Dulles Metrorail Extension

jam5 · June 5th, 2011, 08:11 PM

With all the hoopla over MWAA's decision to put the proposed Dulles Airport metro station underground instead of above-ground as nearly everyone else advocates, the second phase of the Dulles Metrorail project is now in crisis.

How does everyone feel about the decision? Do you think the MWAA was right to put the station underground?

smokeybandit · June 5th, 2011, 08:30 PM

"LaHood told the Airports Authority there’s no way the Obama Administration could possibly grant the project a loan of the size they’re requesting."

Yeah, too busy wasting that money on efforts that won't have any ROI, instead of one that will (overpriced or not)

http://transportationnation.org/2011...orail-project/

jam5 · June 5th, 2011, 09:21 PM

Is there no way that either side can find cost-savings elsewhere yet still keep the underground station at Dulles Airport?

shakman · June 6th, 2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jam5

Is there no way that either side can find cost-savings elsewhere yet still keep the underground station at Dulles Airport?

I think in the end, after of all of this political and red tape garbage, the station will be underground. If money needs to be saved, terminate the Silver Line at Dulles rather then Herndon. In addition, VE components of the proposed rail yard proposed to be located at Dulles.

shakman · June 10th, 2011, 07:41 PM

Since this relates to IAD, should this thread be moved to the IAD and DCA Thread? Any thoughts?

jam5 · June 11th, 2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shakman

Since this relates to IAD, should this thread be moved to the IAD and DCA Thread? Any thoughts?

Is my topic that dull?

shakman · June 13th, 2011, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jam5

Is my topic that dull?

Did I say your topic is dull? Your topic is quite legitimate, though I think it should be part of the IAD and DCA thread. Considering the fact that MWAA is a major player with the construction of the Silver Line.

smokeybandit · June 14th, 2011, 03:19 AM

I thought the IAD/DCA thread was for airport/airline-specific discussion

jam5 · June 7th, 2012, 02:50 AM

They dropped the union-friendly labor agreement to satisfy the moving goal posts of the Virginia GOP.

shakman · June 7th, 2012, 04:32 PM

I find it more important to move forward with Phase II even if a few compromises are needed. The long term implications are far more prudent as compared to short term needs. ...Just my opinion.

jam5 · July 4th, 2012, 06:04 AM

The Loudoun County Board did the right thing!

jam5 · July 7th, 2012, 06:42 PM

Judging by this station site plan, it looks as if there will be a center-platform for the Dulles Airport station.

June 5th, 2011, 08:11 PM	#1
jam5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 472 Likes (Received): 3	Dulles Metrorail Extension With all the hoopla over MWAA's decision to put the proposed Dulles Airport metro station underground instead of above-ground as nearly everyone else advocates, the second phase of the Dulles Metrorail project is now in crisis. How does everyone feel about the decision? Do you think the MWAA was right to put the station underground?

June 10th, 2011, 07:41 PM	#5
shakman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 434 Likes (Received): 6	Since this relates to IAD, should this thread be moved to the IAD and DCA Thread? Any thoughts? __________________ www.viridianpresentation.info www.viridian.com/sbelectric www.shaksalley.com "Followers do what is normal; leaders set examples" -sbokhari

June 7th, 2012, 04:32 PM	#10
shakman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 434 Likes (Received): 6	I find it more important to move forward with Phase II even if a few compromises are needed. The long term implications are far more prudent as compared to short term needs. ...Just my opinion. __________________ www.viridianpresentation.info www.viridian.com/sbelectric www.shaksalley.com "Followers do what is normal; leaders set examples" -sbokhari

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June 5th, 2011, 08:30 PM	#2
smokeybandit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 115 Likes (Received): 0	"LaHood told the Airports Authority there’s no way the Obama Administration could possibly grant the project a loan of the size they’re requesting." Yeah, too busy wasting that money on efforts that won't have any ROI, instead of one that will (overpriced or not) http://transportationnation.org/2011...orail-project/

June 5th, 2011, 09:21 PM	#3
jam5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 472 Likes (Received): 3	Is there no way that either side can find cost-savings elsewhere yet still keep the underground station at Dulles Airport?

June 14th, 2011, 03:19 AM	#8
smokeybandit Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 115 Likes (Received): 0	I thought the IAD/DCA thread was for airport/airline-specific discussion

June 7th, 2012, 02:50 AM	#9
jam5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 472 Likes (Received): 3	They dropped the union-friendly labor agreement to satisfy the moving goal posts of the Virginia GOP.

July 4th, 2012, 06:04 AM	#11
jam5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 472 Likes (Received): 3	The Loudoun County Board did the right thing!

July 7th, 2012, 06:42 PM	#12
jam5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 472 Likes (Received): 3	Judging by this station site plan, it looks as if there will be a center-platform for the Dulles Airport station.