Metro News Release

For immediate release: February 1, 2011

Public meetings announced for Potomac Yard Metrorail station

Transportation agencies invite public to offer input on potential new Metro station

Two public meetings will take place this month as part of a study to evaluate a potential new Metrorail station in the Potomac Yard area of the City of Alexandria.

The study, which will culminate in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) document, is being conducted by the lead agency, the Federal Transit Administration, in cooperation with the City of Alexandria, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the National Park Service.

Both meetings will take place on Thursday, Feb. 10, at Cora Kelly Recreation Center, 25 W. Reed Avenue in Alexandria. The first meeting will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and the second from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

All members of the public are invited to the meetings to learn about the EIS process; ask questions; and comment on the purpose and need of the project, alternatives being considered, key environmental considerations, and the public and agency coordination process.

Transportation to the Cora Kelly Recreation Center is available via DASH bus route AT10 or Metrobus routes 10A, 10B and 10E. Parking also is available at the site.

The purpose of the project is to improve accessibility of the Potomac Yard area and provide more transportation choices for current and future residents, employees and businesses by establishing a new access point to the Metrorail system.

For more information about the project, please visit http://www.potomacyardmetro.com/.

News release issued at 2:50 pm, February 1, 2011.