The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
Federal Railroad Administration
DMJM HARRIS/AECOM
Parsons
Technical Working Group

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)
www.drpt.virginia.gov

Project Manager: Mr. Kevin Page, Director or Rail Transportation, DRPT

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) facilitates the movement of people and goods throughout Virginia. Through rail, public transportation and commuter services, DRPT focuses on congestion relief, economic development and mobility. DRPT’s mission is to plan, establish, maintain, improve and promote public transportation services, passenger and freight rail transportation systems, and transportation demand management strategies that provide efficient mobility and transportation choices for people and businesses in the Commonwealth. Visit us at www.drpt.virginia.gov.



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Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Back to Top
www.fra.dot.gov

The FRA is part of the United States Department of Transportation. The purpose of FRA is to: promulgate and enforce rail safety regulations; administer railroad assistance programs; conduct research and development in support of improved railroad safety and national rail transportation policy; provide for the rehabilitation of Northeast Corridor rail passenger service; and consolidate government support of rail transportation activities.




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DMJM HARRIS/AECOM Back to Top
www.dmjmharris.com

Project Manager: Kenneth Sislak, Associate Vice President

DMJM HARRIS employs more than 130 environmental scientists and transportation planning professionals who have unparalleled experience in all aspects of planning for transportation projects, including land use planning, feasibility studies, alternatives analysis, impact assessment, concept design, and the preparation of environmental documents for project approval and mitigation planning.

Through a results-oriented approach of integral involvement by the public, community and business interests, and other key stakeholders, DMJM HARRIS has a background of reaching consensus on a diversity of views and impacts so the final product is one to which all members of the community are proud.




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Parsons
www.parsons.com

Project Engineering Task Manager:  Mike Holowaty, Principal Project Manager

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure and transportation. In particular, Parsons specializes in high-speed, commuter, freight, and passenger rail operations and facilities planning and design consulting services.




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Technical Working Group (TWG) Back to Top

The TWG, comprised of technical representatives from agencies and local governments, will review conceptual plans and provide technical oversight for the project development process. During TWG meetings, the group will review and comment upon the applicability of data sources, analysis tools and methodology, interpretation of analysis results, and provide guidance to the project team.

Amtrak
Chesterfield County
City of Chesapeake
City of Colonial Heights
City of Hampton
City of Newport News
City of Norfolk
City of Portsmouth
City of Richmond
City of Suffolk
City of Virginia Beach
City of Williamsburg
Crater Planning District Commission
CSX
DMJM HARRIS/AECOM
Federal Railroad Administration-High Speed Rail
Greater Norfolk Corporation (No website available.)
Hampton Roads Planning District Commission
HamptonRoads Transit (HRT)
Henrico County
Isle of Wight County
James City County
New Kent County
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Prince George County
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
Southampton County
Surry County
Sussex County
Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Virginia Department of Transportation
York County


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