I-225 Rail Line 13 th Avenue Station Information Meeting July 25, 2013
FasTracks and I-225 Rail Line Update Chuck Culig I-225 Rail Line Project Manager 2
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
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
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 2016 5
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
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
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: 40-60 min. from Aurora to downtown Denver, depending on originating station 50-60 min. from Aurora to DIA, depending on originating station 8
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, 12095 Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO 80010 9
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
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
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
Construction Information Get More Information: Website: www.rtd-fastracks.com/i225_1 Email: I-225@rtd-fastracks.com Construction Information Line: 720-863-8505 13
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
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 2014 www.denvergov.org/peoriacrossing 15
Station Information Steve Wilensky Architectural Manager 16
Station Design Schedule 17
Station Ridership and Program 18
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
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
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
Platform Amenities and Walls BENCH LITTER RECEPTACLES LIGHTING WIND SCREEN RAILING/FENCING 22
Canopy Materials 23
13 th Avenue Station Site Plan 24
13 th Avenue Station Landscape Plan 25
Platform Rendering I 26
Platform Rendering II 27
Platform Rendering III 28
13 th Avenue Station Site Plan Input Submit comments to: Mindy Parnes mparnes@auroragov.org 303-739-7230 General Light Rail Information: www.auroragov.org on home page or http://www.rtd- fastracks.com
www.aurora4biz.org then click on development application; then click on project list; and look for I-225 projects http://aurora4biz.org/developmentplanreviewpu b/default.aspx
Plan and Program Development July 25, 2013
I-225 Corridor East Corridor 0 1 550 Parking Supply by FasTracks 250 250 Note: 1. There are 1079 existing spaces 2. There are 1225 existing spaces 200 0 600 0 2
Principles Systematic approach Place making and economic development Minimize land consumption and maximize parking utilization Recognize the true cost of parking
Situations to be Avoided Lost development opportunities Inappropriate distribution and allocation of parking Spillover commuter parking impacts
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
Issues Inadequate commuter parking Enforcement Capital and O & M Business and neighborhood impacts Way finding and signage Bike and motorcycle parking
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
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
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
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
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
Questions? Sign up for information at: www.rtd-fastracks.com/i225_11 Construction Hotline: 720-863-8505 Presentation Requests: i225@rtd-fastracks.com 42