I-225 Rail Line. 13 th Avenue Station Information Meeting. July 25, 2013

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1 I-225 Rail Line 13 th Avenue Station Information Meeting July 25, 2013

2 FasTracks and I-225 Rail Line Update Chuck Culig I-225 Rail Line Project Manager 2

3 The RTD FasTracks Plan 122 miles of rail 18 miles of bus rapid transit 31 Park-n-Rides 21,000+ new spaces Enhanced bus network & transit hubs Redevelopment of Denver Union Station 3

4 FasTracks Status West Rail Line: Open Denver Union Station: 88.7% complete US 36 BRT: Express lane extension underway East/Gold Line/NW Rail: 45% complete North Metro: 4 RPF issued I-225 Rail Line: Under construction

5 I-225 Rail Line 10.5 mile light rail line Starts at Nine Mile Station Eight stations Serves Aurora City Center Serves University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus & Fitzsimons Life Science District Serves new VA Hospital Connects to East Rail Line Opens in

6 Progress to Date Over 40% in overall project-wide design progress Construction underway from Iliff to Exposition along Abilene Ongoing coordination between RTD, SEMA and CDOT to transition construction to Kiewit for the rest of the line Area of slope paving prepared by SEMA 6

7 I-225 Rail Line History 2004: FasTracks vote passed 2009: Final EE 4 public meetings 40+ presentations 5+ elected officials briefings 4 newsletters (distr. 4,200+) Website, hotline Media outreach Spring 2012: Construction from Nine Mile to Iliff began July 2012: RTD Board approved proposal from Kiewit to complete full line and open it in 2016 Spring 2013: Construction on complete I-225 Rail Line began 7

8 Frequency and Travel Times Frequencies: Peoria to Lincoln (Line Name TBD) 10 min. peak, 15 min. off-peak, 30 min. early/late service 16th/California to Florida (H Line) 15 min. peak, 30 min. off-peak and early/late service Travel times: min. from Aurora to downtown Denver, depending on originating station min. from Aurora to DIA, depending on originating station 8

9 Realignment to Fitzsimons Parkway CU concerned about potential EMI & vibrations; requested station relocation ½ mile north of original location RTD reviewing options along Fitzsimons Parkway A preferred alignment will be presented on Aug. 21, 6 p.m. at North Middle School, Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO

10 Construction Update E. Harvard Avenue: Ongoing summer closure/detour Abilene Street (between Iliff and Mississippi): Ongoing right lane closure southbound; Intermittent lane restrictions and traffic delays on Abilene between Iliff and Mississippi for Xcel to perform utility relocation Abilene Street (between Mississippi and Exposition avenues): Ongoing right lane closure southbound *At least one lane in each direction and access to businesses will be maintained 10

11 Iliff Avenue Storm sewer installation will occur in three phases and will begin at the northeast corner of the intersection: Phase One - Three right lanes (including turn lane) on westbound Iliff Ave closed Phase Two - Two left lanes of eastbound and westbound Iliff Ave closed Phase Three - Three right lanes (including turn lane) on eastbound Iliff Ave closed Bridge construction: Placement of pile foundation for abutments (week of July 29) Center pier lane restrictions 11

12 13 th Avenue Station Crews will begin using area for staging and storage Rail used in the area will be delivered and stored here Construction fencing will be placed around site Access to this site will be from 13 th Avenue 12

13 Construction Information Get More Information: Website: Construction Information Line:

14 Job Creation Kiewit developed a plan for engaging small businesses and Workforce Initiative Now (WIN) participants on the project SBE goal is 25% WIN goal is 8% Kiewit will work to exceed these goals during the life of the project 14

