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V-1: SCOPING SUMMARY REPORT ................................................................................................. V-2 

V-2: SAMPLE PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS ............................................... V-361 

V-3: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS ...................................................................................................... V-375 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................i

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 1-1

2. OUTREACH EFFORTS ............................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1 Project Launch ............................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1 Website Splash Page ................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Email ............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.3 Press Release ................................................................................................................ 2-2

2.1.4 Social Media ................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.1.5 Initial Survey ................................................................................................................ 2-2

2.2 Project Website ........................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3 Newspaper Advertising ............................................................................................................ 2-2

2.4 Email ............................................................................................................................................ 2-3

2.5 Social Media ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.6 Static Displays ............................................................................................................................ 2-4

2.7 Fliers ............................................................................................................................................. 2-5

2.8 Media Relations .......................................................................................................................... 2-5

2.9 Formal Letters to Elected Officials........................................................................................... 2-7

2.10 Environmental Justice and Other Special Targeted Outreach ............................................. 2-7

2.11 Public Information Officer Webinar ........................................................................................ 2-7

3. SCOPING MEETINGS .............................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1 Agency Scoping .......................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Public Scoping: In-Person Meetings ........................................................................................ 3-1

3.2.1 Special Assistance ........................................................................................................ 3-2

3.3 Public Scoping: Online Meeting ............................................................................................... 3-3

4. COMMENT SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 Agency Comments ..................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.2 Public Comments ....................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1 Form Letters ................................................................................................................. 4-5
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4.2.1.1 Virginians for High Speed Rail Form Letter ............................................ 4-5

4.2.1.2 Greenway Form Letter ................................................................................ 4-5

4.2.2 Unique Comments ...................................................................................................... 4-6

4.2.2.1 General Service Characteristics ................................................................. 4-6

4.2.2.2 Planning Process/Public Involvement ...................................................... 4-9

4.2.2.3 Project Cost .................................................................................................. 4-10

4.2.2.4 Environmental/Social Resources ............................................................. 4-11

4.2.2.5 Grade Crossings .......................................................................................... 4-13

4.2.2.6 Alignment .................................................................................................... 4-14

4.2.2.7 Stations ......................................................................................................... 4-16

LIST OF APPENDICES 

Appendix A: Notice of Intent 

Appendix B: Email Outreach 

Appendix C: Press Releases 

Appendix D: Survey Summary 

Appendix E: Website Summary 

Appendix F: Newspaper Advertisements 

Appendix G: Social Media Impact Report 

Appendix H: Static Display 

Appendix I: Flier Distribution 

Appendix J: Elected Officials Letter 

Appendix K: Public Information Officer Webinar 

Appendix L: Agency Meeting Materials 

Appendix M: Public Meeting Materials 

Appendix N: Online Meeting 

Appendix O: Agency Scoping Letters 
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INTRODUCTION 

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Virginia Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT) propose passenger rail service and rail infrastructure improvements in 

the north-south travel corridor between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. These passenger 

rail service and rail infrastructure improvements are collectively known as the Washington, 

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project (DC2RVA). The Project will deliver higher 

speed passenger rail service, increase passenger and freight rail capacity, and improve 

passenger rail service frequency and reliability in the corridor shared by growing volumes of 

passenger, commuter, and freight rail traffic, thereby providing a competitive option for 

travelers going between Washington, D.C. and Richmond and those traveling to and from 

adjacent connecting corridors. 

The Project corridor is a 123-mile, active rail corridor owned by CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT) 

that roughly parallels Interstate 95 between Washington and Richmond. In addition to CSXT 

freight activity, Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) operate passenger service on the 

corridor. From north to south, the Project travels through the following counties and cities: 

 Arlington County 

 City of Alexandria 

 Fairfax County 

 Prince William County 

 Stafford County 

 City of Fredericksburg 

 Spotsylvania County 

 Caroline County 

 Hanover County 

 Henrico County 

 City of Richmond 

 Chesterfield County 

The Project is part of the larger Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor, which extends 

from Washington, D.C. through Richmond, VA, and from Richmond continues east to 

Hampton Roads (Norfolk), VA and south to Raleigh, NC and Charlotte, NC, and then continues 

west to Atlanta and south to Florida. The purpose of the SEHSR program, as stated in the 2002 

Tier I Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) completed for the full SEHSR corridor, is to 

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provide a competitive transportation choice to travelers within the Washington, D.C. to 

Charlotte travel corridor. The purpose of the current Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast 

High Speed Rail project described here is to fulfill the purpose of the SEHSR Tier I EIS within 

this segment of the larger SEHSR corridor. The Project, by increasing rail capacity and 

improving travel times between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, will improve passenger train 

performance and reliability in the corridor, enabling intercity passenger rail to be a competitive 

transportation choice for travelers between Washington, D.C. and Richmond and beyond. 

The DC2RVA Tier II EIS is being prepared pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA) of 1969. As per Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations (40CFR part 1500 

et seq.) for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and FRA’s Procedures 

for Considering Environmental Impacts (64 FR 28545, May 26, 1999), FRA and DRPT conducted 

scoping to guide the development of the Tier II EIS for the Project. The scoping process invites 

comments from interested agencies and the public to ensure the full range of issues related to 

the Project are addressed, reasonable alternatives are considered, and significant issues are 

identified. To provide an early and open scoping process, DRPT and FRA employed many 

forms of outreach to engage diverse audiences, inform them of the Project and enable them to 

contribute their input. These efforts culminated in one agency scoping meeting, four in-person 

public scoping meetings and one self-guided online meeting. In total, 3,307 parties participated 

in the scoping process, providing 1,625 scoping comments. 
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OUTREACH EFFORTS 

On October 23, 2014, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and the Virginia Department 

of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Tier II 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High 

Speed Rail project (DC2RVA) in the Federal Register (FR) (Vol.79, No. 205). The NOI included a 

summary of the Project, environmental review process, and public scoping meeting information 

(Appendix A). 

DRPT and FRA held public scoping meetings for the Project on November 5, 6, 12 and 13, 2014 

as well as a scoping meeting for federal, state, and local agencies on November 3, 2014. The 

intent of the meetings was to introduce the Project, explain the study process, refine purpose 

and need, and begin to identify alternatives for consideration. The public, agencies, and other 

stakeholders were invited to provide comments about the Project, during and after each 

meeting through various formats. 

DRPT developed and implemented a robust outreach campaign to ensure stakeholders were 

aware of the opportunities offered to engage in the scoping process. 

2.1 PROJECT LAUNCH 

On October 6, 2014, 30 days from the first public scoping meeting date, the Project’s public 

outreach was initiated through a series of public announcements. 

2.1.1 Website Splash Page 

An initial group of four web “splash” pages, launched on October 6, 2014, announced the kickoff of the Project, offered a brief description of the Project, provided a way to join the mailing 

list, encouraged visitors to take a brief initial survey and provided details of the upcoming 

public scoping meetings. 

2.1.2 Email 

An email message was distributed on October 6, 2014, to 983 contacts on the Project database to 

announce the Project kick-off, to promote the Project website and to direct the recipients to the 

Project splash page. This email was part of a series of emails distributed throughout scoping. 

The series of emails can be found in Appendix B. The email distribution list was expanded 

throughout the scoping process as additional members of the public, agencies and other 

stakeholders asked to be placed on the list for future emails. 

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2.1.3 Press Release 

An initial press release was distributed on October 6, 2014, to key local and regional print and 

electronic media, including ethnic and specialty media, to announce the Project kick-off and to 

begin to educate the public and the media of the process. This press release was part of a series 

of press releases distributed throughout scoping. The series of press releases can be found in 

Appendix C. 

2.1.4 Social Media 

Twitter and Facebook accounts were set up and the first postings were sent on October 6, 2014, 

as part of the Project kick-off. Messages announced the kick-off and directed visitors to the 

Project website splash page and encouraged them to take the initial survey. 

2.1.5 Initial Survey 

An electronic survey was developed to gain initial information from respondents including how 

they got their news and information, what time of day was better for a public meeting, whether 

or not they were rail users, how they perceive the benefits of rail, and to survey demographic 

information. The survey was available via a link on the Project website splash page from 

October 6 to October 20, 2014. There were 1,091 responses to the survey and included responses 

from a geographically diverse group throughout the Project corridor. See Appendix D for a 

summary of survey responses. 

2.2 PROJECT WEBSITE 

The full Project website went live on October 20, 2014. The site can be found directly at 

http://www.DC2RVArail.com. In addition, a brief project overview and related links were 

provided on the DRPT main website. The website includes translation and font enlargement 

features. 

The site offers information pertaining to the project process and background, public meeting 

notices, the study schedule, access to the online scoping meeting and an electronic comment 

form. A screen capture of the homepage and a summary of website usage are included in 

Appendix E. 

2.3 NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING 

Newspaper advertisements were placed in the main news sections of several newspapers along 

the Project corridor between Arlington and Richmond. See Table 2-1 for details. Copies of the 

advertisements are included in Appendix F. 

TABLE 2-1: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS

Newspaper Region/Audience Advertisement 

Dates

Size

Richmond Times Dispatch Richmond 10/28/14, 11/3/14 4 col. x 6”

Richmond Free Press Richmond – African 

American

10/30/14 4 col. x 6”
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TABLE 2-1: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS

Newspaper Region/Audience Advertisement 

Dates

Size

Free Lance-Star Fredericksburg 10/31/14, 11/7/14 4 col. x 6”

Nueva Raices (Spanish ad) Richmond & Fredericksburg 

– Hispanic

10/28/14 1/6 page

Washington Post Express NOVA and Washington, 

D.C.

10/28/14 4 col. x 6”

El Tiempo (Spanish ad) NOVA and Washington, 

D.C. – Hispanic

10/31/14 4 col. x 6”

Virginia Press Association Northern Virginia Region –

31 papers including some 

ethnic

10/26/14 – 11/3/14 3.22” x 2”

2.4 EMAIL 

Invitations to attend the scoping meetings and information about the Project were sent via 

email. DRPT identified and contacted specific community group contacts and asked that they 

send emails on behalf of the Project to their constituents. These groups included city council 

clerks and business and human service organization advocates. The email messages are 

included in Appendix B. 

The email distribution list included the following groups: 

 Public involvement offices 

 Elected officials and community leaders 

 Citizens (those who requested to be included via the Project website) 

 Transit/transportation organizations and advocacy groups 

 Business/institutional community 

 Community organizations & special interest groups 

 Environmental Justice populations and low English proficiency (translated to 

Spanish) 

The following emails were sent in anticipation of or during scoping. 

General Public 

 October 27, 2014 – Initial announcement of the public meeting with links to website. 

Sent to 959 database members. 

 November 3, 2014 – Reminder of upcoming meetings with meetings. Sent to 956 

database members. 

 December 1, 2014 – Final reminder of the end of the comment period (12/5/14) with 

a link to the electronic comment form. Sent to 1,417 database members. 
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Federal, State and Local Agencies 

 October 20, 2014 – Invitation to participate in the agency scoping meeting. Sent to 

133 database members. 

 October 30, 2014 – Reminder of upcoming agency scoping meeting. Sent to 124 

database members. 

Community Leaders 

 October 27, 2014 – Spanish version of the general public email from 10/27/14 was 

sent to contacts at Hispanic organizations throughout the corridor. Sent to 20 

database members. 

 November 21, 2014 – Version of the general public email from 12/1/14 was sent to 

contacts at faith-based organizations throughout the corridor. Sent to 113 database 

members. 

2.5 SOCIAL MEDIA 

Social media accounts were established and became live for posting on October 6, 2014, to 

coincide with the Project’s public outreach launch. The purpose of the Project’s social media 

efforts are to broaden outreach, increase awareness of the Project and provide engagement 

opportunities to stakeholders who might not otherwise participate. 

Although social media posts are not included in the public record, the conversation occurring 

online is important to the process. DRPT summarized the content of social media comments for 

comparison with formal comments to check for most discussed topics and potential new issues 

not identified through traditional means. DRPT used social media to perform real‐time 

evaluation of project information and locate geographic areas with higher or lower levels of 

stakeholder participation. See Appendix G for the Social Media Impact Report. 

Social Media Profiles 

 Twitter: @dc2rvarail 

 Facebook: dc2rvarail 

2.6 STATIC DISPLAYS 

Large format display boards with information about the Project and details about the public 

scoping meetings were developed, printed and delivered on October 12, 2014, to 10 locations in 

the Project corridor. See Table 2-2 for details. Copies of the boards are included in Appendix H. 

TABLE 2-2: STATIC DISPLAY LOCATIONS

Location Region

Broad Rock Branch Library Richmond

Dumbarton/Staples Mill Library Henrico

Dumfries Neighborhood Library Dumfries

East End Branch Library Richmond
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TABLE 2-2: STATIC DISPLAY LOCATIONS

Location Region

Lorton Library Lorton

Salem Church Library Fredericksburg

Crystal City Business Improvement District 

(BID)

Arlington

Hanover Arts Museum Ashland

Duncan Library Ashland

Virginia Railway Express Fredericksburg

2.7 FLIERS 

Three weeks in advance of the scoping meetings (October 12 through October 24, 2014), 715 

fliers produced in English and Spanish were hand-delivered and mailed to 250 locations along 

the Project corridor and in the areas surrounding potential rail stations. PDF versions of the 

fliers were provided to public information officers via email and were also placed on the Project 

website to allow the public to download it. A copy of the flier and the distribution are provided 

in Appendix I. 

2.8 MEDIA RELATIONS 

Members of the press were sent press releases and media advisories to spur media coverage. 

They were also provided media kits at the meetings and via the Project website. To broaden 

message distribution, news releases were prepared in English and Spanish and sent to local 

print and broadcast media as well as minority media along the Project corridor. A series of 

news releases were developed and distributed as follows: 

 October 6, 2014 – Project Initiation Launch Release distributed. 

 October 22, 2014 – Public Scoping Meeting Details Release distributed. 

 November 4, 2015 – Public Scoping Meeting Media Advisory distributed. 

The series of press releases can be found in Appendix C. 

As a result of these efforts, several articles appeared in local newspapers and morning and 

afternoon news shows covered the Project, meeting dates and locations. Members of the project 

team were also interviewed during the Scoping period, which helped raise awareness of the 

Project, the meetings and opportunities for the public to provide input. Tables 2-3 and 2-4 

summarize media coverage during the scoping period. 
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TABLE 2-3: EARNED MEDIA COVERAGE THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2014

Date Source Title

10/6/2014 NBC29, Charlottesville (none)

10/12/2014 Free-Lance Star, Fredericksburg High Speed Rail To Get Public Say

10/14/2014 Times Dispatch.com, Richmond Times Dispatch NC-VA high speed trains starting slowly

10/15/2014 Village News, Chesterfield D.C. to Richmond high-speed rail evaluated

11/4/2014 Stafford County Sun Area high speed rail options to be presented at 

Marines’ museum

11/5/2014 Washington Post High-Speed rail meetings planned in Virginia

11/5/2014 The Daily Journal 1st of 4 public meetings on proposed high-speed rail 

in VA set for Wednesday in Ashland

11/5/2014 WCVE, Richmond Public Meetings On High Speed Rail Begin in Ashland

11/5/2014 Times Dispatch.com, Richmond Times Dispatch High-speed rail meetings planned in Virginia

11/5/2014 CBS DC High Speed Rail Meetings Planned

11/5/2014 WSLS TV, Roanoke High Speed Rail Meetings Planned in VA

11/6/2014 Times Dispatch, Richmond Public meeting on high speed rail held in Richmond

11/7/2014 Railway Age, Magazine Virginia DOT, FRA host meetings on proposed D.C.-

Richmond high-speed project

11/12/2014 Stafford County Sun, Stafford Public meeting on high speed rail tonight

11/16/2014 Herald-Progress, Ashland Third rail idea floated for Ashland

11/17/2014 Free-Lance Star, Fredericksburg High-speed rail plan that’s being reviewed would 

include Fredericksburg region

11/30/2014 Free-Lance Star, Fredericksburg How much faster will high-speed rail be?

TABLE 2-4: MEDIA INTERVIEWS

Date Source Type Project Team 

Member

11/5/2014 WCVE On-Air Radio Emily Stock

11/5/2014 The Herald Progress In-person (Ashland public meeting) Emily Stock

11/6/2014 Louis Llovio, Richmond Times Dispatch Phone Emily Stock

11/12/2014 Stafford Sun Phone Emily Stock

11/12/2014 Scott Shenk, Free Lance-Star In-person (Quantico public meeting) Kevin Page

11/12/2014 Gail Parker, Fairfax County Independent Cable 

TV program “Green” (not endorsed by County)

In-person (Quantico public meeting) Emily Stock
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2.9 FORMAL LETTERS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS 

Elected officials at the state and local levels were notified of the scoping program and upcoming 

scoping meetings through a formal letter sent on October 24, 2014. The letter was sent to 359 

elected officials and included project background, a project corridor map and information about 

how their constituents would be engaged and how input would be solicited. An example of the 

letter can be found in Appendix J. 

2.10 ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND OTHER SPECIAL TARGETED 

OUTREACH 

Special targeted outreach was conducted to ensure that diverse segments of the population 

were given the opportunity to become involved with the Project at an early stage. Targeted 

outreach included identifying contacts representing low income, minority, seniors, disabled, 

human service groups and organizations that advocate and/or provide services on their behalf. 

All groups and individuals identified through this process were provided information 

regarding the Project and the scoping meetings and were asked for detailed contact information 

so that they could be included in future communications about the Project. Social Services, 

Disabilities Boards, the Area Agency on Aging, Hispanic business and advocacy groups, and 

the NAACP were included in addition to community centers, universities, neighborhood 

associations and businesses. 

Title VI & Limited English Proficiency 

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, DRPT took specific steps to ensure that 

scoping meetings and materials were accessible to all individuals, regardless of race, color, 

national origin, age, or physical ability: 

 Offered, by advance request (48 hours), foreign language translators and American 

Sign Language (ASL) interpreters would be provided at in-person meetings. One 

person requested and received ASL services. 

 Included Spanish statement to request assistance/translation for meetings on 

outreach materials. 

 Ensured meeting locations were ADA accessible. 

 Included TDD/TYY number in outreach materials. 

 Translated ads to Spanish for Spanish newspapers. 

 Translated press release to Spanish for Spanish media. 

 Translated emails to Spanish for Hispanic organizations and advocacy groups. 

 Provided a website translation tool and font enlargement tool. 

2.11 PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER WEBINAR 

DRPT contacted 108 public information officers via email and placed 24 telephone calls, inviting 

them to participate in a webinar to learn about the Project and identify ways in which they 

could help promote the Project through their established channels. The webinar was held on 

October 22, 2014, and had 14 participants. Following the webinar, the presentation was emailed 
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to the 108 contacts to ensure those that did not participate still had access to the information. A 

printed copy of the webinar can be found in Appendix K. 
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SCOPING MEETINGS 

3.1 AGENCY SCOPING 

On November 3, 2014, an agency scoping meeting was held at the Virginia Housing Center in 

Glen Allen, Virginia from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to gather federal, state and local agency input 

regarding the scope of the Project. The meeting began with an open house format from 1 to 1:30 

p.m., followed by a short presentation from 1:30 to 2 p.m. The remainder of the meeting was a 

question and answer session. The meeting had 16 attendees. The email invitees list and a 

scanned copy of the meeting sign-in sheets are provided in Appendix L. 

TABLE 3-1: AGENCY SCOPING MEETING LOCATION AND ATTENDEES

Meeting Location Date and Time Emailed Invitations Attendees

Virginia Housing Center

4224 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA

Monday, November 3, 2014

1:00-3:00pm

139 16

As attendees entered the meeting, they were given a project handout and comment form. 

Copies of these can be found in Appendix L. During the open house portion of the meeting, the 

information boards that were created for the public scoping meetings were on display so that 

attendees could see the type of information the public would be able to review. Attendees were 

encouraged to fill out the hardcopy comment forms at the public meeting. They were also 

informed of opportunities to provide comment via the Project website, the Project email 

address, the telephone hotline and direct mail to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT) main office. DRPT received three agency scoping comments. For 

detailed information regarding scoping comments, please refer to Chapter 4 of this report: 

Comment Summary. 

3.2 PUBLIC SCOPING: IN-PERSON MEETINGS 

On November 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2014, public scoping meetings were held from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. 

along the Project corridor. A formal presentation was given at 6:00 p.m. Attendees were invited 

to meet with project team members before and after the presentation to ask questions and 

discuss Project details. See table 4 for meeting locations and attendance. Scanned copies of the 

meeting sign-in sheets are provided in Appendix M. 

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TABLE 3-2: : PUBLIC SCOPING MEETING LOCATIONS AND ATTENDEES

Meeting Location Date and Time Attendees

Hanover Arts and Activities Center

500 South Center Street

Ashland, VA

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

5:00-7:30pm

58

Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

Richmond, VA

Thursday, November 6, 2014

5:00-7:30pm

74

National Museum of the Marine Corps –

Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway

Triangle, VA

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

5:00-7:30pm

39

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Highway

Arlington, VA

Thursday, November 13, 2014

5:00-7:30pm

66

Total 237

As attendees entered the meeting, they were given a Project handout, comment form and 

DRPT’s required Title VI survey for public meetings. Copies of these handouts and a summary 

of the Title VI information collected via the survey can be found in Appendix M. During the 

open house portion of the meeting, information boards were on display to provide information 

about the Project, its purpose, the environmental factors currently under consideration for 

evaluation, potential improvements and impacts of the Project, and the future schedule. See 

Appendix M for copies of the information boards. A copy of the presentation given at the 

meeting is also available in the appendix. 

Attendees were encouraged to fill out the hardcopy comment forms at the public meeting. They 

were also informed of opportunities to provide comment via the Project website, the Project 

email address, the telephone hotline and direct mail to DRPT’s main office. DRPT received 1,625 

public scoping comments over the course of the scoping period. For detailed information 

regarding scoping comments, please refer to Chapter 4 of this report: Comment Summary. 

3.2.1 Special Assistance 

All of the public meetings were held at ADA and transit accessible locations. Informational 

materials were developed in an easy-to-read format and included visuals as appropriate. The 

meeting handouts and comment forms were available in English and Spanish. All meeting 

notifications and outreach advertised that attendees with special needs should contact DRPT’s 

Title VI Compliance Officer in advance of the meetings to request assistance. DRPT received 

one request via the Project email address for a sign language interpreter at the Arlington 

meeting. The sign language interpreter provided interpreting services for the duration of the 

meeting. 
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3.3 PUBLIC SCOPING: ONLINE MEETING 

An online meeting was hosted on the Project website. It launched on October 27, 2014, and 

accepted scoping comments through December 5, 2014. The meeting is still available in archive 

form on the Project website via the Public Meeting Archive page. The online meeting was 

designed to mirror the in-person meetings. Online meeting participants were presented the 

same information boards and handout that were available to attendees of the in-person 

meetings. The meeting is self-guided and was available 24 hours a day to allow those who were 

unable to physically attend the meeting an opportunity to learn about the Project and provide 

their input. At the close of the scoping period, the online meeting had 348 attendees. See 

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COMMENT SUMMARY 

In order to offer stakeholders—both agencies and the general public—ample opportunity to 

provide scoping input on the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project 

(DC2RVA), comment forms were made available and collected in several locations. Comments 

were submitted by: 

 Submitting a hardcopy comment form to any project team member at any of the inperson meetings. 

 Mailing the hardcopy comment form to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT) main office. 

 Submission via the comment form on the website. 

 Submission via the online meeting. 

 Emailing the Project email address. 

 Calling the toll-free Project hotline. 

DRPT received 1,625 scoping comments. All comments received were fully considered. DRPT 

reviewed each comment, then categorized them by topic and appropriately grouped them for 

response. Summary responses were prepared and are presented in Section 4.2 below. Figure 4-1 

and Table 4-1 provide a summary of comment trends, indicating the number of times a 

particular topic was mentioned by commenters. 

12%

11%

10%

9%

7% 6%

5%

4%

4%

3%

29%

Topic

Alternatives

Pedestrian/Bicycle

Parks/Recreation/Public Lands

Land Use

Traffic/Safety

Stations

Economics

Air Quality

Service

Aesthetics

Other

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FIGURE 4-1: TOP TEN COMMENT TOPICS 

TABLE 4-1: COMMENT TRENDS

Topic Number of 

Mentions

Topic Number of 

Mentions

Alternatives 202 Cultural Resources 11

Pedestrian/Bicycle 184 Wetlands 11

Parks/Recreation/Public Lands 168 Real Estate 10

Land Use 158 General Opposition 9

Traffic/Safety 130 Mobility 9

Stations 108 EIS Process 8

Economics 87 Wild and Scenic Rivers 8

Air Quality 77 Wildlife 7

Service 61 Cumulative Impacts 6

Aesthetics 60 Agency Coordination 5

Parking 56 Threatened and Endangered Species 5

General Support 38 Coastal Zone Impacts 4

Mailing List Request 36 Flooding/Floodplains 4

Operations/Maintenance 28 Social Impacts 4

Cost 24 Sustainability 4

Displacements 21 Rail Technology/Electrification 3

Right-of-Way 21 Soil/Topography 3

Compatibility with Other Projects/Plans 20 Construction 2

Ridership 20 Energy 2

Schedule 19 Environmental Justice 2

Public Involvement 17 Purpose and Need 2

Biological Resources 16 Utilities 2

Information Request 16 ADA Accommodations 1

Noise/Vibration 14 Ownership/Trackage Rights 1

Study Area/Termini 12 Revenue 1

Water Quality/Resources 12 Special Waste 1

Conservation/Mitigation 11
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4.1 AGENCY COMMENTS 

Table 4-2 summarizes the 11 agency comments received during the scoping period. Copies of 

these letters are provided in Appendix O. 

FIGURE 4-2: AGENCY SCOPING COMMENTS

Agency Date Summary

Virginia Department of Environmental 

Quality

11/3/2014 Provided advice on complying with the National Environmental 

Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Zone Management Act, and the 

Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, as well as a list of 

helpful environmental databases.

Richmond Regional Planning District 11/6/2014 Clarified the Richmond Regional Planning District’s role in the 

process and requested an explanation for why the study will 

reconsider the CSXT A-Line (which was eliminated in previous 

studies of the corridor) as a possible alignment through Richmond.

National Park Service 11/19/2014 Identified four National Park Service-managed trails (the Captain 

John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Star-Spangled 

Banner National Historic Trail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic 

Trail, and Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National 

Historic Trail) that are in close proximity to the rail corridor.

Advocated for taking advantage of any opportunities to include 

information that references the National Trails where the Project

crosses or comes into close proximity to the trail routes. 

Education and promotional materials describing trail stories such 

as maps and other publications could be located on future 

commuter cars and at stops, interpretive signage of the national 

trails could be installed at strategic locations, and public access 

opportunities could be included in any new bridge crossings of 

river tributaries.

Virginia Department of Environmental 

Quality – Piedmont Regional Office

11/25/2014 Provided a list of the streams and rivers in the Piedmont Region 

that the Project will cross, as well as guidance on complying with 

state regulations related to erosion and sediment control, 

hazardous and solid waste, and air quality.

City of Richmond 12/4/2014 Advocated for the kind of downtown-to-downtown service that 

has driven the success of the Northeast Corridor, which could be 

achieved by choosing a high speed rail alignment that uses the SLine and serves Main Street Station in downtown Richmond.

County of Fairfax 12/4/2014 Stated that the Project presents an opportunity to upgrade or 

install water quality controls by implementing stormwater and 

flood protection measures which did not exist when the rail line 

was originally constructed, and that the study should also evaluate 

noise impacts and impacts to natural areas.

Identified the Fairfax County water bodies and parks within the 

study area. 
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Agency Date Summary

County of Henrico 12/4/2014 Stated that the Buckingham Branch Railroad between Richmond 

and Doswell should be eliminated from consideration, as it was 

previously evaluated by DRPT and determined not to be a costeffective alternative.

Stated that the existing Staples Mill Road Station should be 

evaluated as the primary passenger rail station for the Richmond 

region.

Virginia Department of Conservation 

and Recreation

12/4/2014 Presented results of Biotics data system search for occurrences of 

natural heritage resources—which include rare, threatened, or 

endangered species, unique or exemplary natural communities, and 

significant geologic formations—within the study area. 

Virginia Railway Express 12/4/2014 Provided information on VRE planning, design, and construction 

initiatives and recommended that future VRE service plans be 

considered in the Project’s analysis of rail operations and rail 

improvements identified to serve future combined VRE, 

intercity/regional passenger rail, and freight operations.

Stafford County 12/5/2014 Provided information on existing conditions at rail crossings in 

Stafford County, as well as environmental resources such as 

wetlands, Chesapeake Bay Resource Protection Areas, endangered 

species, cultural resources, Dam Break Inundation Zones, 

floodplains, and streams and rivers. 

Provided guidance on complying with state and local stormwater 

management and erosion and sediment control regulations.

Virginia Department of Transportation 12/12/2014 Highlighted a range of considerations for areas where the 

proposed improvements are adjacent to or interact with VDOT 

roadways, including direct impacts to VDOT right-of-way or 

wetland mitigation sites, safety and delays at grade crossings,

detailed noise and vibration analysis on alignments parallel to 

VDOT roadways, and not precluding planned highway 

improvements,

4.2 PUBLIC COMMENTS 

The scoping program yielded an outpouring of public interest and input. Public comments 

ranged from general support or opposition to very specific remarks on particular locations and 

resources. They also included several logistical comments and questions related to the scoping 

meetings and comment process, such as requests for meeting accommodations for sign 

language, comments on website function, and information requests. 

Of the 1,614 public comments received, 1,220 of them were form letters, which are discussed in 

Section 4.2.1 below. The rest were unique letters, emails, comment forms, or telephone 

comments, though many of them touched on similar themes. These comments are summarized 

in Section 4.2.2, and DRPT’s response is provided below each comment summary. 
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4.2.1 Form Letters 

DRPT received multiple copies of two form letters during the scoping, one from Virginians for 

High Speed Rail, and another from the East Coast Greenway Alliance. These letters are 

summarized below. 

4.2.1.1 Virginians for High Speed Rail Form Letter 

The following form letter was received from 428 members of Virginians for High Speed Rail

(VHSR), which advocates for improved rail service in the Commonwealth: 

Comment: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the scoping portion of the 

Washington to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor Tier II study. As you continue 

with the study, you should factor in the following thoughts: 

 The travel time from D.C. to Richmond should be shorter than a trip in an 

automobile. 

 Reliability of the service is vital to the corridor’s success, thus reaching a threshold of 

90 percent on-time performance is important. 

 Improvements to the level of service on the corridor should take into account future 

expansions of service to Newport News, Norfolk, Roanoke/Lynchburg, as well as 

Raleigh/Charlotte. 

 The study should put a priority on stations/stops that serve a greater density of 

citizens, transit oriented development communities, and central business districts. 

 The service quality should capture the choice passenger while also providing safe, 

reliable, and convenient transportation options to all of the corridor’s citizens. 

Thank you again for this opportunity to make public comments in support of the Washington to 

Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor Tier II study. 

Response: DRPT appreciates the support for the DC2RVA project from so many members of 

Virginians for High Speed Rail. DRPT is committed to providing a safe and affordable travel 

option for the Commonwealth. As noted in the comment letter, total trip time, service reliability, 

service frequency, service quality, and station stops are all be important considerations for the 

new high speed passenger rail service and will be part of the criteria used in DRPT’s analysis. 

DRPT will also build on the work completed in the Tier I Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 

for the entire Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor and other potential expansions of 

passenger rail service in Virginia. 

4.2.1.2 Greenway Form Letter 

Supporters of the East Coast Greenway Alliance, a group spearheading the development of a 

continuous pedestrian/bicycle trail network from Maine to Florida, submitted 792 copies of the 

following form letter: 

Comment: Let's build a greenway along with the rails! I want to express my concern that no 

consideration has been given for the inclusion of a greenway in the proposed High Speed Rail 

from Richmond to Washington, D.C. and ask that a parallel greenway be included in the Tier II 

EIS Study. A greenway was included in the Richmond to Raleigh EIS and a northern extension 

is a logical addition to that facility. A greenway in the corridor offers many benefits including: 
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Attracts tourism and jobs; Reduces CO2 & NOx emissions and other air pollutants; Promotes 

multi-modal connections to the train stations; Reduces parking needs at the train stations; 

Reduces traffic congestion in the impacted communities. A greenway in this corridor would be 

a key link in the East Coast Greenway which will connect Florida to Maine. Once this corridor is 

upgraded, citizens will live with it for the next century. Let's get it right. 

Response: DRPT recognizes the value of greenways, as evidenced by its support for greenway 

development projects over the years, including the support of a separate ongoing project to 

develop a greenway parallel to the Richmond to Raleigh SEHSR alignment adjacent to certain 

corridor sections. The decision to establish a new greenway is a separate and distinct action from 

establishing high speed passenger rail service under NEPA. Decisions related to a potential 

greenway could be pursued independently of DRPT and FRA’s decision on new high speed 

passenger service. 

A parallel greenway is not part of the DC2RVA Tier II EIS as it is not supported by the SEHSR 

Program’s Purpose and Need as defined in the Tier I EIS. A parallel greenway does not provide a 

competitive choice for intercity travel in the corridor relative to the Purpose and Need for the 

Project, nor does it benefit capacity or speed of train movements within the corridor. 

The incremental approach called for in the Tier I EIS requires utilizing existing rights-of-way as 

much as possible. The DC2RVA corridor runs on right-of-way belonging to CSX Transportation, 

a private company. The CSXT right-of-way is not of sufficient width to support a greenway, nor 

does CSX allow recreational use of its rights-of-way. Development of higher speed passenger 

service along the existing rail corridor would not preclude a future greenway outside the CSXT 

right-of-way, should the Commonwealth decide at some point to pursue such a greenway. 

Developing a parallel greenway outside the CSXT right-of-way is a major undertaking, likely 

involving numerous takings of private lands and other environmental impacts, and would likely 

require its own unique corridor study by an authorized agency under NEPA if federal funds are 

involved. 

4.2.2 Unique Comments 

4.2.2.1 General Service Characteristics 

Many comments highlighted particular service characteristics or features that commenters hope 

to see (or not see) in future rail service in the corridor: 

Comment: 90 miles per hour is too modest a goal; this is not high speed rail. 

Response: The 2002 Final Tier I EIS for the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor recommended 

an incremental approach to develop the SEHSR corridor using fossil fuel train sets capable of 

speeds up to 110 mph where safe and practical (http://www.sehsr.org/reports.html). This 

approach minimizes the impacts to both the human and natural environments by utilizing the 

existing rail infrastructure and rail rights-of-way. By using existing infrastructure, the initial 

capital investment required by the system is also reduced. At this time DRPT, FRA, and their 

partners are focused on improving services and reducing travel time using the incremental and 

cost effective approach to develop SEHSR with an established goal of 90 miles per hour (mph). 

DRPT also concluded that in rail corridors that support both passenger service and freight rail, 

passenger rail speeds greater than 90 mph would increase the rail infrastructure (number of 

tracks, sidings, and signals) required because of the large speed differences between the slower 
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moving freight trains, the commuter trains, and the faster high speed intercity passenger trains. 

Designing the corridor for increased passenger speeds to 90 mph will likely require acquisition of 

additional right-of-way; accommodating a 110 mph operating speed would likely require even 

more right-of-way acquisition. The current maximum authorized speed for passenger trains in 

this corridor is 70 mph, the proposed DC2RVA project would reduce travel time adding cost 

effective infrastructure which would limit the Project's cost, property requirements, and 

environmental impacts. 

Comment: Is electrification being considered? The design solution should not preclude future 

electrification. 

Response: The Tier I EIS for the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor recommended an 

incremental approach to develop the SEHSR corridor using fossil fuel train sets capable of speeds 

up to 110 mph where safe and practical. While the Tier I EIS considered electrification for the 

SEHSR corridor, it was not recommended for the initial phase of development due to the high 

capital cost of installation relative to the benefit to the service (trip time, ridership, and revenue). 

Electrification also requires additional operating and safety measures, such as increased vertical 

clearance below overhead structures and signal technology compatible with electric traction 

systems. In anticipation of future ridership growth on the SEHSR corridor, the DC2RVA project 

will consider design criteria as not to preclude future electrification, such as vertical clearances 

below overhead structures and horizontal clearances for catenary support structures. 

Comment: Consider adding a third express track that does not make all stops. 

Response: A variety of operating scenarios, including express service will be considered as part 

of this Project. This operational scenario will be applied to the co-mingled use of all tracks. 

Comment: I am concerned that higher speed will lead to a great number of accidents. 

Response: Safety is of paramount importance and will be a primary consideration in the 

development of improvement concepts. Safety analyses performed as part of the DC2RVATier II 

EIS will address the effectiveness of each proposed concept with regard to safety. In addition, 

Project improvements will include new and enhanced safety features such as road and rail grade 

separations and flashing lights and gates at roadway-rail at-grade crossings throughout the 

corridor as appropriate. 

Comment: The tracks should be controlled by a passenger rail operator. Consider purchasing 

the corridor from CSXT. 

Response: A robust and efficient freight rail system is an important element of Virginia's 

transportation system, and DRPT is committed to working cooperatively with the various freight 

carriers and shippers in the corridor during the development and implementation of the higher 

speed passenger service. The DC2RVArail corridor is an integral part of CSXT's freight 

operations along the National Gateway Corridor. DRPT believes that Amtrak's and VRE's 

existing passenger and commuter rail services, as well as the new higher speed service, operate 

effectively along the CSXT-owned and controlled corridor through capacity improvements and 

negotiated agreements that maximize the efficiency of the system. 

The Tier I EIS selected the CSXT A-Line as the preferred route for the Washington, D.C. to 

Richmond segment of the larger SEHSR corridor. The Tier I EIS also recommended an 

incremental approach to develop the SEHSR corridor, which minimizes the impacts to both the 

human and natural environments by utilizing the existing rail infrastructure and rail rights-of-
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way. By using the existing privately-owned infrastructure, the initial capital investment required 

by the system is also reduced. 

Comment: The layover at Washington, D.C. Union Station is a major disincentive to rail travel 

in the corridor. 

Response: Under the current operations, the layover in Washington, D.C. is required to transfer 

between electric and diesel-electric locomotives. In the future, it is possible that a dual mode 

locomotive will be developed that allows for high speed electrified service in the Northeast 

Corridor to continue south of Washington with diesel-electric operations, eliminating the need for 

a locomotive change at Washington Union Station. New Jersey has begun to use such a 

technology, which would require further advancement to be applied to Virginia service. While 

operations within Union Station are not part of this Project, Amtrak and other stakeholders are 

conducting a separate project to develop and implement a Master Plan for Union Station. One of 

the goals of this separate project is to streamline rail movements in and out of the congested 

station. 

Comment: On-time performance, reliability, and travel time are important evaluation criteria. 

The trip from Washington, D.C. to Richmond should be under two hours, and on-time 

performance should be 90 percent or greater. 

Response: DRPT agrees that on-time performance, reliability, and travel time are appropriate 

metrics for evaluating passenger service and will be used as DRPT develops and evaluates new 

higher speed passenger service. The recommendations for specific goals to be achieved will be 

taken into consideration as part of the alternatives development and evaluation process. 

Comment: Procure railcars from Virginia (or U.S., if Virginia is not possible) manufacturers. 

Response: Equipment that will operate on the DC2RVA corridor must be compatible with 

operations on the Northeast Corridor. DRPT will work with Amtrak and other partner states to 

obtain the best value for Virginia in the acquisition of equipment. In order to get the best value, 

DRPT will need flexibility to pool Virginia resources with other states. 

Comment: Provide feeder bus services from towns not immediately along the rail corridor (or 

towns that will not have a high speed rail station) to expand access to high speed rail for more 

Virginians. 

