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For a 6-station pilot, it makes sense to keep them in a small footprint.

On King Street, I'd think King Street Metro, the Waterfront, and two stations in between -- maybe one around Fayette or Henry, and one in between Washington and Market Square.

For the additional two stations, maybe putting two on Duke Street to slightly stretch the axis.

The question is: can you demonstrate a successful pilot when it is just those six Metro passenger/tourist-oriented stations, without having the next phase already in development. If

Alexandria can have their next phase mapped out (5-20 more stations stretching up Washington to Slaters Lane, or to Braddock Road Metro/Potomac Yards, or out on Mt. Vernon to Del Ray, or to Eisenhower Ave, etc.), the likelihood of locals buying Bikeshare memberships would likely be much higher than if they just do the pilot as an Old Town standalone with a wait-and-see approach.

A proposed second phase (whether following the GW Parkway or Rte 1 corridors) would also show the potential for connection with the existing Crystal City stations, increasing the options for people in both jurisdictions.

by Jacques on Jun 2, 2011 12:31 pm • link • report