Metro Seeks Comments on Hotel Development at Greenbelt Station

GREENBELT, MD — Metro is asking the public to provide feedback on proposed changes at Greenbelt Metro Station as part of a proposed development project with Prince George’s County if the area is selected as the new home for the FBI’s headquarters.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has expressed interest in the joint development site; the proposed changes would only occur if Greenbelt is selected.

The joint development project would include a campus for a major government services agency or large private employer on the eastern portion of the Greenbelt Metrorail Station property. Plans for the western portion of the property include a mixed-use transit-oriented development with a hotel, office, retail and residential space and a parking garage. Additional details about the project, including renderings, are available at wmata.com/development.

The public is encouraged to comment on the proposed changes by 5:00 p.m. March 4, 2016:

• Take an online survey at wmata.com/development
• Provide feedback to project staff at the Greenbelt station on Thursday, Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 12, from 7-9 a.m.
• Email comments to writtentestimony@wmata.com
• Attend the formal public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., with an information session at 6:30 p.m. at the Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane. (Free shuttle service provided from Greenbelt Metrorail Station starting at 6 p.m.)

Note that dates may change due to weather and to check wmata.com/development for any schedule changes.

The proposed redevelopment would reconfigure Metro’s existing transit facilities including the Kiss & Ride lots, Park & Ride lots, bus loops and pedestrian and bicycle facilities:

• A covered bus loop with 12 bus pays and 14 bus layover spaces to be located on the ground floor of an office building and hotel to be developed above, located northeast of the station entrance.
• A covered Kiss & Ride lot located on the ground level of a residential and retail building with:

o 48 short-term metered/driver-attended parking spaces
o 11 accessible spaces
o Pick-up/drop-off space for 15 taxis, four shuttles and nine standard vehicles
o 20 motorcycle spaces

• An eight-story Park & Ride garage with 3,669 parking spaces, including 47 accessible parking spaces, which will replace the existing accessible spaces in the Park & Ride lots, located southeast of the station, with a direct pedestrian connection to the station that meets WMATA access standards.
• New well-lit sidewalks from the Kiss & Ride lot, bus facilities and parking garage.
• Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities, including replacement of the existing bike racks and lockers.
• An event bus layover lot with 26 spaces located just to the east of the bus loop.
• Non-rider fee of $14.50 is being proposed. A non-rider parking fee will discourage non-rider parking and compensate for loss of revenue if non-rider parking occurs.

Additional Information

The survey results, along with written statements and public hearing comments, will be part of the official public hearing record and submitted to the Board for consideration and approval this spring. GSA is responsible for the final selection of the FBI headquarters.

How to submit written statements
Written statements and exhibits may be submitted to the Office of the Secretary, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 600 Fifth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 or emailed to writtentestimony@wmata.com. Please reference GREENBELT in the subject line of your submission.

All written comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 4. All comments received are releasable to the public upon request, and may be posted on WMATA’s website, without change, including any personal information you provide.