Amtrak and other stakeholders, including Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), United States Department of Transportation (USDOT ), Maryland Transit Administration (MTA ), Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (VDRPT) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA ), among others, have engaged in a collaborative planning process, creating a world-class master plan that addresses existing deficiencies and provides for future growth. The Washington Union Station Master Plan (Master Plan) creates a framework for capital investment that will provide numerous local, regional, and national benefits. The plan is practical, with phased construction that can be accomplished incrementally. The plan will improve the primary functions of the station, focusing on the core needs and customer experience of a multimodal transportation center, by increasing: Capacity - to triple the passengers in the station and double the train service, moving towards more sustainable transportation; Quality - to improve the passenger and visitor experience as commuters and travelers move swiftly and efficiently across all modes of transportation; Vitality - in the surrounding area by providing transportation and economic growth to support Washington as a nexus of cultural, political, and business opportunity in the region and nation. The Master creates a vision thatcreates a vision that celebrates the renaissance of rail transportation in the United States, expanding the truly wonderful station that serves millions each year – rail passengers, transit riders, area workers and residents, tourists and the general public.