The Denton County Transportation Authority Thomas M. LeBeau Vice President Rail Development

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1 The Denton County Transportation Authority Thomas M. LeBeau Vice President Rail Development

2 Historical Timeline : Governance and Organization House Bill 3323/Chapter 460 Initial Service Plan Developed Fixed Route Bus Commuter Express Bus Commuter Rail Confirmation Election Tax Election Passed HQ & full time staff

3 Historical Timeline : Start-Up and Launch Major Events/Milestones (Bus Operations) Fund existing operations Acquisition of local services Bus and Paratransit Study Brand and Image Study Launch Commuter Express Launch Connect in Lewisville Fulfills Service Plan for Bus Service

4 Historical Timeline : Start-Up and Launch Major Events/Milestones (Rail Operations) Alternatives Analysis - Selection of Locally Preferred Alternative Environmental review of Locally Preferred Alternative Draft Environmental Impact Statement - Preliminary Engineering A-train Design Funding Secured Property Acquisition Capital Construction Underway Vehicle Procurement Underway

5 The A-train Corridor 21.3 Miles Missouri, Kansas, Texas Railroad I35E Corridor 5 Commuter Stations DGNO Short-line Railroad 3 5 Freight Trains per week FRA Regulatory Compliance O&M Facility (August 2011) Operations Dispatch Center Start-up w/ Leased RDC s Revenue Service June 20 th, 2011

6 Vehicle Procurement - Timeline Spring 2008 SLRV Hybrid - RFP One proposal received Could not meet strict schedule Could not meet DCTA Budget Fall 2008 DMU - RFP Successful Procurement Stadler GTW 2/6 Selected Meet Strict Schedule Meet DCTA Budget CMTA Vehicle Non FRA Compliant Contract Executed Spring 2009

7 Vehicle Procurement Non FRA Compliant DMU Positives Sleek Aesthetically Pleasing Design Fuel Efficient Reduced Emissions EURO EN Crashworthiness Standards FRA Familiarity (CMTA)

8 Vehicle Procurement Non FRA Compliant DMU Negatives Requires Temporal Separation from Compliant Equipment Requires Hybrid FRA Class 4 Track Maintenance Standards Non Tier 4 Compliant Diesel Engines Little Resale Value on Non FRA Compliant Equipment EURO EN Crashworthiness Standards No Regional Flexibility Contract Termination (?) Staff Recommendation July 2009

9 Alternative Vehicle Technology Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Engineering Task Force August, 2009 Unprecedented FRA Decision Guideline Development for Alternative Crashworthiness Technologies Euro Equipment use in the United States FRA, APTA, Car Builders, Industry Professionals and Agencies An Opportunity DCTA and Stadler Take and Active Role in the ETF Guidelines Approved by the FRA RSAC in September 2010

10 Alternative Vehicle Technology DCTA GTW Vehicle Modifications Scoping and Negotiations with Stadler o DCTA Procurement 11 Stadler GTW Vehicles o Fully comply with FRA ETF Guidelines o Passenger and Operator Seat (APTA Standards) o AVT Contract Mod August 2010

11 Alternative Vehicle Technology Positive Train Control (PTC) Provisions V-ETMS Computers Antennas Cab Console Design for Operator Display I/O Interface Modules Speed Sensors Roof Penetrations Power Provisions Cables, Wires, Circuit Breakers and Conduits Interface Documentation

12 Alternative Vehicle Technology FRA Base Waiver Approved May 2011 Additional Vehicle Enhancements FRA Compliance Emergency Windows Emergency Roof Access Interior/Exterior Decals English and Spanish Event Recorder Floor fire barrier Sound Fuel Tank Cage Side Door Grab Handle Exterior Lighting Pilot Emergency Battery Auto Announcements Cameras Solid Axles Seat Tables Passenger Tables Smoke and Flame Bell Operator s Controls Cooling systems

13 Alternative Vehicle Technology Building the Right Partnerships Setting the Standard AVT Waiver Process Kick-off Meeting November 2010 (Volpe) FRA, DCTA and Stadler Continue the ETF Partnership FRA Leadership The Process DRAFT Reports/Analysis Package 1 April 2011 Package 2&3 August 2011 Review Meeting September 2011 (Volpe) Final Waiver Submittal October/November 2011 Early Integration Spring 2012 Late Integration Fall 2012

14 Alternative Vehicle Technology Why? Increased Passenger Safety Increased Operator Safety Regional Flexibility o Future Regional Rail Transportation o Corridor Expansion Includes, BNSF, UPRR, KCS, Cotton Belt and TRE. Operate with Compliant Equipment o Without Temporal Separation Required o Integrate in Mixed Use with RDC s Increased National Competition

15 Alternative Vehicle Technology Teamwork Re-defined Teamwork is the capability to comprehend and recognize the diverse strengths and abilities in a group setting and then applying them to one final solution. Setting a New Standard FRA Agencies Industry Professionals Car Builders Changing the Face of Commuter Rail Together Making Mobility and Rail Transportation Possible One Step at a Time For Everyone, Everywhere Locally, Regionally and Nationally

16 Mission Statement As a regional partner, the Denton County Transportation Authority is committed to provide safe, customer focused, and efficient mobility solutions for Denton County Effective Transportation Solutions Form Solid Local and Regional Partnerships Shared Resources Effective Planning Efficient Decision Making

17 Mission Statement To be a leader in advancing public transportation alternatives Providing Efficient Leadership What does RIGHT look like? Innovative Ideas Form Solid National and International Partnerships Support New Technologies Support Regional and National Transportation Initiatives

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