Response: Multimodal access to high speed rail stations, including highway, public transit, and 

other modes, will be one of the evaluation criteria for selecting which stations may receive 

additional passenger service under this Project. However, this Project does not include any 

provisions to develop or implement new transit service. Any new transit service would need to be 

developed through existing local and regional authorities. 

Comment: Future VRE service plans should be taken into account when planning these 

improvements. 

Response: VRE is an active stakeholder in the DC2RVA project and participates in the Project's 

Task Force group. VRE's existing and future service plans will be considered in planning and 

evaluating Project alternatives. 
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4.2.2.2 Planning Process/Public Involvement 

Several comments focused on the planning process itself, and how DRPT can ensure the public 

is informed and involved: 

Comment: The planning process is too slow. I am disappointed we are still just studying this. 

Response: DRPT has adopted a three-year schedule to complete the DC2RVA Tier II EIS. 

Because the DC2RVA project involves a corridor with many different uses and because of the 

large number of stakeholders, DRPT believes that the schedule is very aggressive and appropriate. 

It is important to note that the Project also includes engineering and mitigation design for the 

123-mile long corridor, which will advance Project readiness. It is possible that through the 

course of the NEPA process, DRPT, in cooperation with FRA, may identify certain individual 

projects in the corridor that have independent utility and could be advanced or accelerated 

through an alternate class of action while the EIS is underway. 

Comment: DRPT should develop a vision plan to address overall connectivity and mobility in 

the greater Richmond area. 

Response: The FRA-approved Tier I EIS for the SEHSR corridor considered overall connectivity 

and mobility in the greater Richmond area and the entire Southeast corridor. Subsequent to the 

Tier I EIS, DRPT conducted additional studies focused on improving mobility in the Richmond 

region that considered the feasibility of replacing Staples Mill Road Station with a new suburban 

station at Parham Road, as well as improvements at Main Street Station. The Tier II EIS for the 

DC2RVA corridor will build on these earlier studies, examining in more detail connectivity to 

rail as well as other modes of transportation in the Richmond area. For example, analysis of 

station location alternatives for the new high speed rail service will examine proximity to other 

transportation modes. 

Comment: The study should quantify how improving rail service in the corridor will positively 

or negatively affect travel by other modes (e.g., auto, air). 

Response: The DC2RVA Tier II EIS will evaluate the potential effects – both positive and 

negative – that the Project would have on the existing social, environmental, economic, and 

transportation conditions in the Project corridor, including travel by other modes (auto, truck 

and air). The detailed analyses will include an evaluation of the diversion of passengers from 

other modes to rail and the resultant changes to travel operations and air quality. 

Comment: Please schedule meetings at times and locations that accommodate VRE commuters. 

Response: Public meetings will be offered in several locations along the corridor for a duration of 

no fewer than two hours to accommodate as many attendees as possible. For each public meeting, 

public transit information will be provided on the Project website and in advertisements when 

space allows. Each phase of this study will also have an accompanying online public meeting for 

members of the public who are not able to make the in-person meetings. 

Comment: This study and the Richmond to Raleigh Tier II EIS should be part of the same study. 

Response: The DC2RVA project and the Richmond to Raleigh Project are two segments of the 

Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor, which was evaluated in an FRA-approved Tier I EIS for in 

2002. FRA and DRPT elected to evaluate the SEHSR corridor in a tiered process in order to 

advance projects that are more developed to allow for construction as soon as possible. Therefore, 

the decision was made to complete the Tier II NEPA process separately for SEHSR projects. The 
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DC2RVATier II EIS will build on the work completed as part of the Richmond to Raleigh Tier II 

EIS in order for the two segments to seamlessly fit together as part of the overall SEHSR corridor. 

Comment: Include municipalities early on in the planning process. 

Response: Inclusion of municipalities early in the process is extremely important and is taking 

place. Early discussion with communities ensures that any concerns of communities are 

addressed early, and that communities’ interests are fully considered in the review. 

4.2.2.3 Project Cost 

Several commenters were interested in how much the project would cost relative to the benefits 

it would yield to Virginia citizens. Some were outright opposed, while others advocated for a 

robust analysis of costs and benefits: 

Comment: The project is a boondoggle and waste of taxpayer money. It is too large a cost for a 

project of little benefit. 

Comment: The study should include a realistic cost/benefit analysis showing who pays and 

who benefits financially, and how much. 

Response: One of the primary reasons that DRPT and FRA are conducting the DC2RVATier II 

EIS is to better define, understand, and disclose the costs and benefits of the proposed new 

passenger rail service. This information will allow an informed decision to be made. Therefore, 

determining the projected costs and benefits of various alternatives, including a "do nothing" or 

"no-build" alternative, will be part of the Tier II EIS process. 

Other commenters were concerned that they would bear the brunt of the costs while the 

benefits accrued at the opposite end of the corridor: 

Comment: This project provides no benefit to northern Virginia, so Richmond taxpayers and 

private entities should be the ones to bear the cost. 

Comment: This project provides no benefit to Chesterfield and would provide a poor return on 

investment for Chesterfield taxpayers. 

Response: The Project would provide multiple benefits to Virginia taxpayers throughout the 

state and the general traveling public, including: 

 Improving connectivity of passenger rail operations in Virginia and beyond; 

 Accommodating VRE commuter rail service operations; 

 Preserving the movement of freight by rail through the corridor, including to and from 

Virginia’s ports;

 Increasing the capacity of the shared freight-passenger rail system between Washington, D.C. 

and Richmond and beyond; 

 Improving freight and passenger rail operations efficiency and reliability in the corridor; and 

 Improving air quality by diverting passenger trips by automobile and movement of freight by 

trucks to rail. 

Improved passenger rail service in the Commonwealth will offer travelers more transportation 

choices and more efficient and reliable rail service that connects the northeast and southeast. 

Implementing higher speed passenger rail service would encourage economic development in the 
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Commonwealth and along the northeast and southeast travel corridors. Because the Project 

corridor is a shared-use corridor with freight rail service, the proposed improvements would also 

secondarily enhance the capacity and efficiency of freight rail movements within and through the 

corridor. Improvements to movement of freight by rail would encourage economic development, 

including increased freight traffic through Virginia’s ports, and presents an opportunity for 

greater diversion of freight transport from congested highways to rail. 

Chesterfield County would also directly benefit because the infrastructure improvements to the 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond section of the SEHSR corridor are required to allow the 

passenger rail service to move south from Washington, D.C., through Richmond and south to 

Raleigh, NC on the segment through Chesterfield County. 

Other cost-related questions and comments included the following: 

Comment: Where would the funding for this project come from? 

Response: The funding for the Project is anticipated to come from multiple sources. Funding for 

the current DC2RVA Tier II EIS is from an FRA grant with the Commonwealth of Virginia and 

CSX railroad providing the local match to the grant. Future funding for project construction 

could potentially come from a number of sources, including additional FRA high speed intercity 

passenger rail grant funds, US DOT Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery 

(TIGER) Discretionary Grant funds, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and other sources. 

Comment: Consider lower-priced fixes first, such as level boarding at all stations to decrease 

dwell time at stations and improve reliability. 

Response: Prior analysis has demonstrated that significant investment is needed to create 

additional rail capacity. However, lower cost improvements will be considered. 

Comment: Project costs should be shared among all users that will benefit from the 

improvements. 

Response: As noted above, funding for capital construction costs could potentially come from a 

number of sources. This new service will be part of Virginia’s state supported passenger rail 

system and a system of long-distance Amtrak and multi-state high speed rail lines. Therefore, 

operation and maintenance cost would be covered by a combination of passenger fare revenue 

recovery and state, federal, and/or local funds. 

Comment: The capital and operating cost implications of expanded service should be looked at 

in tandem so the timing of incremental investments in the corridor are in synch with planned 

service expansion. 

Response: Capital and operating costs will be estimated as part of the service development 

portion of this study. 

4.2.2.4 Environmental/Social Resources 

Many commenters focused on the Project’s potential impacts on various environmental and 

cultural resources and individual communities and populations. This subset of comments 

included the following: 

Comment: The Project’s impact on all aspects of the natural and built environment should be 

taken into account during this study. 

Comment: The Tier I EIS should document the community and environmental benefits of rail. 
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Comment: Rail has a positive impact on air quality and requires less land use and energy than 

building more highways. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to homes and wetlands adjacent to the Centralia Road flyover. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to wetlands and streams. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to coastal areas/tidal river areas to preserve habitat and 

opportunities for recreation. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to Widewater State Park/Widewater Peninsula. I am also 

concerned that I will not be able to access my waterfront property on the east side of the 

railroad between Arkendale Crossing and Widewater Creek if the private crossing there is 

eliminated. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to Roaches Run bird sanctuary. 

Comment: Preserve historic bridges in Fredericksburg and elsewhere.

Comment: Minimize impacts to historic buildings, battlefields, and scenic landscapes. 

Comment: Widening rail bridges over the Occoquan and Rappahannock river bridges could 

result in impacts to environmental and cultural resources. 

Comment: Minimize impacts to the conservation area off Centralia Road. 

Comment: There is a drainage issue where the tracks cross Potomac Avenue in Quantico. 

Comment: Consider seniors on fixed incomes when planning the new service. 

Comment: Consider the impact on federal lands and facilities along the corridor. 

Comment: This project would destroy the rural landscape of southern Virginia. 

Comment: Will this project impact the river crossings at South Anna and the Little River? 

Response: The DC2RVATier II EIS will evaluate the potential effects – both positive and 

negative – that the Project would have on the existing social, environmental, economic, and 

transportation conditions in the Project corridor. It will also identify the actions recommended to 

avoid, minimize, or mitigate any negative impacts resulting from the Project. 

The process will begin by identifying and documenting existing resources and conditions in the 

corridor, including (but not limited to) residences, businesses, community facilities, recreational 

areas, viewsheds, historic and cultural resources, air quality, noise and vibration, water bodies 

and wetlands, and plant and animal species. This information will be compiled through research, 

environmental fieldwork and analysis, and community input – including comments received 

during the scoping process. 

Alternatives will be evaluated based in part on their impacts to environmental resources, and the 

Preferred Alternative that is ultimately selected will be designed to avoid, to the extent possible, 

impacts to environmental and community resources and preserve environmental quality. 

One commenter was concerned about environmental justice impacts in the Mayfield 

neighborhood in Fredericksburg: 

Comment: The Mayfield neighborhood in Fredericksburg, a predominantly African American 

neighborhood just south of Fredericksburg Station, is disproportionately impacted by the 

storage of hazardous materials along the railroad. 
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Response: An important part of the NEPA process is ensuring that the proposed Project does 

not disproportionately adversely affect minority or low income populations. The environmental 

justice (EJ) analysis that will be performed as part of the NEPA evaluations will determine 

whether or not there are any environmental, public health, or interrelated social and economic 

effects that have a disproportionately high and adverse effect on minority and low-income 

populations. The EJ analysis also will determine whether there are appropriate measures to avoid, 

minimize, and/or mitigate the above effects and whether or not there are proposed offsetting 

benefits or community enhancement opportunities provided to the affected populations by the 

Project. 

DRPT also received several comments from residents and business-owners where the existing 

rail corridor crosses Neabsco Creek: 

Comment: Neabsco Creek home- and business-owners are concerned about being displaced by 

the project and want to be actively involved with developing the design solution in that area. 

Consider keeping improvements on the west side of the tracks where they will have fewer 

impacts. There is also a 12-inch petroleum line in this area that could increase the risk, cost, and 

complexity of the project. The Neabsco Creek bridge is in poor condition and should be 

replaced as part of this project. 

Response: The Neabsco Creek community is one of many areas along the corridor with a 

complicated array of environmental conditions. In addition to the detailed socio-economic 

analyses conducted as part of the NEPA evaluations, DRPT will be reaching out to Neabsco 

Creek residents and business owners and to community organizations in other areas where local 

input is particularly crucial to understanding and protecting the community's environmental 

and social fabric. 

Comment: Crystal City is already burdened by noise and air quality impacts from existing 

freight and passenger rail service; please offset any noise increases with benefits to the Crystal 

City community. 

Response: The neighborhood adjacent to the Crystal City VRE station is another community 

that experiences a unique set of rail-related impacts due to existing freight and passenger rail 

traffic in the area and the resulting noise and vibration from idling trains and locomotive horns, 

which could potentially be exacerbated by adding additional trains to the corridor. DRPT will be 

reaching out to residents in the vicinity of the Crystal City VRE station and to community 

organizations in other areas where local input is particularly crucial to understanding and 

protecting the community's environmental and social fabric. 

4.2.2.5 Grade Crossings 

DRPT received a range of questions and comments on how grade crossings along the corridor 

would be handled: 

Comment: How will grade crossings in rural areas be handled to reduce risk to pedestrians? 

Comment: Consider grade-separating all crossings along the corridor. 

Comment: Separating grade crossings at Ashlake Road and Archie Cannon would enhance the 

project from a traffic and safety standpoint. 

Comment: Brent Point Road and/or the adjacent railroad should be realigned to improve safety 

at the grade crossing, which has been a dangerous issue for many years. 
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Comment: I am concerned about what will happen with the existing grade crossings in the 

Chester area. Currently, they are poorly maintained, noisy, and the gates remain down longer 

than they are allowed to be. 

Comment: This project will exacerbate traffic delays at Chesterfield grade crossings. 

Comment: Add quad gates to more grade crossings to decrease locomotive horn noise. 

Response: All at-grade crossings will be evaluated to assess the effectiveness of existing at-grade 

crossing protection for future conditions, which may include higher train speeds and increased 

train traffic. Crossing assessments will consider improvements based on a number of factors, 

including rail geometry and traffic volumes, highway geometry and traffic volumes, crossing 

protection, type of vehicles using the crossing, emergency access, school bus routes, pedestrian 

access, etc. 

Public at-grade crossings will be consolidated to the maximum extent possible and may include 

grade separations where appropriate and feasible to eliminate at-grade crossings. It is not DRPT’s

intent to grade separate all crossings in the corridor, just those shown to be necessary based on an 

analysis of the site-specific situation and train speeds. Crossings will be evaluated to determine if 

an individual crossing may be closed to roadway traffic in conjunction with improvements to 

alternate adjacent crossings. Improvements may include roadway infrastructure, traffic signals, 

grade separations, and crossing safety improvements such as four-quadrant gates and other 

safety/warning devices. Improvements will be developed in accordance with CSX and VDOT atgrade crossing standards. At-grade roadway crossings with pedestrian sidewalks will be 

evaluated for grade separations on a case-by-case basis. 

Crossing recommendations, public or private, will be determined on site-specific conditions. All 

publically accessible at-grade crossings, public or private, will have train activated warning 

systems. 

4.2.2.6 Alignment 

DRPT also received many suggestions for specific alignment alternatives, either through 

Richmond or for the full corridor. All of these proposals are being evaluated by the engineering 

team as part of the alternatives identification and screening process. Alignment suggestions 

included the following:

Comment: I favor routing high speed trains through Ashland and Staples Mill Station rather 

than along the Buckingham Branch. 

Comment: Use existing tracks for high speed trains traveling through Ashland, but slow trains 

down. 

Comment: Eliminate North and South Center Street in downtown Ashland and add a third 

track for high speed trains. 

Comment: High speed trains should bypass Ashland on the Buckingham Branch, but VRE 

service should be extended to Ashland, and freight traffic service should continue to travel 

through Ashland. 

Comment: Freight trains should bypass Ashland, and the existing two tracks should be retained 

for passenger use. 

Comment: Straighten the alignment from Guinea to Ruther Glen. 
C O M M E N T S U M M A R Y 

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 4-15 Scoping Summary Report 

Comment: Please fix the bottleneck between Acca Yard and Main Street Station. 

Response: DRPT will develop and evaluate multiple alternatives to meet the Project's Purpose 

and Need, including potential bypasses for high speed passenger rail and freight service along 

existing rail corridors. 

Comment: High speed rail would destroy the atmosphere of Ashland; instead, trains should be 

routed down the I-95 corridor, and the freeway should be expanded. 

Response: DRPT and FRA held a scoping meeting in Ashland to better understand the unique 

issues associated with implementing high speed passenger service on the rail corridor through 

Ashland. Specific options related to Ashland will be evaluated and presented in the DC2RVATier 

II EIS. 

Comment: Please consider rail links westward to Bristol, Virginia/Bristol, Tennessee to support 

economic development in western Virginia. 

Response: This Project is limited to the rail corridor between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, 

VA. DRPT is evaluating other rail links in the state as separate projects. 

Comment: Extending VRE service to Richmond should be part of this study. 

Response: VRE is an active stakeholder in the Project and participates in the Project's Task 

Force group. VRE's existing and future service plans will be considered in developing and 

evaluating Project alternatives. 

Comment: The ideal solution would be a greenfield alignment with full electrification. 

Response: The Tier I EIS selected the CSXT A-Line as the preferred route for the Washington, 

D.C. to Richmond segment of the larger SEHSR corridor. The Tier I EIS also recommended an 

incremental approach to develop the SEHSR corridor, which minimizes the impacts to both the 

human and natural environments by utilizing the existing rail infrastructure and rail rights-ofway. By using the existing privately-owned infrastructure, the initial capital investment required 

by the system is also reduced. A greenfield alignment with full electrification does not meet the 

Tier I EIS recommendations. Because DRPT and FRA have chosen to implement high speed 

passenger service in an incremental fashion, it is possible that after this new service is 

implemented and depending upon travel demand and population growth, future studies may 

choose to look at new alignment and different forms of motive power. 

Comment: Keep within the existing right-of-way as much as possible to minimize the cost and 

impacts of the project. 

Response: DRPT will develop and evaluate multiple alternatives to meet the Project's Purpose 

and Need, including alternative routes for high speed passenger rail and freight service along 

existing rail corridors. The analysis of alternatives will evaluate potential trade-offs between 

minimizing cost and impacts and reducing rail travel time and improving on-time performance. 

Comment: The southern terminus of the study should be Collier Yard in Petersburg. 

Response: Centralia was determined to be the logical terminus of the DC2RVATier II EIS

because it marks the junction of the two alternative routes through Richmond, the S-Line (which 

serves Main Street Station) and the A-Line to the west. Collier Yard, south of Petersburg, is 

being considered in the separate Richmond to Raleigh Tier II EIS. 
C O M M E N T S U M M A R Y 

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 4-16 Scoping Summary Report 

4.2.2.7 Stations 

Commenters provided suggestions on which stations – either existing or new – should be 

served by high speed rail: 

Comment: I believe that Carmel Church Station in Caroline County can be a great asset to the 

rail network between D.C. and Richmond as a high-density, mixed-use project with very easy 

access for riders from both I-95 and Route 1. Carmel Church Station is referenced in the 2008, 

2013 VA State Rail Plan, and in a 2014 Federal Alternatives Analysis study. Carmel Church is 

zoned as a high-density, multi-modal transit-oriented development area. 

Comment: Any increase in trains is going to have an environmental impact on the residents of 

Crystal City who live near the train tracks. If this project goes through, and it makes sense, then 

there MUST be a quid pro quo to upgrade the VRE station in Crystal City and eliminate the 

need for engineers to blow their horns when arriving at the station. 

Comment: Please consider getting rid of the Staples Mill Station. It is only accessible by car and 

an eyesore. I would prefer everything going thorough one Richmond Station like Main Street 

Station. 

Comment: Staples Mill Road should be the primary high speed rail station in Richmond. 

Comment: If you expand rail service to Richmond, you also have to expand parking at the 

Richmond train stations. Staples Mill must have a parking structure built ASAP - parking there 

is awful. 

Comment: The study should put a priority on stations/stops that serve a greater density of 

citizens, transit oriented development communities, and central business districts. 

Comment: I believe that Richmond needs a better, signature, train station. It would be a real 

boost for the city to have a one of a kind train station that the city could be proud of. 

Unfortunately, Main Street has too many hurdles, and Staples Mill does not cut it. If a train 

station was located in the Broad St. corridor in downtown Richmond, say around the DMV or 

Science Museum, Broad Street would immediately see a flood of investment. 

Comment: High speed trains should stop at Woodbridge and Main Street Station, which offer 

the highest concentration of riders. 

Comment: These new trains should provide service to Arlington at a new and modern Crystal 

City railroad station replacing the current single outdoor ramp. But the status quo is not 

acceptable. If your plan simply calls for more trains coming through Crystal City without 

stopping and adding to the already horrible rail noise problem, you will encounter an absolute 

torrent of opposition. 

Comment: The high speed rail station in Richmond should be at Main Street or elsewhere 

downtown. 

Comment: Add a third Richmond station for regional trains (not high speed trains) where the 

tracks cross under Boulevard, near Greyhound and the ballpark. 

Comment: A downtown Richmond station at Broad Street near DMV or the Science Museum 

would increase investment in that area. It also provides more opportunities for parking, would 

be more welcoming to visitors, is near the interstate, along the Broad Street BRT route, and 

cheaper. Main Street Station could then be converted to a visitors’ center and/or slave museum.
C O M M E N T S U M M A R Y 

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 4-17 Scoping Summary Report 

Comment: Both Main Street and Broad Street station options offer transit-oriented development 

potential for the City of Richmond. 

Comment: Replacing Staples Mill Road Station with a station near Parham Road is misguided. 

Comment: It is important to maintain rail service in downtown Richmond, because access to 

train stations is limited for residents of central, east, and south Richmond. 

Comment: The poor quality of existing stations along the corridor discourages business travel 

by rail. 

Comment: L’Enfant Plaza should become a standard stop on all trains between Washington, 

D.C. and Richmond.

Comment: This new service should start in Washington, D.C. with stops at Alexandria, 

Fredericksburg, Richmond Staples Mill, Richmond Main Street, and Richmond Airport. Having 

the train stop at these locations will lessen and reduce highway congestion. 

Response: DRPT will evaluate multiple alternatives to meet the Project's Purpose and Need, 

including alternative station locations for high speed passenger rail service along existing rail 

corridors. The analysis of alternatives will include evaluating effects on existing and planned 

Amtrak and VRE stations, as well as stations to be served by any additional passenger service.

Results of this analysis will be documented in the EIS and supporting technical documents. 

Commenters also weighed in on station facilities and amenities: 

Comment: Improve ADA accommodations at stations. 

Comment: Provide car rental options at Richmond stations. 

Comment: Signage and communications should be improved at all stations (especially 

Fredericksburg). 

Comment: Add parking at Ashland Station.

Comment: Include trails that connect to rail stations to improve pedestrian and bicycle access to 

stations. 

Response: The analysis of station locations will take into account amenities appropriate to highspeed rail service.
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• Acquisition of additional land for 

runway protection zones, other 

approach protection, or airport 

development. 

• Cargo facility requirements. 

• Modifications, which will permit 

the airfield to accommodate general 

aviation users. 

Landside: 

• Construction of surface parking 

areas and access roads to accommodate 

automobiles in the airport terminal and 

air cargo areas and provide an adequate 

level of access to the airport. 

• Construction or relocation of access 

roads to provide efficient and 

convenient movement of vehicular 

traffic to, on, and from the airport, 

including access to passenger, air cargo, 

fixed base operations, and aircraft 

maintenance areas. 

• Modification or construction of 

facilities such as passenger terminals, 

surface automobile parking lots, 

hangars, air cargo terminal buildings, 

and access roads to cargo facilities to 

accommodate civil use. 

(6) An evaluation of the ability of 

surface transportation facilities (e.g., 

road, rail, high-speed rail, and/or 

maritime) to provide intermodal 

connections. 

(7) A description of the type and level 

of aviation and community interest in 

the civil use of a current or former 

military airport. 

(8) One copy of the FAA-approved 

ALP for each copy of the application. 

The ALP or supporting information 

should clearly show capacity and 

conversion related projects. Other 

information such as project costs, 

schedule, project justification, other 

maps and drawings showing the project 

locations, and any other supporting 

documentation that would make the 

application easier to understand should 

also be included. You may also provide 

photos, which would further describe 

the airport, projects, and otherwise 

clarify certain aspects of this 

application. These maps and ALP’s 

should be cross-referenced with the 

project costs and project descriptions. 

Redesignation of Airports Previously 

Designated and Applying for Up to an 

Additional Five Years in the Program 

Airports applying for redesignation to 

the Military Airport Program must 

submit the same information required 

by new candidate airports applying for 

a new designation. On the SF 424, 

Application for Federal Assistance, 

prescribed by the Office of Management 

and Budget Circular A–102, airports 

must indicate their application is for 

redesignation to the MAP. In addition to 

the information required for new 

candidates, airports requesting 

redesignation must also explain: 

(1) Why a redesignation and 

additional MAP eligible project funding 

is needed to accomplish the conversion 

to meet the civil role of the airport and 

the preferred time period for 

redesignation not to exceed five years; 

(2) Why funding of eligible work 

under other categories of AIP or other 

sources of funding would not 

accomplish the development needs of 

the airport; and 

(3) Why, based on the previously 

funded MAP projects, the projects and/ 

or funding level were insufficient to 

accomplish the airport conversion needs 

and development goals. 

In addition to the information 

requested above, airports applying for 

redesignation must provide a reanalysis 

of their original business/marketing 

plans (for example, a plan previously 

funded by the Office of Economic 

Adjustment or the original Master Plan 

for the airport) and prepare a report. If 

there is not an existing business/

marketing plan a business/marketing 

plan or strategy must be developed. The 

report must contain: 

(1) Whether the original business/

marketing plan is still appropriate; 

(2) Is the airport continuing to work 

towards the goals established in the 

business/marketing plan; 

(3) Discuss how the MAP projects 

contained in the application contribute 

to the goals of the sponsor and their 

plans; and 

(4) If the business/marketing plan no 

longer applies to the current goals of the 

airport, how has the airport altered the 

business/marketing plan to establish a 

new direction for the facility and how 

do the projects contained in the MAP 

application aid in the completion of the 

new direction and goals and by what 

date does the sponsor anticipate 

graduating from the MAP. 

This notice is issued pursuant to Title 

49 U.S.C. 47118. 

Issued at Washington, DC, on October 17, 

2014. 

Elliott Black, 

Director, Office of Airport Planning and 

Programming. 

[FR Doc. 2014–25161 Filed 10–22–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Railroad Administration 

Environmental Impact Statement for 

the Southeast High Speed Rail Project 

From Washington, DC to Richmond, 

VA 

AGENCY: Federal Railroad 

Administration (FRA), Department of 

Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 

SUMMARY: FRA is issuing this notice to 

advise the public that the FRA and the 

Virginia Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT) will be preparing 

a Tier II Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS) for a 123-mile portion of 

the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) 

Corridor from Washington, DC to 

Richmond, Virginia. The EIS will 

evaluate environmental and related 

impacts of upgrading the rail system 

and associated infrastructure between 

the Long Bridge over the Potomac River 

in Arlington, Virginia and Centralia, 

Virginia, to implement higher speed 

passenger rail service, increase rail 

capacity, and improve passenger train 

reliability. FRA is issuing this notice to 

solicit public and agency input into the 

development of the scope of the EIS and 

to advise the public that outreach 

activities conducted by FRA and DRPT 

will be considered in the preparation of 

the EIS. To ensure all significant issues 

are identified and considered, the 

public is invited to comment on the 

scope of the EIS, including the purpose 

and need, alternatives to be considered, 

impacts to be evaluated, and 

methodologies to be used in the 

evaluation. 

DATES: The public, governmental 

agencies, and all other interested parties 

are invited to comment on the scope of 

the EIS. All such comments should be 

provided to DRPT, in writing, within 

thirty (30) days of the publication of this 

notice, at the address listed below. 

Comments may also be provided in 

writing at the scoping meetings for the 

Project. Scoping meeting dates, times 

and locations, in addition to Project 

information can be found online on the 

FRA Web site at www.fra.dot.gov and on 

the Project Web site at 

www.DC2RVArail.com. An agency 

scoping meeting will take place on 

November 3, 2014. Four public scoping 

meetings will also be held in November 

2014. See the SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION section for the public 

scoping meeting dates. 

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the 

scope of the EIS may be mailed or 

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emailed within thirty (30) days of the 

publication of this notice to Ms. Emily 

Stock, DRPT Project Manager, Virginia 

Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT), 600 East Main 

Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 

23219, Emily.Stock@drpt.virginia.gov. 

Additionally, see the SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION section for the public 

scoping meeting locations. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. 

John Winkle, Transportation Industry 

Analyst, Office of Railroad Policy and 

Development, Federal Railroad 

Administration, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue SE., MS–20, Room W38–311, 

Washington, DC 20590, John.Winkle@

dot.gov, or Ms. Emily Stock, DRPT 

Project Manager, Virginia Department of 

Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), 

600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, 

Richmond, VA 23219, Emily.Stock@

drpt.virginia.gov. Information and 

documents regarding the EIS process 

will also be made available through the 

FRA Web site at www.fra.dot.gov and on 

the Project Web site at 

www.DC2RVArail.com. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FRA, in 

cooperation with the Virginia 

Department of Rail and Public 

Transportation (DRPT), is beginning a 

Tier II Environmental Impact Statement 

(EIS) for the 123-mile portion of the 

SEHSR Corridor from Washington, DC 

to Richmond, VA. The environmental 

study area begins at the southern 

terminus of the Long Bridge over the 

Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia 

and continues south to Centralia, 

Virginia at the CSXT A-Line/CSXT 

S-Line junction. This study will 

evaluate alternatives and environmental 

impacts within the preferred corridor 

described in the Tier I Record of 

Decision for the SEHSR Corridor from 

Washington, DC to Charlotte, North 

Carolina. The Tier II EIS will be 

prepared in accordance with the 

National Environmental Policy Act of 

1969 (NEPA) and will also address 

compliance under Section 106 of the 

National Historic Preservation Act, 

Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of 

Transportation Act of 1966, and Section 

6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation 

Fund Act. 

The Southeast High Speed Rail 

Corridor, one of eleven Federal high 

speed passenger rail corridors, was 

designated by the U.S. Department of 

Transportation (DOT) in 1992. The 

corridor was designated as running from 

Washington, DC through Richmond, VA 

and Raleigh, NC to Charlotte, NC, with 

maximum speeds of 110 mph. It is part 

of an overall plan to extend service from 

the existing high speed rail on the 

Northeast Corridor (Boston to 

Washington) to points in the Southeast. 

In 1995, DOT extended the SEHSR 

corridor to Hampton Roads, VA. In 

1998, DOT created two more extensions: 

(1) From Charlotte through Spartanburg 

and Greenville, SC to Atlanta, GA and 

on through Macon, GA to Jacksonville, 

FL; and (2) from Raleigh through 

Columbia, SC and Savannah, GA to 

Jacksonville, FL and from Atlanta to 

Birmingham, AL. 

A ‘‘tiered’’ approach was adopted for 

the SEHSR environmental studies 

because of the length of the corridor. 

The original SEHSR Tier I EIS and 

Record of Decision (2002) (available at: 

http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0427) 

covered the entire Washington, DC to 

Charlotte, NC corridor at a program 

level, establishing the overall project 

purpose and need and modal alternative 

along with the preferred corridor. A 

separate Tier I EIS was completed in 

2012 for the Richmond to Hampton 

Roads extension (available at: http://

www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0481). 

Several Tier II environmental 

documents will examine the various 

segments of the preferred corridor on a 

more detailed, local level. A Tier II EIS 

is currently underway for the Richmond 

to Raleigh portion of the SEHSR 

corridor. The Tier II EIS that is the 

subject of this notice will examine the 

Washington, DC to Richmond portion of 

the SEHSR corridor and will include 

preliminary engineering in addition to 

the Tier II EIS. 

Additionally, this project will include 

preliminary engineering and 

environmental analyses for related 

capacity improvements on the CSXT 

Peninsula Subdivision in the Richmond 

area between AM Junction and Beulah 

to the east, and on the Buckingham 

Branch Railroad from AM Junction 

through Doswell, VA, to the north, as 

well as two localities where specific 

improvements have not been identified: 

Elmont to North Doswell (through 

Ashland, VA) and Fredericksburg to 

Dahlgren (through Fredericksburg, VA 

and the Rappahannock River Bridge). 

These areas will be evaluated for 

station, track, and safety improvements 

as well as the feasibility of a third track. 

This project will involve further 

analysis of the alignment of the route 

selected through the 2002 Tier I EIS and 

Record of Decision, including the 

Buckingham Branch Railroad and the 

CSXT S-Line and A-Line routes from 

Greendale north of Richmond to 

Centralia south of Richmond. 

This Tier II environmental process 

has four basic goals: (1) Update and 

confirm the purpose and need as 

established in the Tier I EIS for the 

Washington, DC to Richmond, VA 

portion of the SEHSR corridor; (2) 

Develop site-specific rail alternatives for 

placement of a third track and other 

improvements; (3) Conduct a detailed 

evaluation of environmental impacts for 

the alternatives; and (4) Select a 

preferred alternative. The project also 

will include preliminary engineering for 

projects from Arlington to Centralia that 

are required to deliver SEHSR service at 

a maximum authorized speed (MAS) of 

90 miles per hour (mph) along the 

corridor, as well as updating the 

existing service development plan (SDP) 

for operations along the corridor. 

Environmental Review Process 

The Tier II EIS will be developed in 

accordance with the Council on 

Environmental Quality (CEQ) 

regulations (40 CFR part 1500 et seq.) 

implementing the National 

Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 

U.S.C. 321 et seq.) (NEPA) and FRA’s 

Procedures for Considering 

Environmental Impacts (64 FR 28545, 

May 26, 1999). In addition to NEPA, the 

EIS will address other applicable 

statutes, regulations and executive 

orders, including the 1980 Clean Air Act 

Amendments, Section 404 of the Clean 

Water Act, the National Historic 

Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the 

Department of Transportation Act, the 

Endangered Species Act, and Executive 

Order 12898 on Environmental Justice. 

The purpose of the Tier II EIS will be 

to provide the FRA, reviewing and 

cooperating agencies, and the public 

with information to assess alternatives 

that will meet the Project’s purpose and 

need; to evaluate the potential 

environmental impacts; and to identify 

potential avoidance/mitigation 

measures, associated with the proposed 

Project alternatives. 

The Project may affect historic 

properties and may be subject to the 

requirements of Section 106 of the 

National Historic Preservation Act of 

1966 (NHPA) (16 U.S.C. 470(f)). In 

accordance with regulations issued by 

the Advisory Council on Historic 

Preservation (36 CFR part 800), FRA 

intends to coordinate compliance with 

Section 106 of the NHPA with the 

preparation of the EIS, beginning with 

the identification of consulting parties 

through the scoping process, in a 

manner consistent with the standards 

set out in 36 CFR 800.8. 

Scoping and Public Involvement 

FRA encourages broad participation 

in the Tier II EIS process during scoping 

and review of the resulting 

environmental documents. Comments 

are invited from all interested agencies 

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and the public to ensure the full range 

of issues related to the Project are 

addressed, reasonable alternatives are 

considered, and significant issues are 

identified. In particular, FRA is 

interested in identifying areas of 

environmental concern where there 

might be a potential for significant 

impacts. Public agencies with 

jurisdiction are requested to advise FRA 

and DRPT of the applicable permit and 

environmental review requirements of 

each agency, and the scope and content 

of the environmental information that is 

germane to the agency’s statutory 

responsibilities in connection with the 

proposed Project. Letters describing the 

proposed action and soliciting 

comments will be sent to appropriate 

Federal, State, and local agencies in 

Virginia. Public agencies are requested 

to advise FRA if they anticipate taking 

a major action in connection with the 

proposed Project and if they wish to 

cooperate in the preparation of the EIS. 

Public scoping opportunities and 

meetings will be scheduled as described 

below and are an important component 

of the scoping process for Federal 

environmental review. FRA is seeking 

participation and input of interested 

Federal, State, and local agencies, 

Native American groups, and other 

concerned private organizations and 

individuals on the scope of the EIS. A 

continual public involvement/

information program will support the 

process. The program will involve 

newsletters, a project hotline, 

informational workshops, small group 

meetings, social media, and other 

methods to solicit and incorporate 

public input throughout the EIS process. 

Comments and questions concerning the 

proposed action should be directed to 

DRPT or to FRA at the addresses 

provided above. Additional information 

can be obtained by visiting the project 

Web site at www.DC2RVArail.com or 

calling the toll-free project 

number 1–888–832–0900. 

Public Scoping Meeting Dates and 

Locations 

The public scoping meetings will be 

advertised locally and are scheduled for 

the following locations on the dates 

indicated below from 5:00–7:30 p.m. 

November 5, 5:00–7:30 p.m., Hanover 

Arts and Activities Center, 500 South 

Center Street, Ashland, VA 

November 6, 5:00–7:30 p.m., 

Department of Motor Vehicles, 2300 

W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 

November 12, 5:00–7:30 p.m., National 

Museum of the Marine CorpsQuantico, 18900 Jefferson Davis 

Highway, Quantico, VA 

November 13, 5:00–7:30, Westin Crystal 

City, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, 

Arlington, VA 

In addition, an online meeting will also 

be available from October 27, 2014 

through December 5, 2014. The public 

can review materials at the meetings or 

online and provide comments by 

December 5, 2014. 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. 

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 17, 

2014. 

Corey W. Hill, 

Director, Office of Program Delivery. 

[FR Doc. 2014–25219 Filed 10–22–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–06–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials 

Safety Administration 

Office of Hazardous Materials Safety; 

Notice of Application for Special 

Permits 

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous 

Materials Safety Administration 

(PHMSA), DOT. 

ACTION: List of Applications for Special 

Permits. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with the 

procedures governing the application 

for, and the processing of, special 

permits from the Department of 

Transportation’s Hazardous Material 

Regulations (49 CFR part 107, Subpart 

B), notice is hereby given that the Office 

of Hazardous Materials Safety has 

received the application described 

herein. Each mode of transportation for 

which a particular special permit is 

requested is indicated by a number in 

the ‘‘Nature of Application’’ portion of 

the table, below as follows: 1—Motor 

vehicle, 2—Rail freight, 3—Cargo vessel, 

4—Cargo aircraft only, 5—Passengercarrying aircraft. 

DATES: Comments must be received on 

or before November 24, 2014. 

ADDRESS COMMENTS TO: Record Center, 

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials, 

Safety Administration, U.S. Department 

of Transportation, Washington, DC 

20590. 

Comments should refer to the 

application number and be submitted in 

triplicate. If confirmation of receipt of 

comments is desired, include a selfaddressed stamped postcard showing 

the special permit number. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Copies of the applications are available 

for inspection in the Records Center, 

East Building, PHH–30, 1200 New 

Jersey Avenue Southeast, Washington, 

DC or at http://regulations.gov. 

This notice of receipt of applications 

for special permit is published in 

accordance with Part 107 of the Federal 

hazardous materials transportation law 

(49 U.S.C. 5117(b); 49 CFR 1.53(b)). 

Issued in Washington, DC, on October 9, 

2014. 

Donald Burger, 

Chief, General Approvals and Permits. 

Application 

No. Docket No. Applicant Regulation(s) affected Nature of special permit thereof 

New Special Permits 

16249–N ............................ Optimized Energy Solutions, LLC, Durango, 

CO.

49 CFR 172.101 Table, 

Column (8C), 173.315.

To authorize the transportation in commerce of ethane, refrigerated liquid in DOT 113C120W tank 

cars, (mode 2). 

16251–N ............................ Air Liquide America Specialty Gases, LLC, 

Plumsteadville, PA.

49 173.302a(a)(1), 

173.302a(a)(3).

