TransAction2030 - An Update of the Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan
(September 2004 - January 2006)

Sponsored by: Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
Study area: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties; the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park

Background:
TransAction 2030, a regional transportation planning effort, will update and prioritize projects identified in the Northern Virginia 2020 Transportation Plan. The update will include citizens recommendations for prioritizing Northern Virginias most pressing transportation needs. As funding becomes available, specific projects from the Plan will be brought forward for study, design, and construction in coordination with regional transportation agencies.

Traveskys task was to devise a public participation program that went into community members neighborhoods and identify commuting patterns, transportation corridors used most often, priorities for improvements, and how much people were willing to pay for improvements. NVTA members specifically requested an innovative program that did not include conducting the usual public meetings.

Travesky designed a novel program using extensive outreach techniques to educate the community and obtain public sentiment about the transportation process. These included the use of a scientific telephone survey, on-line balloting, and participation in various community forums.

Columbia Pike Transit Initiative
(January 2004 May 2005)

Sponsored by: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Study area: Arlington and Fairfax Counties

Background:
This study analyzed alternatives for a new high-capacity and environmentally friendly transit service along Columbia Pike from the Pentagon/Pentagon City areas to Baileys Crossroads. The study team is currently developing a preferred transit investment (e.g. light rail, streetcar, or bus rapid transit) for the corridor that will support the county redevelopment initiatives. The Initiative also aims to foster a pedestrian-friendly main-street environment in the corridor.

Travesky & Associates developed a comprehensive public outreach strategy for collaboration with elected officials and community members in the pursuit of a preferred transit investment for the Columbia Pike corridor that supports redevelopment initiatives. The Travesky team was responsible for the implementation and oversight of various communication venues and public relations efforts. These efforts included outreach strategies that encouraged citizen participation in a weeklong series of community dialogues focusing on transportation needs, evaluation criteria, and potential transit options.

Idea-66: I-66 Inside the Beltway
(July 2004 March 2005)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration
Study Area: I-66 westbound between the Rosslyn Tunnel and the Dulles Airport Access Highway; Arlington and Fairfax Counties, City of Falls Church

Background:
This study was initiated by Governor Mark Warner in response to Congressional and State concerns over growing congestion in the I-66 corridor and the impact of such congestion on the corridors ability to serve as an evacuation route in response to a natural disaster or terrorist incident. The study area encompasses a diverse group of stakeholders who reside, work, and/or travel I-66 as well as representatives of transit providers, jurisdictions, government agencies, and special interest groups.

Due to the contentious nature of this project, Travesky and Associates designed an interdisciplinary community involvement plan which used a context sensitive solutions approach for identifying community values and potential concepts for improving congestion on I-66 westbound between the Rosslyn Tunnel and the Dulles Airport Access Highway. Stakeholders participated in a series of meetings designed to elicit constructive dialogue. The study concluded in a presentation made to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB).

Dulles Corridor Rapid Transit Project PE/NEPA
(June 2000 - March 2005)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Study area: Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Town of Herndon, City of Falls Church

Background:
The Dulles Project was a comprehensive effort that aimed to solve the problem of rising traffic congestion in the Dulles Corridor region (the study corridor is approximately 24 miles in length and includes the Counties of Fairfax and Loudoun, the Town of Herndon, the City of Falls Church, Tysons Corner, and Dulles Airport up to the Dulles Greenway).

Travesky & Associates was responsible for the design and execution of the public participation program. Challenges involved maintaining public interest and input over the long term, while garnering political support throughout an area populated with many diverse business and resident issues. The firm developed and implemented a comprehensive, strategic communication plan using previous land use and transportation experience whilst fostering collaboration with federal, state, and local elected officials and agency representatives, businesses, citizens, and special interest groups. Successful implementation of the communications plan resulted in widespread consensus on a locally preferred alternative (LPA) and the Draft, Supplemental, and Final Environmental Impact Statements.

Travesky and Associates earned a number of awards for work performed on the Dulles Project. Please see the Awards section of the web site for more information.

Crystal City/Potomac Yard Transit Alternatives Analysis
(June 2001 December 2002)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Study area: Arlington County and the City of Alexandria

Background:
This study examined transit alternatives in the five-mile corridor that begins in Arlington County near the Pentagon, continues south through Crystal City and the Potomac Yard development, and ends in the vicinity of the Braddock Road Metrorail Station in the City of Alexandria. The Alternatives Analysis evaluated several transit and alignment options for the corridor; determined the costs, benefits, and impacts of alternative transportation investments; established a locally preferred alternative and alignment; and determined a locally preferred investment strategy.

Travesky & Associates assisted in the design and implementation of a public participation program to evaluate various high quality transit options for two of Northern Virginias most densely developed and populated areas: the City of Alexandria and Arlington County. The firm conducted ongoing meetings with civic and citizen associations, business and advisory groups, planning and transportation agencies, and elected officials from both Alexandria and Arlington. In addition, two rounds of public meetings were held in each of the affected jurisdictions, and an interactive web site and other technological communications were provided to assist the public in obtaining information and providing their feedback on the project.

