Better access to Metro New bicycle and pedestrian access Roadway improvements on local roads Future widening Evaluation of the need for Eastbound widening Project Schedule April-June 2016: Approve draft list of multimodal projects, hold public hearing, approve final list Summer 2016: Tolling construction begins Summer 2017: Tolling begins / implementation of first group of multimodal projects 27
Project Benefits Move more people up to 40,000 more people per day by 2040 and enhance connectivity for the I-66 Corridor Enhance transit service Provide revenue stream support to multimodal components on I-66 and complementary corridors adjacent to I-66 Provide more travel choices for single-occupancy vehicles Improve reliability for all travelers Promote a carpool culture and commitment to multimodalism Create opportunities for improved level of service on parallel routes Provide seamless connectivity to the region s 40+ miles of express lanes 28
Project Types Re-investing in the I-66 corridor Transit Service Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Technology Bicycle & Pedestrian Roadway 29
Regional Express Lanes Network 30
For More Information: VDOT.Virginia.gov Transform66.org 31