The Transform 66 Project has expanded transit and carpool use in the I-66 corridor with the addition of the new park and ride lot in Gainesville at University Boulevard and Route 29.  About 1,000 spaces opened in October 2019 to support carpool, vanpool, and OmniRide commuter bus service during construction. When complete in 2023, the lot will include more than 2,000 spaces and offer direct access to the new express lanes from ramps at University Boulevard. 

Details include:

• 2,046 commuter parking spaces by 2023, with room to expand to 2,500 spaces.
• Four bus bays with covered waiting areas and real-time bus service information.
• Designated locations with covered waiting areas for carpool/slugging, as well as a kiss-and-ride area.
• Ample room and easy access for vanpool parking.
• Amenities such as real-time parking availability information, covered bicycle racks, lighting, and security cameras.

Get a closer look with the Transform 66 Interactive Map.

Commuter bus service is currently available through OmniRide, serving the Pentagon, L’Enfant Plaza, and Navy Yard.

University Boulevard Park and Ride Express Lanes Access

• Two new ramps provide express lanes access to and from the east just south of the park and ride lot. 
• No general-purpose lanes access will be added.

Construction Update (September 18, 2023)

• About 1,000 spaces currently open

• Full lot will contain approximately 2,000 spaces when completed
• Activities include lighting, site work, revegetation, and adding entrance from Route 29
• Ramp connections between University Boulevard and express lanes open
• Open to commuters. Construction activities continue

Aerial view of University Boulevard Park and Ride Lot. (April 2023)

Timeline

Anticipated Schedule	Dates
Clearing activities began	June 2018
Excavation, berm work, blasting operations	Winter 2018
First 1,000 spaces available	October 7, 2019
Express Lanes opened	November 2022

Resources

Concept Plans (Gainesville) - PDF, 7.2MB

Concept Plans (Gainesville) - PDF, 9.5MB

OmniRide Commuter Bus Service to Pentagon - Website

Press Release - Website

I-495 Interchange
Gallows Road
Cedar Lane
Nutley Street Interchange
Vienna Metrorail Station Area
Route 123 Interchange
Jermantown Road
Waples Mill Road
Route 50 Interchange
Monument Drive
Route 286
Stringfellow Road
Route 28 Interchange
Poplar Tree Road Bridge
E.C. Lawrence Park
Route 29 Interchange
Balls Ford Road Park and Ride
Route 234 Business
University Blvd. Park and Ride
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