Denver Metro Association of Realtors North Metro Rail Line October 2, 2014 1
The RTD FasTracks Plan 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service 31 new Park-n-Rides; more than 21,000 new parking spaces Enhanced Bus Network & Transit Hubs (FastConnects) Redevelopment of Denver Union Station 57 new rail and/or BRT stations 2 Opportunities for Transit Oriented Communities
FasTracks Status West Rail Line (W Line) First FasTracks line to open April 2013 Denver Union Station Bus Concourse opened in May; historic building in July East/Gold/Northwest Rail Lines (EAGLE) 63% complete, 2016 I-225 Line 39% in construction progress; 99% in design progress 2016 U.S. 36 BRT Phase 1 of managed lanes 77% complete, Phase 2 39% 2016 North Metro Line Design underway, early work in progress 2018 Southeast Rail Extension Project Development phase nearly complete for federal funding process 3 3
US 36 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) between downtown Denver and Boulder Collaboration with CDOT RTD s BRT Vision - Frequent and reliable service, same or better than rail - Branded buses - Managed lanes - Permanent stations - Off-board fare collection 4
BRT Service Plan Non-stop (Express) service Limited stops Uses managed lanes for transit priority All-stop (Local) service Stops at all ramp stations Uses shoulder and managed lanes for transit priority Opening day frequencies (combined) 4-12 minutes, peak 15-20 minutes, off-peak 5
6 BRT Vehicle - Flatiron Flyer
North Metro Rail Line 18.5 Miles, building 12.5 Electrified Commuter Rail 8 Stations, building 6 Provides additional mobility by expanding the overall system Single track with multiple passing tracks Serves Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Adams County 7
Commuter Rail vs. Light Rail 8 Commuter Rail Powered by 25kV alternating current overhead electrical system Typically serves longer lines with fewer stations Can operate up to 79mph Capacity of 90 seats, 142 standing Married pairs Level boarding from platform Light Rail Powered by 750 V direct current by overhead electrical system Can operate along crowded, narrow streets Can accelerate and decelerate quickly; top speed 55 mph Capacity of 64 seats, 121 standing Single cars Stairs to board light rail from platform
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Major Project Elements 11 new bridges 12 miles of duct bank and track Over 300,000 square feet of walls ~ 150 Utility relocations 7 Grade Crossings 550 Over Contact System (OCS) Poles ~ 130,000 feet of OCS wire 10
Construction Strategy Build-Out Strategy: North to South 11
Construction Update Early work Geotechnical drilling: July October 2014 Surveying & utility potholing: July December 2014 Tie-in work at DUS: October December 2014 UPRR track removal: Anticipated early 2015 Begin utility and drainage work: Spring 2015 Bridge construction begins at 120 th Avenue: Spring 2015 12
Summary Design Schedule Mid 2014 60% Design Drawings Late 2014 90% Design Drawings 4 th Quarter 2014 Early Completed Design Packages 2 nd Quarter 2015 100% Design Packages Early-to-Mid 2015 Ready for Construction Design Drawings 13
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72nd Ave. Station Commerce City 359 parking spaces 13 trail head parking spaces 5 bus bays North Fernald Trail Under Track Crossing Bike Parking Side Platform Bus Loop Detention Pond Surface Parking Fernald Trail Head Parking 23
National Western Stock Show Station Denver 24
National Denver Western Stock Show Station 40 Parking Spaces 2 bus bays - on street North At Grade Track Crossing At Grade Track Crossing Side Platform Bike Parking Surface Parking Detention Pond 25
Property Acquisitions RTD owns the Boulder Industrial Lead and 100 feet of rightof-way No residential acquisitions Businesses effected will be relocated or compensated Acquisitions are a federal process 26
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Contact Information Brenda Tierney RTD Public Information Manager Brenda.tierney@rtd-denver.com 303-299-2401 28