Rosslyn Circle Crossing Study
(May 2001 - May 2002)

Sponsored by: Arlington County Department of Public Works
Study area: Arlington County

Background:
This studys purpose was to identify improvement options for the trail/bikeway crossings in the Rosslyn Circle area, after which a preferred alternative would be chosen and crafted into an action plan. Under consideration for improvement were the areas of bicycle access, pedestrian safety, and access to transit (i.e., Metrorail and other major transit facilities).

Travesky and Associates designed and distributed a study brochure which included a survey that solicited public input regarding commuters concerns in the Rosslyn Circle area. The surveys were distributed to residential agencies and community organizations. The information provided by the public assisted the study team in identifying safety problems, critical areas needing improvements, and possible solutions for improving the movement of pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists through the Rosslyn Circle area.

In the regions May 2002 Bike to Work Day, Travesky and Associates coordinated information distribution to pedestrians and bicyclists, who were able to review the studys background and provide observations and suggestions for improving the area.

Route 13 & Wallops Island Growth & Access Management Study
(March 2000 April 2002)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Accomack and Northampton Counties and nineteen incorporated towns

Background:
This study looked at ways to make access to the roadway safer and more efficient for a rapidly expanding community. The 69-mile corridor on Virginia's isolated rural eastern shore peninsula serves interstate travelers, town residents, farm equipment, tourists, bicyclists, school buses, long haul truckers, and commuters.

Travesky & Associates assisted with the development and implementation of a comprehensive public participation program for the Route 13 & Wallops Island Growth/Access Management Plan. The firm provided continuous coordination and information exchanges through facilitated Community Advisory Committee meetings. These meetings, which included elected officials, key community leaders, interest group representatives, and citizens, fostered greater understanding of the various issues among diverse interests and resolved conflicts within the community. Successful implementation of Travesky and Associates public participation plan ensured community consensus on the Growth/Access Management Plan. The Plan now serves as a foundation for improving safety and controlling and managing future growth and access in the Route 13 Corridor.

Virginia Air Transportation System Plan Update 2000
(1999 - December 2001)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Aviation
Study area: Commonwealth of Virginia

Background:
The purpose of this update was to provide a balanced guide to the future development of Virginias airport system whilst fostering economic health and maintaining effective service to Virginias residents and visitors.

Travesky & Associates developed a signature project identity for the Virginia Air Transportation System Plan Update 2000. The firm provided knowledge and experience in communicating with diverse audiences within the airport industry by designing and publishing project newsletters for dissemination to all operating airports within the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, Travesky & Associates provided political and strategic guidance to the project team in order to reach targeted audiences.

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Toll Impact Study
(February 2001 - October 2001)

Sponsored by: Accomack Northampton Planning District Commission
Study area: Accomack and Northampton Counties and nineteen incorporated towns

Background:
The purpose of the study was to discuss and evaluate the impacts of a toll reduction on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel to the communities on the Eastern Shore.

Travesky & Associates designed and facilitated extensive dialogues between citizens of the nineteen towns and county associations through concurrent sessions at four community workshops. Using these workshops, the firm developed a list of recommended actions and initiatives for the Eastern Shore. This information was instrumental in assisting policy makers in their decision-making process. Travesky and Associates also provided ongoing coordination and information exchanges with elected officials, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Commuter Toll Impact Study Committee and Citizens Advisory Committee, agency staff, key community leaders, representatives of special interest groups, and local citizens.

Travesky and Associates won the 2002 Outstanding Planning Award for a Special Community Initiative from The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association 2001 for this Chesapeake Bay Bridge impact study.

Capital Beltway Corridor Rail Feasibility Study
(May 2000 - March 2001)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Study area: Fairfax County

Background:
This studys purpose was to research transportation possibilities particularly rail within the Capital Beltway Corridor.

Travesky & Associates assisted in the design and implementation of the public participation program for the Capital Beltway Rail Feasibility Study. Study participants reached consensus on the feasibility of rail in the Capital Beltway Corridor from Springfield, Virginia to Tysons Corner. Consensus was also achieved on four recommendations regarding further study of rail in the Corridor.

Dulles Corridor BRT Refinement Study
(December 1998 - June 1999)
Dulles Corridor Transportation Study (February 1994 - June 1996)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Study area: Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Town of Herndon, City of Falls Church

Background:
These studies involved in-depth investigations of Dulless transportation system and its justification criteria and finance plan. The BRT refinement study provided a schedule for phasing a Bus Rapid Transit System and a Metrorail System.

Travesky & Associates designed and executed the public participation program for the Dulles Corridor Transportation Study and the BRT Refinement Study. This was the first Major Investment Study (MIS) to be conducted in the Northern Virginia area, and the firm successfully carried out a comprehensive public outreach program. Through this project, Travesky and Associates engineered the first interactive and Internet-driven public forum ever executed for a transportation project. Consensus was reached on a preferred alternative to add rail service from Tysons Corner to Loudoun County.

I-66 Corridor Major Investment Study (MIS)
(July 1995 - March 1999)
Route 29 Corridor Study

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Study area: Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William Counties, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church, Town of Vienna

Background:
This study examined different ways to improve transit along I-66. Some of the resulting recommendations included the extension of Metrorail, conversion of an existing peak period HOV lane to a general-purpose lane, an increase in bus service, and the coordination of corridor improvements with the I-66/I-495 interchange upgrades.

