Quarterly Update Meeting December 6, 2011 www.dcstreetcar.com / hotline: (855)413-2954
Agenda I. Welcome II. System Overview III. Project Update IV. Upcoming Meetings V. Stay Connected
Provided by DC Streetcar Team SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Meet The Team Terry Bellamy Director, DDOT Aaron Overman Acting Associate Director, Progressive Transportation Services Administration (PTSA) Ralph Burns Deputy Associate Director, Operations Marti Reinfeld Senior Policy Advisor for Transit Operations Circe Torruellas Streetcar Lead Planner & Transit Program Analyst Nick Nicholson Chief Engineer, Infrastructure & Project Management Administration Ali Shakeri Team 3 Lead David Vozzolo Program Manager (HDR) Sandy Castor Communications Manager
DC Streetcar System Conceptual 37 mile system Serves all 8 Wards Phase 1 serves 7 out of 8 Wards 100% of Construction Locally Funded to Date $99.3M included in Mayor s 6 year capital budget $2M in Federal Funding for Planning Purposes Anacostia NEPA January 2011 Alternative Analysis (AA) Winter 2011/12 Future Funding: Local Private Public Partnership Federal
Why Streetcars? Overall Serves neighborhoods not adequately covered by Metrorail with highquality transit Connect and strengthen emerging/reemerging District neighborhoods and commercial districts Energy efficient, ADA Compliant, low noise pollution mode of transportation H St/Benning Rd Compliment the investment made on H Street and Benning Road as a result of the Great Streets Initiative Improve East/West connectivity Enhance local and regional connectivity via Union Station
Vehicle Comparison Width 8 6 Length 40 Capacity 49 Width 8 6 Length 60 Capacity 94 Width 8 9 Length 66 Capacity 144 Width 10 Length 75 Capacity 120
Operation Assumptions Streetcars & Vehicular Traffic Vehicles will generally operate in mixed-traffic Vehicles will be controlled by traffic lights, signs, etc. Preemptive signaling is a possibility at major intersections Hours of Service Comparable to DC Circulator service hours Frequency of Service 10-20 minute frequency Fare Structure/Collection Fares will be comparable to DC Circulator fare DDOT is evaluating several on-and off-board fare collection systems Will prioritize quick on/off by allowing for boarding at all doors Emergency Operations During emergency interruptions of electrical service, DDOT will rely on Circulator or WMATA to offer bus bridges
Provided by DC Streetcar Team PROJECT UPDATE
Past Present Future Streetcar project began in 2007 in coordination with H St/Benning Rd Great Streets projects 80% of the construction impacting the roadway has been completed The 2.2 mile segment connects Union Station, Benning Rd and Oklahoma Ave Phase 1 Acquisition of three (3) modern streetcar vehicles Installed tracks, duct work, stop platforms, shelters and pole foundations Completed in June 2011 Phase 2 will include: Overhead Catenary System (OCS) along the entire corridor A Car Barn and Training Center (CBTC) on eastern end Power Substations located east, west and midline Interim Western Destination serving Union Station Turnarounds on the eastern and western ends Vehicle testing, training and start-up Construction scheduled to begin Spring 2012 with service in Summer 2013
Design-Build Project Delivery Design-Build is a project delivery method in which project design and construction are completed by a single contractor, known as the design-builder DDOT is using this method to deliver the project to minimize risks and save time Timeline of Phase 2 Design-Build: Fall 2010: DDOT published a Request for Qualifications and selected prequalified teams Fall 2011: Prequalified Design-Build Teams submitted proposals Fall 2011: Anticipated Notice to Proceed on design Spring 2012: Anticipated Notice to Proceed for construction Spring 2013: Substantial completion of construction on H St/Benning Rd Summer 2013: Passenger service begins on H St/Benning Rd
Overhead Catenary System Cantilever The catenary system that will be utilized primarily throughout the system Span Wire The catenary system that will be utilized for achieving our turn radius
Substations East-Mid-West East End: Adjacent to 26 th and Benning Road NE Mid-line: within the District ROW near 12 th and H Street NE West End: H Street NE between 2 nd and 3 rd Streets NE West End within the abutment East End within the CBTC Mid-Line South side of 12 th and H St NE
Substations Portland
Car Barn Training Center (CBTC) Eastern End Overview Car Barn at eastern end will serve as the Operations and Maintenance Facility CBTC will include infrastructure for light vehicle maintenance and vehicle storage Facility can be expanded to accommodate future streetcar segments A temporary structure will support pre-revenue and the first several months of revenue service The permanent Car Barn Training Center will be in place by late 2013
Car Barn Training Center (CBTC) Eastern End Training Center DDOT anticipates working with DCPS and UDC to develop the training program An agreement on details of the training program will be established once the Operator is selected The career training provided will be for streetcar as well as other alternative modes of transportation, for example: Personal electric vehicles Light rail systems High speed rail
Proposed Car Barn Training Center (CBTC) Site Rendering
Tacoma CBTC Design Elements The CBTC will be a LEED Silver Certified structure DDOT will solicit public input for elements related to the structure such as: Architectural style Landscaping Materials Public Art Other uses Survey available at: www.dcstreetcar.com Tampa Seattle
Interim Western Destination Evaluation of Alternatives Western Destination refers to the Interim connection to Union Station DDOT analyzed seven different alternatives for the Interim Western Destination The alternatives were evaluated based on the following criteria: Cost Schedule Passenger Experience Length of the ride Length of the walk between the streetcar stop and the Metrorail station Comfort and accessibility during the walk Ridership Potential Neighborhood Impact
Seven Studied Alternatives ELIMINATED RETAINED
Preferred Interim Western Destination: Hopscotch Bridge
Provided by DDOT PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Overview Public Involvement DDOT is soliciting feedback from: Residents Business Tenants/Owners Local ANC Commissioners Union Station Development Partners Working Group Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC) Amtrak Akridge Louis Dreyfus Property Group DDOT is consulting with local and federal entities to discuss: Neighborhood impacts Historic Districts Block captains: 8 small business owners have volunteered to serve as liaisons between DDOT and fellow business owners Their place of business will serve as a point for information dissemination and collection
Public Engagement Overview 2011 2012 WINTER SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER/SPRING Public meetings regarding midline substation location April 2011 First Quarterly Update Meeting DC Streetcar Communications Team On Board H St/ Benning Rd Business Meetings November 28 th Attending ANC/ Civic Assn Meetings by request 1 st Quarterly Update Meeting December 6 th DC Streetcar 101: Interim Western Destination & Car Barn and Training Center Workshop 2 nd Quarterly Update Meeting DC Streetcar 101: Phase 2 Construction
Upcoming Meeting Tuesday, December 20, 2011 DC Streetcar 101: Interim Western Destination & Car Barn and Training Center Workshop Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE 6pm
Stay Connected DC Streetcar Team District Department of Transportation 55 M Street SE, 5 th Floor Washington, DC 20003 Attn: DC Streetcar Team Email: dcstreetcar@dc.gov Hotline: 1 (855) 413-2954 Website: www.dcstreetcar.com Facebook: dcstreetcar Twitter: @dcstreetcar