VTS: Washington Union Station 2nd Century Plan
Amtrak is currently undertaking the modernization and redevelopment of many of its major stations, including Washington Union Station. Union Station’s 2nd Century Plan is a comprehensive improvement initiative that seeks to triple passenger capacity and double train capacity over the next 20 years. In the near term, Amtrak has a series of improvements that will deliver expanded capacity and more efficient operations today. At this presentation, Amtrak staff will discuss the current and planned track infrastructure improvements as well as the Claytor Concourse Modernization Program which will reconfigure and modernize Union Station’s intercity and commuter concourse to double its capacity, help alleviate congested conditions, and enhance passenger comfort and accessibility.
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- Date: 12 Mar 2019
- Time: 11:30 AM to 01:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
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- 1300 I Street, NW
- Washington, District of Columbia
- United States 20005
- Building: American Public Transportation Association
- Room Number: Suite 1200 East
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There is no charge for attendance. A buffet meal is $15.00 for IEEE members and $20.00 for non-members. Students with ID eat free.
NO ONE ADMITTED WITHOUT RESERVATION! due to building security policy.
- Starts 09 February 2019 04:49 PM
- Ends 08 March 2019 12:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-05:00) US/Eastern
- Admission fee (optional) ?
Speakers
Gretchen Kostura, AICP, PMP of Amtrak
Biography:
Gretchen M. Kostura, AICP, PMP is the Program Director for the Washington Union Station 2nd Century Program. In this role, she oversees a more than $300 million near term program with projects geared to providing passenger and operational improvements within the next 5 years and also the long-term redevelopment program of Union Station. Her responsibilities include managing expert consulting resources, coordinating with public and private stakeholders, creating and monitoring capital budgets, and identifying and resolving key issues and constraints that arise in these multi-year planning and implementation projects. Prior to joining Amtrak, Ms. Kostura worked for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a Leadership Fellow and then as a Senior Urban Planner/Property Manager in the Real Estate and Development department. During this time, she also had a year-long assignment as Real Estate Project Manager with the Empire State Development Corporation. She has a Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University and is AICP certified.
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Address:Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dan Sporik, PE of Amtrak
Biography:
Dan Sporik, PE, is a Program Manager for Major Stations in Amtrak’s Stations, Facilities, Properties and Accessibility Department where he manages the planning, design and implementation of station improvements and development of Amtrak’s real estate assets at its major stations, specifically Washington Union Station. During his time at Amtrak, Dan has overseen planning, design and construction projects associated with Washington Union Station’s 2nd Century Plan, a comprehensive improvement initiative that seeks to triple passenger capacity and double train capacity by modernizing and expanding station facilities over the next 20 years. Mr. Sporik has extensive experience in the transportation industry. Prior to joining Amtrak, Dan spent time as a Senior Civil Engineer in the private consultant community. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and is a certified Project Management Professional.
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Address:Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Agenda
11:30 am - lunch & conversation
12:00 pm - presentation & discussion
1:00 pm - adjourn
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Transit
Red Line
Metro Center Station
Exit station through 13TH ST NW & G ST NW entrance.
Walk approx. 2 blocks North on 13th St NW.
Orange/Blue/Silver Lines
McPherson Square Station
Exit station through 14TH & I ST NW - FRANKLIN SQUARE entrance.
Walk approximately 1 block East on I St NW.
Parking: Advance discounted reservations available at www.spothero.com
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