ALEXANDRIA, VA—The City of Alexandria has released a draft mitigation plan for the summer 2019 shutdown of Metrorail stations. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will shut down the Braddock Road, King St-Old Town, Van Dorn Street, Eisenhower Avenue, Huntington and Franconia-Springfield stations from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Residents can provide feedback on the city's plan through March 20.

The city's mitigation plan highlights transportation alternatives based on a public survey last fall with nearly 3,000 responses. The city will encourage riders to use alternatives like buses, mobility devices, and water taxis, telework or alter commuting schedules when possible. The plan also addresses traffic flow and potential incentives for carpooling.

"We are doing our part to help provide transportation options in conjunction with these important platform improvements," said Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson in a WMATA news release. "The City and its partners are expanding local bus, trolley, and water taxi service; managing traffic flow; emphasizing rideshare, pedestrian, bicycle, and mobility device use; encouraging telework and alternate commuting schedules; and other mitigation strategies."