Travesky & Associates conducted the public outreach initiative for the I-66 Corridor MIS in September 1997. The firms communications outreach program included proactive public participation throughout the study. Various technologies and venues were employed to facilitate communication with the diverse public and multiple jurisdictions to allow for participation in convenient forums. Travesky & Associates provided similar services for the alignment study of a section of Route 29 the environmentally sensitive, affected portion of Manassas Battlefield Park - in conjunction with the I-66 MIS.

I-95/I-395 HOV Restriction Study
(January 1998 - January 1999)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Stafford Counties and the City of Alexandria

Background:
The objective of the study was to recommend whether high occupancy vehicle (HOV) restrictions should be changed from three to two occupants within the study area along the I-95/I-395 Corridor.

Travesky & Associates developed a public participation program that targeted specific audiences and identified key stakeholder groups. These groups appointed representatives to participate in a series of orientation and informational meetings. The firm successfully elicited public participation from a cross-representation of the commuting public. As a result of the technical analysis and citizen input, policy-makers recommended that the HOV restrictions remain for three occupants.

Outer Connector Northeast Quadrant MIS
(January 1997 - December 1997)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline Counties, City of Fredericksburg

Background:
This study examined transit changes along Virginia Interstate 295s northeast quadrant, a 15.3-mile-long strip from I-95 to I-64 and US-60. I-295 provides a north-south bypass of I-95 for Richmond and Petersburg, and an east-west bypass of I-64 for Richmond.

Travesky and Associates developed a proactive, strategic communications plan for the Outer Connector Northeast Quadrant MIS to ensure that the public was afforded early and continuing opportunities to learn about the technical information under consideration. The MIS was conducted in one of the fastest growing areas of Virginia, where much of the study area is currently comprised of mainly rural land. The public participation program involved the following constituencies: residents, elected officials; federal, state, local, and regional agencies; business, environmental, and community organizations; and other users of the area's roads. The study team conducted meetings on a monthly basis, alternating between the Technical Working Group and the Core Citizens Group. All meetings were open to the general public. Successful implementation of the strategic communications plan was crucial in obtaining the involvement and support of the diverse stakeholders, and as a result, a consensus was reached on a preferred regional strategy.

The Western Transportation Corridor Study
(January 1995 - September 1997)

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, and Fairfax Counties

Background:
The Western Corridor was first proposed in 1950 as a logical and necessary way to route through traffic around the metropolitan Washington area to the west and connect its outer suburban communities in the year 2000. The study was to look at a wide range of corridor and other options including not building any new facility. Analyses included transportation benefits and environmental issues including wetlands, air and water quality, noise, historic properties, communities, land use, hazardous materials, farmlands, and indirect impacts.

Travesky & Associates, Ltd. assisted with the development and implementation of the public participation program. The firm provided the scope of work and methodology for public involvement for this complex and controversial MIS. The MIS, covering an 800 square mile study area over the corridors approximately 175 miles, composed of five diverse and competing jurisdictions. Travesky & Associates received, analyzed, and summarized over 16,200 public comments. Successful implementation of the public involvement plan resulted in consensus among five jurisdictions for a transportation improvement strategy.

Commercial Land Use Projects
(1986 - present)

Travesky & Associates, Ltd. provides land use consultation services for corporate clients and non-profit organizations such as private schools, churches, and synagogues. Major clients have included ConocoPhillips, Sunoco Corporation, Phillips66, Tosco Marketing Company, Mobil Oil Corporation, Tysons II - Galleria, Virginia Youth Soccer Association, Inc., Safeway, Inc., Aaron Rents, Inc., Prison Fellowship Ministries, Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, Reston Presbyterian Church, and Congregation Beth Emeth.

Travesky & Associates is contracted to obtain County approvals for various commercial and non-commercial land use projects. The firm has been very successful in navigating through the land use and permitting processes, which are often time-consuming and difficult. Many times, issues surrounding an application create politically complex and highly contentious situations. The firm, through careful strategic planning, has been successful in obtaining a favorable majority decision among approving bodies. Often it is the involvement and support of the diverse stakeholders that enables Travesky & Associates to obtain approval for its client's land use applications.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Government (MWCOG)
Emergency Evacuation Plan

Sponsored by: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Study area: D.C. Metropolitan Region, including Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland Counties

I-95 Collector Distributor Access Feasibility Study and
I-95 Extension of HOV Lanes

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: feasibility study area extends from the proposed interchange at Route 627 in Stafford County to Route 606 in Spotsylvania County. Lane extension area is from the Prince William County line south to the City of Fredericksburg

Passenger Ferry Feasibility Study

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Potomac River from Washington , D.C. to Woodbridge, VA

Route 250 Corridor Study

Sponsored by: Virginia Department of Transportation
Study area: Albemarle County

Southern Maryland Mass Transportation Alternatives Study

Sponsored by: Maryland Department of Transportation
Study area: Calvert, Charles , St. Mary's, and Prince George's Counties