Whereas, parking at the Wiehle Metro Station is essential,
particularly during the 5 year period when Reston will be the end of the Silver
Line.
Whereas, during this period commuters from Western Fairfax
and Loudoun will be competing with Reston residents for parking.
Whereas, parking at the county garage will cost $4.75 per
day, raising the cost of commuting significantly for Reston residents.
Whereas, the County and COMSTOCK want VDOT to close the free
lot containing 330 parking spaces at Sunset Hills and Wiehle.
Whereas, crossing of Sunset Hills can be done safely at the
two signal controlled intersections between the lot and the Station.  Both these intersections have
pedestrian controlled signalized crosswalks.
THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED THAT
:
The Reston Citizens
Association–
  • Strongly
    opposes the proposal to close the VDOT lot while Wiehle Station is the end of
    the Silver Line.

  • Endorses the conversion of the lot should into a park when the Silver Line reaches Dulles
    and Loudoun and when more extensive re-development takes place in the Station
    area.

The RCA Board endorsed this resolution unanimously at its Board meeting on September 23, 2013.