Newsroom
For Immediate Release
Monday, October 25, 2010
Media Advisory: Arlington County to Break Ground for Rosslyn Station Project
What: Groundbreaking for Rosslyn Station Project
Where: Metro Park, 1740 N. Lynn Street, Arlington
When: Wednesday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.
Who: Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette and Vice Chair Chris Zimmerman; County Manager Barbara Donnellan; Senator Jim Webb and Congressman Jim Moran (invited); federal, state and local transportation officials; construction partner JBG; neighbors and friends.
Why: To kick off construction of the $32 million Rosslyn Station Project, which will improve access, safety and flow for Virginia’s busiest Metro station. This project includes:
- Three high-speed, high-capacity elevators
- Emergency exit stairwell
- Additional station entrance, mezzanine and connecting passageway
- New kiosk and fare collection/vending machines
More Information: Shannon Whalen-McDaniel, 703-228-3685, or swhalenmcdaniel@arlingtonva.us
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.