To authorize the transportation in commerce of certain non-liquefied flammable gases in non-DOT 

specification cylinders and certain non-liquefied 

flammable gases in cylinders authorized under 

DOT–SP 10788 with a volume not to exceed 1.6 

L. (modes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5). 

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This week the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) launched the Washington, D.C. to

Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for higher speed intercity

passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. Environmental review for the 115-mile rail

segment will be accompanied by the preparation of preliminary engineering plans for individual improvements

that stretch from the banks of the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., to just south of Richmond, Va. at Centralia,

which is located in Chesterfield County. This is the northernmost segment of the 500-mile Southeast High

Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor. SEHSR is part of a plan for a nationwide higher speed passenger rail network.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) identified the SEHSR corridor for improvements to increase

service and connections to higher speed rail service in the northeast (Boston, Mass. to Washington, D.C.) and in

the southeast (Miami, Fla. to Charlotte, N.C.) and beyond.

The public will play an integral role in the development of the preferred alternative and in the overall

environmental review process. Throughout the project, you will have multiple opportunities to learn more and

provide insight on how improved passenger rail service could impact your community.

INPUT

The first opportunity for public input is available now through an online survey. This survey

offers you a chance to give initial input on the scope of the project before the public

scoping meetings in November. With such a large project area, it’s important for us to

understand all localized transportation needs and concerns early in the process to ensure

successful outcomes. Whether you drive, bike, use rail or take the bus, we want to hear

your ideas on transportation options from D.C. to Richmond.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR SURVEY

BACKGROUND

This effort is the second step in a two-tiered federal environmental review process.

The preferred alternative identified in the 2002 Record of Decision called for incremental

rail improvements that generate benefits of higher speeds and minimize impacts by using

existing rail infrastructure and railroad right of way. While the Tier I project established the

general corridor for improved service, the actual route will be designed as part of the Tier

II EIS process.
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GET INVOLVED

Four public meetings will be held along the corridor in November 2014 to offer an

opportunity to learn details of the project, review information from the Tier I EIS, and

provide feedback for the Tier II EIS. Visit the project website to join the mailing list or to

follow the study on social media sites.

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About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation:

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's mission is to improve the mobility of people

and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public

transportation, and commuter services.

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of

its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of

1964. For additional information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a

complaint, please contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main

Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

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Richmond, VA 23219

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Join us for an important meeting to develop a plan to improve your travel experience in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

invite you to learn more about an environmental study that will evaluate options for providing higher speed

intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. 

The

meetings

will give

you an

opportunity

to:

hear

details

about the

project

review

information

from prior

planning

efforts

provide

feedback

Helpful links:

DC2RVA Project Website

Tier II Washington, D.C. to Richmond Map

Tier I Final EIS Washington D.C. to Charlotte, N.C.

Drop in to any one of the four open house meetings listed below between 5:00 p.m.

and 7:30 p.m. A presentation will be offered at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Wednesday

November 5, 2014

Thursday

November 6, 2014

Wednesday

November 12, 2014

Thursday

November 13, 2014

Ashland Richmond Fredericksburg Arlington

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center St

Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 W Broad St

National Museum of the 

Marine Corps - Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Transit Info Transit Info Transit Info Transit Info
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Can’t Make an Open House? Attend Our Online Meeting.

DRPT is also hosting an online public meeting. Join the self-guided online meeting

any time day or night at www.DC2RVArail.com, whenever it is most convenient

for you, from October 27 to December 5, 2014.

We Want Your Feedback!

Formal public comments must be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2014 to be included in the official

public record for the scoping phase of the project. General comments and questions may be submitted at any

time throughout the project by using the methods below:

Web Comment Form Email Mail

Emily Stock

Rail Planning Mgr, DRPT

600 E Main St Ste 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

Hotline

888.832.0900 

TDD 711

Need Assistance to Attend?

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodations and

services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, call the Title VI Compliance

Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 by November 1, 2014.

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Stay Connected Online

www.DC2RVArail.com

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Twitter

Sincerely,

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the

basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on

DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a complaint, please visit the website www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact

the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth

through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

600 East Main Street Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219
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Join us for an important meeting to develop a plan to improve your travel experience in Virginia.

Join the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal Railroad Administration

(FRA) to help develop options for providing higher speed intercity passenger rail service for the Washington, D.C.

to Richmond segment of the 500-mile Southeast High Speed Rails (SEHSR) Corridor.

Click here for a study area map.

The

meetings

will give

you an

opportunity

to:

hear

details

about the

project

review

information

from prior

planning

efforts

provide

feedback

Helpful links:

DC2RVA Project Website

Tier II Washington D.C. to Richmond Map

Tier I Final EIS Washington D.C. to Charlotte, N.C.

Drop in to any one of the four open house meetings listed below between 5:00 p.m. and 7:30

p.m. A presentation will be offered at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Meeting Locations are ADA accessible.

Wednesday

November 5, 2014

Thursday

November 6, 2014

Wednesday

November 12, 2014

Thursday

November 13, 2014

Ashland Richmond Fredericksburg Arlington

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center St

Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 W Broad St

National Museum of the 

Marine Corps - Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy
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Map

Transit Info

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Transit Info

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Transit Info

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Can’t Make an Open House? Attend Our Online Meeting.

DRPT is hosting an online public meeting. Join the self-guided online meeting

any time day or night, whenever it is most convenient for you, from October 27 to

December 5, 2014.

We Want Your Feedback!

Formal public comments must be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2014 to be included in the official

public record for the scoping phase of the project. General comments and questions may be submitted at any

time throughout the project by using the methods below:

Web Comment Form Email Mail

Emily Stock

Rail Planning Mgr, DRPT

600 E Main St Ste 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

Hotline

888.832.0900 

TDD 711

Need Assistance to Attend?

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodations and

services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, call the Title VI Compliance

Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711.

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Stay Connected Online

www.DC2RVArail.com

Facebook

Twitter

Sincerely,

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the

basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on

DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a complaint, please visit the website www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact

the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth

through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

600 East Main Street Suite 2102
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Let's Get Virginia Moving!

You're invited to come along for the ride.

Don't miss your opportunity to comment on this phase of the project!

Please complete our brief comment form by December 5, 2014.

We hope you were able to attend the first of four rounds of public meetings held earlier this month

to learn more about the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Tier II

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The project is evaluating options for higher speed rail

service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. This is the second phase of a two-tiered

environmental review process to evaluate potential environmental benefits and impacts of rail

improvements that will lead to faster, more reliable passenger rail service south to Raleigh, N.C.

and Charlotte, N.C. and north to Boston, Mass. SEHSR is part of the U.S. Department of

Transportation's plan for rail improvements throughout the United States.

Your participation is important. While your comments and questions will be accepted throughout

the course of the project, this is your opportunity to make formal comments for the public record.

Comments submitted during the scoping phase will be responded to as part of the draft EIS

documentation. Please take a few minutes to review materials and complete a brief comment form.

An online meeting is available on the study website for your convenience. Si necesita servicios de

traducción para participar, por favor envíe un email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com.

We Want Your Feedback by December 5th

Formal public comments must be submitted by December 5th to be included in the official public

record for the scoping phase of the project. General comments and questions may be submitted at

anytime throughout the project by using the following methods:

Web Form Email Mail

Attn: Emily Stock

Rail Planning Mgr, DRPT

Hotline

888.832.0900

TDD 711
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Richmond, VA 23219

Attend Our Online Meeting

Access information provided at the in-person meetings anytime.

Through the online meeting, you'll find virtual meeting boards, the

meeting handout, and the scoping comment form.

Next Steps

There will be several opportunities to participate before the project is completed in Fall 2017.

Meetings will be schedule at various key points along the I-95 corridor in order to reach as many

people as possible. Please visit the website often to review the latest news and information.

Stay Connected Online

Sincerely,

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the

benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of

the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on DRPT's nondiscrimination policies and

procedures or to file a complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact

the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA

23219. 

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation

choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

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The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal Railroad Administration

(FRA) are requesting your participation in an Interagency Scoping Meeting for the Washington, D.C. to

Richmond High Speed Rail Tier II EIS (Project). The Project will evaluate options for providing higher speed

intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. The Interagency Scoping

Meeting is scheduled to provide an opportunity for input and discussion with the Project Team.

The primary purpose of the Interagency Scoping Meeting will be to review information assembled to date

and to discuss issues that higher speed passenger rail service (Proposed Action) may present, if

implemented. Discussion topics will include, but are not limited to: Project Introduction and Background,

SEHSR Initiative Overview, Purpose and Need Development, Environmental Screening Process, Evaluation

Criteria, Resource Methodologies, Project Timeline, Agency Interests and Concerns, and Request for

Agency Information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Virginia Housing Center, Henrico I

4224 Cox Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060 map

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

MORE INFORMATION

Public Scoping Meetings are being held the first two weeks in November

at four locations along the corridor.
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A Notice of Intent for the Tier II EIS will soon be published in the Federal

Register. Download a map showing the previously established corridor as

part of the Tier I EIS that will be displayed and considered for Tier II

scoping.

Relevant information on the Project, NEPA process, and Public Scoping

Meetings are available on www.DC2RVArail.com.

COMMENTS

Formal public comments must be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2014 to be

included in the official public record for the scoping phase of the project.

General comments and questions may be submitted at anytime

throughout the project by using an electronic form on the project website,

by sending an email or by mail to:

Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102 

Richmond, VA 23219

STAY CONNECTED ONLINE

www.DC2RVArail.com

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600 East Main Street Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

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Meeting details can be found below.

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Interagency Scoping Meeting Scheduled

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The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal Railroad Administration

(FRA) are requesting your participation in an Interagency Scoping Meeting for the Washington, D.C. to

Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS (Project). The Project will evaluate options for providing

higher speed intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. The Interagency

Scoping Meeting is scheduled to provide an opportunity for input and discussion with the Project Team.

The primary purpose of the Interagency Scoping Meeting will be to review information assembled to date

and to discuss issues that higher speed passenger rail service (Proposed Action) may present, if

implemented. Discussion topics will include, but are not limited to: Project Introduction and Background,

SEHSR Initiative Overview, Purpose and Need Development, Environmental Screening Process, Evaluation

Criteria, Resource Methodologies, Project Timeline, Agency Interests and Concerns, and Request for

Agency Information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014

Virginia Housing Center, Henrico I

4224 Cox Road

Glen Allen, VA 23060 map

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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MORE INFORMATION

Public Scoping Meetings are being held the first two weeks in November

at four locations along the corridor.

The Notice of Intent for the Tier II EIS was published in the Federal

Register on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Download a map showing the

previously established corridor as part of the Tier I EIS that will be

displayed and considered for Tier II scoping.

Relevant information on the Project, NEPA process, and Public Scoping

Meetings are available on www.DC2RVArail.com.

COMMENTS

Formal public comments must be submitted by Friday, December 5, 2014 to

be included in the official public record for the scoping phase of the

project. General comments and questions may be submitted at anytime

throughout the project by using an electronic form on the project

website, by sending an email or by mail to:

Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102 

Richmond, VA 23219

STAY CONNECTED ONLINE

www.DC2RVArail.com

Facebook

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Sincerely,

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Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

600 East Main Street Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

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Dear Community Leader:

We are contacting your organization to help grow participation by the Spanish speaking community in Virginia on

an important transportation project – the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project. This

project will identify ways to increase the speed of passenger rail service to up to 90 mph, increase the frequency

of passenger rail service and improve reliability of passenger rail service. Details about this project are outlined in

the attached translated press release and flier.

We are asking organizations like yours to help distribute information about the project. As a representative of an

important stakeholder group for Virginia, we hope you will share the information we are providing with your

groups to encourage them to attend the November public meetings and share their vision for improved

passenger rail. Spanish translation at the meetings will be provided free of charge, if they call the number

provided by November 1.

Will you help us reach your organization’s employees, customers, board of directors, and other key groups in one

or more of the following ways?

Forward the email message below with the flier attachment to your listservs. (please remove this top portion

before forwarding)

Post this flier in activity rooms or on your community bulletin board.

Post information and links to our information on your website.

Share the information on social media avenues.

Include information from the press release or flier in newsletters and other correspondence.

Flier | Press Release | Advertisement

The study website includes a translation feature to make it easier for citizens with special needs to access

information. If we can provide further assistance with these efforts, please do not hesitate to contact us by

replying to this email.

Thank you in advance for your help and we hope to see you at a future meeting!
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Calendario de Reuniones Públicas - Ayúdenos a Mejorar Sus Opciones de Transporte.

Únase a nosotros para una reunión importante para desarrollar un plan para mejorar su experiencia de viaje en

Virginia. El Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público (DRPT por sus siglas en ingles) y la Administración

Federal de Ferrovías (FRA por sus siglas en inglés) lo invita a conocer más acerca del estudio ambiental que

evaluará las opciones para proporcionar un servicio ferroviario interurbano de pasajeros de mayor velocidad

entre Washington, D.C. y Richmond. Las reuniones les darán la oportunidad de conocer detalles acerca del

proyecto, revisar información de actividades de planificación previas y proveer sus opiniones.

Enlaces Importantes

Mapa: Nivel II Washington, D.C. a Richmond

Documento: EIS Nevel I Final Washington, D.C. a Charlotte, N.C.

Marque su Calendario

Puertas abiertas entre las 5:00 y las 7:30 p.m. y se dará una 

presentación formal cada tarde a las 6:00 p.m.

5 de Noviembre

del 2014

6 de Noviembre

del 2014

12 de Noviembre

del 2014

13 de Noviembre

del 2014

Ashland Richmond

Area de

Fredericksburg Arlington

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center St

Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 W Broad St

National Museum of the 

Marine Corps - Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Informacion de Transporte

Mapa

Informacion de Transporte

Mapa

Informacion de Transporte

Mapa

Informacion de Transporte

Mapa

Queremos sus Comentarios!

Los comentarios públicos formales deberán ser sometidos hasta el 5 de Diciembre para ser incluidos en el

registro público oficial para la fase del alcance del proyecto. Los comentarios generales y preguntas podrán ser

enviados en cualquier momento a lo largo del proyecto usando ya sea la forma electrónica dentro de la página

web del proyecto, enviando un correo electrónico o enviándolo por correo regular al DRPT a la dirección de

abajo:

Revise los materiales en línea y envíe sus comentarios electrónicamente.

Envíe sus comentarios por correo regular a: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

 www.DC2RVArail.com 1-888-832-0900 o al TDD 711
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Necesita Ayuda para Asistir?

Todos los sitios son accesibles para personas con discapacidad. El DRPT se esfuerza en ofrecer instalaciones y

servicios razonables para personas que requieran asistencia para participar. Para asistencia especial, llame al

oficial de cumplimiento del Título VI, al 804-786-4440 o al TDD 711 antes del 1 de Noviembre del 2014.

Si necesita servicios de traducción para participar, por favor envíe un email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Manténgase Conectado en Línea

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Atentamente,

El Equipo del Tren de Alta Velocidad de Washington, D.C. a Richmond

DRPT está comprometido a garantizar que ninguna persona sea excluida de participar o negarle los beneficios de estos servicios,

con base en su raza, color o nacionalidad de origen, protegido por el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Para

obtener información adicional del DRPT sobre políticas y procedimientos de no discriminación y procedimientos o para presentar

una queja, por favor contacte al Oficial de Cumplimiento de Titulo VI, Linda Balderson, ((804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite

2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

La misión del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público, es mejorar la movilidad de las personas y los bienes, mientras

se expanden las opciones de transporte del estado a través de servicios ferroviarios, de transporte público y de cercanías.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

600 East Main Street Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

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Let's Get Virginia Moving!

You're invited to come along for the ride.

Dear Faith Leader:

On behalf of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the Federal

Railroad Administration, we want to introduce you to an important project that will examine higher

speed intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va.

We will update you throughout the current environmental review and engineering process to keep

you and your members and staff informed. As a representative of an important stakeholder group

in Virginia, we hope you will share the information with your constituents through your existing

communications channels such as bulletins, newsletters, e-blasts, websites, and more.

Don't miss your opportunity to comment on this phase of the project!

Please complete our brief comment form by December 5, 2014.
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About the Project

We hope you were able to attend the first of four rounds of public meetings held earlier this month

to learn more about the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR)

Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The project is evaluating options for higher speed

rail service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. This is the second phase of a two-tiered

environmental review process to evaluate potential environmental benefits and impacts of rail

improvements that will lead to faster, more reliable passenger rail service south to Raleigh, N.C.

and Charlotte, N.C. and north to Boston, Mass. SEHSR is part of the U.S. Department of

Transportation’s plan for rail improvements throughout the United States.

Your Participation is Important

While your comments and questions will be accepted throughout the course of the project, this is

your opportunity to make formal comments for the public record. Comments submitted during the

scoping phase will be responded to as part of the draft EIS documentation. Please take a few

minutes to review materials and complete a brief comment form. An online meeting is available on

the study website for your convenience.

Si necesita servicios de traducción para participar, por favor envíe un email a:

espanol@DC2RVArail.com.

We Want Your Feedback by December 5th

Formal public comments must be submitted by December 5th to be included in the

official public record for the scoping phase of the project. General comments and

questions may be submitted at anytime throughout the project by using the methods

below:
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Emily Stock

Rail Planning Mgr, DRPT

600 E Main St Ste 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

Hotline

888.832.0900 

TDD 711

Attend Our Online Meeting

Access project information provided at the in-person meetings anytime.

Through the online meeting, you'll find virtual meeting boards, the meeting

handout, and the scoping comment form

Next Steps

There will be several opportunities to participate before the project is completed in Fall 2017.

Meetings will be schedule at various key points along the I-95 corridor in order to reach as many

people as possible. Please visit the website often to review the latest news and information.

Stay Connected Online

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Sincerely,

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team
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Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Southeast High Speed Rail Team

600 East Main Street Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

info@dc2rvarail.com

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the

benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and

procedures or to file a complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the

Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA

23219.

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation

choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

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D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail C-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX C: PRESS RELEASES 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

October 6, 2014 

Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

Contact: Lynne McCarthy 

Phone: (804) 786-4443 

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov

 

DRPT and FRA Offer Early Opportunity for Public to Weigh in on 

Washington D.C. to Richmond, VA Higher Speed Passenger Rail 

RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in 

cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), today announced the start of a 

preliminary engineering and environmental review project for enhanced intercity passenger rail 

service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. The 115-mile corridor is a segment of the 

Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor (SEHSR), which runs from Washington, D.C. through 

Richmond, Va. and Raleigh, N.C. to Charlotte, N.C. It is part of a nationwide initiative by the 

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve service and connections to higher speed 

rail service in the northeast (Boston, Mass. to Washington, D.C.) to points in the southeast 

(Miami, Fla. to Charlotte, N.C.) and beyond. 

The project, expected to be complete within three years, is the second step in a two-tiered 

process of federal review. The Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) being prepared will 

further evaluate the preferred alternative from the Tier I EIS completed in 2002 (Alternative “A” 

– the CSX Transportation line), as well as other passenger rail improvements required to support 

increased passenger service and faster, more reliable connections. While the Tier I study 

established the general corridor for improved service, the exact corridor route and stations will 

be decided as a part of the Tier II EIS process. 

The public will play an integral role in the development of the preferred alternative and in the 

overall environmental review process. Throughout the study, the public will have multiple 

opportunities to learn more and provide insight regarding how improved intercity passenger rail 

service will impact their communities. The first opportunity for public input is available now 

through an online survey at www.DC2RVArail.com. This survey offers citizens and other 

stakeholders a chance to give initial input on the scope of the study before the public scoping 

meetings, which will take place in November. 

 “It has been several years since the Tier I EIS was completed in this region,” said Jennifer 

Mitchell, Director of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation. “This survey will allow 

us to gather new information and capture everyone’s thoughts on intercity passenger rail service 

from Richmond to D.C. With such a large study area, it’s important for us to understand all 

localized transportation needs and concerns early in the process to ensure successful outcomes.” 

*On October 14, 2014, a correction 

was made to the project 

information, changing the corridor 

length from 115 miles to 123 miles. 
Four public meetings will be held throughout the corridor in November 2014 to offer citizens an 

opportunity to learn details of the study, review information from the Tier I EIS, and to provide 

feedback. 

Public information meeting dates and locations as well as study details can be found on the 

project website at www.DC2RVArail.com, the project Facebook page at DC2RVArail, and 

Twitter at @DC2RVArail. 

Background 

DRPT and FRA are preparing a Tier II EIS for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Va. segment 

of the SEHSR corridor as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). A Tier I 

EIS for this corridor and beyond to Charlotte, N.C. was completed in 2002. The current Tier II 

EIS is the next step toward a more rigorous environmental study of potential alternatives to bring 

higher speed rail to the Commonwealth. In addition to completing this next phase of 

environmental study, DRPT will conduct preliminary engineering to evaluate station, track, and 

safety improvements, as well as the feasibility of adding an additional track in the corridor. 

These improvements are required in order for additional passenger trains on the corridor to 

operate at higher speeds with fewer delays. 

 

The goal of the Tier II EIS is to reach a set of approvable and buildable projects that meets the 

Purpose and Need of the project while protecting environmental and community resources. The 

end result will be an Environmental Impact Statement, coupled with a service development plan 

whose analysis and approval may support the Design-Build or final design and construction of 

the corridor in the future. 

The Richmond area to Washington, D.C. higher speed rail corridor is an integral component of 

the Commonwealth’s transportation system and will complete a critical link in the U.S. rail 

system between the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Mass. to Washington, D.C.) and the SEHSR. 

These proposed improvements will enhance the connectivity by providing faster and more 

reliable rail service. 

This study is funded through a cooperative agreement between the DRPT and FRA for the 

completion of preliminary engineering and Tier II environmental review. 

About the Department of Rail and Public Transportation: 

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while 

expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services. 

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services 

on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional 

information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a complaint, please contact the Title VI 

Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA 

Mes Día 2014 

Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público 

Contacto: Lynne McCarthy 

Teléfono: (804) 786-4443 

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov

El DRPT y la FRA, Ofrece la Temprana Oportunidad para que el Público 

Opine Sobre el Tren de Alta Velocidad de Pasajeros entre Washington D.C. a 

Richmond, VA

RICHMOND--- El Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público (DRPT por sus siglas en 

inglés), en cooperación con la Administración Federal Ferroviaria (FRA sus siglas en inglés), 

anunció hoy el inicio de un proyecto preliminar de ingeniería y evaluación ambiental, para 

mejorar el servicio de trenes de pasajeros interurbanos entre Washington, D.C y Richmond, VA. 

El corredor de 115 – millas es un segmento del Corredor de Alta Velocidad Ferroviaria del 

Sudeste (SEHSR por sus siglas en inglés), el cual corre desde Washington, D.C. a través de 

Richmond, Va. y Raleigh, N.C hasta Charlotte, N.C. Este es parte de una iniciativa nacional del 

Departamento de Transporte (USDOT por sus siglas en inglés) para mejorar el servicio y 

conexiones para el servicio de alta velocidad ferroviaria en el noreste (Boston, Mass. a 

Washington, D.C) hacia destinos en el sureste (Miami, Fla. a Charlotte, N.C.) y más allá. 

El proyecto, que se espera sea completado dentro de tres años, es el segundo paso en un proceso 

de dos niveles de evaluación federal. El Nivel II de Impacto Ambiental (EIS por sus siglas en 

inglés) que se está elaborando evaluará adicionalmente la alternativa preferida desde el EIS 

Nivel I que se completó en el 2002 (Alternativa “A” – la línea de Transporte CSX), así como 

otras mejoras a los trenes de pasajeros requeridas para apoyar el aumento en el servicio de 

pasajeros y conexiones más rápidas y confiables. Mientras que el estudio Nivel I, estableció el 

corredor general para mejoras en el servicio, la ruta exacta del corredor y las estaciones se 

decidirán como parte del proceso del EIS Nivel II. 

El público jugara un papel integral en el desarrollo de la alternativa preferida y en el proceso 

general de la revisión ambiental. Durante todo el estudio, el público tendrá múltiples 

oportunidades de aprender más y proporcionar sus opiniones con respecto a cómo un servicio 

ferroviario interurbano de pasajeros mejorado impactará sus comunidades. La primera 

oportunidad para aporte del público se ofrece en estos momentos a través de una encuesta en 

línea en www.DC2RVArail.com. Esta encuesta ofrece a los ciudadanos y otras partes 

interesadas la oportunidad de proveer su opinión inicial sobre el alcance del estudio antes de las 

consultas populares de alcance, que tendrán lugar en noviembre. 

“Han pasado varios años desde que se completó el EIS Nivel I en esta región,” dijo Jennifer 

Mitchell, Directora del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público. “Esta encuesta nos 

 
permitirá recopilar nueva información y captar las ideas de todos acerca del servicio ferroviario 

interurbano de pasajeros desde Richmond a D.C. Con un área tan grande de estudio, es 

importante para nosotros entender todas las necesidades y preocupaciones localizadas de 

transporte al inicio del proceso para asegurar resultados exitosos” 

Se llevarán a cabo cuatro consultas públicas a largo del corredor en Noviembre del 2014 para 

ofrecer a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de conocer los detalles del estudio, revisar la 

información del EIS Nivel I y proporcionar retroalimentación. 

Información sobre fechas y lugares de las consulta públicas, así como detalles del estudio pueden 

ser encontrados en la página web proyecto en www.DC2RVArail.com, página de Facebook 

proyecto en DC2RVArail, y en Twitter en @DC2RVArail. 

Antecedentes 

El DRPT y la FRA están preparando un EIS Nivel II para el segmento del corredor SEHSR de 

Washington, D.C. a Richmond, Va, según requerido por el Acta de Política Ambiental Nacional 

(NEPA por sus siglas en inglés). En el 2002 se completó EIS Nivel I para este corredor y más 

allá de Charlotte, N.C. El EIS Nivel II actual es el siguiente paso hacia un estudio ambiental más 

riguroso sobre alternativas potenciales para brindar mayor velocidad ferroviaria al Estado. 

Además de completar esta siguiente fase del estudio ambiental, el DRPT llevará a cabo la 

ingeniería preliminar para evaluar las mejoras en la línea, las estaciones y de seguridad, así como 

la factibilidad de añadir una línea adicional en el corredor. Estas mejoras son requeridas para 

permitir que un número mayor de trenes de pasajeros puedan operar en el corredor a velocidades 

más altas con menos retrasos 

 

El objetivo del EIS Nivel II es lograr un conjunto de proyectos que se puedan aprobar y construir 

cumpliendo con el Propósito y la Necesidad del proyecto protegiendo los recursos ambientales y 

comunitarios. El resultado final será una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental, junto con un plan 

de desarrollo de servicio, cuyo análisis y aprobación pueden apoyar el Diseño – Construcción o 

el diseño final y la construcción del corredor en el futuro. 

El corredor del tren de alta velocidad del área de Richmond a Washington, D.C. es un 

componente integral del sistema de transporte del Estado y completará un enlace crítico en el 

sistema ferroviario de EEUU entre el Corredor Noreste (Boston, Mass. a Washington D.C.) y el 

SEHSR. Estas mejoras propuestas, mejorarán la conectividad, proporcionando un servicio 

ferroviario más rápido y confiable. 

Acerca del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público 

La misión del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público, es mejorar la movilidad de las personas y los 

bienes, mientras se expanden las opciones de transporte del estado a través de servicios ferroviarios, de transporte 

público y de cercanías. 

DRPT está comprometido a garantizar que ninguna persona sea excluida de participar o negarle los beneficios de 

estos servicios, con base en su raza, color o nacionalidad de origen, según se encuentra protegido por el Título VI 

del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Para obtener información adicional del DRPT sobre políticas y 

procedimientos de no discriminación y procedimientos o para presentar una queja, por favor contacte al Oficial de 

Cumplimiento de Titulo VI, Linda Balderson, ((804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 

23219 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

October 22, 2014 

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

Contact: Lynne McCarthy 

Phone: (804) 786-4443 

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov

 

DRPT and FRA to Host Public Meetings to Discuss 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 

Public meetings held November 5 & 6 and 12 &13, 2014 

RICHMOND—The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in cooperation 

with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), has scheduled public information meetings to 

introduce a preliminary engineering and environmental review project that will evaluate 

options for providing higher speed passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and 

Richmond. The project includes a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the 123-mile 

rail corridor that goes through all cities and counties along the I-95 corridor between Arlington 

County (the south bank of the Potomac River) and Chesterfield County (Centralia). 

The rail corridor from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is the northernmost segment of the 

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor, which stretches southward from Washington, D.C 

through Richmond to Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C. and points beyond, ultimately 

connecting to a larger network of higher speed rail corridors. Improved passenger rail service in 

the Commonwealth will offer citizens more transportation choices and faster, more reliable rail 

service that connects the northeast and southeast. 

The public is invited to attend any of four public meetings that will be held throughout the 

corridor. These initial meetings will offer citizens an opportunity to learn details of the study, 

review information from the Tier I EIS, and provide feedback. 

Dates, Times & Locations 

Open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and formal presentation at 6 p.m. each evening. 

- more - 
Ashland Richmond Fredericksburg area Arlington 

November 5, 2014 November 6, 2014 November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014 

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center 

500 South Center 

Street 

Department of 

Motor Vehicles 

2300 W. Broad 

Street 

National Museum of 

the Marine Corps -

Quantico 

18900 Jefferson Davis 

Highway 

Westin Crystal City 

1800 Jefferson Davis 

Highway 

Transit info: 

http://www.amtra

k.com

Transit info: 

http://www.ridegrt

c.com

Transit info: 

http://www.prtctrans

it.org/

Transit info: 

http://www.wmata.com

http://www.arlingtontrans

it.com/

An online meeting also will be available October 27, 2014 – December 5, 2014. The public can 

review materials at the meetings or online and provide comments by December 5, 2014. 

Comments may be submitted using the interactive comment form on the study website or by 

mailing comments to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St, Suite 2102, 

Richmond, VA 23219. 

Public meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide 

reasonable accommodations and services for persons who require assistance to participate. For 

special assistance, citizens should call the Title VI Compliance Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 

by November 1, 2014. Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un 

email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Project website: www.DC2RVArail.com

Project toll-free phone number: 1-888-832-0900 or TDD 711 

Background 

DRPT and FRA are preparing the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier 

II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act 

(NEPA). A Tier I EIS for this corridor and beyond to Charlotte, N.C. was completed in 2002. The 

current Tier II EIS is the next step toward a more rigorous environmental study of potential 

alternatives to bring higher speed rail to the Commonwealth. In addition to completing this 

next phase of environmental study, DRPT will conduct preliminary engineering to evaluate 

station, track, and safety improvements as well as the feasibility of adding a third track in 

several areas. These improvements are required in order for additional intercity passenger

trains on the corridor to operate at higher speeds. 

- more - 
The goal of the Tier II EIS environmental review and preliminary engineering effort is to develop 

a set of approvable and buildable projects that meet the project’s Purpose and Need while 

protecting environmental and community resources. The end result will be an EIS, coupled with 

a service development plan and preliminary engineering for improvements that will lead to final 

design and construction of the corridor in the future. 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail is an integral component of the 

Commonwealth’s transportation system and will complete a critical link in the U.S. intercity 

passenger rail system between the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Mass. to Washington, D.C.) and 

the SEHSR corridor. The improvements evaluated and designed as part of the project will 

enhance connectivity between Washington, D.C., Richmond, and beyond by providing faster 

and more reliable intercity passenger rail service. 

This project is funded through a cooperative agreement between the DRPT and FRA for the 

completion of preliminary engineering and Tier II environmental review. 

About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's mission is to improve the mobility of 

people and goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, 

public transportation and commuter services. 

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the 

benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of 

the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and 

procedures or to file a complaint, please contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda 

Balderson, (804) 786-4440 or TDD 711, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

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PARA PUBLICACION INMEDIATA 

22 de Octubre del 2014 

Departamento de Ferroviario y Transporte Público de Virginia 

Contacto: Lynne McCarthy 

Teléfono: (804) 786-4443 

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov

 

El DRPT y la FRA Celebrará Reuniones Públicas para Hablar 

del Tren Sureste de Alta Velocidad entre Washington, DC y Richmond 

Se celebrarán reuniones públicas el 5, 6, 12 y 13 de Noviembre, 2014 

RICHMOND --- El Departamento de Ferroviario y Transporte Público de Virginia (DRPT por sus siglas en 

inglés), en cooperación con la Administración Federal Ferroviaria (FRA sus siglas en inglés), ha 

programado reuniones públicas de información para presentar un proyecto preliminar de ingeniería y 

evaluación ambiental, que evaluará las opciones para proveer un servicio de trenes de pasajeros más 

rápidos entre Washington, D.C y Richmond. El proyecto incluye una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental 

Nivel II (EIS por sus siglas en inglés) para el corredor ferrocarril de 123 – millas que pasa a través de 

todas las ciudades y condados a lo largo del corredor de la I-95 entre el Condado de Arlington (la orilla 

sur del Rio Potomac) y el Condado de Chesterfield (Centralia). 

El corredor del Tren de Washington, D.C. a Richmond es el segmento más al norte del Corredor del Tren 

de Alta Velocidad del Sudeste (SEHSR), el cual se extiende hacia el sur desde Washington, D.C. a través 

de Richmond a Raleigh, N.C. y Charlotte, N.C., y puntos más allá, finalmente conectando a una red 

mayor de corredores de trenes de alta velocidad. Un mejor servicio de trenes de pasajeros en el Estado, 

ofrecerá a los ciudadanos más opciones de transporte y conexiones ferroviarias más rápidas y confiables 

hacia el noreste y el sureste.

Se invita al público a asistir a cualquiera de las cuatro reuniones públicas que se celebrarán a lo largo del 

corredor. Estas reuniones iniciales ofrecerán a los ciudadanos la oportunidad de conocer detalles del 

estudio, revisar la información del EIS Nivel I y proporcionar sus reacciones al mismo. 

Calendario de Reuniones Públicas de Información 

Puertas abiertas entre las 5:00 y las 7:30 p.m. y se dará una presentación formal cada tarde a las 6:00 

p.m. 

Ashland Richmond Area de Fredericksburg Arlington

5 de Noviembre del 

2014 

6 de Noviembre del 

2014 

12 de Noviembre del 

2014 

13 de Noviembre del 2014
Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center 

500 South Center 

Street 

Department of Motor 

Vehicles 

2300 W. Broad Street 

National Museum of 

the Marine Corps -

Quantico 

18900 Jefferson Davis 

Highway 

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis 

Highway 

Información de 

Transporte: 

http://www.amtrak.

com 

Información de 

Transporte: 

http://www.ridegrtc.

com 

Información de 

Transporte: 

http://www.prtctransit.

org/ 

Información de Transporte:

http://www.wmata.com 

http://www.arlingtontransit.

com/

También se ofrecerá una reunión en línea del 27 de Octubre del 2014 al 05 de Diciembre del 2014. El 

público podrá revisar los materiales en las reuniones o en línea y proporcionar sus comentarios antes 

del 5 de Diciembre del 2014. Los comentarios podrán presentarse usando la forma de comentario 

interactivo en la página web del estudio o enviándolos por correo a: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail 

Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

Todos los sitios para las reuniones públicas son accesibles para personas con discapacidad. El DRPT se 

esfuerza para ofrecer instalaciones y servicios razonables para personas que requieran asistencia para 

participar. Para asistencia especial, los ciudadanos deben llamar al oficial de cumplimiento del Título VI, 

al 804-786-4440 o al TDD 711 antes del 1 de Noviembre del 2014. Si necesita servicios de traducción 

para participar, por favor envíe un email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Página Web del Proyecto: www.DC2RVArail.com

Llame gratis: 1-888-832-0900 o al TDD 711

Antecedentes 

El DRPT y la FRA están preparando la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental Nivel II (EIS) del Tren Sudeste de 

Alta Velocidad entre Washington, D.C. y Richmond según es requerido por el Acta de Política Ambiental 

Nacional (NEPA por sus siglas en inglés). En el 2002 se completó el EIS Nivel I para este corredor y más 

allá de Charlotte, N.C. El EIS Nivel II actual es el siguiente paso hacia un estudio ambiental más riguroso 

sobre alternativas potenciales para brindar mayor velocidad ferroviaria al Estado. Además de completar 

esta siguiente fase del estudio ambiental, el DRPT llevará a cabo la ingeniería preliminar para evaluar las 

mejoras en la línea, las estaciones y la seguridad, así como la factibilidad de añadir una tercera línea en 

varias áreas. Estas mejoras son requeridas para permitir que un número mayor de trenes de pasajeros 

interurbanos puedan operar en el corredor a velocidades más altas. 

El objetivo de la evaluación ambiental del EIS Nivel II y de la ingeniería preliminar es desarrollar un 

conjunto de proyectos que puedan ser aprobados y construidos cumpliendo con el Propósito y la 

Necesidad del proyecto y que protejan los recursos ambientales y comunitarios. El resultado final será 

una EIS, que junto con un plan de desarrollo de servicios e ingeniería preliminar de mejoras lleven a un 

diseño final y la construcción del corredor en el futuro. 

El Tren Sureste de Alta Velocidad de Washington, D.C. a Richmond es un componente integral del 

sistema de transporte del Estado y completará un enlace crítico en el sistema ferroviario interurbano de 
EEUU entre el Corredor Noreste (Boston, Mass. a Washington D.C.) y el SEHSR. Las mejoras que se 

evaluarán y diseñarán como parte del proyecto, mejorarán la conectividad entre Washington D.C., 

Richmond y más allá, proporcionando un servicio ferroviario interurbano de pasajeros más rápido y 

confiable. 

Este proyecto es financiado a través de un acuerdo de cooperación entre el DRPT y la FRA para 

completar la ingeniería preliminar y la evaluación ambiental Nivel II. 

Acerca del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público 

La misión del Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público, es mejorar la movilidad de las personas 

y los bienes, mientras se expanden las opciones de transporte del estado por medio de servicios 

ferroviarios, de transporte público y de cercanías. 

DRPT está comprometido a garantizar que ninguna persona sea excluida de participar o negarle los 

beneficios de estos servicios, con base en su raza, color o nacionalidad de origen, protegido por el Título 

VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Para obtener información adicional del DRPT sobre políticas y 

procedimientos de no discriminación y procedimientos o para presentar una queja, por favor contacte al 

Oficial de Cumplimiento de Titulo VI, Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440 o al TDD 711, 600 E. Main Street, 

Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219 

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MEDIA ADVISORY

November 3, 2014

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

Contact: Lynne McCarthy

Phone: (804) 786-4443

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov

 

DRPT and FRA to Host Public Meetings to Discuss 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail

WHO: Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and Federal 

Railroad Administration (FRA)

WHAT: Public Information Meetings for Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High 

Speed Rail

WHEN/WHERE: Meetings will be held 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 6 p.m. presentation 

Ashland Richmond Fredericksburg area Arlington

November 5, 2014 November 6, 2014 November 12, 2014 November 13, 2014

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center 

Street

Department of Motor 

Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

National Museum of 

the Marine Corps -

Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis 

Highway

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis 

Highway

Transit info:

http://www.amtrak.com

Transit info:

http://www.ridegrtc.com

Transit info:

http://www.prtctransit.org/

Transit info:

http://www.wmata.com

http://www.arlingtontransit.c

om/

BACKGROUND: 

DRPT and FRA are preparing the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II 

Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

This preliminary engineering and environmental review project will evaluate options for providing higher 

speed intercity passenger rail service along the 123-mile rail corridor that goes through all cities and 

counties along the I-95 corridor between Arlington County (the south bank of the Potomac River) and 

Chesterfield County (Centralia). 

The rail corridor from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is the northernmost segment of the Southeast High 

Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor, which stretches southward from Washington, D.C through Richmond to 

Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C. and points beyond, ultimately connecting to a larger network of higher 
speed rail corridors. Improved passenger rail service in the Commonwealth will offer citizens more 

transportation choices and faster, more reliable rail service that connects the northeast and southeast.