15 Other Projects in the Area Colfax Avenue over Toll Gate Creek Bridge Replacement Project Eastbound and westbound Colfax Avenue bridges over Toll Gate Creek will be replaced by one wider bridge After completion, there will be three lanes in each direction, two sidewalks, a 17-foot wide median and turn lanes Construction will complete in phases so six lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times Construction to start June 2014 and complete December 2015 Peoria Crossing Project City and County of Denver, City of Aurora and RTD are constructing a bridge on Peoria St. between 39 th Ave. and Baranmor Parkway Separates vehicle traffic from Union Pacific and RTD East Rail Line tracks Goes over 37 th Ave. and Smith Rd. Includes 14-foot sidewalk on northbound lanes for future commuter rail access Includes creation of frontage road on east side of bridge, retaining walls, utility relocations and aesthetic improvements In construction; completion fall

16 Station Information Steve Wilensky Architectural Manager 16

17 Station Design Schedule 17

18 Station Ridership and Program 18

19 I-225 LRT Station Part I Iliff Parking Spaces: 600 Nearest Intersection: Iliff / Blackhawk Aurora City Center Parking Spaces: 200 Nearest Intersection: Sable / Centrepoint Florida Parking Spaces: 0 Nearest Intersection: Florida / Abilene Access to Med Center of Aurora ped bridge 2 nd / Abilene Parking Spaces: 200 Nearest Intersection: 2 nd / Abilene 19

20 I-225 LRT Station Part II 13 th Avenue Parking Spaces: 250 Nearest Intersection: 13 th / Sable Colfax Parking Spaces: 0 Nearest Intersection: Colfax / Fitzsimons Elevated platform spans Colfax Montview Under discussion Peoria Parking Spaces: 550 shared with East Rail Line Nearest Intersection: Peoria / Smith Connection to Denver Union Station and DIA 20

21 Standard Station Amenities All LRT stations have standard amenities such as: 21 2 high blocks (ADA access) Wayfinding signage 3 canopy structures Trash receptacles 2 windscreens Lights 2 benches

22 Platform Amenities and Walls BENCH LITTER RECEPTACLES LIGHTING WIND SCREEN RAILING/FENCING 22

23 Canopy Materials 23

24 13 th Avenue Station Site Plan 24

25 13 th Avenue Station Landscape Plan 25

26 Platform Rendering I 26

27 Platform Rendering II 27

28 Platform Rendering III 28

29 13 th Avenue Station Site Plan Input Submit comments to: Mindy Parnes General Light Rail Information: on home page or fastracks.com

30 then click on development application; then click on project list; and look for I-225 projects b/default.aspx

31 Plan and Program Development July 25, 2013

32 I-225 Corridor East Corridor Parking Supply by FasTracks Note: 1. There are 1079 existing spaces 2. There are 1225 existing spaces

33 Principles Systematic approach Place making and economic development Minimize land consumption and maximize parking utilization Recognize the true cost of parking

34 Situations to be Avoided Lost development opportunities Inappropriate distribution and allocation of parking Spillover commuter parking impacts

35 Strategies Fee-Based parking Manage both on and off-street system Flexibility and phased approach Organizational and regulatory framework RTD legislation City parking code A Comprehensive parking management program

36 Issues Inadequate commuter parking Enforcement Capital and O & M Business and neighborhood impacts Way finding and signage Bike and motorcycle parking

37 Existing Parking Management Significantly under capacity and inadequate to address the parking needs Two parking enforcement officers in Aurora PD for the entire city Six residential parking permit districts administered by Public Works

38 Parking Program Goals Support station area land use vision and plans Maximize efficient use of parking spaces Preserve and enhance the economic vitality and quality of life Protect surrounding business and residential neighborhoods Enhance multi-modal access to the station areas

39 Actions Have a fully functioning parking program by the opening of the I-225 LRT line Develop additional parking Protect surrounding business and residential neighborhoods Enforcement, ticketing, towing O & M, meters and signage, etc. Support land use visions and plans in urban centers and station areas

40 Actions Have a station-area specific parking management program for each station by the opening of the I-225 LRT line Residential permit parking program Limited time parking Meters and pay-stations Other tools and strategies

41 Issues and Needs 13 th Avenue Station Spill-over impacts to neighborhoods Spill-over commuter parking impacts to vacant parcels On-street parking management Spill-over commuter parking impacts to neighborhoods On-street parking management

42 Questions? Sign up for information at: Construction Hotline: Presentation Requests: 42