![]() ![]() We have grave concerns that the Action Alternatives developed by the FRA to date in the EIS process would significantly and needlessly harm the station and the surrounding neighborhoods. In a letter, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C (which includes Union Station) wrote, ![]() And a 10-story, above-ground garage would isolate the station from the surrounding area. But too many cars coming and going from the station would, residents and leaders say, choke the roads in NoMa and Capitol Hill with cars and interfere with creating a better place. They and the city agree on a vision of H Street as an active urban street rather than just a back door to the station and its garage. Now, it’s the bustling NoMa neighborhood, and developer Akridge has won the rights to build offices and residences atop a substantial portion of the rail yard. In decades past, the area north of Union Station was fairly unused. But many local leaders say that’s still way too many. Over the course of the current process to make an Environmental Impact Statement for the station expansion project, FRA is now proposing 1,575 spaces. ![]() But how big should the new garage be, and where should it be located? Among other things, the train platforms need to be wider in order to accommodate more people coming by train - which means tearing down the entire parking garage, which sits above the tracks. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is leading a process with federal, state, and local agencies to envision a future for the station. There are also about 1,300-1,400 people who purchase monthly passes to the garage. Right now, these serve, in part, people driving and parking to take Amtrak or to shop in the mall which occupies most of the historic station. The current station has 2,194 parking spaces (or 2,220 as reported at the meeting) in a large parking garage above the tracks accessible from Columbus Circle and H Street NE. This issue came to a head during a recent National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) meeting which reviewed progress on an environmental review underway for future expansion of the station. However, a number of local leaders including DC Councilmember Charles Allen and the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission say that the station is on track to have too much parking, a move which would stifle its function and role in a larger city. Union Station needs a makeover, not only to upgrade its facilities, but also to prepare for expected growth. Yep, it was actually me who didn't notice, since you had your location in there the whole time! Do you know how much it would cost to park in New Haven for the day?īased on this link MNR Stations I see $1.30 but am not sure if I am on the correct page.A rendering of Union Station by the Federal Railroad Administration A shorter drive and if you get there early and need to get coffee or stop at a newstand, downtown is in walking distance and it's a really nice area. I've parked there too before with no hastles, but I prefer Milford. Also, it gets more crowded on board the closer you get to the city. Fairfield is a shorter train ride, but a longer car ride. ![]() It's a small parking lot and it gets crowded on weekends, but I've always found a spot. That station is free on saturday & sunday and it's only a bit of a further drive away. The last few times I've gone to Manhattan it was the weekend so I left my car in Milford, which is the stop right after New Haven. It's exit 1 off I-91 and you ride Route 34 for less than a mile and the train exit is right there. New Haven would definitely be the shortest drive from WeHa. I didn't realize we lived in the same town - hi, neighbor! is New Haven the best station to go to if I am coming from West Hartford? the train ride seems to be over 110 minutes but if I go a little farther to Fairfield it would only be about 70 minutes. Thanks Mike, when I go to Long Island I usually drive. ![]()
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