Public meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable 

accommodations and services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, 

citizens should call the Title VI Compliance Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 by November 1, 2014. Si 

usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Project website: www.DC2RVArail.com

Project toll-free phone number: 1-888-832-0900 or TDD 711

# # #
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail D-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX D: SURVEY SUMMARY 
SURVEY SUMMARY

Survey Statistics

Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

 1,091

Total Respondents

Live in 

study area

59%

Work in 

study area

41%

Top Ways to Get News & Information about 

Local Events and Projects [Q4] 

Newspaper[63.93%] Website [63.47%]

Use Intercity Passenger

Rail Service [Q6]

62%

Prefer to Attend an

Evening Public Meeting [Q5]

77% 66% Use for Leisure [Q7]

44% Use monthly [Q8]

Top Origins

RVA & DC

Top Destinations

DC & NY [Q9)

Interest / Affiliation in the Corridor [Q3] 

Length of Travel Time is 

the Most Important 

Consideration

When planning an intercity 

passenger rail system from D.C. to 

Richmond and NC. [Q10]

Best Reasons 

for Implementing Higher Speed

Intercity Passenger Rail 

between D.C. and Richmond [Q11]

 

Reduce Congestion on 

 VA roadways. [39.49%]

Provide a reliable travel 

2 alternative. [23.25%]

1
OUTREACH SUMMARY

Survey Statistics (cont.)

Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

Importance of Elements in Selecting an

Intercity Passenger Rail Route [Q12] 

Very Important 

Train speed [61.17%]

Not Important

Impacts to built 

environment [25.89%]

Importance of Factors in Choosing Rail

Over Other Modes of Travel[Q13] 

Very Important 

Travel times [78.4%]

Not Important

Opportunity for work 

and socializing [32.25%]

Think there will be a positive 

economic impact on Virginia

86%

associated with improved intercity 

passenger rail service. [Q14]

Support the establishment of 

improved higher speed intercity 

passenger rail service between D.C. and 

Richmond, connecting to further routes 

in the north and south and beyond. [Q15] 

94% Age Group

[Q16] 

40-65 

[58.83%]

Ethnic Group

[Q17] 

White/Caucasian

[87.5%]

Household Income 

[Q18] 

<$100,00/year

[57.42%]

Top Respondent Demographics
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail E-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX E: WEBSITE SUMMARY 
Project Website Homepage
0

50

100

150

200

250

300

Splash Page Project Website

3,223 649 227

Desktop Mobile Tablet

WEBSITE SUMMARY

DC2RVArail.com Website Statistics (October 1 – December 5, 2014) 

Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

Totals

Total Visits 4,099

Total Users 3,089

Page views 11,338

Pages / Session 2.77

Avg. Session Duration 2:47

Visits by Sources

Sessions by Visitor Type

Concentration of Visits in Virginia

75.5%

24.5%

New Visitor Returning Visitor
WEBSITE SUMMARY

DC2RVArail.com Website Statistics (October 1 - December 5, 2014)

Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

Web Traffic Sources

Organic = From an Internet Search

Referral = From a link to the website

Direct = User typed in specific website URL

Social = from a link on Facebook or Twitter

Top Referral Sources

Page Page

views

Avg. Time 

on Page

[minutes]

Homepage 3863 1.74

/commentform 1309 1.23

/contact-us/ 895 3.00

/get-involved/attend-publicmeeting/ 600 1.44

/about/project-history/ 502 1.78

/about/ 458 1.57

/resources/related-studies/ 311 3.58

/contact-us/survey 303 1.87

/resources/ 292 1.24

/newsroom/ 249 0.60

Top Pages Visited

Source Sessions

greenway.org 119

progressiverailroading.com 103

nbc29.com 96

railroad.net 44

prtctransit.org 43

drpt.virginia.gov 40

links.govdelivery.com 33

narprail.org 22

eenews.net 18

click.oo155.com 16

Totals

Total Sessions 456 

Total Users 348 

Page views 1,128 

Pages / Session 2.47 

Avg. Session Duration 01:18 

DC2RVArail.com Online Meeting Statistics (October 29 – December 5, 2014)

684 2,506

359

344

206

Direct

Referral

Organic Search

Social

Email

0

10

20

30

40

50

60
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail F-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX F: NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS 
Newspaper Advertisements

4 Columns by 6 Inches – English
4 Columns by 6 Inches – Spanish

3.22 Inches by 2 Inches
two nations, it would be callous and

shameful for the United States to

treat Liberia like an ailing, unwanted

stepchild. That holds especially true

for Virginia, not only the birthplace

of presidents, but also the closest

thing to a mother state for this West

African nation of 4.3 million.

But sadly — the heroic efforts of

health care workers notwithstanding — early returns suggest that

Ebola is largely seen as a problem

only to the extent it finds its way

past our airport screenings. The

headline of a New York Times article

last week reflects that sentiment:

“Donations for Ebola relief are slow

to gain speed.”

The U.S. has seen four diagnosed

cases and one death — the Dallas

man, according to the CDC. But that

has been enough for some people

and pundits to advocate sealing our

nation from West African travelers — or, in New Jersey, to forcibly

quarantine a nurse who had volunteered in West Africa. She was released Monday.

Can you imagine if other nations

sought to deny U.S. travelers entry

— and penalized their own citizens

for seeking to treat our sick — after

we’d been hit by a terrifying epidemic that originated here?

Diggs called the quarantine an

overreaction, with the possible repercussion of deterring health care

workers who might want to enlist

to fight Ebola at the source. It’s an

argument being made by health

care professionals and the Obama

administration.

Diggs, a singer, has produced

and sold about 400 copies of his CD

“Ebola Must Go” to raise money to

send disease protection supplies

and food to his native Liberia.

The CD is dedicated “to the glory

of God, our ancestors, the survivors

of Ebola, those courageous doctors,

health care workers, fathers, mothers, children and others who lost

their lives to this epidemic.”

“We’ve been crying for the

world’s attention for a long time,”

said Diggs, who was last in Liberia in

December. He has a brother, sister

and cousins there, and has lost good

friends to the epidemic, he says.

“People are rising up, more conscious, because it’s in our backyard,” he said. Now, his emphasis

is that international organizations

are not fully funding and equipping

local organizations working in the

trenches, including nongovernmental organizations and health care

workers.

Based on the calls he’s getting

from credible organizations, the international aid is not filtering down,

he said. “So now my mission is to

really raise awareness and to really

raise funds to support local NGOs

and health care workers who are

working on the ground in Liberia.”

Richmond’s African community

is doing its part to raise awareness.

Earlier this month, the nonprofit

African Community Network invited epidemiologists to a community meeting to give information

and practical advice about the Ebola

virus, which can only spread when

the symptoms begin to show, which

can take up to 21 days after the initial infection. The virus is transmitted through direct contact with

bodily fluids of an infected person.

Nigeria, among West African nations, has contained the disease,

and we will too, if we don’t succumb

to the sort of fear and ignorance that

at one time stymied our efforts to

combat the AIDS epidemic.

Diggs hopes the outcome of

awareness efforts “will be policies

based on facts and not fears,” because fear produces prejudice and

discrimination, he said.

He also called this “a teachable

moment.” He plans to visit Boston

next month wearing African outfits.

“I want to teach a lesson about

Ebola: to teach the fact we live in

one global village. ... That we try to

make our decisions based on facts

and not fears. And also, to bring

more support on what’s going on in

Africa,” he said.

“When my house is on fire, don’t

bring a teacup; bring a bucket.

That’s an African proverb.”

mwilliams@timesdispatch.com

(804) 649-6815

Twitter: @RTDMPW

Williams

From Page B1

P. KEVIN MORLEY/TIMES-DISPATCH

The Greater Richmond Convention Center in downtown Richmond had a record high event attendance and operating

revenue for the fiscal year that ended June 30.

improvements.”

The process to refinance the

bonds began about six months ago.

Officials wanted to take advantage of a favorable market by paying off some of the center’s debt by

issuing new debt at a lower interest

rate.

While acting too soon would have

cost the authority money, they decided to get ready to act but to keep

a sharp eye on interest rates and

benchmarks then acted when the

time was just right.

The plan was to keep on eye

on the market and be ready to

move when they saw the possibility of substantial savings. The finance committee set a target of $10

million.

The authority saw its opportunity

in September and jumped on it.

The authority issued $111.2

million in bonds at 3.44 percent

through a financial maneuver

known as forward delivery, where

“one party will supply the underlying asset and one will buy the asset”

at an agreed upon date.

As part of the refinancing process,

the authority got upgrades from two

rating agencies — Standard & Poor’s

and Moody’s.

The upgrades came, in part, because of the authority’s strong

financial performance, the high ratings of the localities and security.

“The convention center is our

largest regional success story,” Henrico County Manager and chairman

of the authority John A. Vithoulkas

said Monday.

“I think the fact that there are two

rating upgrades at the same time

as we are collectively in the region

saved $13 million speaks to the financial strength of the local governments that are involved. But the fact

that four of us could get together

and have such a positive result, I

think, is also indicative of the relationships that the four localities

share.”

Officials say making sure the convention center is completely up to

date is critical to keep momentum.

For the fiscal year that ended June

30, 2014, the center had a record

high operating revenue and event

attendance.

“The convention center has been

a huge economic stimulus for the

region...It’s a huge success and

business has been at an all-time

high. We’re seeing events we would

never have the opportunity to host

if it wasn’t for regional cooperation

making this a success,” said Jack

Berry, president and CEO of Richmond Region Tourism.

LLLovio@timesdispatch.com

(804) 649-6348

Twitter: @LouisLLovio

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The project will evaluate improvements for higher speed intercity passenger rail between Washington, D.C.

and Richmond. With improved passenger rail service, the Commonwealth will enjoy more transportation

choices and faster, more reliable rail connections to the northeast and the southeast.

Mark Your Calendar.

Open house from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. and formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Ashland

November 5, 2014

Hanover Arts and

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500 South Center St.

Transit info:

www.amtrak.com

Richmond

November 6, 2014

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2300 W. Broad St.

Transit info:

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• Participate in our online meeting from October 27 to December 5, 2014 at www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Review materials online and send your comments electronically.

• Mail comment to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodations and

services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, call the Title VI compliance

officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 by November 1, 2014. Call toll-free 888-832-0900 or TDD 711.

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by The associated press

A space station delivery mission was called off

Monday, hours after the

orbiting lab sidestepped a

piece of space junk.

Orbital Sciences Corp.

got to within the 10-minute mark for the Virginia

launch of its unmanned

Cygnus capsule. But a

sailboat ended up in the

restricted danger zone,

and controllers halted the

evening countdown.

The company, based in

Dulles, will try the launch

again tonight.

Early Wednesday afternoon, space station

flight controllers steered

the complex and its six

inhabitants away from

satellite wreckage. The

debris — part of an old,

destroyed Russian satellite — would have passed

within 0.2 of a mile of

the station if not for the

maneuver.

Mission control was

informed of the space

junk over the weekend. It

is wreckage from a Kosmos satellite that was

launched in 1993 and

collided with an Iridium

spacecraft in 2009.

Orbital Sciences

Corp.’s unmanned Cygnus capsule — on the pad

at Wallops Island — holds

5,000 pounds of cargo for

NASA, including 32 miniresearch satellites, a meteor tracker, and a tank

of high-pressure nitrogen

to replenish a vestibule

used by spacewalking

astronauts.

Traffic is heavy these

days 260 miles up.

Just this past Saturday,

a Dragon cargo ship supplied by the Californiabased SpaceX company

— its fifth — departed

the space station after

a monthlong visit and

splashed into the Pacific

with a load of precious

scientific samples.

A Russian cargo ship is

set to blast off Wednesday from Kazakhstan and

arrive at the space station

the same day.

“Given all the traffic

that’s coming and going

... we might want to send

up some of those red and

green wands they use on

the deck of an aircraft

carrier,” said Orbital Sciences’ executive vice

president, Frank Culbertson, a former astronaut

who lived on the space

station more than a decade ago.

This is the fourth space

station delivery for Orbital Sciences. Orbital

Sciences tucked in some

treats for a post-Halloween celebration by the

two Americans, three

Russians and one German on board.

Culbertson did not

want to divulge the type

of goodies and spoil the

surprise. “They might

be watching” he said,

smiling, at Sunday’s prelaunch news conference.

NASA is paying Orbital

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Richmond Times-dispaTch ••• sunday, novembeR 2, 2014 B11

By JULINDA LEWIS

special correspondent

The opening night of

“Carmina Burana” on Friday was a rare and memorable evening of theater.

It’s been awhile since

I’ve seen this piece, set to

Carl Orff’s collection of

secular medieval songs,

but it’s safe to say that in

this production, the Richmond Ballet achieved a

perfect (a word I do not

use lightly) balance of

dance, music, chorale and

imagery. It is more than a

ballet; it is a total theater

masterpiece that, when

performed well, leaves the

audience stunned.

Orff’s music, portions

of which are familiar from

movie scores, was played

live — and flawlessly —

by the Richmond Symphony under the direction

of guest conductor Ron

Matson. The songs were

sung in Latin by the massive Richmond Symphony

Chorus, directed by Erin R.

Freeman.

The chorus, clad in

hooded black robes, surrounded the audience,

both physically and with

sound. They filled the area

on both sides of the orchestra pit as well as the

balcony with the sheer

numbers of their physical

presence as well as with

their swelling vocal power.

The Richmond Ballet,

led by four phenomenal

principal dancers — Lauren Fagone and Phillip

Skaggs, Maggie Small and

Thomas Ragland — completed the surreal effect.

The ballet was choreographed by John Butler

and first performed by the

New York City Opera in

1959. It is based on a collection of 11th- to 13thcentury songs and poems

— many of them bawdy

or satirical — unearthed

in a Bavarian monastery

in 1803.

In 1936, Orff set 24 of

the poems to music. The

first section is about the

joys of spring, the second

explores the pleasures

and despairs of tavern life,

and the final section is a

series of love poems. The

sections are bookended

by the ruthless Wheel of

Fate and brought to life by

Butler’s powerful, evocative but nonliteral choreography and ballet master

Malcolm Burn’s spot-on

staging.

Choreographed 55 years

ago, the dance still has a

contemporary look and

feel as the dancers, clad in

body-baring black robes

and a variety of sensuous

attire, entwine themselves

around their partners,

lunge and genuflect, and

bring the music to life with

abstract movement vocabulary that somehow

speaks volumes without

actually re-enacting the

songs.

The first half of the

evening began as a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the School of

Richmond Ballet, under

the direction of Judy

Jacob. Artistic director

Stoner Winslett’s seasonally appropriate “Danse

Macabre” was performed

by 16 students — the

ballerinas of tomorrow

— who were led by a delightful young danseur,

Tony Oates, and his promising young apprentice,

Maxwell Follmer. The little

ballerinas were an inspiration to young audience

members.

Principal dancer Valerie

Tellmann was given the

spotlight in “Mozartiana,”

George Balanchine’s

final masterwork, set to

music not by Mozart but

by Tchaikovsky in tribute

to Mozart. If Tellmann’s

performance had an extra

spark, there was plenty of

reason. First, she had an

opportunity to learn the

role from Suzanne Farrell, for whom the ballet was created, during

a guest tenure with Farrell’s company. In addition, Richmond Ballet has

the incontrovertible good

fortune to have this piece

staged by ballet master

Jerri Kumery, who danced

in the original cast with

the New York City Ballet

in 1981.

The Richmond Ballet, in

the second of this season’s

programs, created real

stage magic.

Julinda Lewis is a dancer, teacher

and writer living in eastern Henrico

County. She can be contacted at

jdldances@yahoo.com.

Today’s Flair section (Section G) features

a front-page story on

Woodruff Café and Pie

Shop in Amherst County.

An information box

was inadvertently left out.

Here are the pertinent

details:

Woodruff Café and

Pie Shop

3297 elon Road, monroe, va.

www.woodruffspieshop.com

Hours:

Tuesday-Saturday:

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday and Monday:

closed

shop owner angie scott

suggests anyone planning to

visit the shop for the purpose

of purchasing a pie call ahead

to make sure of availability:

(434) 384-1650.

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Passenger Rail Public Meetings Planned

Help Us Improve Your Transportation Options

Please join the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for a scoping meeting to help shape

the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

The project will evaluate improvements for higher speed intercity passenger rail between Washington, D.C.

and Richmond. With improved passenger rail service, the Commonwealth will enjoy more transportation

choices and faster, more reliable rail connections to the northeast and the southeast.

Mark Your Calendar.

Open house from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. and formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Ashland

November 5, 2014

Hanover Arts and

Activities Center

500 South Center St.

Transit info:

www.amtrak.com

Richmond

November 6, 2014

Department of

Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad St.

Transit info:

www.ridegrtc.com

Fredericksburg Area

November 12, 2014

National Museum of the

Marine Corps–Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.

Transit info:

www.prtctransit.org/

Arlington

November 13, 2014

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy.

Transit info:

www.wmata.com

www.arlingtontransit.com

Can’t Make a Meeting? Send Comments by December 5, 2014.

• Participate in our online meeting from October 27 to December 5, 2014 at www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Review materials online and send your comments electronically.

• Mail comment to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodations and

services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, call the Title VI compliance

officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 by November 1, 2014. Call toll-free 888-832-0900 or TDD 711.

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

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Angela Scott pours lemon chess pie ingredients into

pieshells at the Woodruff Cafe & Pie Shop in Agricola.

Making piesin Amherst Co.

SaRaH FeRguSON

Valerie Tellmann and Thomas Ragland (center) were

among those lighting up the stage in “Carmina Burana.”

‘CARMINA BURANA’

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What: Richmond ballet at

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centerstage, 600 e. Grace st.

When: 2 p.m.today

Tickets: $20-$125

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Fire damages south side BuiLdiNgs

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A three-alarm fire that broke out Saturday morning at a River City

Recycling facility in the 1100 block of Gordon Avenue in South

Richmond destroyed one warehouse and damaged a second. No

injuries were reported.

Richmond Ballet delivers

total theater masterpiece

Symphony, chorus,

dancers perform

flawlessly in show

La ciudad de Richmond y

el Departamento de

Servicios Públicos

(DPU) anunció una reducción

del 20% en la tasa de costo de

gas comprado (PGC) que

cobra (DPU). Esta disminución es el resultado de la mejora de las proyecciones de precios y el aumento de consumo

de gas natural durante el verano. 

El alcalde Dwight Jones

dijo que, "Por ley, la ciudad

pasa a lo largo del valor de las

compras de TI de gas natural y

ofrece a sus clientes, dólar por

dólar, sin margen de beneficio.

A medida que nos adentramos

en la temporada de calefacción, estoy contento de que

estamos en condiciones de

anunciar esta reducción del

20% en el costo. 

La ciudad seguirá

revisando y ajustando los costos de gas sobre una base

trimestral para reflejar el precio que DPU pago por el gas

natural. "A partir de la primera

factura de gas natural recibida

en noviembre de 2014, el PGC

se reducirá de $ 0,815 a $

0,650 por Ccf (100 pies cúbicos de gas natural). 

Como resultado, el

cliente residencial promedio

que utiliza 70 Ccf por mes

pagará aproximadamente $

91.99 en comparación con un

proyecto de ley actual de $

103.54, una reducción del 11

por ciento en la factura total de

gas natural. 

En todos los sectores de

la energía (electricidad, combustible para calefacción,

propano), el gas natural se

impone como la opción más

eficaz y económica del combustible para la calefacción de

los hogares, el calentamiento

de agua, cocción y secado de

ropa. 

DPU ofrece información

y programas durante todo el

año para animar a los clientes

a mejorar la gestión de sus facturas de servicios públicos y

busque ayuda antes de las facturas se hacen inmanejables.

DPU también anima a los

clientes a considerar

inscribirse en el Plan de

Igualdad de Pago mensual con

el fin de evitar grandes fluctuaciones estacionales en su

factura mensual. Más información sobre EMPP y otros programas está disponible llamando al 644-3000 o visitando la página web de la DPU en

http://www.richmondgov.com/

dpu. 

Foto City of Richmond

Department of Public Utilities

(

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Harrisonburg y Roanoke

CIUDAD ANUNCIA REDUCCIÓN EN COSTO DEL

GAS

El trabajo será presentado

esta semana en una conferencia de

Neuropsicofarmacología.

Los investigadores de la

Universidad de Copenhague

que llevaron a cabo el estudio

dicen que sus hallazgos confirman lo que ya se sospechaba a

pesar de que sólo estudiaron 11

personas con TAE y 23 voluntarios sanos para la comparación.

Utilizando la tomografía

cerebral por emisión de

positrones (TEP), fueron

capaces de mostrar importantes diferencias entre los

meses de verano e invierno en

los niveles de la proteína transportadora de serotonina

(SERT) en pacientes que

sufren este trastorno.

Cuanto mayor es la

actividad del SERT, menor es

la de la serotonina.

Los voluntarios con TAE

tenían mayores niveles de

SERT en los meses de invierno

mientras que los voluntarios

sanos no.

La depresión de invierno

La investigadora principal, Brenda Mc Mahon, dijo:

"Creemos que hemos encontrado el sector que el cerebro

presiona cuando tiene que

ajustar la serotonina a los cambios de estación".

"El transportador de serotonina lleva este químico de

vuelta a las células nerviosas

donde no está activo, por lo

que cuanto mayor sea la actividad del SERT menor es la de la

serotonina.

"La luz del sol mantiene

este ajuste a un nivel bajo, pero

cuando las noches se hacen

más largas durante el otoño,

los niveles de SERT aumentan,

lo que resulta en la disminución en los niveles activos de

serotonina".

El trastorno afectivo estacional afecta a personas en

algunos países con marcados

cambios estacionales.

"Muchas personas no

están realmente afectadas por

el TAE, y hemos encontrado

que estas personas no tienen

este aumento de la actividad

del SERT, por lo que sus niveles activos de serotonina se

mantienen altos durante todo el

invierno".

Siegfried Kasper, del

Colegio Europeo de

Neuropsicofarmacología, que

este año celebra su congreso

anual en Berlín, aseguró: "Las

fluctuaciones del SERT asociados con TAE se han visto en

estudios anteriores, pero este

es el primer estudio que compara a los pacientes durante el

verano e invierno".

"Parece que confirma que

el SERT se asocia con la depresión de invierno".

"Todavía no sabemos lo

suficiente sobre cómo los niveles de serotonina pueden verse

afectados por los niveles de luz

así que este es un estudio

pequeño bastante interesante.

Daríamos la bienvenida a más

investigaciones", señaló Sam

Challis, director de información de la ONG de salud mental MIND.

Challis explicó que hay

una amplia gama de tratamientos disponibles para este

trastorno tales como la terapia

de luz y la terapia cognitivoconductual.

"Sabemos que el consumo de una dieta equilibrada,

reduciendo el consumo de

cafeína y hacer algo de ejercicio puede ayudar, así como

pasar el mayor tiempo posible

al aire libre porque –incluso

cuando está nublado– la luz es

mayor que en el interior de un

edificio".

La "depresión de invierno", que sólo ocurre en

regiones del mundo alejadas

del Ecuador donde el ritmo

biológico natural del organismo se ve trastornado por los

días más cortos de invierno.

VIENE DE LA PRIEMRA PÁGINA

LLAME YA

800-736-1240

¿CUÁL ES EL ORIGEN DE LA "DEPRESIÓN DE

INVIERNO"?

FUNCIONARIOS DE SALUD DE VIRGINIA

ANUNCIAN MONITOREO DEL EBOLA

Se requirió también que

trabajadores de la salud

que regresan de África

Occidental restrinjan sus

actividades en función de su

nivel de riesgo. Hasta el

momento, 53 viajeros se han

identificado para el monitoreo.

El Secretario de Virginia de

los recursos sanitarios y

humanos, Bill Hazel, agregó

que la mayoría de estos individuos fueron seleccionados

cuando entraron en el aeropuerto y son conocidos por las

autoridades. 

El plan no llega a una

política de cuarentena obligatoria como la que fue impuesta en Nueva York y Nueva

Jersey el fin de semana para

los trabajadores de la salud

que regresar a los Estados

Unidos desde la zona de

Ébola. Sin embargo, el comisionado de Salud de Virginia

Marissa Levine dijo en una

llamada a los medios de comunicación que tenía la autoridad

legal para emitir órdenes

involuntarias de aislamiento o

cuarentena, y "Yo no dudaría

en emitir esta orden si es necesario para proteger la salud de

Virginia." 

Como parte del programa

de monitoreo del estado, cada

viajero que regrese de uno de

los tres estados de África

Occidental será objeto de una

evaluación para determinar su

riesgo de desarrollar Ébola, así

como su estado de salud actual. 

Los Distritos de salud

locales coordinarán el contacto diario con los viajeros en los

primeros 21 días de su llegada

a los Estados Unidos. En caso

de que el viajero necesite atención médica, se le dará los servicios de emergencia y transporte a un hospital local para

una evaluación adicional. 

Los Laboratorio de salud

pública de Virginia está

disponible las 24 horas del día

para las pruebas de Ebola. 

Levine dijo que todos los

hospitales de Virginia están

preparados para "evaluar a ese

individuo que podría caminar

a través de la puerta y presentar un riesgo potencial de

Ébola, y tenemos hospitales

que están disponibles y

capaces de gestionar las personas que están enfermas o

altamente sospechosos de

Ébola". 

Hazel reiteró que la única

manera de Ebola se transmite

es a través de contacto físico

directo con los fluidos corporales de una persona enferma.

El gobernador Terry

McAuliffe, dijo en un comunicado de prensa el lunes que el

plan de Virginia "fortalecerá

nuestra capacidad para proteger a los virginianos del Ebola,

y aumentara nuestra disposición a responder con prontitud

en el caso de que tengamos un

caso de enfermedad en nuestro estado."

VIENE DE LA PRIEMRA PÁGINA

COCINANDO PARA PONERLE ALTO A LA DIABETES

Durante el mes de

noviembre, el Mes

Americano de la

Diabetes(R), la Asociación

Americana de la Diabetes

(Asociación) continuará sus

esfuerzos para ponerle un

Alto a la Diabetes(R). 

Este año, la Asociación

desafía a los estadounidenses

a que comiencen a vivir un

estilo de vida más saludable

utilizando la información y

recursos disponibles de la

campaña de este año llamada

América cocina (SM) para

ponerle un Alto a la

Diabetes(R). 

América cocina (SM)

para ponerle un Alto a la

Diabetes(R), presentada por

Sun Life Financial, es una iniciativa diseñada para involucrar y empoderar al público a

cocinar platos nutritivos y

deliciosos y motivarlos a que

tengan una vida más activa. 

Por medio de los medios

sociales y una página de web

interactiva

diabetesforecast.org/mesdeladiabetes, la Asociación compartirá consejos de comida

saludables, datos sobre nutrición y diabetes, recetas y más. 

Además habrá una

encuesta semanal en donde

las personas podrán votar por

sus comidas y sabores

favoritos.

También obtendrán

ideas para recaudar fondos y

ayudarnos a ponerle un Alto a

la Diabetes en cientos de

comunidades a lo largo de

país. 

"El objetivo de la

Asociación Americana de la

Diabetes en el Mes

Americano de la Diabetes es

aumentar la atención que se le

brinda en el país a problemas

relacionados a la diabetes",

dice Marjorie Cypress, PhD,

CNP, CDE, Presidente de

Atención de Salud y

Educación de la Asociación

Americana de la Diabetes. 

"Un plan de alimentación saludable y actividad física son críticos en la

prevención de la diabetes tipo

2 y la prediabetes y en el control de todos los tipos de diabetes. 

América cocina para

ponerle un Alto a la Diabetes

le ofrecerá a las personas

ideas saludables que ellos

pueden poner en práctica y de

esa manera podremos estar

más cerca de ponerle un alto a

la diabetes". 

Durante el Mes

Americano de la Diabetes,

visite:

La página interactiva en

www.diabetesforecast.org/me

sdeladiabetes. 

Para saber más, usted

también puede llamar al 1-

800-DIABETES

Visite Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/

AsocAmericanaDiabetes)

Twitter

(https://twitter.com/AmerDia

betesESP). 

Las etiquetas (hashtag)

para esta campaña son

#MesdelaDiabetes y

#AmericaCocina. 
12 | EXPRESS | 10.28.2014 | TUESDAY

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Boko Haram abductions continue

MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA

Dozens of girls and young women 

are being abducted by Islamic 

extremists in northeast Nigeria, raising doubts about an 

announced cease-fire and the 

hoped-for release of 219 schoolgirls held captive since April.

On Oct. 17, Nigeria’s military 

said a cease-fire had been agreed 

to with Boko Haram and ordered 

troops to immediately comply. 

Officials said the cease-fire 

would lead to the speedy release 

of the girls kidnapped from a 

boarding school in the remote 

northeastern town of Chibok 

on April 15.

But there have been a number 

of kidnappings and battles since 

then that call into question the 

cease-fire.

At least 70 young women and 

teenage girls and boys have 

been kidnapped in Borno and 

Adamawa states since Oct. 18, 

according to local government 

chairman Shettima Maina.

More than 10 days after the 

announcement, Boko Haram has 

not indicated that it has agreed 

to a truce.

Nigeria’s minister of foreign 

affairs, Aminu Wali, said Monday 

that Boko Haram has denied recent kidnappings and suggested

it might be the work of dissidents

wanting to break the cease-fire.

He said the release of the

Chibok girls is part of ongoing

cease-fire negotiations, which

would not be affected by the latest abductions.

“There is still negotiation going on and we expect a lot of

progress to be made ... And we

will make an effort also to bring 

back those that have been kidnapped,” Wali told a news conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

HARUNA UMAR AND MICHELLE FAUL (AP)

OLAMIKAN GBEMIGA (AP)

The April abduction of 219 Nigerian 

schoolgirls led to protests over the 

government’s response in Nigeria.

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fuel-efficient SUVs that 

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South America and former 

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a4 • 31 de octubre de 2014 • el tiempo latino

Caleb Crew sorprende al confesar 

que asesinó a Andrea Arias-Crew

n Madre de víctima 

pregunta al autor del 

crimen “¿por qué me la 

mató si ella lo amaba?” 

Por Milagros Meléndez-Vela

el tiempo latino

A un año y dos meses del asesinato de su hija, Rosa Pineda pudo 

preguntarle directamente al autor del crimen una interrogante 

que le ha seguido como sombra: 

“¿por qué me la mató?, ¿por qué 

si ella lo amaba?. ¿Dígame por 

qué no me la devolvió?”, expresó 

entre llantos Pineda, el martes 28 

de octubre, fijando su mirada en 

el rostro de Caleb Crew, quien no 

levantaba la cabeza, durante una 

audiencia en la corte de Fairfax, 

Virginia. 

El día anterior Caleb, de 26 

años, sorprendió a esa misma 

corte al declararse culpable del 

asesinato de su esposa Andrea 

Arias-Crew, el 7 de agosto de 2013.

Pese a que no hubo juicio por 

la declaración de culpable, el 

juez quiso escuchar los testimonios de la familia de la víctima así 

como del agresor para evaluar la 

sentencia que le será impuesta el 

próximo 9 de enero.

“Yo solo quiero preguntarle a 

este hombre por qué me la mató. 

Ella era un niña valiosa y con lo 

único que no conté fue con que se 

encontrara con un esposo asesino”, agregó Pineda, quien junto a 

su hija Lady Arias, viajó la semana anterior desde Colombia para 

participar en el juicio.

Esa misma pregunta también 

queda rondando en los familiares 

de Caleb Crew, amigos y personas 

cercanas a la pareja, de cinco años 

de casados y con dos niñas, que en 

el momento del asesinato tenían 

11 meses y 4 años de edad.

 Ahora las pequeñas tienen 2 y 

6 años y viven en Colombia con su 

tía y abuela materna, tras que la 

familia colombiana ganó la batalla 

de custodia en abril.

Aunque no hay respuesta para 

la pregunta de Pineda, la falta de 

acción ante la violencia doméstica 

y la poca atención a la salud mental son dos temas que afloran en el 

trágico caso.

•Violencia doméstica

“Este ha sido un caso demasiado triste donde se evidencia 

las consecuencias fatales de la 

violencia doméstica”, expresó la 

psicóloga Claudia Campos al salir 

de la corte el lunes 27.

Según amigos y familia. En los 

Crew había un historial de violencia, incluyendo una vez que el 

ex naval roció aceite de auto en el 

rostro de Arias-Crew, después de 

una pelea.

De hecho, el mismo día del asesinato (7 de agosto de 2013) cuando Crew reportó a su esposa como 

perdida, la pareja había ido a una 

audiencia en la corte para desestimar un caso de violencia familiar.

Tras salir de la corte, tomados 

de la mano —según la grabación 

de vigilancia de la corte—, la pareja se vio en vuelta en otro altercado en un estacionamiento de un 

banco, que resultó en el asesinato.

“Ya habían señales de que esto 

podría pasar, pero no se le prestó 

la atención debida, ni la familia 

del chico, a quien —según dicen— 

Andrea les había contado lo que 

estaba pasando”, dijo Campos.

Andrea Arias-Crew llegó a Estados Unidos hace nueve años desde Colombia con una beca bajo el 

brazo para estudiar una maestría. 

Cumplió su sueño americano y se 

casó con el que llamaba “su príncipe azul”, según contó a El Tiempo Latino en una ocasión anterior 

su hermana Yeimmy Arias. 

“Nosotros veíamos a mi hermana en su página de Facebook muy 

feliz con su esposo y con sus hijas, 

pero no sabíamos lo que en verdad ella vivía”, contó Arias.

El silencio es el peor enemigo 

de la violencia doméstica, expresó 

Campos, una activista en Washington DC que lucha por frenar 

este flagelo social.

• Salud mental

Durante la audiencia del martes 28, uno de los hermanos del 

autor del crimen lo destacó como 

un hombre que había servido a la 

nación en Afganistán. Crew perteneció a la marina de guerra. 

“Hay secuelas y traumas que los 

militares viven. Al problema de 

salud mental nadie les está prestando atención”, señaló Campos.

 En su confesión a la policía 

Crew dijo que el día del homicidio 

perdió el control y que reaccionó 

cuando ella lo amenazó con llamar al 911 para que lo arrestaran. 

“La tumbé hacia la parte de atrás 

del auto y comencé a estrangularla”, confesó. 

En medio de la tragedia, se 

encuentra las niñas de la pareja. 

“Están bien en Colombia, tienen 

un círculo familiar, pero no a sus 

padres”, lamentó Campos.

El hermano de Crew, Amos 

Crew, quien quería la custodia de 

las menores no quiso comentar 

del caso, pero dijo a El Tiempo Latino que viajará a Colombia para 

ver a sus sobrinas. “Estoy aprendiendo español”, expresó.

n Se esperaba un juicio 

de semanas, pero con la 

confesión no procedió

Por Milagros Meléndez-Vela

el tiempo latino

El juicio contra un ex oficial de la 

naval acusado de estrangular a su 

esposa y tirar el cuerpo de ella en 

un río de Virginia estaba a punto 

de iniciar el lunes 27 de octubre 

cuando el acusado, Caleb Crew, 

de 26 años, interrumpió al juez. 

Vestido con un traje verde-gris 

camisa blanca y corbata, Crew se 

paró del asiento de acusado y dijo 

“me declaro culpable”, tomando 

por sorpresa a la sala 5J de la corte 

de Fairfax en Virginia. 

La fiscalía y la defensa habían 

preparado a una serie de testigos 

para el juicio, pero al declararse 

culpable lo único que se espera es 

la sentencia el 9 de enero. 

Sin embargo, el juez permitió 

que el martes 28 y los días siguientes los familiares dieran su 

testimonio. “Ya no hay un proceso que seguir pero los testimonios serán más que todo como un 

alivio emocional para la familia”, 

expresó a El Tiempo Latino Casey Lingan, el subfiscal estatal de 

Virginia.

La madre de la víctima, Rosa 

Pineda y su hija Leidy Arias, llegaron desde Colombia el fin de 

semana anterior, para participar 

en el juicio. 

La declaratoria de culpablidad 

tomó por sorpresa a la propia fiscalía que admitió no haber pautado ningún acuerdo con el acusado.

“No hay manera de rebajar el 

cargo. Ya es culpable de asesinato 

en segundo grado”, dijo Lingan, al 

señalar que la pena máxima que 

se ha pedido en el caso es cadena 

perpetua. “Pero la sentencia puede variar desde años hasta prisión 

de por vida”, expresó el fiscal.

• Hechos 

El cuerpo de Arias-Crew fue 

hallado el 10 de agosto de 2013 

en el río Occoquan, Woodbridge, 

tres días después de que su esposo había reportado a la policía su 

desaparición. 

El cadáver de la mujer de 31 

años, originaria de Colombia, 

tenía la cabeza envuelta con una 

bolsa negra y llevaba atado en el 

cuerpo una mochila con piedras 

y pesas para que el cuerpo no saliera a flote, pero unos pescadores 

lo encontraron. Esa misma noche, 

Caleb Crew fue arrestado como 

sospechoso de asesinato. 

• Escalofriante confesión

En una audiencia preliminar la 

fiscalía hizo escuchar una excalofriante grabación en donde Crew 

describió con detalles la muerte 

de su esposa el 7 de agosto. 

“La tumbé hacia la parte de 

atrás del auto y comencé a estrangularla... mientras la estrangulaba 

ella me pidió que por favor parara, 

pero ya en ese punto no me podía 

detener. Solo le dije adiós”, fueron 

fragmentos de una grabación de 

15 minutos de interrogatorio de 

la Policía. “Me quité la corbata se 

la puse en el cuello y terminé el 

trabajo”, agregó.

Crew dijo que pensó en entregarse a la Policía, pero no lo hizo 

por temor a que sus hijas, que en 

ese entoces tenían 1 y 4 años, se 

quedaran solas. Entonces decidió 

encubrir el asesinato.

Escondió el cuerpo de su esposa en una zona boscosa aledaña y 

luego regresó a su casa buscando 

artículos pesados que pudiera colocar en una mochila que amarró 

al cuerpo de Andrea para que no 

saliera a flote. Cuando regresó al 

bosque recogió el cuerpo y lo tiró 

desde un puente en Virginia.  ̈Solo 

escuché el ruido al caer, pero no 

me acerqué para verla otra vez ̈, 

afirmó según la grabación.

El lunes 27 cuando Crew se declaró culpable ante el juez John 

Tran, éste le preguntó varias veces si estaba consciente de las 

consecuencias de su declaración.

El juez lo halló culpable al señalar que el asesinato había sido 

cometido con alevosía y premeditación. 

El 9 de enero puede ser sentenciado entre 20 años de prisión a 

cadena perpetua.

Por qué exmilitar mató a su esposa

El 9 de enero será 

sentenciado entre 

20 años de prisión 

o cadena perpetua.

Violencia familiar 

y salud mental 

son dos temas que 

afloran en el caso.

GOLPE. Rosa Pineda, madre de Andrea Crew-Arias, en un evento que recordó a su hija en octubre de 2013.

DOLOR. La psicóloga Claudia Campos (izq.) consuela a Rosa Pineda, madre de la víctima, en un evento de 2013.

Archivo ETL

PoLicíA dE FAirFAx EX NAVAL. Caleb Crew, de 26 años.

Reuniones Públicas Planificadas sobre Trenes de Pasajeros 

Ayúdenos a Mejorar Sus Opciones de Transporte.

Únase por favor al Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público de Virginia (DRPT por sus siglas en inglés) para una consulta 

pública de alcance que ayude a dar forma a la Declaración de Impacto Ambiental Nivel II (EIS por sus siglas en inglés) del Tren Sudeste 

de Alta Velocidad de Washington, D.C. a Richmond. El proyecto evaluará las mejoras para mayor velocidad de los trenes de pasajeros 

interurbanos entre Washington, D.C. y Richmond. Con un servicio de trenes de pasajeros mejorado, el Estado disfrutará de mayores 

opciones de transporte y conexiones ferroviarias más rápidas y confiables hacia el noreste y el sureste.

Marque su Calendario.

Puertas abiertas entre las 5:00 y las 7:30 p.m. y se dará una presentación formal cada tarde a las 6:00 p.m.

