![]() The Eagle Express is one several changes to the Fairfax County Connector transit service. "We couldn't have done it without the help of Fort Belvoir," Miller said. Laura Miller, Fairfax County BRAC coordinator, said the installation was extremely helpful in expediting the permits and security clearance for the bus and drivers. Two months of planning went into getting the Eagle Express up and running. "We're trying to reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on post," Strycula said. Strycula stressed patience as roadwork nears completion and he encouraged people to rideshare to work when feasible. There has also been significant road reconstruction to support the increase in traffic. The garrison command encourages personnel to use alternate viable forms of commuting to work such as biking, car and van pools. The Eagle Express adds to the list of transportation alternatives offered by Belvoir and Fairfax County in response to the net increase of 3,400 personnel from BRAC. ![]() People who live in Belvoir will have to walk or get a ride to a stop to access the bus. He said the bus will also give people living in Belvoir a commuting option to the Metro.Ĭurrently, there no park-and-ride locations near the bus's stops. Strycula said the Eagle Express route will provide incoming BRAC personnel and existing personnel a viable, efficient, commuting option to the installation. The new, fuel-efficient Fairfax Connector vehicle fits 39 seated and 36 standees for a total of 75 passengers. ![]() The bus, which enters Belvoir through Telegraph Gate, stops at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital John Kingman Road Jackson Loop 12th Street and Gorgas Road near the commissary. The Eagle Express began operations Tuesday. Passengers need to have a government-issued photo ID to ride this bus onto the military base. The route runs during rush hours in the morning and afternoon and cost the regional express fare prices of $3.65 with a SmarTrip card or $3.85 with cash. John Strycula, Fort Belvoir garrison commander, speaking to Belvoir and Fairfax County representatives inside the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital after the maiden voyage Aug 31. "We're really excited about this bus service and the great things it's going to do for our fort," said Col. Fort Belvoir Garrison command and officials from Fairfax County rode the maiden voyage of the Eagle Express, Fairfax Connector's 335 bus route that is a direct travel connection from Franconia-Springfield Metro Station to Belvoir.
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