Silver Line Extension

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:accessibility ADA compliant stations
gptkbp:annual_ridership Estimated 20,000 daily riders
gptkbp:benefits Economic development
Increased property values
Reduced traffic congestion
Job creation
gptkbp:challenges Funding issues
Weather delays
Land acquisition delays
gptkbp:community_engagement Public meetings held
Feedback incorporated into design
gptkbp:community_impact Improved access to jobs
gptkbp:connects Reston to Ashburn
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:2014
gptkbp:design_features Elevated and underground sections
gptkbp:development_cost $3 billion
gptkbp:environmental_impact Lower emissions
Promotes sustainable development
Encourages public transit use
gptkbp:expansion_plans Potential extension to Centreville
Potential extension to Manassas
gptkbp:future_plans Further extension to Loudoun County
gptkbp:historical_significance Enhances regional connectivity
Part of the larger Silver Line project
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Silver Line Extension
gptkbp:integrates_with Bus services
Bicycle facilities
Carpooling options
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:Federal_Transit_Administration
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:2014
gptkbp:length 11.4 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive local media coverage
National interest due to Dulles Airport connection
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2022
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Washington_Metropolitan_Area_Transit_Authority
gptkbp:operational_challenges Service reliability
Capacity management
Maintenance of infrastructure
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Washington_Metro
gptkbp:project gptkb:2022
gptkb:Dulles_Corridor_Metrorail_Project
gptkbp:public_perception Generally positive feedback
Increased awareness of public transit options
gptkbp:safety_features Modern signaling systems
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Dulles_International_Airport
gptkbp:service_frequency Every 8-12 minutes
gptkbp:stakeholders Local governments
Private developers
Transit agencies
gptkbp:stations gptkb:6
gptkbp:transmission Metro rail
gptkbp:type Heavy rail
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Washington_D._C._Metro_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7