Ashland

5 de Noviembre del 2014 

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center St.

Información de Transporte:

www.amtrak.com

Richmond

6 de Noviembre del 2014 

Department of 

Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad St.

Información de Transporte:

www.ridegrtc.com

Area de Fredericksburg

12 de Noviembre del 2014 

National Museum of the 

Marine Corps – Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Hwy.

Información de Transporte:

www.prtctransit.org/

Arlington

13 de Noviembre del 2014 

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy.

Información de Transporte:

www.wmata.com

www.arlingtontransit.com

No Puede asistir a una Reunión? Envíe sus Comentarios antes del 5 de Diciembre del 2014.

• Participe en nuestra reunión en línea entre el 27 de Octubre y el 5 de Diciembre, 2014 en www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Revise los materiales en línea y envíe sus comentarios electrónicamente.

• Envíe por correo sus comentarios a: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

Todos los sitios son accesibles para personas con discapacidad. El DRPT se esfuerza para ofrecer instalaciones y servicios razonables 

para personas que requieran asistencia para participar. Para asistencia especial, llame al oficial de cumplimiento del Título VI, 

al 804-786-4440 o al TDD 711 antes del 1 de Noviembre del 2014. Llame gratis al 888-832-0900 o al TDD 711.

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción para poder participar, por favor envíe un email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Las pólizas, formularios y notificaciones de State Farm están escritos en inglés. State Farm, Bloomington, IL.

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inmediato. 

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D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail G-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX G: SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACT REPORT 
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Social Media Impact Report

Social Media Statistics (October 6 – December 5, 2014)

Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

Followers 102

Following 212

Retweets 29

Mentions 36

Klout Score 40

Twitter @DC2RVArail

Traffic to Website

Source Clicks

Twitter 62

Facebook 256

LinkedIn 26

Facebook 

Daily Total Reach

The number of people who 

have seen any content 

associated with your Page. 

(Unique Users)

Fans 177

Likes Across Content 36

Comment Across Content 4 

88

Posts

Top Post | Nov 20, 2014

#DidYouKnow Public transportation is a $58 billion industry that employs 

nearly 400,000 people. SHARE if you support investing in public 

transportation! #Voices4Transit 

85 

Tweets
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail H-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX H: STATIC DISPLAY 
WASHINGTON, D.C. TO RICHMOND SOUTHEAST HIGH SPEED RAIL

You’re Invited!

Public Scoping MeeƟ ngs Scheduled

These meeƟ ngs are being held to:

• Introduce you to a project that will 

evaluate passenger rail improvements.

• Discuss the purpose and need for 

improvements.

• Present possible route alternaƟ ves 

along the corridor.

• IdenƟ fy potenƟal issues that should be 

considered.

• Hear from you!

Mark Your 

Calendar and 

Bring a Friend.

Can’t Make a MeeƟ ng? AƩ end Online.

A self-guided meeƟ ng will be available online between October 27 and December 5, 2014. 

Look for it at: www.DC2RVArail.com

We Want Your Feedback!

Formal public comments must be submiƩ ed by December 5th to be included in the offi cial 

public record for the scoping phase of the study. 

• AƩ end a meeƟ ng and submit your comments.

• Review materials online and send your comments electronically.

• Mail comments to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, 

Richmond, VA 23219. 

Need Assistance to AƩ end? LocaƟ ons are accessible to persons with disabiliƟes. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodaƟ ons and services for persons 

who require assistance to parƟ cipate. For special assistance, call the Title VI Compliance Offi cer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 by November 1, 2014. 

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a parƟ cipar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Stay Connected

Join the Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on (DRPT) at a public meeƟ ng 

to discuss improved intercity passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and 

Richmond. This project is the fi nal phase of an environmental review process to evaluate 

potenƟ al rail improvements that will lead to faster, more reliable passenger rail service to 

beƩ er connect the Commonwealth to the southeast and northeast rail corridors. 

Ashland

November 5, 2014

Hanover Arts and 

AcƟ viƟ es Center

500 South Center Street

Your Transit OpƟ ons:

www.amtrak.com

Richmond

November 6, 2014

Department of Motor 

Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

Your Transit OpƟ ons:

www.ridegrtc.com

Fredericksburg Area

November 12, 2014

NaƟ onal Museum of the Marine 

Corps - QuanƟ co

18900 Jeff erson Davis Highway

Your Transit OpƟ ons:

www.prtctransit.org

Arlington

November 13, 2014

WesƟ n Crystal City

1800 Jeff erson Davis Highway

Your Transit OpƟ ons:

www.wmata.com

www.arlingtontransit.com

www.dashbus.com

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector

Open house meeƟ ng from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. with a presentaƟ on at 6:00 p.m. each evening.
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail I-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX I: FLIER DISTRIBUTION 
Passenger Rail Public Meetings Planned

Help Us Improve Your Transportation Options

Please join the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) for 

a public scoping meeting to help shape the Washington, D.C. to Richmond High 

Speed Rail plan. The project will evaluate options for providing higher speed passenger rail travel between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Improved passenger 

rail service in the Commonwealth will offer citizens more transportation choices 

and faster, more reliable rail service that connects the northeast and southeast.

This is the second phase of a two-tiered environmental review process to 

evaluate potential environmental benefits and impacts of rail improvements that 

will lead to faster, more reliable passenger rail service south to Raleigh, N.C. and 

Charlotte, N.C. and north to Boston, Mass. SEHSR is part of the U.S. Department 

of Transportation’s plan for rail improvements throughout the United States. 

While the first phase established the general corridor for improved service, the 

exact corridor route and stations will be finalized as a part of this project.

Why Should You Participate?

During the project, your input is critical to providing important insight to the 

Project Team as we refine which path forward is the best for a given locality and 

corridor as a whole. 

Mark Your Calendar and See You There.

Open house from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. and formal presentation at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Ashland

November 5, 2014

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center Street

Transit info:

http://www.amtrak.com

Richmond

November 6, 2014

Department of 

Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

Transit info:

http://www.ridegrtc.com

Fredericksburg Area

November 12, 2014

National Museum of the Marine 

Corps – Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway

Transit info:

http://www.prtctransit.org/

Arlington

November 13, 2014

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Highway

Transit info:

www.wmata.com

www.arlingtontransit.com

Can’t Make a Meeting? Attend Our Online Meeting.

DRPT is also hosting an online public meeting at www.DC2RVArailcom. Join the self-guided online meeting anytime day 

or night, whenever it is most convenient for you from October 27 – December 5, 2014. 

Need Assistance to Attend?

Locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable accommodations and services for 

persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, call the Title VI compliance officer, 804 -786-4440 or 

TDD 711 by November 1, 2014. En Espanol: Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un 

email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Stay Connected Online: DC2RVArail.com DC2RVArail @DC2RVArail

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Título: Reuniones Públicas Planificadas para Trenes de Pasajeros

Ayúdenos a Mejorar Sus Opciones de Transporte.

Únase por favor al Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público de Virginia 

(DRPT por sus siglas en inglés) a una consulta pública de alcance que ayude a 

dar forma al plan del Tren de Alta Velocidad de Washington, D.C. a Richmond. 

El proyecto evaluaría las opciones para proporcionar mayor velocidad en los 

trenes de pasajeros entre Washington, D.C. y Richmond. El servicio de trenes 

mejorado en el Estado, ofrecerá a los ciudadanos más opciones de transporte y 

un servicio ferroviario más rápido y confiable que conecte el noreste y el sureste.

Esta es la segunda fase de un proceso evaluación ambiental de dos niveles para 

evaluar los posibles beneficios e impactos en el medio ambiente de las mejoras 

ferroviarias que llevarían a un servicio ferroviario de pasajeros más rápido, más 

confiable hacia el sur a Raleigh, N.C y a Charlotte, N.C. y hacia el norte a Boston, 

Mass. SEHSR es parte del plan del Departamento de Transporte para mejoras 

ferroviarias en todos los EEUU. Sabiendo que la primera fase estableció el 

corredor general para mejorar el servicio, la ubicación exacta de las estaciones 

y la ruta del corredor serán finalizadas como parte de este proyecto.

Porque Debería Participar?

Durante el proyecto, su aporte es fundamental para proporcionar una visión 

importante al Equipo del Proyecto a medida que refinemos cual es el mejor 

camino a tomar para una localidad específica y en todo el corredor. 

Marque su Calendario y Traiga un Amigo.

Casa abierta entre las 5:00 y las 7:30 p.m. y se dará una presentación formal cada tarde a las 6:00 p.m.

Ashland

5 de Noviembre del 2014

Hanover Arts and 

Activities Center

500 South Center Street

Transit info:

http://www.amtrak.com

Richmond

6 de Noviembre del 2014

Department of 

Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

Transit info:

http://www.ridegrtc.com

Área de Fredericksburg

12 de Noviembre del 2014

National Museum of the Marine 

Corps – Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis Highway

Transit info:

http://www.prtctransit.org/

Arlington

13 de Noviembre del 2014

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Highway

Transit info:

www.wmata.com

www.arlingtontransit.com

No Puede asistir a una Reunión? Asista a Nuestra Reunión en Línea. 

El DRPT es también el anfitrión de una consulta popular en línea en www.DC2RVArailcom. Únase a la reunión en línea auto 

guiada en cualquier momento del día o de la noche, que le sea más conveniente, desde el 27 de Octubre al 5 de Diciembre 

del 2014. 

Necesita Ayuda para Asistir?

Todos los sitios son accesibles para personas con discapacidad. El DRPT se esfuerza para ofrecer instalaciones y 

servicios razonables para personas que requieran asistencia para participar. Para asistencia especial, llame al oficial 

de cumplimiento del Título VI, al 804-786-4440 o al TDD 711 antes del 1 de Noviembre del 2014. En Español: Si usted 

necesita servicios de traducción para participar, por favor manda un email: espanol@DC2RVArail.com

Manténgase Conectado en Línea: www.DC2RVArail.com DC2RVArail @DC2RVArail

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District (BID) Arlington

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(English)

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Relations Glen Allen Fliers (English)

Hanover Arts Musuem Ashland

Display Board/Fliers 

(English)

Hanover Community Services Ashland Fliers (English)

Hilldrup Moving Company Quantico Fliers (English)

National Museum of the Marine Corps Triangle Fliers (English)

Panera Henrico Fliers (English)

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Sheetz Fredericksburg Fliers (English)

Starbucks Henrico Fliers (English)

The Supply Room Company Ashland Fliers (English)

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Virginia Railway Express -

Fredericksburg Station Fredericksburg Poster Display

Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Antioch School Community Center Sandston Fliers (English & Spanish)

Arlington Mill Community & Senior 

Center Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Aurora Hills Community & Senior 

Center Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

Battery Park Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Belmonth Recreation Center & Golf 

Course Henrico Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Bensley Community Building North Chesterfield Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Caroline County Community Services Milford Fliers (English & Spanish)
Center

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Center North Dinwiddie Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Hickory Hill Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Highland Springs Community Center 

and Recreation Area Henrico Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Lake Ridge Golf & Marina Woodbridge Fliers (English & Spanish)
Langston-Brown Community, Senior 

Center & Park Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Lee District RECenter Franconia Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Locust Shade Park Triangle Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Building South Chesterfield Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Mount Vernon Recreation Center Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

Oak Marr RECenter Oakton Fliers (English & Spanish)

Olde Towne Civic Center Petersburg Fliers (English & Spanish)

Parks and Recreation Chesterfield Fliers (English & Spanish)

Parks, Recreation & Community 

Facilities City of Richmond Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Patrick Henry Recreation Center Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

Pine Camp Culture Arts and Community 

Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Powhatan Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Providence RECenter Falls Church Fliers (English & Spanish)

Randolph Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Recreatin & Parks Henrico Fliers (English & Spanish)

Reid/Elkhardt Community Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Sharron Baucom Dale City Recreation 

Center Dale City Fliers (English & Spanish)

South Run RECenter Springfield Fliers (English & Spanish)

Southside Community Service Center Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Spotsylvania Fliers (English & Spanish)

Spring Hill RECenter McLean Fliers (English & Spanish)

T. B. Smith Community Cente Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Taylor Comples Ashland Fliers (English & Spanish)

The Rowser Building Stafford Fliers (English & Spanish)

Thomas Jefferson Community Center Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

Todds Tavern Community Center Spotsylvania Fliers (English & Spanish)

Twin Hickory Park & Recreation Center Glen Allen Fliers (English & Spanish)
Veteran's Memorial Park Woodbridge Fliers (English & Spanish)

Walter Reed Community Center & Park Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

William Ramsay Recreation Center Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

Southside Community Service Center Richmond Fliers (English)

A. P. Hill Branch Library Petersburg Fliers (English & Spanish)

Abraham and William Cooper Memorial 

Branch Library Colonial Beach Fliers (English & Spanish)

Access Services for People With 

Disabilities Fairfax Fliers (English & Spanish)

Administrative Office Hanover Fliers (English & Spanish)

Alexandria Library Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

Appomattox Regional-Maude 

Langhorne Nelson Library Hopewell Fliers (English & Spanish)

Arlington County Libraries Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

Atlee Branch Library Mechanicsville Fliers (English & Spanish)

Aurora Hills Branch Library Arlington Fliers (English & Spanish)

Belmont Branch Library (Closed for 

renovation) Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

Blake T. Newton Memorial Library 

Branch Hague Fliers (English & Spanish)

Bon Air Library North Chesterfield Fliers (English & Spanish)

Broad Rock Branch Library Richmond

Display Board/Fliers 

(English & Spanish)

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Burke Centre Library Burke Fliers (English & Spanish)

Burrowsville Library Disputanta Fliers (English & Spanish)

C. Melvin Snow Memorial Branch 

Library Spotsylvania Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Dawn Branch Hanover Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Dumbarton/Staples Mill Library Henrico

Display Board/Fliers 

(English & Spanish)

Dumfries Neighborhood Library Dumfries

Display Board/Fliers 

(English & Spanish)

Duncan Library Ashland

Display Board/Fliers 

(English)

East End Branch Library Richmond

Display Board/Fliers 

(English & Spanish)

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library Alexandria Fliers (English & Spanish)

England Run Branch Fredericksburg Fliers (English & Spanish)

Enon Library Chester Fliers (English & Spanish)

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North Avenue Branch Library Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Display Board/Fliers 

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West End Branch Library Richmond Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Woodrow Wilson Library Falls Church Fliers (English & Spanish)

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Maryland Governor's Office of the Deaf 

and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) Baltimore Fliers (English)

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Silver Spring Fliers (English)

Northern Virginia Resource Center Fairfax Fliers (English)

Potomac Chapter of the Registry of 

Interpreters for the Deaf (PCRID) Clarksville Fliers (English)

Virginia Department for the Deaf and 

Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) Henrico Fliers (English)

Virginia Registry of Interpreters for the 

Deaf (VRID) Fishersville Fliers (English)

Alexandria Office of Aging and Adult 

Services Alexandria Fliers (English)

Arlington Agency on Aging Arlington Fliers (English)

Bay Aging Urbanna Fliers (English)

Crater District Area Agency on Aging Petersburg Fliers (English)

Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Fairfax Fliers (English)

Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging Ashburn Fliers (English)

Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. Newport News Fliers (English)

Prince William Area Agency on Aging Woodbridge Fliers (English)

Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, 

Inc. Fredericksburg Fliers (English)

Senior Connections, The Capital Area 

Agency on Aging, Inc. Richmond Fliers (English)

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia Norfolk Fliers (English)
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail J-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX J: ELECTED OFFICIALS LETTER 
[Insert Date] 

[Insert Name and Title of Recipient] 

[Insert Address of Recipient] 

Re: Project Notification 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 

Dear [Insert Name of Recipient]: 

This letter is being sent to you as formal notification of the Washington, D.C. to Richmond 

Southeast High Speed Rail project’s initiation. Your constituents have been identified as 

interested parties in the Project because of location and potential environmental impacts. Your 

interest and advice on the project scope and on ways to enhance coordination throughout the 

corridor are both welcome and encouraged. 

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Rail 

and Public Transportation (DRPT), is initiating the preparation of a Tier II Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS) for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Va. rail corridor. An EIS is a document 

required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to promote informed decision-making 

by federal, state, and local agencies by making “detailed information concerning significant 

environmental impacts” available to both agency leaders and the public. The Project started in 

September 2014 and is anticipated to be complete in 2017. 

The northern limits of the Project are at the foot of the Long Bridge where it crosses the 

Potomac River into Washington, D.C. The southern limit of the project is in Centralia, midway 

between downtown Richmond and downtown Petersburg. Proposed improvements are along 

CSX Transportation-owned track, generally parallel to the I-95 corridor. Enclosed with this letter 

are a project area description and map of the corridor and the project limits.

Stakeholder and public input are critical and mandatory elements of the EIS, and the Project 

Team is seeking both your direct input and your assistance in encouraging public and 

stakeholder outreach. Public Scoping Meetings are scheduled for the first two weeks in 

November 2014. The purpose of these meetings is to present the purpose and need of the

project and solicit public input. Please visit the Project website at www.DC2RVARail.com for 

details. Your attendance and appropriate representation of your jurisdiction are encouraged. 

When the Draft EIS is available, we will be seeking a similar level of stakeholder and public 

participation. 
Pursuant to Section 6 of FRA’s Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, cities, 

counties, towns, regional transit providers, and metropolitan planning organizations should 

consult directly with DRPT to ensure that major concerns and interests are formally heard and 

acknowledged. 

We suggest that you become involved in the development of the Southeast High Speed Rail

through any of the following ways: 

1) Provide meaningful and early input. 

2) Participate in public and stakeholder meetings. 

3) Provide or encourage comment on the Tier II Draft EIS to reflect the views and 

concerns of your constituents and/or your jurisdiction. 

Should you have any questions or comments regarding this Project before the Public Scoping 

Meetings, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Stock at emily.stock@drpt.virginia.gov / 804-

786-1052. 

Thank you for your time. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer L. Mitchell

Director

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

CC: Chief Administrative Officers

Enclosure:

Project Description / Map of Project Limits
PROJECT BACKGROUND

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) is part 

of a greater plan by the U.S. Department of 

Transportation (USDOT) to develop a highspeed rail network as one component of a 

nationwide intermodal transportation 

network. 

This Project is funded through a cooperative 

agreement between the Virginia Department 

of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) 

and the Federal Railroad Administration 

(FRA) to complete the next phase of 

preliminary engineering and environmental 

review for SEHSR along a 123-mile segment 

between Washington, D.C. area (Arlington, 

Va.) and Richmond, Va. (Centralia, Va.)

area. A Tier II EIS is currently underway for 

the SEHSR segment between Richmond, 

Va. and Raleigh, N.C. and is expected to be 

completed in 2015. 

A Tier I EIS and Record of Decision (ROD)

were completed in 2002 for the entire 500-

mile SEHSR corridor between Washington, 

D.C. and Charlotte, N.C. In the ROD, FRA 

selected a preferred alternative for SEHSR, 

which generally follows the existing CSX 

right-of-way along the I-95 corridor north of 

Petersburg, VA, and determined that a Tier II 

EIS is the appropriate level of environmental 

review for the Washington, D.C. to 

Richmond segment of the SEHSR corridor. 

A tiered review process is typically used on 

exceptionally large studies. In such cases, 

the Tier I EIS analyzes the potential socioenvironmental impacts along a general 

corridor but does not identify the exact 

location of where the action should occur. 
Following the Tier I EIS ROD, the approved Tier I area is further broken down into sub-areas, 

and a Tier II EIS is then prepared for each sub-area. For public outreach purposes, the project 

area will be divided into three sub-areas: Southern, Middle, and Northern.

The Tier II EIS will be accompanied by the preparation of preliminary engineering documents for 

the individual improvements proposed for this Project. Additionally, the Project accounts for 

environmental assessments of related capacity improvements to connected rail lines in the 

Richmond area. The rail corridor travels through the following counties, towns, and cities and 

near the following military bases/forts: 

 Arlington County

 Fairfax County

 Prince William County

 Stafford County

 Spotsylvania County

 Caroline County

 Hanover County

 Henrico County

 Chesterfield County

 City of Alexandria

 Town of Quantico 

 City of Fredericksburg

 Town of Ashland

 City of Richmond

 Fort Belvoir

 Quantico Marine Base 
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail K-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX K: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER WEBINAR 
From: Deborah DeMarco

To: Deborah DeMarco

Subject: DC2RVArail Webinar 10/22/14____

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 8:27:19 PM

Dear Communications Managers:

On behalf of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), we invite

you to learn more about an important project that will examine higher speed intercity

passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. We encourage all

county, city, and transit agency communication managers within this 123-mile corridor to

attend a webinar to hear how this project effects your region and how we can support your

communication efforts. 

The project kick-off webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 from 11 a.m. –

 11:30 a.m. A Microsoft Outlook Calendar appointment message will follow with

 information on how to log on to the webinar. If you have any questions on how to

 participate, please email me at demarco@cordell-crumley.com.

Through a variety of public outreach activities, along with detailed technical efforts, the

project will culminate in a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and preliminary

engineering for higher speed rail improvements. Expected to be complete within three

years, this project is the second step in a two-tiered process of federal review. The Tier I

EIS concluded in 2002 with a Record of Decision that called for incremental rail

improvements that generate the benefits of higher speeds and minimize impacts by using

existing rail infrastructure and railroad right-of-way. 

We will keep you updated throughout the current environmental review and engineering

process and hope you will share this information with your contacts, clients, and citizens.

We are seeking the following assistance and guidance from you to reach the greatest

number of stakeholders: 

· Check agencies’ master calendars to ensure we are not overlapping on meeting

dates.

· Reach out to your constituents through your existing communications channels

such as newsletters, e-blasts, cable stations, websites, and more.

· Provide new opportunities to spread the word through related projects.

· Potential guidance for meeting location ideas.

The rail corridor from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is the northernmost segment of the

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor, which stretches southward from

Washington, D.C. through Richmond, Va. south to Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C. It is

part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan for a nationwide rail network with

improved service and connections to higher speed rail service in the northeast (Boston,
Mass. to Washington, D.C.) to points in the southeast (Miami, Fla. to Charlotte, N.C.) and

beyond.

We appreciate your support to help us reach a diverse population that will enhance the

public involvement process and the resulting final alternatives.

Thank you,

Deborah DeMarco

Washington, D.C. to Richmond High Speed Rail Team

www.DC2RVArail.com

757-739-6760 
From: Deborah DeMarco

To: Deborah DeMarco

Subject: REMINDER: DC2RVArail Webinar TODAY

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 8:55:39 AM

Dear Communication Managers,

We hope you can join us today for the DC2RVArail webinar. If you have never used Adobe

 Connect, be sure to log on early should you need to download Adobe Flash Player 10.1. If you

 are unable to make the webinar, please let us know and we will send follow up information

 about the project soon.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014; 11 – 11:30 a.m.

The conference call dial-in number is 866-994-6437

The passcode is 5148651

Join the online meeting: https://meet66663673.adobeconnect.com/dc2rvarail/

What Do You Need to Participate?

Online live seminars are scheduled events broadcast over the web via Adobe Connect. You'll need a

computer with a browser, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, and Internet connection. Audio is available via

telephone (see above). If you've never used Adobe Connect, get a quick overview:

http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat and Adobe

Connect are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and/or other countries.

Dear Communications Managers:

On behalf of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), we invite

you to learn more about an important project that will examine higher speed intercity

passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. We encourage all

county, city, and transit agency communication managers within this 123-mile corridor to

attend a webinar to hear how this project effects your region and how we can support your

communication efforts. 

The project kick-off webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 from 11 a.m. –

 11:30 a.m. A Microsoft Outlook Calendar appointment message will follow with

 information on how to log on to the webinar. If you have any questions on how to

 participate, please email me at demarco@cordell-crumley.com.

Through a variety of public outreach activities, along with detailed technical efforts, the

project will culminate in a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and preliminary
engineering for higher speed rail improvements. Expected to be complete within three

years, this project is the second step in a two-tiered process of federal review. The Tier I

EIS concluded in 2002 with a Record of Decision that called for incremental rail

improvements that generate the benefits of higher speeds and minimize impacts by using

existing rail infrastructure and railroad right-of-way. 

We will keep you updated throughout the current environmental review and engineering

process and hope you will share this information with your contacts, clients, and citizens.

We are seeking the following assistance and guidance from you to reach the greatest

number of stakeholders: 

· Check agencies’ master calendars to ensure we are not overlapping on meeting

dates.

· Reach out to your constituents through your existing communications channels

such as newsletters, e-blasts, cable stations, websites, and more.

· Provide new opportunities to spread the word through related projects.

· Potential guidance for meeting location ideas.

The rail corridor from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is the northernmost segment of the

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor, which stretches southward from

Washington, D.C. through Richmond, Va. south to Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C. It is

part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s plan for a nationwide rail network with

improved service and connections to higher speed rail service in the northeast (Boston,

Mass. to Washington, D.C.) to points in the southeast (Miami, Fla. to Charlotte, N.C.) and

beyond.

We appreciate your support to help us reach a diverse population that will enhance the

public involvement process and the resulting final alternatives.

Thank you,

Deborah DeMarco

Washington, D.C. to Richmond High Speed Rail Team

www.DC2RVArail.com

757-739-6760
From: Deborah DeMarco

To: Deborah DeMarco

Subject: DC2RVA Rail- Meeting Notification News Release and Webinar

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 3:59:35 PM

Attachments: DC2RVA_PIO_Webinar_102214.pdf

DC2RVA_Scoping_Release_FINAL 102214.doc

Dear Communication Managers and PIOs,

The Washington D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project team recently held a webinar for area communication

managers to discuss the northernmost segment of the Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Corridor, which stretches

southward from Washington, D.C through Richmond to Raleigh, N.C. and Charlotte, N.C., ultimately connecting to a larger

network of higher speed rail corridors.

Thank you to those who attended, we hope you found the webinar informative and helpful. The webinar was an opportunity

for us to introduce you to the project and to invite you to share information about the upcoming public meetings hosted by

the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration

(FRA). Attached for your reference is a copy of the webinar presentation.

Ashland Richmond Fredericksburg area Arlington

November 5, 2014

5-7:30 p.m.

(6 p.m. presentation)

November 6, 2014

5-7:30 p.m.

(6 p.m. presentation)

November 12, 2014

5-7:30 p.m.

(6 p.m. presentation)

November 13, 2014

5-7:30 p.m.

(6 p.m. presentation)

Hanover Arts and

Activities Center

500 South Center Street

Department of Motor

Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

National Museum of the

Marine Corps -Quantico

18900 Jefferson Davis  Hwy

Westin Crystal City

1800 Jefferson Davis Hwy

Transit info:

http://www.amtrak.com

Transit info:

http://www.ridegrtc.com

Transit info:

http://www.prtctransit.org/

Transit info:

http://www.wmata.com

http://www.arlingtontransit.com/

Please share the attached public meeting notification materials (flier, news release, email alert) with your county/city

contacts and citizens. These materials may be used to develop information for government access television, city/county

websites, social media sites, RSS feeds, etc. Be sure to visit the project website (www.DC2RVArail.com) for additional

communication materials that you can use to reach out to your audiences. An online meeting also is currently available on

the website. The public can review project information at the Scoping Meetings or online. To be included in the public

record, comments are due by December 5, 2014, although comments will be accepted throughout the project.

Project website: www.DC2RVArail.com

Online Media Kit (maps, logos): http://dc2rvarail.com/newsroom/media-kit/

Communications Toolkit (fliers, news releases): http://dc2rvarail.com/resources/digital-toolkit/

Over the next few months, we will be in touch with you to learn what tools your organization has in place to further the

message to your communities. One specific area of importance is the Title VI and Environmental Justice portion of the public

involvement plan. Anything you can offer to strengthen our outreach to low income, senior, disabled, and Limited English

Proficiency audiences etc. would be tremendously helpful. Please let us know about any outreach you conduct on behalf of

this project so that we can include it in the project’s public involvement record.

If you have any questions regarding the project, please feel free to contact me at 757-739-6760. Thank you again for your
cooperation and assistance in promoting the November meetings. We look forward to working with you over the next three

years.

Sincerely,

Deborah DeMarco

On behalf of the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

757-739-6760

demarco@cordell-crumley.com

Attached:

Webinar presentation pdf

News Release
October 22, 2014

Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II EIS

Project Kick Off Webinar for Regional Communicators
• Provide SEHSR background and current status

• Provide overview of D.C. to Richmond segment of the 

SEHSR corridor

• Describe how regional communication managers can 

help educate the community

• Describe coordination process

• Review project timeline and next steps

• Questions

Presentation Objectives

2
• Plan by U.S. Dept. of Transportation and the states to 

develop a nationwide high speed rail network 

• One component of a nationwide intermodal 

transportation network

• Purpose is to offer a viable transportation choice that is 

competitive with auto and air travel 

SEHSR Background
History

4
Corridor Over view

• 123-mile 

segment

• Along CSX’s 

R ichmond, 

Fredericksburg , 

and Potomac 

Subdivision

• Shared freight 

rail and 

passenger rail 

corridor

• Amtrak 

provides 

intercity 

passenger rail 

ser vice

• Virginia R ailway 

Express 

provides 

commuter rail 

ser vice 

Washington, DC to 

Richmond Southeast High 

Speed Rail

5
• 90 mph Maximum Authorized Speed (MAS)

• Add new higher speed intercity passenger rail trips

Service Objectives

• Construct additional main line 

• Straighten curves 

• Improve sidings and signals

• Improve stations

• Improve grade crossing

Possible Improvements

Project Overview

6
• Scoping – introduce the project and identify issues to be 

addressed in the scope of work. Early input helps narrow the 

range of alternatives considered in the Draft EIS.

• Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – summarizes 

potential impacts and benefits of the proposed alternative(s). 

The document is made available for public review and a public 

hearing is held.

• Final EIS – after considering public and agency input and the 

alternatives analysis/screening results, a recommended 

alternative is published in the Final EIS.

• Record of Decision (ROD) – the FRA issues a Record of Decision 

stating their final decision on the recommended alternative.

Tier II EIS and the NEPA Process

7
Public Outreach Schedule

8
Public Involvement

What are we doing?

• Hold four sets of public meetings over the next three years

• Conduct small group community meetings

• Reach deep into the communities along I-95 to get quality public 

participation

• Use social media to engage through website, Facebook and 

Twitter

• Develop E-newsletters, fliers, ads, and informational boards to 

keep public informed throughout the process
Regional Coordination

Understand your 

audiences better and 

learn how to 

communicate with them

Assist us in educating 

your audiences about 

the project and invite 

them to participate

Assist in identifying your 

Title VI communities

Seniors/Disabled/Low 

Income/Minorities/LEP...

Public Involvement

Why we need you...
Information Sharing

• Webinars and Meetings

• Conducted at project 

milestones

• Communication 

updates to PIOs

• One-on-one meetings

Project Website

Online media kit 

• Repository for E-alerts, 

news releases, fliers, 

PSAs, ads, logos and 

other collateral material

• Provide supporting 

documents and reports

Other

• E-newsletter

• Cable TV slides 

• Video clips

• Social media 

connections

Communication Tools

11
What are your 

resources for 

disseminating 

information?

What materials do 

you need from the 

team that have not 

been identified?

What is the best 

way for us to 

communicate with 

you?

Communication Needs
Public Scoping Meetings

13

Open house format with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. each evening.
Promote public 

meetings

Public meetings 

November 2014

Outreach 

documentation

Next Steps

14
Thank you!

Public Involvement Team Contact: Deborah DeMarco

demarco@cordell-crumley.com; 757-739-6760

Questions?

15
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail L-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX L: AGENCY MEETING MATERIALS 
Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed 

Rail 

Interagency Scoping Meeting Invite List 

Type Agency Name

Agency - Federal

Agency - Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Office of the Executive Director John Fowler

Agency - Federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, Office of Federal Agency Programs Reid Nelson

Agency - Federal Federal Aviation Administration, Eastern Region Debbie Roth

Agency - Federal Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 3 Elizabeth Edge

Agency - Federal Federal Highway Administration, Virginia Division Irene Rico

Agency - Federal Federal Highway Administration, District of Columbia Division Christopher Lawson

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Region 3 Brigid Hynes-Cherin

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Region 3 Corey Walker

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Region 3 Melissa Barlow

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Headquarters Matthew Welbes

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Headquarters Rahman Williams

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Office of Planning & Environment Lucy Garliauskas

Agency - Federal Federal Transit Administration, Office of Transit Safety and Oversight Thomas Littleton

Agency - Federal U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk Paul Olsen

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Jonathan Jarvis

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Mike Caldwell

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, Headquarters Sally Jewell

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Julie Kutruff

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Lucy Lawliss

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Lisa Mendelson

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service Dave Ruth

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Daniel Ashe

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Gary Frazer

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Jim Kurth

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Suzette Kimball

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Dave Russ

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Roger Flint

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Alan Knewstep

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Kenneth Bingham

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture , National Resource Conservation Service Ron Wisniewski

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Jeanne Turnure

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Jack Bricker

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Resource Conservation Service Jason Weller

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services William Clay

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Services Scott Barras
Type Agency Name

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Army, Fort Belvoir Public Affairs 

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Defense, Richmond Supply Center Management Office 

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Richmond Field Office Carrie Schmidt

Agency - Federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington DC Field 

Office Marvin Turner

Agency - Federal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Administrator Gina McCarthy

Agency - Federal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 Shawn Garvin

Agency - Federal U.S. Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Public Affairs Office Community Relations 

Agency – State 

Agency - State District Department of Transportation Sam Zimbabwe

Agency - State District Department of Transportation Matthew Brown

Agency - State Virginia Department of Forestry Bettina Ring

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Charles Kilpatrick

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Helen Cuervo

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Thomas Hawthorne

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Mahmud Hussain

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Marcie Parker

Agency - State Virginia Department of Transportation Stephen Long

Agency - State Virginia Department of Environmental Quality David Paylor

Agency - State Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Thomas Faha

Agency - State Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Richard Doucette

Agency - State Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Trish Beasley

Agency - State Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy Conrad Spangler

Agency - State Virginia Department of Health John Aulbach

Agency - State Virginia Department of Health Hugh Eggborn

Agency - State Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Sandra Adams

Agency - State Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Andy Sorrell

Agency - State Virginia Department of Aviation Randall Burdette

Agency - State Virginia Department of Aviation Rusty Harrington

Agency - State Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Clyde Cristman

Agency - State Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Jackie Miller

Agency - State Virginia Department of Emergency Management Jeffrey Stern

Agency - State Virginia Department of Emergency Management Virgil Gray

Agency - State Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Bob Duncan

Agency - State Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries David Whitehurst

Agency - State Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Robert Walker

Agency - State Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Melanie Davenport

Agency - State Virginia Department of Historic Resources Julie Langan

Agency - State Virginia Department of Historic Resources David Edwards

Agency - State Virginia Department of Housing/Community Development Bill Shelton

Agency - State Virginia Port Authority John Reinhart

Agency - State Virginia Railway Express Doug Allen

Agency - State Virginia Railway Express Chris Henry

Agency – County
Type Agency Name

Agency - County Arlington County John Liebertz

Agency - County Arlington County Barbara Donnellan

Agency - County Arlington County Tom Bruccoleri

Agency - Local Arlington Economic Development Cindy Richmond

Agency - County Caroline County Gary Wilson

Agency - County Caroline County Mike Finchum

Agency - County Caroline County Alan Partin

Agency - County Caroline County Mike Finchum 

Agency - County Chesterfield County James Stegmaier

Agency - County Chesterfield County William Dupler

Agency – County Chesterfield County Lou Lassiter

Agency – County Chesterfield County Kirk Turner

Agency – County Chesterfield County Jesse Smith

Agency - County Fairfax County Edward Long

Agency - County Fairfax County Linda Cornish Blank

Agency - County Fairfax County Leonard Wolfenstein

Agency - County Fairfax County Michael Garcia

Agency - County Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Gerald Gordon

Agency - County Hanover County Cecil Harris

Agency - County Hanover County David Maloney

Agency - County Henrico County Timothy Foster

Agency - County Henrico County Steven Yob

Agency - County Henrico County Todd Eure

Agency - County Henrico County Rosemary Deemer

Agency - County Henrico County R. Joseph Emerson

Agency - County Prince William County Melissa S Peacor

Agency - County Prince William County Christopher Price

Agency - County Prince William County Thomas Blaser

Agency - County Spotsylvania County Wanda Parrish

Agency - County Spotsylvania County C. Douglas Barnes

Agency - County Stafford County Kathy Baker

Agency - County Stafford County Jeff Harvey

Agency - County Stafford County Steve Hubble

Agency – Local (City/Town within 0.5-miles of corridor) 

Agency - Local City of Alexandria Francine Bromberg

Agency - Local City of Alexandria Rich Baier

Agency - Local City of Alexandria Rashad Young

Agency - Local City of Alexandria Michele Oaks

Agency - Local City of Fredericksburg Charles Johnston

Agency - Local City of Fredericksburg Doug Fawcett

Agency - Local City of Fredericksburg Karen Hedelt

Agency - Local City of Fredericksburg Erik Nelson

Agency - Local City of Fredericksburg Beverly Cameron

Agency - Local City of Richmond Byron Marshall
Type Agency Name

Agency - Local City of Richmond Mark Olinger

Agency - Local City of Richmond Mark Olinger

Agency - Local City of Richmond Lee Downey

Agency - Local City of Richmond Viktoria Badger

Agency - Local Town of Ashland Charles Hartgrove

Agency - Local Town of Ashland Nora Amos

Agency - Local Town of Ashland Janie Kaplan

Local/Regional Commissions / Authorities / Organizations 

MPO Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Andy Waple

MPO George Washington Regional Commission Tim Ware

MPO Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Chuck Bean

MPO Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Kanti Srikanth

MPO Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Daniel Lysy

Reg. Comm. / Auth. Northern Virginia Regional Commission Mark Gibb

Reg. Comm. / Auth. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Paul Gilbert

Reg. Comm. / Auth. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Todd Hafner

Reg. Comm. / Auth. Northern Virginia Transportation Commission Kelley Coyner

Reg. Comm. / Auth. Northern Virginia Transportation Commission Jillian Linnell




SEHSR Overview

• 1992 - USDOT designated SEHSR from Washington, D.C. to CharloƩ e, N.C. as a 

naƟ onal high-speed rail corridor

• 1999 - Tier I EIS began for the enƟ re SEHSR corridor

• 2002 - SEHSR Corridor Tier I Record of Decision

• 2012 - Tier I Record of Decision for Richmond to Hampton Roads 

A preferred high-speed rail alternaƟ ve was idenƟ fi ed

• 2015 - Tier II Record of Decision expected for Richmond to Raleigh

• 2017 - Tier II Record of Decision expected for Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Let’s Get Virginia Moving!

Thank you for your interest in planning the future of intercity 

high-speed passenger rail in the Washington, D.C. to Richmond corridor. 

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on (DRPT) and 

the Federal Railroad AdministraƟ on (FRA) are holding Public Scoping 

MeeƟ ngs to launch the fi nal phase of preliminary engineering and 

environmental review for Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) between 

Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. This segment will provide the 

criƟ cal link between the northeast rail corridor and the rest of the SEHSR 

corridor, enhancing connecƟ vity between Washington, D.C., Richmond, 

and beyond by providing faster and more reliable rail service. 

This project will result in a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 

that will describe acƟ ons needed to expand the capacity of the rail 

network and document whether those acƟ ons would aff ect the 

man-made and natural environments. The EIS is intended to help 

decision makers understand the benefi ts and risks of moving forward 

with this project.

DC2RVA at a Glance:

• Northern Terminus – Long Bridge (Potomac River) in Arlington, Va.

• Southern Terminus – Centralia in Chesterfi eld County, Va.

• Approximately 123-mile segment generally parallel to the I-95 corridor

• Shared freight rail and passenger rail corridor

Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014

North

Virginia

Carolina

West Virginia Maryland

Raleigh

Richmond

CharloƩe

Washington D.C.

