I-66 HOV-3 Plan Gaining Steam -- Slugging to come?

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   VDOT did a presentation today on its proposal to toll ALL lanes of I-66 inside the beltway during peak travel times, with an exception for HOV-3. 

	These lanes would be operated by the state -- not privatized like the 95/495 express lanes -- and all revenue generated would be used to make improvements on those lanes (such as offering more bus service).

	Keep in mind that outside the beltway, VDOT Is also proposing privatized express lanes with an HOV-3 exception, but would still have "free" lanes until you got to the  beltway.

	Transportation reporters are indicating on Twitter that the inside-the-beltway plan is endorsed by Arlington and Fairfax county officials.

	The goal is to begin both these projects by 2017.

	Seems to me that this could finally spur slugging on I-66. If this is the case, advocates should put pressure on our elected officials to invest in facilitating slugging. Build and/or expand commuter lots, work with privatized lots to offer commuting spaces, etc. 

	I am keeping a close eye on this because I currently live in Fairfax and slug via the Rolling Valley Mall lot. I live 5 miles from I-66, and 10 miles from I-395. Due to I-66 being such a disaster, I opt to slug on I-395 despite it being further away. But having options on I-66 could change that, especially since I work on the western end of the city.

	Any thoughts on this from others? 

	Here's VDOT's website outlining the proposed improvements: http://www.transform66.org/splash.html

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natsslugger Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 24 Oct 2014 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote natsslugger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: I-66 HOV-3 Plan Gaining Steam -- Slugging to come? Posted: 12 Mar 2015 at 3:03pm
	VDOT did a presentation today on its proposal to toll ALL lanes of I-66 inside the beltway during peak travel times, with an exception for HOV-3. These lanes would be operated by the state -- not privatized like the 95/495 express lanes -- and all revenue generated would be used to make improvements on those lanes (such as offering more bus service). Keep in mind that outside the beltway, VDOT Is also proposing privatized express lanes with an HOV-3 exception, but would still have "free" lanes until you got to the beltway. Transportation reporters are indicating on Twitter that the inside-the-beltway plan is endorsed by Arlington and Fairfax county officials. The goal is to begin both these projects by 2017. Seems to me that this could finally spur slugging on I-66. If this is the case, advocates should put pressure on our elected officials to invest in facilitating slugging. Build and/or expand commuter lots, work with privatized lots to offer commuting spaces, etc. I am keeping a close eye on this because I currently live in Fairfax and slug via the Rolling Valley Mall lot. I live 5 miles from I-66, and 10 miles from I-395. Due to I-66 being such a disaster, I opt to slug on I-395 despite it being further away. But having options on I-66 could change that, especially since I work on the western end of the city. Any thoughts on this from others? Here's VDOT's website outlining the proposed improvements: http://www.transform66.org/splash.html

TBill Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 Jul 2014 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote TBill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 Mar 2015 at 12:59am
	As I understood it, the inside Beltway 66HOT3 starts by 2017 and they seem to be floating the idea of taking it Westerly at the same time, I assume they are saying before Fluor does their project. I am not an HOV user, but note that could eliminate free HOV for hybrids for most except the small stretch of I395 Edsall to DC, and a few other routes of lesser importance in terms of driving hybrid sales in NoVA.

NoSUV Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Jan 2005 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote NoSUV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Mar 2015 at 5:20pm
	As I understand it, the current inside the beltway I-66 requirement is HOV-2 with some motorcycle and hybrid exemptions. If this goes to HOT-3, that means that nearly 100% of the current riders will need to change their commuting pattern: they must change to add a rider, they must pay money, or they must find an alternate route. Unlike the I-95 project, where commuters were already doing HOV-3. Imagine if it became HOV-6 for I-95 or pay a toll? That's what commuters on I-66 are facing.

tikibar Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Jan 2015 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote tikibar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Mar 2015 at 9:15am
	I agree, commuters are going to have to adapt. We have the seed of a slug line system planted at Cushing Road Commuter lot. Lots of riders, not many drivers right now. I regularly pickup two every morning for the ride in and two in the afternoon for the trip back, so demand is there. Once HOV-3 kicks in, I hope we will see more drivers participating.

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