Cary

Durham

Salisbury Burlington

Greensboro

Kannapolis

Petersburg

Hampton Road

Fredericksburg

SEHSR

Corridor

Richmond

to Raleigh

Tier II EIS

Richmond to

Hampton Roads

Tier I EIS

Washington, D.C.

to Richmond

Tier II EIS

MARYLAND

VIRGINIA VIRGINIA

Centralia

Arlington

95

95

Ashland

to Petersburg

Roadways

Project Area

State Line

County Line

Northern

Sub-Area

Central 

Sub-Area

Southern 

Sub-Area
Scoping (2014)

MeeƟ ngs to introduce the 

program and idenƟ fy issues 

to be addressed in the scope 

of work. Early input helps narrow the range of alternaƟ ves 

considered in the DraŌ EIS.

DraŌ EIS (2016)

Summarizes potenƟ al impacts 

and benefi ts of the proposed 

alternaƟ ve(s). The document 

is made available for public 

review and a public hearing 

is held.

Final EIS (2017)

AŌ er considering public and 

agency input and the 

alternaƟ ves analysis/ 

screening results, a 

recommended alternaƟ ve is 

published in the Final EIS.

Record of Decision (2017)

The FRA issues a Record of 

Decision staƟ ng its fi nal 

decision on the recommended 

alternaƟ ve.

Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014

Proposed Rail Service Benefi ts We Want to Hear From You

We are currently in the Scoping Phase of the project. During 

this phase, we want your input on the project Purpose and 

Need and the idenƟfi caƟ on of environmental issues.

Project Purpose and Need

The Tier I EIS idenƟfi ed the following factors; do they refl ect 

current and future needs?

• PopulaƟ on growth

• The increase in intercity travel demand 

• Need for more transportaƟ on opƟ ons

• The negaƟ ve eff ects of congesƟ on on the economy, 

quality of life, and air quality in the Commonwealth

• Possibility for economic development

• Emergency transportaƟ on plans

Environmental Screening

Help us idenƟ fy benefi ts and impacts associated with:

• Air Quality

• Historic ProperƟ es 

• Indirect Impacts 

• Noise and VibraƟ on

• Parks, RecreaƟ on, and 

Open Space

• Water Quality

• Wetlands and Streams 

• Social and Economic 

Impacts 

• Threatened and 

Endangered Species

Many Ways to Stay On Track

Learn more and stay informed!

• Website: www.DC2RVArail.com

• Facebook: DC2RVArail

• TwiƩ er: @DC2RVArail

• Email: info@DC2RVArail.com

• Call: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711

All Scoping Comments Must Be 

Received by December 5, 2014.

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Scoping Comment Form

Fall 2014 

This project will document whether, and to what extent, the improvements that are needed to increase rail capacity and speed 

of rail travel would affect the environment. The environment includes both natural and man-made resources, such as air 

quality; water quality; cultural resources and historic properties; indirect impacts; parks, recreation, and open spaces; noise; 

wetlands and streams; traffic; social and economic factors; and threatened and endangered species. 

Please provide a comment if there is a potential impact, resource, or location that concerns you.

Additional Comments:

Name: 

Formal scoping comments are due December 5, 2014.

How to submit comments: 

Organization: - Complete and submit this form at a meeting.

Street Address: - Use the instructions on the reverse side of this form to mail 

this form.

City, State, Zip:

Phone: - Email your comments to info@DC2RVArail.com

Email: - Fill out the online comment form at www.DC2RVArail.com

- Call the project hotline at (888) 832-0900, TDD 711 Would you like to receive project updates?  Yes  No 

 
Please fold, fasten with tape, and mail. No envelope necessary. Do not staple.

______________________

______________________

______________________

Emily Stock

Manager of Rail Planning

DRPT

600 E Main St, Ste 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

Place 

Stamp 

Here
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Let’s Get Virginia Moving! You’re 

invited to come along for the ride.

Thank you for your interest in planning the future of intercity highspeed passenger rail in the Washington, D.C. to Richmond corridor. 

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) 

and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are holding Public

Scoping Meetings to launch preliminary engineering and environmental review for Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) along a 

123-mile segment, which generally follows the CSX railroad parallel 

to I-95 between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. This segment 

will provide the critical link between the northeast rail corridor 

and the rest of the SEHSR corridor, enhancing connectivity between 

Washington, D.C., Richmond, and beyond by providing faster and 

more reliable rail service. Improving the current passenger rail 

corridor, while supporting the preservation and growth of the existing 

freight corridor, is integral to the successful long-term operation 

of the Commonwealth’s multimodal transportation system. 

This project will result in a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement 

(EIS) that will describe actions needed to expand the capacity of 

the rail network and document whether those actions would affect 

air quality, noise, water, open space, and several other aspects of 

the man-made and natural environments. The EIS is intended to 

help decision makers understand the benefits and risks of moving 

forward with this project.

What benefits could 

improved passenger rail 

service bring?

The following are a few points from 

the project team and other studies.

Can you think of more?

• Decreased travel times with 

increased speeds up to 90 mph

• Increased frequency of passenger 

rail service

• Improved reliability of passenger 

rail service

• Competitive option to air and auto 

travel along the eastern seaboard

• Improved air quality and reduced 

greenhouse gas emissions from 

automobiles

• Economic benefit to the 

Commonwealth and this region

• Improved motorist and rail safety 

through upgraded highway-railroad 

crossings

Potential Improvements

To make improved passenger rail 

service possible, including increasing 

passenger rail operating speeds to 

90 mph, this project will evaluate the 

following improvements:

• Construct additional main line track

• Straighten curves in existing tracks

• Improve station areas

• Improve sidings and signals

• Improve grade crossings

Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014
Project Background

The EIS is a document required by the National 

Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for all federal projects 

that could significantly impact the environment. It 

encourages communication and cooperation between 

all who are involved in environmental decisions: government officials, private businesses, and the public. 

For high-speed rail corridors, FRA typically conducts 

two tiers of review. The first tier (Tier I EIS), which was 

completed in 2002, evaluated the environmental and 

socio-economic issues of a passenger rail corridor 

between Washington, D.C. and Charlotte, N.C. at a 

high level but did not identify the exact footprint of 

the passenger rail route. While the Tier I EIS established the general corridor for improved service, the 

actual route will be developed as part of the more 

rigorous Tier II EIS process. Currently there are two 

Tier II projects underway for the SEHSR corridor, the 

Richmond, Va. to Raleigh, N.C. Tier II (anticipated to be 

complete early in 2015) and this project, which is just 

starting. The selection of the preferred route improvements and the formal federal approval (called a Record 

of Decision or ROD), will signal the approval for final 

design and construction to begin.

M A R Y L A N D

V I R G I N I A

Centralia

Arlington

95

95

Roadways

Project Area

State Line

County Line

Amtrak StaƟon

Virginia Railway 

Express StaƟon

Amtrak/VRE

Co-located 

StaƟons

Project Area

The limits of the project area extend approximately 

123 miles from Arlington, Va., where the Long Bridge 

crosses the Potomac River into Washington, D.C., 

to Centralia, halfway between Richmond and 

Petersburg, Va. Proposed improvements are along 

CSX-owned track, generally parallel to the I-95 

corridor.

What came out of the SEHSR Tier I EIS?

The Tier I EIS recommended that the 

Tier II EIS projects should:

• Use an incremental development approach.

• Minimize impacts by using existing rail infrastructure, 

corridor, and railroad right-of-way.

• Reduce expected initial capital investment. 

• Generate benefits of higher speeds in achievable 

timeframes.

• Add new higher speed intercity round trips to the 

corridor.

Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014
Public Input – A Key Component

During the EIS process, stakeholder and public input 

are critical to providing important insight to DRPT and 

FRA as they refine which alternative improvements 

are the best for a given locality and corridor as a whole. 

Public input will be integrated into the technical 

evaluation process to ensure their input is considered 

before decisions are made. 

The information and materials here and online at 

www.DC2RVArail.com are designed to educate you 

about the project process so that you will be able to 

offer relevant input throughout the effort. 

Scoping Phase – We Need Your Input 

to Shape the Plan

We are currently in the Scoping Phase of the Project. 

During this phase, the team wants your input to help 

shape the following:

• Development 

of the Purpose 

and Need for 

higher speed 

passenger rail 

• Identification 

of the scope of 

environmental 

issues to be 

addressed 

Project Purpose and Need – 

Why Improved Passenger Rail?

Why do we need this project? Do these statements 

capture Virginia’s current and future transportation 

needs? 

• Prepare for population growth.

• Account for the increase in intercity travel demand. 

• Offer more transportation options as travel delays 

increase because of growing congestion on Virginia’s 

highways and at airports.

• Help mitigate the negative effects this congestion 

will have on the economy, quality of life, and air 

quality in the Commonwealth.

• Support economic development.

• Support emergency transportation plans.

• Improve safety and energy effectiveness.

Environmental Issues Screening

The team will evaluate potential improvements against 

a number of environmental categories. 

Are you aware of any environmental issues to add?

Final EIS (2017) 

After considering public 

and agency input and 

the alternatives analysis/

screening results, a recommended alternative is 

published in the Final EIS.

Scoping (2014) 

Meetings to introduce 

the program and identify 

issues to be addressed in 

the scope of work. Early 

input helps narrow the 

range of alternatives 

considered in the Draft EIS.

Record of Decision (2017) 

The FRA issues a Record 

of Decision stating its 

final decision on the 

recommended alternative.

Draft EIS (2016) 

Summarizes potential impacts 

and benefits of the proposed 

alternative(s). The document 

is made available for public 

review and a public hearing 

is held.

• Air Quality

• Water Quality 

• Historic Properties 

• Parks, Recreation Areas, 

and Open Space 

• Noise and Vibration

• Wetlands and Streams

• Social and Economic 

Impacts 

• Threatened and 

Endangered Species

Key Milestones - Tier II Full Steam Ahead:

Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014
Scoping Phase Handout – Fall 2014

Send Comments and Input by 

December 5

Formal public comments must be submitted by 

December 5, 2014, to be included in the official public 

record for the scoping phase of the project. General 

comments and questions may be submitted at any 

time. You can:

• Participate in a self-guided online meeting: 

www.DC2RVArail.com

• Read materials online and send your comments and 

questions electronically from the project website.

• Mail comments to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail 

Planning, DRPT, 600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, 

Richmond, VA 23219. 

While your questions and comments may not be 

responded to individually, the Draft EIS will include a 

summary of Scoping Phase comments and responses 

for your review.

Many Ways to Stay On Track

There will be several more meetings like this one 

during key project milestones at various locations 

along the corridor. Online meetings also will be offered 

to complement each set of in-person meetings. 

Learn more, stay informed, and keep in contact:

• Visit our website at: www.DC2RVArail.com

• Facebook: DC2RVArail

• Twitter: @DC2RVArail

• Email: info@DC2RVArail.com

• Sign up on the website to receive email updates.

• Submit an online question or comment at any time.

• Attend a public meeting in person or online.

• Call us toll-free at: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711

En Espanol?

Si usted necesita servicios de traducción para poder 

participar, por favor envíe un email a:

espanol@DC2RVArail.com

DRPT Mission:

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s mission is 

to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding 

transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, 

public transportation, and commuter services.

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded 

from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on 

the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title 

VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For additional information 

on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file 

a complaint, please contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, 

Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, 

Richmond, VA 23219.

DC2RVA at a Glance:

The project is designed to improve service between 

Washington, D.C. and Richmond. 

• Northern Terminus – Long Bridge (Potomac River) 

in Arlington, Va.

• Southern Terminus – Centralia in Chesterfield, Va.

• Approximately 123-mile segment generally 

parallel to the I-95 corridor

• Shared freight rail and passenger rail corridor 

• Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service

• Virginia Railway Express (VRE) provides commuter 

rail service

• Along CSX’s Richmond, Fredericksburg, and 

Potomac Subdivision
Folleto de la Fase de Alcance – Otoño 2014

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aumento de velocidad de hasta 90 

• Aumentar la frecuencia de trenes 

pasajeros

• Mejorías en la con

fi abilidad en el 

servicio de tren de pasajeros

• Compe

Ɵ r con la opción de viaje aé

o en automóvil a lo largo de la cos

• Mejorías en la calidad del aire y re

la emisión de gases de invernaderproducidos por automóviles

• Bene

fi cios económicos para la 

Mancomunidad y la región

• Mejorías en la seguridad de 

conductores y trenes mediante la actualización de los cruces de autopistas con rieles

Mejorías PotencialesPara hacer posible el mejorar el servicio de trenes de pasajeros, incluyendo el aumento de la velode operación de trenes de pasajehasta 90 mph, este proyecto evalas siguientes mejorías:• Construir una línea de riel adiciona• Enderezar curvas en la vía existent• Mejorar las áreas de las estaciones• Mejorar apartaderos y señales• Mejorar cruces a nivel

Envíe Comentarios y Aportes hasta Diciembre 5Comentarios formales del público deben ser enviados antes del 5 de Diciembre del 2014, para ser incluidos en el registro o

fi cial de la fase de alcance del proyecto. 

Comentarios generales y preguntas pueden ser suministradas en cualquier momento a lo largo del proyecto. Usted puede:• Par

Ɵ cipar en una reunión auto guiada en línea: 

www.DC2RVArail.com

• Leer el material en línea y envíe sus comentarios y 

preguntas electrónicamente desde el si

Ɵ o web del 

proyecto.

• Enviar por correo sus comentarios a: 

Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, DRPT,

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219 

Aunque las preguntas y comentarios podrían no ser atendidos de manera individual, el Borrador del EIS incluirá un sumario de respuestas y comentarios sobre la Fase de Alcance para su revisión.

Muchas Maneras de Estar en el CaminoVan a haber más reuniones como esta durante los hitos claves del proyecto en dis

Ɵ ntas localidades a lo 

largo del corredor. Reuniones en línea también serán ofrecidas para complementar cada reunión en persona. Aprenda más, permanezca informado, y mantenga el contacto:

• Visite el si

Ɵ o web: www.DC2RVArail.com

• Facebook: DC2RVArail

• Twi

Ʃ er: @DC2RVArail

• Email: info@DC2RVArail.com

• Regístrese en el si

Ɵ o web para recibir actualizaciones 

en su email.

• Envíe preguntas o comentarios en cualquier 

momento.

• Asista a una reunión pública en persona o en en 

línea.

• Llámenos gratuitamente al: 888-832-0900 o TDD 711 

En Español?Si usted necesita servicios de traducción para poder par

Ɵ cipar, por favor envíe un email a: 

espanol@DC2RVArail.comAcerca del Departamento de Ferrocarriles y Transporte Público:La misión del Departamento de Ferrocarriles y Transporte Público es mejorar la movilidad de personas y bienes mediante la expansión de las opciones de transporte en la Mancomunidad a través de trenes, transporte público y servicios a los que se desplazan diariamente al trabajo.DRPT esta comprome

Ɵ do a asegurar que ninguna persona sea 

excluida de par

Ɵ cipar o sea negada de los bene

fi cios de sus 

servicios en base a su raza, color o origen nacional, como se encuentra protegido en el Titulo VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Para información adicional de DRPT y sus polí

Ɵ cas de 

no discriminación y procedimientos o para hacer una queja, por favor contacte al O

fi cial de Cumplimiento de Titulo VI, Linda 

Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

DC2RVA en un Vistazo:El proyecto está diseñado para mejorar el servicio entre Washington, D.C. y Richmond. • Terminal Norte - Long Bridge (Río Potomac) en 

Arlington, Va.

• Terminal Sur - Centralia en el Condado 

Chester

fi eld, Va.

• Aproximadamente un segmento de 123 millas 

generalmente paralelo al corredor de I-95

• Corredor compar

Ɵ do por trenes de pasajeros y 

de carga 

• Amtrak presta el servicio entre ciudades de tren 

de pasajeros

• Virginia Railway Express presta el servicio de tren 

de cercanías

• A lo largo de la subdivisión de CSX en Richmond, 

Fredericksburg, y Potomac
Antecedentes del Proyecto

El EIS es un documento requerido por la Acta Nacional de Polí

Ɵ ca Ambiental (NEPA) para todos los proyectos 

federales que puedan signi

fi cantemente impactar el 

medio ambiente. Este promueve la comunicación y cooperación entre todos aquellos que estén envueltos en decisiones de 

Ɵ po ambiental: o

fi ciales del gobierno, 

empresas privadas y el público. Para corredores de tren de alta velocidad, FRA ơ picamente realiza dos niveles de revisión. El primer nivel (EIS Nivel I), el cual fue terminado en 2002, evalúo asuntos ambientales y socio-económicos de un corredor de trenes entre Washington, D.C. y Charlo

Ʃ e, 

N.C. a un nivel alto pero sin iden

Ɵ

fi car el trazado de la 

ruta del tren de pasajeros. Mientras el proyecto Nivel I establece el corredor general para mejorar el servicio, la ruta será desarrollada como parte de un proceso más riguroso como es el EIS Nivel II. Actualmente existen dos proyectos de Nivel II en marcha para el corredor del SEHSR, el de Richmond, Va. a Raleigh, N.C. Nivel II (terminación prevista a comienzos del 2015) y este proyecto, el cual tan solo esta comenzando. La selección de las mejorías de la ruta preferida y la aprobación federal formal (llamada Registro de Decisión o ROD), señalaran el visto bueno para comenzar el diseño y construcción 

fi nales.

Aportes del Público - Un ClaveDurante el proceso del EIS, los apointeresadas y el público son crí

Ɵ co

ideas importantes al DRPT y FRA mperfeccionan cual alterna

Ɵ va de m

adecuada para cierta localidad y cconjunto. Los aportes del público proceso de evaluación técnica parsean considerados antes de la tomLa información y materiales presewww.DC2RVArail.com están diseñusted acerca del proceso del proypueda suministrar aportes relevan

Fase de Alcance - Necesaporte para formar el PEstamos actualmente en la Fase dproyecto. Durante esta fase, el eqaporte para darle forma a los sigu• Desarrollar el 

Propósito y 

Necesidad de un tren de pasajeros de alta velocidad

• Iden

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fi car el 

alcance de los aspectos ambientales a ser considerados 

Alcance (2014) Reuniones para presentar el programa e iden

Ɵ

fi car 

aspectos a ser tratados en el alcance del trabajo. Aportes iniciales ayudan a reducir el rango de alterna

Ɵ vas a considerar 

en el Borrador del EIS.

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Ɵ enden 

aproximadamente 123 millas desde Arlington, Va., donde el Long Bridge cruza el río Potomac hacia Washington, D.C., hasta Centralia, en la mitad del camino entre Richmond and Petersburg, Va. Las mejorías propuestas se encuentran a lo largo de los rieles propiedad de CSX Transporta

Ɵ on, generalmente 

paralelos al corredor de I-95.

Que se obtuvo en el SEHSR EIS Nivel I?El EIS Nivel I recomendó que los proyectos del EIS Nivel II deben:

• Usar un enfoque que incremente el desarrollo.• Minimizar los impactos mediante el uso de 

infraestructura de trenes existentes, corredores y derecho de vía de ferrocarril existentes.

• Reducir la inversión capital inicial esperada. • Generar bene

fi cios al tener mayores velocidades en 

plazos alcanzables.

• Agregar al corredor nuevos viajes de ida y vuelta a alta 

velocidad.

Hitos Claves - Nivel II H

Folleto de la Fase de Alcance – Otoño 2014 
Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail

Scoping Comment Form

Fall 2014 

This project will document whether, and to what extent, the improvements that are needed to increase rail capacity and speed 

of rail travel would affect the environment. The environment includes both natural and man-made resources, such as air 

quality; water quality; cultural resources and historic properties; indirect impacts; parks, recreation, and open spaces; noise; 

wetlands and streams; traffic; social and economic factors; and threatened and endangered species. 

Please provide a comment if there is a potential impact, resource, or location that concerns you.

Additional Comments:

Name: 

Formal scoping comments are due December 5, 2014.

How to submit comments: 

Organization: - Complete and submit this form at a meeting.

Street Address: - Use the instructions on the reverse side of this form to mail 

this form.

City, State, Zip:

Phone: - Email your comments to info@DC2RVArail.com

Email: - Fill out the online comment form at www.DC2RVArail.com

- Call the project hotline at (888) 832-0900, TDD 711 Would you like to receive project updates?  Yes  No 

 
Please fold, fasten with tape, and mail. No envelope necessary. Do not staple.

______________________

______________________

______________________

Emily Stock

Manager of Rail Planning

DRPT

600 E Main St, Ste 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

Place 

Stamp 

Here
Washington, D.C. a Richmond Tren de Alta Velocidad 

Forma de Comentarios del Alcance 

Otoño 2014 

Este proyecto documentará sí y hasta que alcance, los proyectos que son necesarios para aumentar la capacidad de trenes 

afectarían el medio ambiente. El medio ambiente incluye calidad del aire, calidad del agua, propiedades históricas, impactos 

indirectos, parques, recreación y espacios abiertos, ruido, humedales y corrientes, impactos sociales y económicos, y especies 

amenazadas y en peligro. 

Por favor suministre su aporte sí existe una localidad o un impacto potencial de su interés. 

Comentarios Adicionales: 

Nombre: Como Enviar Comentarios* 

Organización:

- Complete y envíe esta forma en una reunión. 

Dirección

- Use las instrucciones al reverso y envíe esta forma por 

correo. 

Ciudad, Estado, 

Teléfono: - Envíe sus comentarios a info@DC2RVArail.com

Email: -Use la forma de comentarios en línea www.DC2RVArail.com

- Llame a la línea del proyecto al (888) 832-0900, TDD 711 Le gustaría recibir actualizaciones del proyecto?  Si  No 
Por favor doble, selle con cinta y envíe por correo. No es necesario sobre. No use grapa. 

______________________ 

______________________ 

______________________ 

Emily Stock 

Manager of Rail Planning 

DRPT 

600 E Main St, Ste 2102 

Richmond, VA 23219 

Ponga 

Sello 

Aqui 
Welcome!

This scoping meeƟ ng is being held to:

• Kick off and explain the Tier II Environmental Impact S

process. 

• Discuss the purpose and need for improvements.• Review project route and potenƟ al rail improvements• IdenƟ fy scope of issues to address.• Hear from you!

Scoping comments will be accepted unƟ l December 5, 201
The Project

The Washington D.C. to Richmond High Speed Rail project

• Is the northernmost segment of the Southeast High Sp

(SEHSR) corridor.

• Consists of preliminary engineering and environmenta• Evaluates route alternaƟ ves for providing higher spee

passenger rail service.

• Includes a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS

123-mile corridor.

• Will include an evaluaƟ on of ridership and revenue, st

improvements, service frequency, and schedules.
ConsideraƟ ons for Purpose a

2001 SEHSR Tier I EIS Purpose and Need

Connect the SEHSR and Northeast Corridors

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What is Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR)?

• Part of a plan by USDOT, 

Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida

• Component of a naƟ onwide 

mulƟ modal transportaƟ on 

network

• Viable alternaƟ ve to air 

and auto travel

Carolina

Georgia

Florida

Kentucky

South

Ohio

West Virginia

Tennessee

Atlanta

Columbia

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Denmark

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Tier I Washington, D.C. to Char

• Use an incremental development approach.• Minimize impacts by using exis

Ɵ ng rail infrastructure, corridors, 

and railroad right-of-way.

• Reduce expected ini

Ɵ al capital investment.

• Generate bene

fi ts of higher speeds in achievable 

Ɵ meframes.

• Add new higher speed round trips to the corridor.

The Washington, D.C. to Richmond High Speed Rail Tier II EIS will iden

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poten

Ɵ al improvements and evaluate their impact on the environment 

and how well they ful

fi ll the Purpose and Need.

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2014 – Tier II EIS 

2003 – Tier II EIS project began for the Raleigh, N.C. to Petersburg, Va. segment

2007 – Tier II EIS extended to Richmond, Va. 

2015 – Tie

2002 – Tier I Record of Decision published 

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of the larger study.

• Incorporate further public/agency input.• QuanƟ fy impacts and analyze potenƟ al miƟ gaƟ on me

The project leaders:

• Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on 

Project Sponsor/Environmental Lead

• Federal Railroad AdministraƟ on (FRA)

Lead Federal Agency

Permiƫ ng, Final Des

Right-of-way AcquisiƟ on, and 

Tier II DocumentaƟ on

and Decisions
Project Area Overview

The project is designed to improve service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond.

• Northern Terminus -- Long Bridge, Arlington, Va. 

(Potomac River) 

• Southern Terminus -- Centralia in Chester

fi eld County, Va.

• Approximately 123-mile segment generally parallel to 

the I-95 corridor

• Shared freight rail and passenger rail corridor• Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail service• Virginia Railway Express provides commuter 

rail service

• Along CSX’s Richmond, Fredericksburg, and 

Potomac Freight Rail Subdivision

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Project Timeline
Environmental Screening Pro

We need your input to ensure we iden

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impacts associated with improved passenger rail seAs part of the Tier II EIS, the Project Team will consider poten

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• Air Quality• Historic Proper

Ɵ es

• Indirect Impacts• Parks, Recrea

Ɵ on, and 

Open Space

• Water Quality

• Noise and Vibra

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• Wetlands and Stre• Social and Econom• Threatened and E

Species
Improvement Concepts

To make all this possible, the project may include:

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MulƟ ple opportuniƟ es to get involved will be provided throughout the proj

Public meeƟ ngs will be held at project milestones.

We want to hear from you!

Fill out a comment form today.Leave a message on the project hotline: (888) 832-0900, TDD Email your comments to: info@dc2rvarail.comMail your comments to:

Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ onAƩ n: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning600 East Main Street, Suite 2102Richmond, VA 23219

Comments on the scope of the issues to be evaluated will be accepted througNext Steps:The next round of public meeƟ ngs will be held in Spring 2015 to discu

Get Involved
Scoping Meeting 
2 

Agenda 

• Introductions 

• Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) Multi-State 

Overview 

• Virginia Project Overview 

• Your Input 

• Get Involved 
3 

This Scoping Meeting is being held to: 

• Kick off and explain the Tier II Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS) process 

• Discuss the Purpose and Need for improvements 

• Review project route and potential rail improvements 

• Identify scope of issues the project should address 

• Hear from you 

 

Welcome! 

5 

Submit 

Comments 

By: 
What is 

Southeast High 

Speed Rail? 

What is Southeast High 

Speed Rail? 

4 
Tier I D.C. to 

Charlotte 

SEHSR 

Overview 

5 
6 

SEHSR Overview 
7 

Tier I EIS / Previous Studies 

Use an 

incremental 

development 

focus. 

Minimize 

impacts by using 

existing railroad 

corridors, 

infrastructure, 

and right-of-way. 

Add new higher 

speed round 

trips. 

SEHSR Overview: Tier I EIS and Previous 

Studies 
8 

 Northernmost segment of the SEHSR corridor; 

connects to the Northeast Corridor. 

Tier II EIS for 123-mile corridor. 

• Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review. 

• Ridership and revenue, station area improvements, 

service frequency, and schedules. 

Project Overview: Washington, D.C. to 

Richmond SEHSR 

Project Sponsor/Environmental Lead: Lead Federal Agency: 
9 

Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

Summarize broader issues discussed in the Tier I Study. 

Focus on site-specific impacts and mitigation for 

individual elements of the larger study. 

Incorporate further public/agency input. 

Quantify impacts and analyze potential mitigation 

measures. 

Documentation and decisions lead to permitting, final 

design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction. 

Project Overview: Tier II EIS 
10

Project Overview: Corridor 

Northern Terminus: Long Bridge – Arlington, Va. 

Southern Terminus – Centralia, Va. 

Shared Corridor: 

Freight and 

Passenger Rail 

Amtrak Intercity 

Passenger Rail service 

Virginia Railway 

Express commuter rail 

service 

Freight Rail along 

CSX’s Richmond, 

Fredericksburg, and 

Potomac Subdivision 

- Match Line - - Match Line - 

- Match Line - 
11

Project Overview: Timeline 
12

Project Overview: Proposed Rail Service 

Higher speed rail could result in: 
13

Project Overview: Possible Improvement 

Concepts 
14

Think about Virginia’s current and future 

transportation needs... 

Your Input: Tier II Purpose and Need 
15

Your Input: Purpose & Need 
16

• Air Quality 

• Historic Properties 

• Indirect Impacts 

• Noise and Vibration 

• Parks, Recreation, 

and Open Space 

• Water Quality 

• Wetlands and Streams 

• Social and Economic 

Impacts 

• Threatened and 

Endangered Species 

Your Input: Environmental Screening 

Help us identify benefits and impacts associated with: 
17

Get Involved 

We want to hear from you! 

Submit your comment form online at www.DC2RVARail.com 

Call the project information line: 888-832-0900, TDD 711 

Email your comments to: info@dc2rvarail.com 

Mail your comments to: 

 Virginia Dept. of Rail and Public Transportation 

 Attn: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning 

 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102 Richmond, VA 23219 

Leave your comments with us tonight: Comment Box 

Submit 

Comments 

By: 

5 
18

Project Team’s Next Steps 

Continuous Public Involvement 

Define 

Purpose & 

Need 

(early 2015) 

Develop / 

Evaluate 

Alternatives 

(mid-2015)

Obtain

Agency 

Input 

Listen 

to Public’s 

Concerns 

Identify 

Existing 

Conditions 

Refine 

Scope of 

Analysis 

Title VI Survey Results 

Age Survey Entries % Receive Accommodations Survey Entries

18‐25 7 8% Yes 0

26‐39 14 16% No 86

40‐65 43 50% Did	Not	Answer 0

Over	65 22 26% Total 86

Did	Not	Answer 0 0%

Total 86 100% If Yes, Were Accommodations Received? Survey Entries

Yes 0

Ethnic Group Survey Entries % No 0

White	/	Caucasian 78 91% N/A 86

Black	/	African	American	 5 6% Total 86

Hispanic 0 0%

Asian 1 1% Learn About Meeting Survey Entries

American	Indian	/	Alaskan	Native 0 0% Study	Website 8

Hawaiian	/	Pacific	Islander	 0 0% Email 39

Other	 1 1% City	/	County	Email	/	Website 11

Did	Not	Answer 1 1% Bus	/	Rideshare 0

Total 86 100% Newspaper	Ad 7

News	Story	(TV,	Radio,	Newspaper)	 10

Household Income Survey Entries % Other	 26

Under	20K 2 2% Did	Not	Answer 0

20‐40K 10 12% Other

40‐60K 9 10% 

60‐80K 14 16% 

80‐100K 8 9% 

Over	100K 34 40% 

Did	Not	Answer 9 10% 

Total 86 100% 

Sand

Includes: Richmond, Ashland, Fedricksburg Area, Arlington 







D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail N-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX N: ONLINE MEETING 
Online Meeting
D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail O-1 Scoping Summary Report 

APPENDIX O: AGENCY SCOPING LETTERS 















County of Fairfax, Virginia 

To protect and enrich the quality of life for the people, neighborhoods and diverse communities of Fairfax County 

December 4, 2014 

Emily Stock 

Manager of Rail Planning 

Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

600 East Main Street, Suite 2102 

Richmond, VA 23219 

Dear Ms. Stock: 

In consultation with staff from the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) and the Department of 

Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), the Department Planning and Zoning (DPZ) 

offers the following comments on the Notice of Intent to prepare the Tier II Environmental Impact 

Statement for the 123-mile segment of the Southeast High Speed Rail project from Washington, 

DC to Richmond, Virginia. 

Expansion of passenger rail service within CSX owned right-of-way should reduce new impacts 

on land and water resources, and it provides an excellent opportunity to upgrade or install water 

quality controls by implementing stormwater and flood protection measures which did not exist 

when the rail line was originally constructed around 1872. This phase of environmental review 

should provide analysis of future projected noise impacts from the new rail project on residential 

areas. The review should also address any new impacts to natural areas as well as safety 

improvements where trains will intersect with residential areas. 

The existing CSX railroad currently traverses four watersheds within Fairfax County's Coastal 

Plain: Cameron Run, Accotink Creek, Pohick Creek and Mill Branch. The review should provide 

an evaluation of direct impacts to any water course which may be anticipated within these 

watersheds. In addition, the FCPA notes that six park properties are located within 400 feet of the 

current railroad center line and all of those park properties except for Franconia Forest Park are 

immediately adjacent to the existing rail line: 

• Backlick Stream Valley Park; 

• Franconia Forest Park; 

• Accotink Stream Valley Park; 

• Pohick Stream Valley Park; 

• Mason Neck West Park; and 

• Old Colchester Park and Preserve. 

Excellence * Innovation * Stewardship 

Integrity * Teamwork* Public Service 

Department of Planning and Zoning 

Directors Office 

12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 755 

Fairfax, Virginia 22035 

Phone 703-324-1325 FAX 703-324-1485 PLANNING 

www. fairfaxcounty. go v/dpz/ & ZONING 
Emily Stock 

December 4, 2014 

Page 2 

Thank you for the opportunity to provide scoping comments to the Federal Railway 

Administration and Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation regarding this 

important project. If you have any questions about our comments, please do not hesitate to 

contact Mary Ann Welton of my staff at703-324-1380. 

Sincerely, 

Department of Planning and Zoning 

FRS: MAW 

cc: 

Board of Supervisors 

Edward L. Long Jr., County Executive 

Robert A. Stalzer, Deputy County Executive 

Marianne Gardner, Director, Planning Division, DPZ 

Pamela G. Nee, Chief, Environment and Development Review Branch, DPZ 

Fred Rose, Chief, Watershed Planning and Assessment Branch, DPWES 

Mary Ann Welton, DPZ 

Sandra Stallman, Park Authority 

Leonard Wolfenstein, Department of Transportation 

O:\NEPA-EIR_Environmental_Review\DC2RVArail\Scoping comments.docx 


ER 14/0693 

Contact: Joel Gorder, joel_gorder@nps.gov

Comment entered via on-line form. 

The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail and Star-Spangled Banner National Historic 

Trail, managed by the NPS Chesapeake Bay Office (NPS CHBA), appear to be within close proximity to 

the schematic layout indicating the potential route of the proposed rail corridor. Two additional national 

trails managed out of other NPS offices, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and the Washington 

Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, also appear to be in close proximity. 

As the specific location of the route becomes more refined, any opportunities to include information that 

references the National Trails where the proposed rail corridor crosses or comes into close proximity to 

the trail routes could be explored. Education and promotional materials describing trail stories such as 

maps and other publications could be located on future commuter cars and at stops, interpretive signage 

of the national trails could be installed at strategic locations and public access opportunities could be 

included in any new bridge crossings of river tributaries.
From: Stock, Emily (DRPT)

To: Lysy, Dan

Cc: Ken Lantz; Selleck, Randy; Sharon Robeson; Crum, Robert, Jr.; "Nora Amos" (namos@town.ashland.va.us);

gprior@town.ashland.va.us; mrowe@co.charles-city.va.us; Barb Smith (smithbk@co.chesterfield.va.us); Tom

 Coleman (tcoleman@co.goochland.va.us); Debbie Byrd (dbyrd@co.goochland.va.us);

jevidunas@hanovercounty.gov; Flagg, Mike (jmflagg@co.hanover.va.us); Eure, Todd (eur@co.henrico.va.us);

Rosemary Deemer (dee12@co.henrico.va.us); "Kelli Le Duc" (klleduc@newkent-va.us) (klleduc@newkentva.us); "maltman@powhatanva.gov"; "ehowland@powhatanva.gov"; ""Badger, Viktoria W. - ECD"

 (Viktoria.Badger@richmondgov.com)"; Bridewell, Travis; "John Rutledge (jrutledge@flyrichmond.com)";

gwilliams@ridegrtc.com; cedwards@ridegrtc.com; theresa.simmons@the-rma.org; Tisdale, Von

 (VTisdale@RideFinders.com); jgonzalez@ridefinders.com; Inman, Amy (DRPT); Roseboom, Tim (DRPT); Riblett,

 Mark P.E. (VDOT); Svejkovsky, Ronald (VDOT); Vinsh, Joe J., Jr.; Tammye.Davis@dot.gov; Chuck Gates;

Barbara Jacocks; Eley, Megan; Morton, John; Burch, Carey; Craig, Jacob (DRPT); Page, Kevin (DRPT)

Subject: RE: Staff Comments on DC to Richmond High Speed Rail Tier II EIS Scoping

Date: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 11:04:15 AM

Thank you, Dan!

I am passing the MPO’s questions and comments along to our team to include in official scoping

 documents. I’d like to address the questions with you as soon as possible, most likely via email. I

 am happy to speak with you about these issues, as well. 

Best regards,

Emily Stock

Emily N. Stock, AICP

Manager of Rail Planning

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

desk 804-786-1052

cell 804-971-1381

www.DC2RVARail.com

From: Dan Lysy [mailto:DLysy@richmondregional.org] 

Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 9:25 AM

To: Stock, Emily (DRPT)

Cc: Ken Lantz; Selleck, Randy; Sharon Robeson; Crum, Robert, Jr.; 'Nora Amos'

 (namos@town.ashland.va.us); gprior@town.ashland.va.us; mrowe@co.charles-city.va.us; Barb Smith

 (smithbk@co.chesterfield.va.us); Tom Coleman (tcoleman@co.goochland.va.us); Debbie Byrd

 (dbyrd@co.goochland.va.us); jevidunas@hanovercounty.gov; Flagg, Mike (jmflagg@co.hanover.va.us);

 Eure, Todd (eur@co.henrico.va.us); Rosemary Deemer (dee12@co.henrico.va.us); 'Kelli Le Duc'

 (klleduc@newkent-va.us) (klleduc@newkent-va.us); 'maltman@powhatanva.gov';

 'ehowland@powhatanva.gov'; ''Badger, Viktoria W. - ECD' (Viktoria.Badger@richmondgov.com)';

 Bridewell, Travis; 'John Rutledge (jrutledge@flyrichmond.com)'; gwilliams@ridegrtc.com;

 cedwards@ridegrtc.com; theresa.simmons@the-rma.org; Tisdale, Von (VTisdale@RideFinders.com);

 jgonzalez@ridefinders.com; Inman, Amy (DRPT); Roseboom, Tim (DRPT); Riblett, Mark P.E. (VDOT);

 Svejkovsky, Ronald (VDOT); Vinsh, Joe J., Jr.; Tammye.Davis@dot.gov; Chuck Gates; Barbara Jacocks

Subject: Staff Comments on DC to Richmond High Speed Rail Tier II EIS Scoping

Dear Ms. Stock – As follow-up to the November 3, 2014 Interagency Scoping meeting for the Tier II

 EIS of the Washington DC to Richmond VA portion of the South East High Speed Rail (SEHSR)
 corridor (held at the Virginia Housing Center), the RRPDC staff offers the following questions and

 comments for the official public record:

1. Please advise the MPO if it will be required to take action to establish the locally preferred

 alternative (LPA) as part of the Tier II EIS process. Staff also request that DRPT advise the

 MPO if the CTB will be required to take action or if actions by local governments are

 required to establish the LPA.

2. Staff request that the MPO be kept informed as to the progress of the study with periodic

 reports and presentations at key points in the study to the MPO’s Citizens Transportation

 Advisory Committee (CTAC), Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the MPO Policy

 Board.

3. The meeting presentation and the Tier II EIS background flyer shows the project area as

 Washington DC to Centralia, Chesterfield County. The project area is divided into three subareas which are shown as Northern (DC to about Quantico), Central (near Quantico to

 Ashland) and Southern (Ashland to Centralia). These three subarea’s appear to be

 reasonable and could be an effective way to identify proposed projects within these

 subareas that can be developed, funded and implemented in an incremental manner. Staff

recommends that the Tier II EIS summary report be structured in a way that shows

 proposed improvements, costs, environmental and other impacts, and ridership using these

 three sub-areas.

4. The SEHSR corridor Tier II EIS for the Richmond, VA to Raleigh, NC established Main Street

 Station in the City of Richmond as the northern terminus for this portion of the SEHSR

 corridor. This draft Tier II EIS for the Washington DC to Richmond portion of the SEHSR

 corridor will study the possible routing of this portion of the SEHSR corridor along the CSX

 “A line”, which starts in Centralia in Chesterfield County, crosses the James River several

 miles to the west of Main Street Station, then connects back-up with the CSX “S Line”(

 which serves Main Street Station) at Acca Yard. It is staff’s understanding that the Tier I EIS

 for the Washington DC to Richmond portion of the SEHSR corridor established Main Street

 Station and the CSX A-line route (with its southern terminus in Centralia) for this portion of

 the SEHSR corridor. The Washington DC to Richmond Tier II EIS will also look at the possible

 routing of this line along the CSX Buckingham Branch Line (which runs from Main Street

 Station to Doswell in Hanover County and by-passes the Greendale/Staples Mill Station and

 the Ashland Station). However, DRPT has conducted and completed a study of the CSX

 Buckingham Branch line as a possible route for a portion of the SEHSR corridor and this

 study ruled out the possibility of using the Buckingham Branch Line as a potential route. It

 is staff’s understanding that the Tier I EIS for the Washington DC to Richmond VA portion of

 the SEHSR corridor established the S-Line route which runs through Main Street Station in

 the City of Richmond and goes to Centralia as its southern terminus. Since the Tier II EIS for

 the Richmond to Raleigh portion of the SEHSR corridor, and the Tier I EIS for the

 Washington to Richmond portion of the SEHSR corridor have established Main Street

 Station and the rail lines running to and from it (along the A-Line) as the route along which

 the SEHSR corridor will run, and the DRPT study ruled out the possible use of the CSX

 Buckingham Branch line, staff requests that DRPT provide a written explanation as to the

 reasons and need for further study of alternative routes given these previous studies and

 EIS work.
Thank you for your consideration of our comments and questions and we look forward to your

 response.

Sincerely,

Dan Lysy

Director of Transportation

Richmond Regional Planning District Commission

Richmond Area MPO/TPO

Ph# 804-323-2033, ext 101

dlysy@richmondregional.org











December 4, 2014

Ms. Emily Stock

Manager of Rail Planning

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

600 East Main Street, Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

info@DC2RVArail.com

RE: Scoping comments for the DC to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Preliminary Engineering and 

Environmental Review

Dear Ms. Stock: 

Please accept the following comments regarding the DC to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 

Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Review. I first wanted to thank you and the Virginia 

Department of Rail and Public Transportation for including VRE among the partner agencies involved in 

advancing this important project. 

As the Commonwealth’s only commuter rail transit provider, VRE is an integral component of the 

statewide multi-modal transportation system. VRE service offers a competitive alternative to auto travel 

for commuters and other travelers in the heavily congested I-95 and I-66 travel corridors in northern 

Virginia. Providing greater operating capacity within the VRE Fredericksburg Line-CSX rail corridor to 

prepare for future growth and provide reliable transportation choices are goals VRE shares with the 

DC2RVArail project. 

While the DC2RVArail study corridor extends beyond the VRE service area, I highlight the unique 

operations within the Spotsylvania County to Potomac River segment of the corridor which is shared by

VRE’s Fredericksburg Line, intercity/regional passenger rail and freight operations. I also refer you to the 

VRE System Plan 2040 (www.vre.org/about/strategic/strategic_plan.htm) which outlines VRE’s longrange plans to expand system capacity to provide greater travel options and accommodate future 

ridership growth. Future VRE service plans should be considered in the project’s analysis of rail 

operations and rail improvements identified to serve future, combined VRE, intercity/regional passenger 

rail and freight operations. 

Additionally, VRE is advancing planning, design and construction of improvements system-wide, 

including platform expansion projects at Fredericksburg Line stations, to eliminate existing capacity 

constraints and address future growth needs. The DC2RVArail project team should actively engage VRE 

in their design process to ensure VRE requirements, particularly at stations, are closely coordinated with 

the design of the rail improvements and, where possible, to come to an early consensus on such design 

so as to not delay or defer the timely implementation of planned VRE improvements.
Ms. Emily Stock

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December 4, 2014

I appreciate the opportunity to provide input on this project. Please contact me (choeffner@vre.org or 

703-838-5442) with questions or should you need additional information regarding VRE plans or 

operations.

Sincerely,

Christine Hoeffner

VRE Manager of Project Development












We’re Moving Forward.

Thank you for your interest in the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast 

High Speed Rail (DC2RVA) and the future of intercity passenger rail in the 

corridor. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on (DRPT) 

and the Federal Railroad AdministraƟ on (FRA) are conƟ nuing the preliminary 

engineering and environmental review of this 123-mile segment of the 

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) corridor. 

Currently, we are in the process of evaluaƟ ng iniƟ al rail alignment opƟ ons 

and the criteria for the evaluaƟ on 

and selecƟ on of the most viable 

improvement alternaƟ ves. 

Proposed improvements to the 

corridor may include:

• ConstrucƟ ng addiƟ onal 

main-line track in some 

segments

• Straightening curves and 

improve grade crossings

• Improving sidings and signals

• Improving staƟ ons

• Adding eight new higher speed 

intercity passenger rail round 

trips 

Before any decisions are made, 

we want your input on the rail 

alignment opƟ ons and the 

screening process we will use to 

evaluate alternaƟ ves. In June 2015 

we are holding the fi rst of two sets 

of public meeƟ ngs related to 

alternaƟ ves development. We will 

hold another set of meeƟ ngs in 

late 2015 to present the most 

reasonable alternaƟ ves resulƟ ng 

from the evaluaƟ on process.

At June 2015 Public MeeƟ ngs, We Will:

• Present what we heard in the recently completed Scoping Phase 

• Present the alternaƟ ves development process and introduce the range of 

rail alignment opƟ ons

• Discuss the path forward toward establishing a reasonable set of alternaƟ ves

• Request your input by Tuesday, June 23, 2015

AlternaƟ ves Development 

Public MeeƟ ngs – June 2015

Centralia

Arlington

Ashland

Fredericksburg

Woodbridge

Alexandria

Roadways

Project Area

State Line

County Line

Purpose and Need for DC2RVA

The Purpose and Need Statement 

summarized below identifies the problems 

to be solved and enables decision makers 

to determine which alternaƟ ves best address 

issues that pertain to the project and the 

transportaƟ on needs of the region. 

Preliminary alternaƟ ves that don’t meet 

the purpose and need will not be considered 

for further evaluaƟ on.

What’s the Purpose of D.C. to Richmond 

Southeast High Speed Rail?

To develop an intercity passenger rail service 

between Washington, D.C. and Richmond 

that will provide a compeƟƟ ve transportaƟ on 

opƟ on for travelers in the corridor and 

beyond. Reducing travel Ɵ mes, improving 

reliability, and increasing service frequencies 

are key components of this strategy and will 

require improvements that increase rail 

capacity in the corridor. 

What’s the Need for D.C. to Richmond 

Southeast High Speed Rail?

The following condiƟons, which were fi rst 

outlined in the 2002 Tier I Environmental 

Impact Statement (EIS), have become a 

reality and are the foundaƟ on for the current 

Tier II EIS. 

• PopulaƟ on growth and changing 

demographics are leading to an increased 

demand for reliable and safe travel opƟ ons.

• The I-95 corridor is congested, and trip 

Ɵ mes can be unreliable. 

• Travel by air is increasingly at capacity and 

causing increased travel delays.

• Demand for freight transportaƟ on through 

and within the corridor is growing. 

• The transportaƟ on network needs a more 

reliable and convenient way to move goods 

and people. 

• In some segments, the exisƟ ng shared 

freight, commuter and passenger rail 

corridor between Washington, D.C. and 

Richmond is nearing capacity.

• Emissions from transportaƟ on-related 

mobile sources are increasing and impacƟ ng 

regional air quality.
AlternaƟ ves Development Process to Improve Intercity Passenger Rail Service

The goal of the alternaƟ ve development process is to defi ne a set of potenƟ al improvements to be carried forward for detailed 

evaluaƟ on. The improvement alternaƟ ves are intended to meet the project’s service goals: improved reliability, decreased 

travel Ɵ me, and increased frequency.

Range of Rail Alignment OpƟ ons

In order to meet the project’s service goals, we need to add capacity to the railroad corridor. To do this, a new track and other 

infrastructure may need to be added in some segments. As a fi rst step in this process, DRPT developed four basic rail alignment 

opƟ ons, one of which involves only minor improvements that would not include building any addiƟ onal track. The corridor 

will be evaluated in segments, and most likely, the preferred alternaƟ ve will be a combinaƟ on of elements from these 

opƟ ons. Your input will help determine the opƟ ons to carry forward into a more detailed screening phase.

Element Unconstrained 

Alignment OpƟ on

Constrained 

Alignment OpƟ on

West/East Track 

Alignment OpƟ on

Minor Improvements 

OpƟ on

DescripƟ on

New Tracks

Design Speed

General Path

ROW = right-of-way mph = miles per hour

Reconfi gure exisƟ ng 

main-line tracks along 

much of the corridor. 

Design track capable 

of a maximum 

allowable speed of 90 

mph without regard 

for impacts outside of 

right-of-way (ROW).

One new track, exisƟ ng 

tracks reconfi gured

One new track, exisƟ ng 

tracks reconfi gured

Achieves a maximum 

of 90 mph for much of 

the corridor

Follows corridor but 

can go outside ROW

Design to maximize 

speed up to 90 mph 

where possible 

within the limits of 

the exisƟ ng ROW.

Achieves 90 mph 

within some segments

Stays within the exisƟ ng 

ROW

Add one addiƟ onal 

main-line track to the 

exisƟ ng alignment. 

Two versions of this 

opƟ on: west and east 

track addiƟ ons. Speedrelated modifi caƟ ons 

are not included in this 

opƟ on.

One track added to 

west or east side of 

exisƟ ng mainline

Maintains exisƟ ng 

70 mph track speed

Maintains exisƟ ng 

70 mph track speed

Stays mainly within the 

exisƟ ng ROW

Minor improvements 

would include updaƟ ng 

or adding staƟ on 

plaƞ orms and upgrading 

track or sidings at 

specifi c locaƟ ons.

No new tracks

No new track added

Service Improvements – Eight New Trips Added

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To meet the goal of increasing service, DRPT has 

idenƟfi ed eight new round trips to be added at the 

following locaƟ ons:

• 4 addiƟ onal round trips to North Carolina

• 3 addiƟ onal round trips to Norfolk

• 1 addiƟ onal round trip to Newport News 

The rail alignment opƟ ons presented above will 

accommodate these new trips. UlƟ mately, the 

preferred alternaƟ ve would add the capacity needed to 

support these eight corridor long round trips.
Screening Stage EvaluaƟ on Criteria

Stage I: Fatal Flaws

Considers direct impacts on key 

environmental resources outside of 

the exisƟ ng CSX right-of-way (ROW)

Are there direct impacts on the following?

• Historic resources listed on or eligible for the NaƟ onal Register of Historic Places 

• Federal, state or local parks and recreaƟ on areas 

• Federal or state wildlife/waterfowl refuges 

• Military bases 

Are there exisƟ ng or planned infrastructure improvements that make any of the 

opƟ ons less aƩ racƟ ve? 

• ExisƟ ng rail bridges

• Planned rail bridges

• ExisƟ ng road overpasses

The following are area opƟ ons DRPT is considering for Fredericksburg, Ashland, 

and Richmond. These include staƟ on opƟ ons, yard opƟ ons, and other 

ancilliary faciliƟ es.

Fredericksburg Area OpƟ ons: DRPT is evaluaƟ ng opƟons to bypass freight traffi c 

around Fredericksburg in order to add capacity and reduce confl icts with VRE 

and Amtrak passenger trains.

Ashland Area OpƟ ons: DRPT is evaluaƟ ng opƟons for adding the new track at 

grade, which would impact exisƟ ng car lanes, as well as elevated and below 

grade opƟ ons. DRPT will also evaluate bypassing some or all rail traffi c around 

Ashland. 

Richmond Area OpƟ ons: The issues in Richmond are more complicated than 

in the rest of the corridor as there are mulƟ ple alignments that could carry 

addiƟ onal passenger or freight service. Richmond alignments will be based on 

which staƟ ons are served and the associated passenger and freight service 

operaƟ onal requirements. StaƟ on opƟ ons being considered:

Are there any unique opƟ ons to consider for the specifi c geographic areas above 

and beyond the four iniƟ al alignment opƟ ons listed on the previous page?

A four-stage screening process will be applied to alternaƟ ves 

as they are developed and refi ned. The evaluaƟ on criteria will 

disƟ nguish between reasonable and unreasonable alternaƟ ves 

by addressing: purpose and need requirements; eff ects on 

passenger and freight rail service and capacity; impacts to 

the human and natural environments; and engineering 

pracƟ cality. The screening process will defi ne a set of feasible 

and reasonable alternaƟ ves, which will be shared with the 

public in the next phase and evaluated in greater detail in the 

DraŌ EIS.

How many urban/suburban/rural areas are impacted? 

Are there direct eff ects on the following?

• Known hazardous material sites 

• State-listed agricultural or forestal districts

• Wetlands and Water Resources

• Cemeteries 

Stage II: Order of Magnitude 

Impacts

Evaluates impacts that occur outside of 

the ROW on environmental resources 

not already addressed in the fi rst stage 

screening

Stage III: Infrastructure Constraints 

Considers the eff ects of exisƟ ng 

infrastructure limitaƟ ons on each 

alignment and considers each alignment’s 

potenƟ al ability to reduce trip Ɵ me based 

on track design speed improvements

Stage IV: Area OpƟ ons 

Examines rail alignment opƟ ons and 

improvement elements that may not 

follow the exisƟ ng alignment

EvaluaƟ ng the AlternaƟ ves 

• ExisƟ ng Main Street only

• ExisƟ ng Staples Mill Road only

• New Boulevard/Broad Street only

• Main Street and Staples Mill Road

• Main Street and Broad Street

• Broad Street and Staples Mill Road
What Did We Hear During Scoping? What Do You Think About the Preliminary Rail 

Alignment OpƟ ons and the Screening Process? During the Scoping Phase of the project in November – 

December 2014, more than 700 people aƩ ended the four 

DC2RVA Public Scoping MeeƟ ngs and the online meeƟ ng. 

During these meeƟ ngs, DRPT shared the proposed scope 

of work and asked for the public’s input. As a result, 1,600 

comments were received. Your input, combined with 

informaƟ on from previous studies and the Purpose and 

Need Statement, has shaped the process we will use to 

screen alternaƟ ves. Common themes you commented 

on included:

• Support for improved intercity passenger service.

• A desire for speeds higher than the project’s proposed 

speeds.

• Concerns about cost and impacts.

• Interest in a greenway along the corridor.

• Support for improved transportaƟ on connecƟ vity within 

the Commonwealth.

In addiƟ on to these topics, DRPT received many comments 

regarding site-specifi c issues and suggesƟ ons. You can review 

a summary of input received and learn how DRPT will apply 

this feedback in the Scoping Summary Report, available on 

the Documents page of www.DC2RVArail.com. 

Next Steps

Once public and agency comments have been reviewed, the 

rail alignment opƟ ons presented will be used to idenƟ fy 

reasonable preliminary alternaƟ ves. These alternaƟ ves will 

go through the four-stage screening process outlined on the 

previous page to narrow them to the most viable soluƟ ons. 

We will hold another set of public meeƟ ngs in late 2015 to 

present these possible soluƟ ons. 

You are encouraged to review materials at the meeƟ ngs and 

online and provide comments on the preliminary rail 

alignment opƟ ons and the screening process by Tuesday, 

June 23. In addiƟ on, general comments and quesƟ ons may 

be submiƩ ed at anyƟ me throughout the project. You can 

also review materials by parƟ cipaƟ ng in a self-guided 

meeƟ ng at www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Send your comments and quesƟ ons electronically through 

the project website, www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Leave a comment on our toll-free hotline: 888-832-0900 

or TDD 711.

• Mail comments to: Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, 

DRPT, 801 East Main Street, Suite 1000, 

Richmond, VA 23219. 

En Espanol?

Si necesita servicios de traducción para parƟ cipar, por favor envíe un 

email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea 

directa del proyecto para dejar sus comentarios: 888-832-0900.

DRPT Mission:

The Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on’s mission is to 

improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding 

transportaƟ on choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public 

transportaƟ on, and commuter services.

DRPT is commiƩ ed to ensuring that no person is excluded from 

parƟ cipaƟ on in or denied the benefi ts of its services on the basis of 

race, color or naƟ onal origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights 

Act of 1964. For addiƟ onal informaƟ on on DRPT’s nondiscriminaƟ on 

policies and procedures or to fi le a complaint, please contact the 

Title VI Compliance Offi cer, Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 

600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

Record of Decision

Service Development Plan 

Public Scoping 

MeeƟ ngs

Public InformaƟ on 

MeeƟ ngs Public Hearing

Purpose & Need

AlternaƟ ves

Screening

DraŌ EIS

Preliminary Engineering

Final EIS

Project Schedule

Scoping

We are here
Estamos Avanzando.

Le agradecemos su interés en el Ferrocarril de Alta Velocidad del Sureste entre 

Washington D.C. y Richmond (DC2RVA) y el futuro del tren de pasajeros 

interurbano en el corredor. El Departamento Ferroviario y de Transporte Público 

de Virginia (DRPT por sus siglas en inglés) y la Administración Federal Ferroviaria 

(FRA por sus siglas en inglés) continúan con la ingeniería preliminar y evaluación 

del medio ambiente de este segmento de 123 millas del corredor del Ferrocarril 

de Alta Velocidad del Sureste (SEHSR por sus siglas en inglés). 

Actualmente, estamos en el proceso de evaluación inicial de opciones de trazados 

del ferrocarril y de criterios de 

selección de opciones iniciales que 

sean consideradas como opciones 

alternativas preliminares. 

Las mejoras propuestas para el 

corredor pueden incluir:

• La construcción de una vía férrea 

principal adicional en algunos 

segmentos

• Enderezando de curvas y mejoras 

a pasos a nivel

• Mejoras a derivaciones y señales

• Mejoras a estaciones

• Añadir ocho viajes de ida y 

regreso nuevos, de mayor 

velocidad, para pasajeros 

interurbanos ferroviarios

Antes tomar cualquier decisión, 

queremos su aporte sobre las 

opciones del trazado del ferrocarril y 

del proceso de selección que usaremos 

para evaluar las alternativas. En junio 

del 2015 estaremos celebrando la 

primera de dos series de reuniones 

públicas relacionadas con el desarrollo 

de alternativas. Tendremos otra serie 

de reuniones a finales del 2015 para 

presentar las alternativas más 

razonables que resultaron del 

proceso de selección.

En las Reuniones Públicas de Junio del 2015, Vamos a:

• Presentar lo que escuchamos en la Fase de Desarrollo de Alcance

• Presentar el proceso de desarrollo de alternativas e introducir el rango 

de opciones del trazado del ferrocarril

• Discutir la ruta que se avanzará para establecer un conjunto de alternativas 

razonables

• Solicitar su aporte hasta el martes 23 de junio del 2015

Reuniones Públicas Desarrollo 

de Alternativas – Junio 2015

Centralia

Arlington

Ashland

Fredericksburg

Woodbridge

Alexandria

Carreteras

Area del Proyecto

Linea Estata

Linea del Condado

Propósito y Necesidad del DC2RVA

La Declaración de Propósito y Necesidad que 

se resume abajo, identifica los problemas a 

ser resueltos y permite a quienes toman 

decisiones, determinar que alternativa es la 

que mejor resuelve los temas relacionados 

con el proyecto y las necesidades de la 

región. Las alternativas preliminares que no 

cumplan con el propósito y necesidad, no son 

consideradas para evaluación posterior.

Cuál es el propósito del Ferrocarril de Alta 

Velocidad del Sureste entre Washington D.C. 

y Richmond?

Desarrollar un servicio de tren de pasajeros 

interurbano entre Washington, D.C y Richmond, 

el cual proporcionara una opción de transporte 

competitivo para los viajeros en el corredor y 

más allá. Reducir los tiempos de viaje, mejorar la 

fiabilidad e incrementar las frecuencias de 

servicio son componentes claves de esta 

estrategia, y que requerirán de mejoras. 

Cuál es la Necesidad de un Ferrocarril de 

Alta Velocidad del Sureste entre D.C. 

y Richmond?

Las condiciones siguientes, las cuales fueron 

esbozadas en la Declaración de Impacto 

Ambiental Nivel I del 2002 (EIS por sus siglas en 

ingles), se han convertido en una realidad y son 

el fundamento para EIS Nivel II actual. 

• El crecimiento en la población y cambios 

demográficos, están dando lugar a una 

demanda mayor de opciones de viajes 

confiables y seguros.

• El corredor I-95 esta congestionado, y los 

tiempo de viaje son poco confiables.

• Viajar en avión esta frecuentemente a capacidad 

y generando incrementos en retrasos de viaje.

• La demanda del transporte de carga, 

está creciendo a través y dentro del corredor.

• Las redes de transporte necesitan una manera 

más confiable y conveniente para transportar 

mercancías y personas.

• En algunos segmentos, el corredor férreo 

compartido actual de carga, viajeros de 

cercanía y pasajeros entre Washington, D.C. y 

Richmond están llegando a su capacidad.

• Las emisiones de fuentes móviles relacionadas 

con el transporte, están incrementando e 

impactando la calidad regional del aire.

Que Escuchamos Durante el Desarrollo 

del Alcance?

Qué Piensa Acerca de las Opciones Preliminares 

de Trazado del Ferrocarril y del Proceso de 

Durante la Fase de Desarrollo del Alcance del Proyecto de Selección?

Noviembre a Diciembre del 2014, más de 700 personas asistieron 

a cuatro Reuniones Públicas de Alcance del DC2RVA y reuniones 

en línea. Durante estas reuniones, el equipo compartió el alcance 

propuesto de trabajo y solicitó aportes del público. Como resultado, 

se recibieron 1,600 comentarios. Su aporte, combinado con la 

información de estudios previos y la Declaración de Propósito y 

Necesidad, ha dado forma al proceso que vamos a usar para 

seleccionar las alternativas. Entre los temas mas comunes que 

fueron comentados, se encuentra:

• Apoyo a un servicio interurbano de pasajeros mejorado.

• Un deseo de velocidades mayores a las velocidades propuestas 

del proyecto.

• Preocupación acerca de costo e impactos.

• Interés de una vía verde a lo largo del corredor.

• Apoyo a una conectividad de transporte mejorado dentro 

del Estado.

Además de estos temas, el DRPT recibió algunos comentarios con 

respectos a problemas y sugerencias específicas a sitios. Usted 

puede revisar un resumen de los aportes recibidos y conocer 

cómo el DRPT aplicará esta retroalimentación en el Resumen del 

Informe de Desarrollo del Alcance, disponible en la página de 

Documentos del sitio web www.DC2RVArail.com. 

Próximos Pasos

Una vez se hayan revisado los comentarios del público y de las 

agencias, se usarán las opciones de alineamiento del ferrocarril 

presentadas para identificar alternativas preliminares razonables. 

Estas alternativas pasarán a través del proceso de selección de 

cuatro etapas, descrito en la página anterior, para reducirlas a las 

soluciones más viables. 

Estaremos celebrando otra serie de reuniones públicas a finales 

del 2015 para presentar estas posibles soluciones. 

Se le anima a revisar los materiales en las reuniones en persona y 

en línea y proveer sus comentarios sobre las opciones preliminares 

del trazado del ferrocarril y los procesos de selección, antes del 

martes 23 de Junio. Adicionalmente, comentarios generales y 

preguntas pueden ser presentados en cualquier momento a lo 

largo del proyecto. Revise los materiales participando en la 

reunión en línea auto guiada en www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Envíe electrónicamente sus comentarios y preguntas a través 

del sitio web del proyecto, www.DC2RVArail.com.

• Deje un comentario en nuestra línea libre de cargo (toll-free): 

888-832-0900 o TDD 711.

• Envíe sus comentarios por correo a: 

Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning, 

DRPT, 801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219. 

En Espanol?

Si necesita servicios de traducción para participar, por favor envíe un 

email a: espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea 

directa del proyecto para dejar sus comentarios: 888-832-0900.

Misión del DRPT:

La misión del Departamento de Transporte Público y Ferroviario es 

mejorar la movilidad de las personas y mercancías mientras amplía las 

opciones de transporte a través del servicio ferrocarril, transporte 

público y de cercanías en el Estado.

DRPT está comprometido a garantizar que ninguna persona sea excluida 

de participar o negarle los beneficios de estos servicios, con base en su 

raza, color o nacionalidad de origen, protegido por el Título VI del Acta 

de Derechos Civiles de 1964. Para obtener información adicional del 

DRPT sobre políticas y procedimientos de no discriminación y 

procedimientos o para presentar una queja, por favor contacte al Oficial 

de Cumplimiento de Titulo VI, Linda Balderson, (804) 786-4440, 

600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219.

 Record de Decisión

Plan de Desarrollo de Servicio

Reuniones Públicas de 

Determinación de Alcance

Reuniones Públicas de 

Información Pública Audiencia Pública

Alternativas

 Selección

 EIS Borrador 

 Ingeniería Preliminar

 Final EIS

Calendario del Proyecto

Determinación

de Alcance

Estamos aquí

Necesidad y Propósito
Proceso de Desarrollo de Alternativas para Mejorar el Servicio del Tren de Pasajeros Interurbano

El objetivo del desarrollo de alternativas es definir una serie de mejoras potenciales que se llevarán hacia adelante para una evaluación 

detallada. Las alternativas pretenden cumplir con los objetivos de servicio del proyecto: confiabilidad mejorada, reducir el tiempo de 

viaje e incrementar la frecuencia.

Rango de Opciones de Alineamiento del Ferrocarril

Con el fin de cumplir los objetivos de servicio del proyecto, necesitamos añadir capacidad al corredor ferroviario. Para hacer esto, se 

puede necesitar añadir una nueva vía férrea y otras obras de infraestructura en algunos segmentos. Como un primer paso en este 

proceso, el DRPT desarrolló cuatro opciones básicas de alineamiento del ferrocarril, una de las cuales implica sólo mejoras menores en la 

que no se incluye la construcción de una vía férrea adicional. El corredor se evaluará por segmentos, y muy probablemente, la alternativa 

preferida será una combinación de elementos de estas opciones. Su aporte ayudará a determinar las opciones que se llevarán hacia 

adelante a una etapa de clasificación más detallada.

Etapa de Selección Criterios de Evaluación

Etapa I: Fallas Mayores

Considera impactos directos a recursos 

ambientales claves por fuera del 

derecho-de-vía (DDV) del CSX actual

Hay impactos directos en alguno de los siguientes?

• Recursos históricos listados en o elegibles para estar en el Registro Nacional deLugares 

Históricos

• Areas de recreación o parques federales, estatales o locales

• Refugios de vida silvestre/aves acuáticas federal o estatal

• Bases militares

Existen mejoras actuales o planificadas a la infraestructura que hace cualquiera de 

estas opciones menos atractiva? 

• Puentes ferroviarios existentes

• Puentes ferroviarios planificados

• Pasos a desnivel de vías existentes

El DRPT está considerando las siguientes opciones de área para Fredericksburg, 

Ashland y Richmond. Estas incluyen opciones de estaciones, patios y otras instalaciones 

complementarias.

Opciones del Area de Fredericksburg: DRPT está evaluando opciones para desviar el 

tráfico de carga alrededor de Fredericksburg para añadir capacidad y reducir conflictos 

con los trenes de pasajeros del VRE y de Amtrak.

Opciones del Area de Ashland: DRPT está evaluando opciones para añadir una línea 

ferrea a nivel, que impactaría carriles existentes para automóviles, también está 

evaluando opciones elevadas y bajo tierra. El DRPT también evaluará desviar parte o 

todo el tráfico ferroviario alrededor de Ashland. 

Opciones del Area de Richmond: Los temas en Richmond son mucho más complicados 

que en el resto del corredor ya que existen alineamientos múltiples que transportarían 

pasajeros o servicios de carga adicionales. Los alineamientos en Richmond estarían 

basados en que estaciones serian servidas y los requerimientos operacionales de servicio 

de pasajeros y carga asociados. Se están considerando opciones de estaciones en:

Existen opciones únicas a considerar en áreas geográficas específicas por encima o mas 

allá de las cuatro opciones de alineamiento que se listan arriba?

Un proceso de selección de cuatro etapas será aplicado a las 

alternativas a medida que estas se desarrollen y refinen. Los criterios 

de evaluación diferenciarán entre las alternativas razonables y las no 

razonables considerando: requerimientos del propósito y necesidad; 

impacto en el servicio ferroviario de pasajeros y carga y su capacidad; 

impactos en el medio ambiente natural y humano; y sentido 

práctico de ingeniería. El proceso de selección definirá una serie de 

alternativas factibles y razonables, las cuales serán compartidas con 

el público en la siguiente fase y evaluadas en mayor detalle en el 

Borrador del EIS.

Cuantas áreas urbanas/suburbanas/rurales fueron impactadas? 

Hay impactos directos en algunos de los siguientes?

• Lugares conocidos con materiales peligrosos 

• Distritos agrícolas o forestales en listas del Estado

• Recursos Acuíferos y Humedales

• Cementerios

Etapa II: Impactos de Orden de 

Magnitud

Evalúa impactos que ocurren fuera del DDV 

en recursos ambientales que ya fueron 

considerados en la primera etapa de 

selección

Etapa III: Limitaciones en 

Infraestructura 

Considera los efectos de las limitaciones en 

infraestructura en el alineamiento de cada 

segmento, y considera la habilidad potencial 

de cada segmento de reducir el tiempo de 

viaje con base en diseños de la vía ferrea 

que mejoren la velocidad

Etapa IV: Opciones de Area 

Examina opciones del alineamiento del 

ferrocarril que no siguen el alineamiento 

actual

Evaluación de Alternativas 

Elemento Opción de Alineamiento 

No Restringido

Opción de Alineamiento

Restringido

Opción de Alineamiento 

Vía Férrea Oeste/Este

Opción de Mejoras 

Menores

Descripción

Vías Ferreas 

Nuevas

Velocidad 

de Diseño

Ruta General

DDV = derecho-de-vía mph = millas por hora

Reconfigurar vías férreas 

existentes principales a 

lo largo de gran parte del 

corredor. Diseñar una vía 

férrea capaz de permitir 

velocidades maximas 

permitidas de 90 mph 

sin tener en cuenta 

impactos por fuera del 

derecho-de-vía (DDV).

Una nueva vía férrea, 

reconfigurar vías férreas 

existentes

Una nueva vía férrea,

reconfigurar vías

férreas existentes

Se logra una velocidad 

máxima de 90 mph en 

gran parte del corridor

Sigue el corredor pero 

puede salirse por fuera 

del DDV

Diseños para maximizar 

la velocidad hasta 90 

mph donde sea posible 

dentro de los límites del 

DDV.

Se logran 90 mph dentro 

de ciertos segmentos

Permanece dentro del 

DDV existente

Añadir una vía férrea 

adicional principal al 

alineamiento existente. 

Esta opción tiene dos 

versiones: añadir vías 

férreas oeste o este. 

Esta opción no considera 

modificaciones 

relacionadas a la 

velocidad.

Añadir una nueva vía 

férrea al costado oeste o 

al este de las vías férreas 

principales existentes

Se mantiene la velocidad 

existente de 70 mph

Se mantiene la velocidad 

existente de 70 mph

Permanece generalmente 

dentro del DDV existente

Mejoras menores 

incluirían modernizar o 

añadir plataformas y 

modernizar las vías 

férreas o ramales en 

lugares específicos.

No se añadirán vías 

férreas nuevas

No se añadirán

vías férreas nuevas

• Solamente Main Street actual

• Solamente Staples Mill Road actual

• Solamente Boulevard/Broad Street nueva

• Main Street y Staples Mill Road

• Main Street y Broad Street

• Broad Street y Staples Mill Road

Mejoras al Servicio – Se Añaden Ocho Viajes Nuevos

City

DDV Existente

Alineamiento

Restringido

City

DDV Existente

Alineamiento

No restringido

DDV Existente

Alineamiento

Oeste

City

DDV Existente

City

Para satisfacer los objetivos de aumentar el servicio, el DRPT ha 

identificado añadir ocho viajes nuevos a los siguientes lugares:

• 4 viajes nuevos de ida y regreso a Carolina del Norte

• 3 viajes adicionales de ida y regreso a Norfolk

• 1 viaje adicional de ida y regreso a Newport News 

Las opciones de alineamiento que se presentan arriba 

podrán incorporar estos nuevos viajes. Al final la 

alternativa preferida identificada a través del DC2RVA 

EIS añadirá la capacidad necesaria para permitir estos 

ocho viajes a lo largo del corredor.



Centralia

Arlington

Ashland

Fredericksburg

Woodbridge

Alexandria

Interstate

Roadways

Project 

Corridor

State Line

County Line
DECREASED

Travel

Time

MORE COMPETITIVE

Travel

Options

INCREASED

Economic

Benefits

IMPROVED

Reliability

INCREASED

Frequency

of Service

IMPROVED

Amenities

& Comfort

INCREASED

Speeds

up to 90 mph

INCREASED

Environmental

Benefits

INCREASED

System

Capacity

2002 SEHSR Tier I EIS Purpose and Need

Connect the SEHSR and Northeast Corridors

Provide a viable alternate transportation mode between 

Washington, D.C. and Richmond

Integrated Rail System in Virginia

Efficient Rail 

Operations in 

Richmond

Considerations Specific to the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Segment Improve transportation 

choices.

Ease congestion.

Improve safety and 

energy effectiveness.

Reduce air emissions 

per passenger mile.

Improve transportation 

system efficiency. Improve choices.

Avoid I-95 congestion.

Increase return on 

investment for 

transportation dollars.

Reduce environmental 

impacts.

Address the "missing 

link" in infrastructure 

and service between 

the Northeast corridor 

and planned 

improvements to the 

SEHSR corridors.

Improve connectivity of 

intercity passenger rail 

operations in Virginia.

Acccomodate 

expansion of VRE's 

commuter rail system.

Increase flexibilty of 

shared freight/

passenger rail system.

Improve the safety 

and efficiency of 

passenger and freight 

rail operations through 

Richmond.


MARYLAND

VIRGINIA

95

95

Roadways

Project Area

State Line

Washington D.C. to 

Alexandria Segment

Alexandria to 

Fredericksburg/ 

Crossroads Segment

Fredericksburg/ 

Crossroads to 

Acca Yard Segment

Acca Yard to 

Richmond Segment

Acca Yard to Centralia 

A-Line Segment

Richmond to Centralia 

S-Line Segment

Washington D.C. to Alexandria Total Trains: 87

Amtrak: 23 VRE: 32 CSX: 30 Norfolk Southern: 2

Alexandria to Fredericksburg/Crossroads Total Trains: 66

Amtrak: 20 VRE: 16 CSX: 30 Norfolk Southern: 0

Fredericksburg/Crossroads to Acca Yard Total Trains: 50

Amtrak: 20 VRE: 0 CSX: 30 Norfolk Southern: 0

Richmond to Centralia S-Line

Acca Yard to Centralia A-Line

Total Trains: 10

Total Trains: 37

Amtrak: 0 VRE: 0 CSX: 10 Norfolk Southern: 0

Amtrak: 12 VRE: 0 CSX: 25 Norfolk Southern: 0

Acca Yard to Richmond Total Trains: 14

Amtrak: 4 VRE: 0 CSX: 10 Norfolk Southern: 0
Intercity Passenger Train Frequencies 

 • 8 new SEHSR round trips

 • 4 to NC

 • 3 to Norfolk

 • 1 to Newport News

• 1 new Regional round trip 

 to Lynchburg via 

 Norfolk Southern

Amtrak Long-Distance (ATK LD) Changes from 2015

State-supported Amtrak Regional 

Service, Virginia (ATK REG VA)

State-supported Amtrak Regional 

Service, North Carolina (ATK REG NC)

Richmond-Norfolk Shuttle (ATK RVA-NOR)

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR)

Existing train extended to Norfolk

City also served by VRE commuter 

trains

Operates 3x/week

2015 Future
Exisng ROW

Constrained

Alignment

City

Exisng ROW

Unconstrained

Alignment

City

Exisng ROW

West

Alignment

City

Exisng ROW

City





Public Scoping 

Meetings

(11/2014)

Public

Information

Meetings

(6/2015)

Public

Information

Meetings

Public

Hearing Record of Decision

Issued by FRA; documents

selected alternative and 

mitigation requirements

Final EIS 

Announce Proposed Action 

based on the comments 

received on the Draft EIS

Draft EIS Document has a full description of 

the affected environment, a range of alternatives, and 

an analysis of the impacts of each alternative

Scoping 

Solicit public input on the 

issues and concerns the 

project should address

Screening 

Review alternatives to determine if they are reasonable and feasible considering 

socio-economics, engineering, the environment, and cost

Purpose & Need

Establish why the project 

is needed

Alternatives

Identify and consider alternatives that address the program’s Purpose and Need

Public Involvement

Jennifer L. Mitchell DEPARTMENT OF RAIL AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (804) 786-4440 

 Director 600 EAST MAIN STREET, SUITE 2102 FAX (804) 225-3752

 RICHMOND, VA 23219-2416 Virginia Relay Center

800-828-1120 (TDD)

DATE

OWNER NAME

ADDRESS 1

ADDRESS 2

RE: Notice of entry upon land for examination of land for transportation purposes 

CITY OR COUNTY

Parcel Number(s) ______________ 

Parcel Address(es) _____________ 

Dear Property Owner: 

As you may be aware, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is 

preparing a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and preliminary engineering for the 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project in conjunction with the 

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Environmental review and approvals are required to 

support final design and future construction. 

In order to effectively conduct the environmental study process for this transportation project, 

DRPT employees and its consultants may need to enter your property to conduct environmental 

studies. I am writing to provide notice that DRPT and its consultants including HDR 

Engineering, Inc., Moffatt & Nichol, Parsons, Dovetail Cultural Resources Group, and Rice 

Associates, may enter your property identified above between MONTH DAY, YEAR and 

MONTH DAY, YEAR. This notification is pursuant to Section 33.2-1011 of the Code of 

Virginia, which requires that you be given notice prior to entry. A copy of the Commissioner of 

Highways’ letter authorizing employees of DRPT and our consultant team is enclosed, along 

with a project information flyer. Please note that conducting environmental studies does not 

mean that improvement projects will occur on your property or that a decision on the 

improvements has been made. The studies are being conducted for the purpose of gathering 

data and are early steps toward determining the project’s feasibility and impacts of the potential 

improvements.
OWNER NAME

DATE

Page 2 of 2 

Activities to take place on your property may potentially include locating physical features, 

taking photographs, and conducting testing as described in the attached project information flyer. 

During this period, multiple studies may need to occur on your property, including architectural 

history, identification of wetlands and regulated waters, wildlife habitat assessment, noise and 

vibration monitoring, and other studies. The survey teams will not need to enter any dwelling, 

building or other structure on your property 

The project contemplates a series of rail improvements along the rail corridor from Arlington 

County to Centralia (in Chesterfield County). It will involve further analysis of the alignment of 

the route selected through the 2002 Tier I EIS and Record of Decision (ROD). Additional 

information may be found at the project website: www.DC2RVArail.com.

If you have any concerns regarding this environmental review, please contact Randy Selleck at 

804-591-4442 or PropertyQuestions@DC2RVArail.com. If you are interested in receiving 

project updates regarding public information meetings, please provide us your email address at 

www.DC2RVArail.com. Should there be any need to further access your property for study 

purposes, we will contact you again either in person or by mail. 

 

I appreciate your cooperation in planning and designing transportation improvements for your 

community and the citizens of Virginia. 

Sincerely, 

Emily Stock

Manager of Rail Planning

Enclosures: Authorization Letter from Virginia Department of Transportation Commissioner 

dated August 24, 2015 

Project Information Flyer + Field Work Description
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public TransportaƟ on (DRPT) and the 

Federal Railroad AdministraƟ on (FRA) are working to improve passenger rail 

service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA and beyond. We are in 

the process of evaluaƟ ng potenƟ al environmental impacts and benefi ts that 

may occur if changes to support improved passenger service are made to CSX’s 

RF&P rail line, which runs generally parallel to I-95.

The Project and Your Property

Because of your property’s proximity to the project corridor, it may be 

necessary for DRPT and/or its consultants to come on to your property to 

conduct environmental studies. AcƟ viƟ es may include observing physical 

features, taking photographs, recording coordinates for later mapping, and 

conducƟ ng fi eld work. Please note that this does not mean that improvement 

projects will occur on your property or that a decision on the improvements 

has been made. The studies are only for the purpose of gathering data and 

will take place outside of any dwelling, building, or other structure on private 

property. Our survey crews will make every reasonable eff ort not to adversely 

impact property in any way. The crews will carry photo idenƟfi caƟ on and 

copies of the leƩ ers sent to the landowners in the area in which they are 

working. For a list of the type of fi eld work that may occur on your property, 

please see the reverse side of this handout. 

Key Project Milestones

• Scoping (2014): Solicit public input on the issues and study

• Purpose & Need (2014-2015): Establish why the project is needed

• AlternaƟ ves (2014-2015): IdenƟfy and consider alternaƟ ves that address the 

project’s Purpose and Need

• Screening (2015-2016): Evaluate preliminary alternaƟ ves based on 

socio-economics, engineering, the environment, and cost criteria

• DraŌ EIS (2016): The DraŌ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) provides a 

side-by-side comparison of the alternaƟ ves and impact analysis

• Final EIS (2017): Announce Preferred AlternaƟ ve based on the revised 

EIS fi ndings

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MulƟ ple Ways to Stay 

On Track

There are many ways to stay up to 

date on the project.

• Email: PropertyQuesƟ ons@

DC2RVArail.com

• Visit our website at: 

www.DC2RVArail.com

• Sign up on the website to 

receive emailed updates

• Facebook: DC2RVArail

• TwiƩ er: @DC2RVArail

• Call us toll-free at: 888-832-0900 

or TDD 711

• Submit a quesƟ on or comment 

online at any Ɵ me
We are in the early stage of preparing the DraŌ EIS and there is a range of alternaƟ ves being considered. The 

purpose of the environmental process is to gather data to assist in evaluaƟ ng the merits of diff erent alternaƟ ves. 

A fi nal decision on a Preferred AlternaƟ ve will not be made unƟ l the EIS process is complete. More informaƟ on on 

these alternaƟ ves can be found on the project website, www.DC2RVArail.com, under About the Project. 

Field Work DescripƟ on

Architectural History Survey 

During architectural history surveys, staff may visit the property to observe the exteriors of the buildings, including 

homes, barns, garages, sheds, and other structures. The purpose of the review is to help determine whether 

a structure qualifi es as an historic resource. The review will include photographs to document the building 

condiƟ ons. All work will be done in accordance with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources standards.

Archaeological Surveys

During archaeological resource surveys, staff may visit the property to assess the potenƟ al for archaeological or 

cultural resources. This assessment will include shovel tests in some areas – during the shovel test, a small hole is 

dug and the dirt is siŌ ed for arƟ facts. PotenƟ al arƟ facts are transported to a lab for idenƟfi caƟ on and processing. 

The hole is fi lled prior to leaving the site. All work will be done in accordance with the Virginia Department of 

Historic Resources standards.

Wildlife Habitat Assessment

Staff will visually observe the vegetaƟ on, topography, and other habitat features of an area to evaluate its potenƟ al 

use by various wildlife. Species type, size, and density data may be collected within sample plots. No vegetaƟ on 

will be cleared, dug up, or otherwise removed, although leaf or twig samples may be taken from some plants for 

idenƟfi caƟ on purposes. 

IdenƟfi caƟ on of Wetlands and other Regulated Waters

Many wetlands and waterways are protected by federal, state, and local regulaƟ ons. Staff will delineate the 

boundaries of these protected resources through evaluaƟ on of vegetaƟ on type, visual evidence of surface 

hydrology, and soil indicators of periodic fl ooded condiƟ ons. Soil samples will be tested with an auger, leaving a 

small hole approximately 1.0 inch in diameter at each sampling locaƟ on. PlasƟ c fl agging may be hung in adjacent 

tree branches to mark the boundary of the wetland. 

Noise/VibraƟ on Monitoring

Staff may enter the property to place sound or vibraƟ on monitoring equipment. The equipment will be leŌ in 

place for a period of days to record noise and vibraƟ on caused by passing trains. Equipment leŌ overnight is 

typically secured with a lock and chain to an adjacent pole, fence, or tree. At the end of the sampling period, 

the equipment will be removed.

Other Site Surveys

Staff may enter the property to observe site condiƟ ons, land use, and other features, evaluate potenƟ al impacts of 

various alternaƟ ves, or to access other property.
DC2RVA Elected 

Officials Briefing 

Book
Elected Officials 

Table of Contents 

 1 

Contents

Congressional Map...................................................................................................................... 3

Distribution List .....................................................................................................................................5 

November 2014 Letter .............................................................................................................. 16

June 2015 Letter ....................................................................................................................... 21

November 2015 Email............................................................................................................... 24

Project Launch Notification Email ............................................................................................. 29

Alternatives Review Public Meetings Scheduled Email ............................................................ 32

Alternatives Review Public Meetings Reminder Email ............................................................. 37

Alternatives Reminder to Comment Email ............................................................................... 42
Congressional Map
March 2016

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DC2RVA Project Corridor

County Boundaries

Congressional Districts

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Congressional Districts

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Corridor
Distribution List
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Tim Kaine U.S. Senate

Mark Warner U.S. Senate

Robert J. Wittman U.S. House of Representatives

E. Scott Rigell U.S. House of Representatives

Robert C. Scott U.S. House of Representatives

Randy J. Forbes U.S. House of Representatives

Robert Hurt U.S. House of Representatives

Bob Goodlatte U.S. House of Representatives

Eric Cantor U.S. House of Representatives

James Moran, Jr. U.S. House of Representatives

Morgan Griffith U.S. House of Representatives

Frank Wolf U.S. House of Representatives

Gerry Connolly U.S. House of Representatives

Aubrey Layne Commonwealth of Virginia

Terry McAuliffe Commonwealth of Virginia

Ralph Northam Commonwealth of Virginia

Leslie Adams House of Delegates

David Albo House of Delegates

Richard Anderson House of Delegates

Terry Austin House of Delegates

Mamye BaCote House of Delegates

Richard Bell House of Delegates

Robert Bell House of Delegates

Mark Berg House of Delegates

Robert Bloxom, Sr. House of Delegates

Robert Brink House of Delegates

David Bulova House of Delegates

Kathy Byron House of Delegates

Jeffrey Campbell House of Delegates

Betsy Carr House of Delegates

A. Benton Chafin House of Delegates

Benjamin Cline House of Delegates

Mark Cole House of Delegates

Barbara Comstock House of Delegates

Kirkland Cox House of Delegates

Roslyn Dance House of Delegates

Glenn Davis, Jr. House of Delegates

William DeSteph, Jr. House of Delegates

James Edmunds, II House of Delegates
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Matthew Fariss House of Delegates

Peter Farrell House of Delegates

Eileen Filler-Corn House of Delegates

Buddy Fowler, Jr. House of Delegates

Michael Futrell House of Delegates

Scott Garrett House of Delegates

Todd Gilbert House of Delegates

Tag Greason House of Delegates

Gregory Habeeb House of Delegates

Christopher Head House of Delegates

Gordon Helsel, Jr. House of Delegates

Charniele Herring House of Delegates

Daun Sessoms Hester House of Delegates

Keith Hodges House of Delegates

Patrick Hope House of Delegates

William Howell House of Delegates

Algie Howell, Jr. House of Delegates

Timothy Hugo House of Delegates

Riley Ingram House of Delegates

Matthew James House of Delegates

Johnny Joannou House of Delegates

Chris Jones House of Delegates

Mark Kearn House of Delegates

Terry Kilgore House of Delegates

Barry Knight House of Delegates

Kay Kory House of Delegates

Robert Krupick, Jr. House of Delegates

Steven Landes House of Delegates

David LaRock House of Delegates

Jay Leftwich, Jr. House of Delegates

James LeMunyon House of Delegates

Scott Lingamfelter House of Delegates

Alfonso Lopez House of Delegates

Manoli Loupassi House of Delegates

Daniel Marshall House of Delegates

Robert Marshall House of Delegates

Montgomery Mason House of Delegates

Jimmie Massie, III House of Delegates

Jennifer L. McClellan House of Delegates

Delores L. McQuinn House of Delegates
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Jackson Miller House of Delegates

Randall Minchew House of Delegates

James (Will) Morefield House of Delegates

Richard Morris House of Delegates

Joseph D. Morrissey House of Delegates

John M. O'Bannon, III House of Delegates

Israel O'Quinn House of Delegates

Robert Orrock, Sr. House of Delegates

Christopher Peace House of Delegates

Kenneth Plum House of Delegates

Brenda Pogge House of Delegates

Charles Poindexter House of Delegates

David Ramadan House of Delegates

Margaret Ransone House of Delegates

Sam Rasoul House of Delegates

Roxann Robinson House of Delegates

Nick Rush House of Delegates

Thomas Rust House of Delegates

Edward Scott House of Delegates

Mark Sickles House of Delegates

Marcus Simon House of Delegates

Lionell Spruill, Sr. House of Delegates

Christopher Stolle House of Delegates

Scott Surovell House of Delegates

Scott Taylor House of Delegates

Luke Torian House of Delegates

David Toscano House of Delegates

Roslyn Tyler House of Delegates

Ron Villanueva House of Delegates

Jeion Ward House of Delegates

Lee Ware, Jr. House of Delegates

Vivian Watts House of Delegates

Michael Webert House of Delegates

Tony Wilt House of Delegates

Thomas Wright, Jr. House of Delegates

David Yancey House of Delegates

Joseph Yost House of Delegates

Kenneth Alexander Senate of Virginia

George Barker Senate of Virginia

Richard Black Senate of Virginia
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Charles Carrico, Sr. Senate of Virginia

Charles Colgan Senate of Virginia

John Cosgrove, Jr. Senate of Virginia

R. Deeds Senate of Virginia

Adam Ebbin Senate of Virginia

John Edwards Senate of Virginia

Barbara Favola Senate of Virginia

Thomas Garrett, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Emmett Hanger, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Janet Howell Senate of Virginia

Lynwood Lewis, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Mamie Locke Senate of Virginia

L. Lucas Senate of Virginia

David Marsden Senate of Virginia

Henry Marsh, III Senate of Virginia

Stephen Martin Senate of Virginia

Ryan McDougle Senate of Virginia

A. McEachin Senate of Virginia

Jeffrey McWaters Senate of Virginia

John Miller Senate of Virginia

Stephen Newman Senate of Virginia

Thomas Norment, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Mark Obenshain Senate of Virginia

J. Petersen Senate of Virginia

Phillip Puckett Senate of Virginia

Linda Puller Senate of Virginia

Bryce Reeves Senate of Virginia

Frank Ruff, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Richard Saslaw Senate of Virginia

Ralph Smith Senate of Virginia

William Stanley, Jr. Senate of Virginia

Walter Stosch Senate of Virginia

Richard Stuart Senate of Virginia

Jill Vogel Senate of Virginia

Frank Wagner Senate of Virginia

John Watkins Senate of Virginia

Jennifer Wexton Senate of Virginia

Jay Fisette Arlington County

Arthur Warren Chesterfield County

James Stegmaier Chesterfield County
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Floyd W. Thomas Caroline County

Wayne A. Acors Caroline County

Jeffrey Black Caroline County

Jeffery M. Sili Caroline County

Calvin Taylor Caroline County

Reginald L. Underwood Caroline County

Charles Culley Caroline County

Edward Long, Jr. Fairfax County

Sharon Bulova Fairfax County

John C. Cook Fairfax County

John W. Foust Fairfax County

Penelope A. Gross Fairfax County 

Pat Herrity Fairfax County 

Catherine Hudgins Fairfax County

Gerald W. Hyland Fairfax County 

Jeffrey C. McKay Fairfax County 

Linda Q. Smith Fairfax County 

Catherine Chianese Fairfax County 

Manual Alvarez, Jr. Goochland County 

Ned S. Creasey Goochland County 

Susan F. Lascolette Goochland County 

Robert H. Minnick Goochland County 

Lisa Beczkiewicz Goochland County 

Rebecca Dickson Goochland County 

Wayne T. Hazzard Hanover County 

Angela Kelly-Wiecek Hanover County 

Ken Peterson Goochland County 

Cecil R. Harris, Jr. Hanover County 

W. Canova Peterson Hanover County 

Sean Davis Hanover County 

Aubrey M. Stanley Hanover County 

Ed Via Hanover County 

Elton J. Wade, Sr. Hanover County 

Frank Thornton Henrico County

Tyrone Nelson Henrico County 

Richard Glover Henrico County 

David Kaechele Henrico County 

Patricia O'Bannon Henrico County 

Frank J. Thornton Henrico County 

Veta Herbaugh Henrico County 
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Barry Lawrence Henrico County

John A. Vithoulkas Henrico County

Alan R. Carmichael Prince George County 

William F. Gandel Prince George County 

Henry D. Parker, Jr. Prince George County 

William A. Robertson, Jr. Prince George County 

Jerry J. Skalsky Prince George County 

Percy C. Ashcraft Prince George County 

Corey Stuart Prince William County 

Maureen S. Caddigan Prince William County 

Pete Candland Prince William County 

Wally Covington Prince William County 

John D Jenkins Prince William County 

Michael C. May Prince William County 

Martin E. Nohe Prince William County 

Frank J. Principi Prince William County 

Corey A. Stewart Prince William County 

Phil Campbell Prince William County

Benjamin Pitts Spotsylvania County 

Robert Stuber Spotsylvania County 

Greg Cebula Spotsylvania County 

Ann L. Heidig Spotsylvania County 

Timothy J. McLaughlin Spotsylvania County 

David Ross Spotsylvania County 

Gary F. Skinner Spotsylvania County 

Paul D. Trampe Spotsylvania County 

Chris Yakabouski Spotsylvania County 

Cord A. Sterling Stafford County 

Meg Bohmke Stafford County 

Jack Cavalier Stafford County 

Paul V. Milde, III Stafford County 

Laura Sellers Stafford County 

Gary Snellings Stafford County 

Robert Thomas, Jr. Stafford County 

Antony Romanello Stafford County

Marcia Hollenberger Stafford County 

Lou Brown Ali City of Richmond

Jonathan Baliles City of Richmond

Charles Samuels City of Richmond

Chris A. Hilbert City of Richmond
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Kathy Graziano City of Richmond

Parker Agelasto City of Richmond

Ellen Robertson City of Richmond

Cynthia Newbille City of Richmond

Reva. M. Trammel City of Richmond

Uzziah Harris City of Richmond

Michelle R. Mosby City of Richmond

Dwight C. Jones City of Richmond

Ida Jones City of Richmond

Grant Neely City of Richmond

Jean Capel City of Richmond

Eli Wong City of Richmond

Marianne G. Pitts City of Richmond

Lisa Townes City of Richmond

Tim Grimes City of Richmond

Amanda Shelton City of Richmond

Samuel Patterson City of Richmond

Henry Mease City of Richmond

Yvette Alexander DC City Council

David Catania DC City Council

David Grosso DC City Council

Vincent Orange, Sr. DC City Council

Jim Graham DC City Council

Jack Evans DC City Council

Mary Cheh DC City Council

Muriel Bowser DC City Council

Kenyan McDuffie DC City Council

Marion Barry DC City Council

Dionne Calhoun DC City Council

Charles Allen DC City Council

Mark Bjorge DC City Council

Joyce Clements-Smith DC City Council

Schannette Grant DC City Council

Corey Griffin DC City Council

Joy Holland DC City Council

Tommy Wells DC City Council

Jordan Hutchinson DC City Council

Estell Lloyd DC City Council

Jon Meyers DC City Council

Aaron Pritchard DC City Council
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Denise Tolliver DC City Council

Jonathan Willingham DC City Council

Charles Wilson, Esq. DC City Council

Calvin Woodland, Jr. DC City Council

Wanda Harmon Dinwiddie County

William Chavis Dinwiddie County 

Brenda Ebron-Bonner Dinwiddie County 

Daniel Lee Dinwiddie County 

Harrison Moody Dinwiddie County 

Mark Moore Dinwiddie County 

Kevin Massengill Dinwiddie County 

William P. Pate City of Manassas

Charles Hartgrove Town of Ashland

Edward Henson Town of Ashland

James Murray Town of Ashland

Faye O. Prichard Town of Ashland

George Spagna Town of Ashland

Steve Trivett Town of Ashland

J. Dallin Kimble Town of Ashland

Mark Bissoon Town of Bowling Green

Mary F. Coleman Town of Bowling Green

Daniel Webb Town of Bowling Green

Glenn McDearmon Town of Bowling Green

Jason Satterwhite Town of Bowling Green

David W. Storke Town of Bowling Green

Otis Wright Town of Bowling Green

Laura Gifford Town of Bowling Green

Stephen Manster Town of Bowling Green

Jean M. Davis Town of Bowling Green

Derrick R. Wood Town of Dumfries

Charles Brewer Town of Dumfries

Gerald M. Foreman, II Town of Dumfries

Kristin W. Forrester Town of Dumfries

Helen Reynolds Town of Dumfries

Willie L. Toney Town of Dumfries

Gwen P. Washington Town of Dumfries

Dawn Hobgood Town of Dumfries

Daniel Tabor Town of Dumfries

Michael DeMarco City of Fairfax

Jeff Greenfield City of Fairfax
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Nancy F. Loftus City of Fairfax

David Meyer City of Fairfax

Janice B. Miller City of Fairfax

Eleanor Schmidt City of Fairfax

R. Scott Silverthorne City of Fairfax

Melanie Burrell City of Fairfax

Bob Sisson City of Fairfax

Kerry P. Devine City of Fredericksburg

Bradford C. Ellis City of Fredericksburg

Mary 

Katherine Greenlaw City of Fredericksburg

Frederic N. Howe, III City of Fredericksburg

Matthew J. Kelly City of Fredericksburg

Beatrice R. Paolucci City of Fredericksburg

George C. Solley City of Fredericksburg

Tonya B. Lacey City of Fredericksburg

Michael C. Bujakowski City of Hopewell

Roosevelt Edwards, Jr. City of Hopewell

Jasmine E. Gore City of Hopewell

Christina J. Luman-Bailey City of Hopewell

Brenda S. Pelham City of Hopewell

Jackie M. Shornak City of Hopewell

Wayne Walton City of Hopewell

Mark Haley City of Hopewell

John Wells Town of Leesburg/Loudoun County

Keith Markel Town of Lovettsville/Loudoun County

Martha Mason Semmes Town of Middleburg/Loudoun County

Kevin P. Brown Town of Quantico

Earlene Clinton Town of Quantico

Russell V. Kuhns Town of Quantico

Rita Frazier Town of Quantico

Alex Alexander Town of Quantico

Peggy L. Alexander Town of Quantico

Tom Davis Town of Quantico

Tyler C. Brown City of Occoquan

J. Matthew Dawson City of Occoquan

Jim Drakes City of Occoquan

Joe McGuire City of Occoquan

Elizabeth A. Quist City of Occoquan

Patrick A. Sivigny City of Occoquan
 Elected Officials 

2014 Distribution List 

Name Affiliation 

Greg Holcomb City of Occoquan

Kirstyn L. Barr City of Occoquan

Brian Moore City of Petersburg

David Ray Coleman City of Petersburg

Carl Ross City of Petersburg

Howard Myers City of Petersburg

Ken Pritchett City of Petersburg

Horace P. Webb City of Petersburg

Treska Wilson-Smith City of Petersburg

Nykesha Jackson City of Petersburg
November 2014 

Letter
[Insert Date]

[Insert Name and Title of Recipient]

[Insert Address of Recipient]

Re: Project Notification 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail 

Dear [Insert Name of Recipient]:

This letter is being sent to you as formal notification of the Washington, D.C. to Richmond 

Southeast High Speed Rail project’s initiation. Your constituents have been identified as 

interested parties in the Project because of location and potential environmental impacts. Your 

interest and advice on the project scope and on ways to enhance coordination throughout the 

corridor are both welcome and encouraged.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Rail 

and Public Transportation (DRPT), is initiating the preparation of a Tier II Environmental Impact 

Statement (EIS) for the Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Va. rail corridor. An EIS is a document 

required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to promote informed decision-making 

by federal, state, and local agencies by making “detailed information concerning significant 

environmental impacts” available to both agency leaders and the public. The Project started in 

September 2014 and is anticipated to be complete in 2017. 

The northern limits of the Project are at the foot of the Long Bridge where it crosses the 

Potomac River into Washington, D.C. The southern limit of the project is in Centralia, midway 

between downtown Richmond and downtown Petersburg. Proposed improvements are along 

CSX Transportation-owned track, generally parallel to the I-95 corridor. Enclosed with this letter 

are a project area description and map of the corridor and the project limits.

Stakeholder and public input are critical and mandatory elements of the EIS, and the Project 

Team is seeking both your direct input and your assistance in encouraging public and 

stakeholder outreach. Public Scoping Meetings are scheduled for the first two weeks in 

November 2014. The purpose of these meetings is to present the purpose and need of the

project and solicit public input. Please visit the Project website at www.DC2RVARail.com for 

details. Your attendance and appropriate representation of your jurisdiction are encouraged. 

When the Draft EIS is available, we will be seeking a similar level of stakeholder and public 

participation. 
Pursuant to Section 6 of FRA’s Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, cities, 

counties, towns, regional transit providers, and metropolitan planning organizations should 

consult directly with DRPT to ensure that major concerns and interests are formally heard and 

acknowledged.

We suggest that you become involved in the development of the Southeast High Speed Rail

through any of the following ways: 

1) Provide meaningful and early input. 

2) Participate in public and stakeholder meetings.

3) Provide or encourage comment on the Tier II Draft EIS to reflect the views and 

concerns of your constituents and/or your jurisdiction. 

Should you have any questions or comments regarding this Project before the Public Scoping 

Meetings, please do not hesitate to contact Emily Stock at emily.stock@drpt.virginia.gov / 804-

786-1052. 

Thank you for your time. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer L. Mitchell

Director

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102

Richmond, VA 23219

CC: Chief Administrative Officers

Enclosure:

Project Description / Map of Project Limits
PROJECT BACKGROUND

Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) is part 

of a greater plan by the U.S. Department of 

Transportation (USDOT) to develop a highspeed rail network as one component of a 

nationwide intermodal transportation 

network. 

This Project is funded through a cooperative 

agreement between the Virginia Department 

of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)

and the Federal Railroad Administration 

(FRA) to complete the next phase of 

preliminary engineering and environmental 

review for SEHSR along a 123-mile segment 

between Washington, D.C. area (Arlington, 

Va.) and Richmond, Va. (Centralia, Va.)

area. A Tier II EIS is currently underway for 

the SEHSR segment between Richmond, 

Va. and Raleigh, N.C. and is expected to be 

completed in 2015. 

A Tier I EIS and Record of Decision (ROD)

were completed in 2002 for the entire 500-

mile SEHSR corridor between Washington, 

D.C. and Charlotte, N.C. In the ROD, FRA 

selected a preferred alternative for SEHSR, 

which generally follows the existing CSX 

right-of-way along the I-95 corridor north of 

Petersburg, VA, and determined that a Tier II 

EIS is the appropriate level of environmental 

review for the Washington, D.C. to 

Richmond segment of the SEHSR corridor. 

A tiered review process is typically used on 

exceptionally large studies. In such cases, 

the Tier I EIS analyzes the potential socioenvironmental impacts along a general 

corridor but does not identify the exact 

location of where the action should occur. 
Following the Tier I EIS ROD, the approved Tier I area is further broken down into sub-areas, 

and a Tier II EIS is then prepared for each sub-area. For public outreach purposes, the project 

area will be divided into three sub-areas: Southern, Middle, and Northern.

The Tier II EIS will be accompanied by the preparation of preliminary engineering documents for 

the individual improvements proposed for this Project. Additionally, the Project accounts for 

environmental assessments of related capacity improvements to connected rail lines in the 

Richmond area. The rail corridor travels through the following counties, towns, and cities and 

near the following military bases/forts: 

 Arlington County

 Fairfax County

 Prince William County

 Stafford County

 Spotsylvania County

 Caroline County

 Hanover County

 Henrico County

 Chesterfield County

 City of Alexandria

 Town of Quantico 

 City of Fredericksburg

 Town of Ashland

 City of Richmond

 Fort Belvoir

 Quantico Marine Base 
June 2015 Letter
801 East Main Street

Suite 1000

Richmond, VA 23219

[Insert Date]

[Insert Name and Title of Recipient]

[Insert Address of Recipient]

Re: Project Update | Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed 

Rail 

Dear [Insert Name of Recipient]:

This letter is being sent to you as formal project update for the Washington, 

D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail (DC2RVA) Tier II Environmental 

Impact Statement (EIS). 

Since we last communicated in the Fall 2014, the Project Team met with the 

public, presented the scope of work, obtained comments through a formal 

comment period, met twice with our technical task force composed of key 

stakeholders, completed a Purpose and Need Statement, developed 

preliminary rail alignment options, and identified alternative screening 

criteria. 

In order to offer transparency in our process and to gain valuable public 

input, we are holding another round of public meetings. The purpose of 

these public information meetings, scheduled for the first week of June 2015, 

is to present the Purpose and Need Statement and the screening process for 

developing alternatives. 

 
801 East Main Street

Suite 1000

Richmond, VA 23219

Upcoming Public Information Meetings*

Alexandria, Virginia – Monday, June 1, 2015

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

1767 King Street

Fredericksburg, Virginia – Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Dorothy Hart Community Center

408 Canal Street

Richmond, Virginia – Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Department of Motor Vehicles

2300 W. Broad Street

*Please visit the project website at www.DC2RVArail.com for details.

We would greatly appreciate your attendance at these meetings. You may

become involved in the development of the DC2RVA project through any of 

the following ways: 

• Participate in the upcoming public information meetings.

• Provide input to reflect the views and concerns of your constituents 

and/or your jurisdiction.

• Encourage your constituents to participate and provide input. 

Should you have any questions or comments regarding this project before 

the public information meetings, please do not hesitate to contact Emily 

Stock at emily.stock@drpt.virginia.gov / 804-786-1052.

Sincerely, 

Jennifer L. Mitchell, Director

Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation 

600 E. Main St., Suite 2102

Richmond, Virginia 23219

Encl: DC2RVA Project Overview

 
November 2015 

Email
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Obermueller, Kristen

From: D.C. to Richmond SE High Speed Rail Team <info@DC2RVArail.com>

Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 1:11 PM

To: Obermueller, Kristen

Subject: DC2RVA Public Information Meetings Scheduled 

Public Information Meetings 

Scheduled

Passenger Rail Improvement Alternatives Presented

Attention Public Officials: 

We are contacting you to provide an update on the status of the Washington, D.C. to Richmond 

Southeast High Speed Rail (DC2RVA) project. The project will identify ways to increase the 

frequency and improve reliability of passenger rail service and reduce travel times between the 

two cities. 

Since we last met with the public, key stakeholders, agency officials, and elected officials in 

June 2015, the DC2RVA Project Team has completed early stages of the alternatives screening 

process and incorporated input from the June meetings to develop a range of viable alternative 

improvements for detailed evaluation. 

In order to offer transparency in our process and to gain valuable input, once again, we are 
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holding another round of in-person public meetings. Three identical, open-house public 

meetings will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a presentation given at 6:00 p.m. at the 

locations below. The DC2RVA Project Team will present the most feasible and reasonable 

improvement alternatives, potential station locations, and track and safety improvements. We 

strongly encourage you or a representative to attend a public meeting to stay up to date on the 

DC2RVA project. Most of all, please share with your constituents through word of mouth, 

website postings, or even social media. 

www.DC2RVArail.com

Fredericksburg

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dorothy Hart Community 

Center

408 Canal Street 

Fredericksburg, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Springfield

Wednesday, December 9, 

2015

Hilton Springfield

6550 Loisdale Road 

Springfield, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Richmond

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Va. Department of Motor 

Vehicles

2300 W Broad Street

Richmond, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

DC2RVA Media Contact

Have you received a media request regarding the DC2RVA project from a 

local reporter or editor? If so, we would like to put you in contact with the 

right person to answer your questions regarding any part of the project – 

from purpose to potential environmental impacts. 

Lynne McCarthy

Public Relations and Marketing Coordinator 

Phone: (804) 786-4443 

Email: lynne.mccarthy@drpt.virginia.gov 
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Newsreel

Stay up to date on the latest news regarding the DC2RVA project. All media 

mentions of DC2RVA are posted on the project website, 

www.DC2RVArail.com. 

Go to the Newsroom > 

Project Brochure

Need a quick overview of what the DC2RVA project is all about? Read our 

project brochure to learn more about the key components of the 

environmental and engineering process as well as the DC2RVA corridor itself. 

Project Brochure >

Project FAQs

Our team has assembled the most frequently asked questions about the DC2RVA 

project. If you do not see an answer to your question, please contact us. 

FAQ >

Find your Neighborhood or Business on our 

Detailed Project Area Map

Use this aerial map to view the project corridor. 

See the map >
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Project Schedule

Review our project schedule to learn more about completing the EIS 

process!

View project schedule >

Stay Connected Online:

www.DC2RVArail.com

Sincerely, 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of 

its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 

1964. For additional information on DRPT's nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a 

complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, 

Linda Balderson, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in 

the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

En Espanol: Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: 

espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea directa del proyecto a dejar comentarios: 888-

832-0900.
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Let's Get Virginia Moving!

You're invited to come along for the ride.

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Today the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation ﴾DRPT﴿ launched the Washington, D.C. to

Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Tier II Environmental Impact Statement ﴾EIS﴿ for higher speed intercity

passenger rail service between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, Va. Environmental review for the 115-mile rail

segment will be accompanied by the preparation of preliminary engineering plans for individual improvements that

stretch from the banks of the Potomac River in Arlington, Va., to just south of Richmond, Va. at Centralia, which is

located in Chesterfield County. This is the northernmost segment of the 500-mile Southeast High Speed Rail

﴾SEHSR﴿ Corridor. SEHSR is part of a plan for a nationwide higher speed passenger rail network. The U.S.

Department of Transportation ﴾USDOT﴿ identified the SEHSR corridor for improvements to increase service and

connections to higher speed rail service in the northeast ﴾Boston, Mass. to Washington, D.C.﴿ and in the southeast

﴾Miami, Fla. to Charlotte, N.C.﴿ and beyond.

The public will play an integral role in the development of the preferred alternative and in the overall environmental

review process. Throughout the project, you will have multiple opportunities to learn more and provide insight on

how improved passenger rail service could impact your community.

INPUT

The first opportunity for public input is available now through an online survey. This survey

offers you a chance to give initial input on the scope of the project before the public scoping

meetings in November. With such a large project area, it’s important for us to understand

all localized transportation needs and concerns early in the process to ensure successful

outcomes. Whether you drive, bike, use rail or take the bus, we want to hear your ideas on

transportation options from D.C. to Richmond.

CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR SURVEY

BACKGROUND

This effort is the second step in a two-tiered federal environmental review process.

The preferred alternative identified in the 2002 Record of Decision called for incremental

rail improvements that generate benefits of higher speeds and minimize impacts by using

existing rail infrastructure and railroad right of way. While the Tier I project established

the general corridor for improved service, the actual route will be designed as part of the

Tier II EIS process.

GET INVOLVED

Four public meetings will be held along the corridor in November 2014 to offer an

opportunity to learn details of the project, review information from the Tier I EIS, and

provide feedback for the Tier II EIS. Visit the project website to join the mailing list or to
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follow the study on social media sites.

STAY CONNECTED ONLINE

  www.DC2RVArail.com

Facebook

Twitter

Sincerely,

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

About the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation:

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's mission is to improve the mobility of people and

goods while expanding transportation choices in the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and

commuter services.

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its

services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

For additional information on DRPT’s nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a complaint, please

contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, Linda Balderson, ﴾804﴿ 786-4440, 600 E. Main Street, Suite 2102,

Richmond, VA 23219.

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Obermueller, Kristen

From: D.C. to Richmond SE High Speed Rail Team <info@DC2RVArail.com>

Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 1:13 PM

To: Obermueller, Kristen

Subject: DC2RVA Public Information Meetings Scheduled 

 

Public Information Meetings 

Scheduled

Passenger Rail Improvement Alternatives Presented

Join us for the third round of public information meetings to develop a plan to improve your 

travel experience in Virginia. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) 

and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) invite you to attend and discuss alternatives to 

improve intercity passenger rail service from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, VA. 

Since the June 2015 public meetings, DRPT has completed an initial analysis of several 

preliminary alternatives and is prepared to share them with the public to narrow down to the 

most reasonable alternatives to be carried forward for more detailed analysis. 

During this meeting you will learn about and be able to provide input on: 

 Feasible and reasonable improvement alternatives to be carried forward for detailed 
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analysis

 Potential station locations

 Track and safety improvements

Helpful Links:

Map of the Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Project Corridor 

View Project 

Map > 

Mark Your Calendar to Attend and Bring a 

Friend!

Three identical, open-house public meetings will be held from 5:00 

p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a presentation given at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Fredericksburg

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dorothy Hart Community 

Center

408 Canal Street 

Fredericksburg, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Springfield

Wednesday, December 9, 

2015

Hilton Springfield

6550 Loisdale Road 

Springfield, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Richmond

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Va. Department of Motor 

Vehicles

2300 W Broad Street

Richmond, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Can't Make a Meeting? Attend Our Online Meeting.
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DRPT will also be hosting an online meeting from December 7, 2015 through 

January 8, 2016. Check the Get Involved page for updates.

We Want Your Feedback!

You are encouraged to review materials at the meetings or online and provide 

comments. Comments should be received by Friday, January 8, 2016, in order 

for your feedback to be incorporated into the alternatives review process. 

General comments and questions may be submitted at any time throughout the 

project through the following methods:

Email the Project Team >

Online Comment Form >

Hotline: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711 

Mail to: Emily Stock 

Manager of Rail Planning

DC2RVA Project Office 

801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

Need Assistance to Attend?

Meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable 

accommodations and services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, 

call the Title VI Compliance Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 at least 72 hours prior to the public 

meeting.
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Stay Connected Online:

www.DC2RVArail.com

Sincerely, 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of 

its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 

1964. For additional information on DRPT's nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a 

complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, 

Linda Balderson, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in 

the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

En Espanol: Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: 

espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea directa del proyecto a dejar comentarios: 888-

832-0900.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

801 East Main Street Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

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Obermueller, Kristen

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Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 1:12 PM

To: Obermueller, Kristen

Subject: DC2RVA Public Meeting Reminder

Public Meeting Reminder

Opportunity to Discuss Rail Improvement Alternatives

Please plan to join the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and the 

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to learn more about and to choose alternatives for 

further design and evaluation for improved higher speed intercity passenger rail service 

between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. 

Mark Your Calendar to Attend and Bring a 

Friend!

Three identical, open-house public meetings will be held from 5:00 

p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with a presentation given at 6:00 p.m. each evening.
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Fredericksburg

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Dorothy Hart Community 

Center

408 Canal Street 

Fredericksburg, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Springfield

Wednesday, December 9, 

2015

Hilton Springfield

6550 Loisdale Road 

Springfield, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Richmond

Thursday, December 10, 2015

VA Department of Motor 

Vehicles

2300 W Broad Street

Richmond, VA

Transit Info

Add to Calendar

Can't Make a Meeting? Attend Our Online Meeting.

DRPT also is hosting an online public meeting. Join the self-guided online 

meeting whenever it is convenient for you from December 7, 2015, to 

January 8, 2016 at www.DC2RVArail.com/online-meeting. 

We Want Your Feedback!

You are encouraged to review materials at the meetings or online and provide 

comments. Comments should be received by Friday, January 8, 2016, in order 

for your feedback to be incorporated into the alternatives review process. 

General comments and questions may be submitted at any time throughout the 

project through the following methods:

Email the Project Team > Hotline: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711 

Mail to: Emily Stock 

Manager of Rail Planning
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Online Comment Form > DC2RVA Project Office 

801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

Need Assistance to Attend?

Meeting locations are accessible to persons with disabilities. DRPT strives to provide reasonable 

accommodations and services for persons who require assistance to participate. For special assistance, 

call the Title VI Compliance Officer, 804-786-4440 or TDD 711 at least 72 hours prior to the public 

meeting.

Stay Connected Online:

www.DC2RVArail.com

Sincerely, 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of 

its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 

1964. For additional information on DRPT's nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a 

complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, 

Linda Balderson, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in 

the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.
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En Espanol: Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: 

espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea directa del proyecto a dejar comentarios: 888-

832-0900.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

801 East Main Street Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

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Alternatives 

Reminder to Coment 

by January 4, 2016 

Email
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Obermueller, Kristen

From: D.C. to Richmond SE High Speed Rail Team <info@DC2RVArail.com>

Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 1:11 PM

To: Obermueller, Kristen

Subject: DC2RVA Reminder to Comment by January 8, 2016

Don't miss this opportunity to 

weigh in on the rail alternative you 

think best improves passenger rail 

in Virginia.

Please submit comments by Friday, January 8, 2016.

We hope you were able to attend the latest round of public information meetings held in 

December and learn more about alternatives for faster, more reliable passenger rail service 

between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. An online meeting is available on the project 

website for your convenience. 

Your participation is important. While your comments and questions will be accepted 

throughout the course of the project, this is your opportunity to provide important input at this 

phase of the project. Please take a few minutes to review materials and complete the brief 

comment form. 

Helpful Links:

Alternatives Review Meeting 

Handout >

Online Public Meeting >
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History of Rail in Richmond - Mini 

Documentary >

Informational Display Boards >

How to Provide Your Input

General comments and questions may be submitted at any time throughout the 

project either by using an electronic form on the project website, by sending an 

email, or by mail to the address below:

Email the Project Team >

Online Comment Form >

Hotline: 888-832-0900 or TDD 711 

Mail to: Emily Stock 

Manager of Rail Planning

DC2RVA Project Office 

801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

Next Steps: DC2RVA

Once public and agency comments have been reviewed and considered, the input will be used to help 

evaluate the alternatives presented in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS). The next set 

of public meetings will be held as public hearings in late 2016 and will present the recommended corridor 

alignment. Please visit the project website often to review the latest news and information. 

Stay Connected Online:
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www.DC2RVArail.com

Sincerely, 

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

DRPT is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of 

its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 

1964. For additional information on DRPT's nondiscrimination policies and procedures or to file a 

complaint, please visit the website at www.drpt.virginia.gov or contact the Title VI Compliance Officer, 

Linda Balderson, 600 East Main Street, Suite 2102, Richmond, VA 23219. 

DRPT's mission is to improve the mobility of people and goods while expanding transportation choices in 

the Commonwealth through rail, public transportation, and commuter services.

En Espanol: Si usted necesita servicios de traducción a participar, por favor manda un email: 

espanol@DC2RVArail.com. También puede llamar a la línea directa del proyecto a dejar comentarios: 888-

832-0900.

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail Team

801 East Main Street Suite 1000 

Richmond, VA 23219

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