Reconstruction and Electrification of Trolley Track City of Kingston, New York November 8, 2007
Trolley Museum of New York Founded in 1955 Moved to Kingston in 1983 Operates Over City-Owned Former Ulster & Delaware Railroad Trackage Collection Includes Trolleys, Rapid Transit and Railroad Equipment Volunteer-Based Organization
Projected Future Electrification and Track Reconstruction Vehicle Refurbishment Fund Raising Revenue Service Self-Sustaining Operation
Scope of Study Focus on Existing Trolley Museum of New York Operations Area with Brief Look at Extensions Evaluate Existing Conditions Track and Streetcars Develop Electrification Plan That Will Meet CHG&E s Requirements Develop Track Reconstruction Plan Determine Costs Investigate Sources of Funding
Consultant Performing Study Henningson, Durham and Richardson Architecture and Engineering, PC (HDR)
HDR Who We Are Founded in 1917 More than 6,500 professionals in over 140 locations Capabilities: Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science, Consulting, Planning and Construction Management HDR ranked in top 50 design firms since 1967.
HDR Streetcar Services Program Management Strategic Advisory Planning Project/Schedule Management Project Documentation Planning & Design Public Involvement Community Design Plans Downtown, District and Neighborhood Planning Station Area Planning Alignment Selection Environmental Services Funding Sources Engineering Design Systems Design and Integration Traction Power and Overhead Catenary Design Track Design Preliminary and Final Engineering Vehicle Specifications for Procurement / Restoration Station Design Implementation Pre-construction Services/ Value Engineering Construction Management Design-Build
Specific Approach
Primary Areas of Study Rondout Waterfront Line Along the Strand to Kingston Point TMNY Yard and Shop Area
Imbedded Track on The Strand
Examples of Existing Trackage
Main Line and Yard
Museum Workshop
Secondary Study Areas Lagoon Line to Brickyard Uphill Line into Kingston
Lagoon Line
Uphill Line to Kingston
Uphill Line Tunnel and End
Approach of Study Determine Existing Conditions Develop Solutions Address Implementation Concerns
Existing Conditions Track Condition Currently Usable by Trolleys Track Reconstructed by Museum Suitable for Future Operation Two Major Crossings Not Protected by Flashers and/or Gates Future Electrification Concepts Endorsed in Principle by CHG&E Electric Vehicles Need Work Before Usable for More than Museum-Excursion Service
Crossing the Strand Currently Done by Flagging Traffic Expected to Increase in Future Lights and Gates May Be Required One Crossing May Be Eliminated by Bypass
Strand Crossings
Highway Crossing East Troy Trolley Museum
Modern Grade Crossing
Track Reconstruction All Unrebuilt Track to be replaced with New Ties and Ballast/Subgrade New and Museum-Rebuilt Track Insulated From Ground & Bonded All Crossings Rebuilt and Insulated Track Installed in Pavement using Modern Techniques
Example of Rebuilt Track
Insulated Track on Ties
Embedded Track Design Shallow, Reinforced Track Slab 8 Wide, 12 Deep Avoids Utilities 3-4 week Installation/700
Embedded Track Construction 1 2 3 4 5
Embedded Track Construction
Flooding
Leakage Currents
Traction Power Facilities
Electric City Museum Substation
Overhead Construction
Traditional Overhead Wire
Streetcars Museum collection is very diverse Most trolleys are single-ended and must be turned at end-of-line Wheel profiles of collection are different and should be standardized.
Diverse Collection of Trolleys
Wheel Profiles Wheel flange and tread profiles are different for railroads and trolleys and between trolleys. New wheels likely needed
Streetcars - Options In-house Restoration by Members or Contract Personnel Off-Site Contract Restoration (Gomaco, Brookville, etc.) Wheel replacement by railroad shop or railroad contractor Replica Streetcars to reduce wear on historic vehicles
Streetcar Options Restored Historic Trolley Replica Trolley
Typical Replica Streetcar Double-Truck Birney 46 L, 8-8 W, 11 9 H Double-ended, Double-sided High Floor Ends (2-10 ) Capacity: 80 Standing and Sitting
Contract Trolley Restoration Usually necessary for reliable service Results in a likenew car Opportunity to make car accessible
Accessibility Not Impossible
Streetcar Stops
Streetcar Stops
Funding Issues
Federal Funding Implications Reauthorization Fundamental to Future Funding Small Starts a Key Recommendation Performance Criteria for Small Starts New Starts Working Group as Advocate Community Streetcar Coalition Agency and Associate Advocates
Funding Chart PROJECT PHASES FUND SOURCE PLANNING EIS/DESIGN CAP/CONST N FTA HUD DOT (FLE FUNDS) NYSERDA NYPA UPWP FUNDS TIF PARKING AUTHORITY GO BONDS PRIVATE/NON-PROFIT BUSINESS IMP. DIST. SPEC. ASSESSMENT FOUNDATIONS
Tampa Fund Sources $60 M Project Specific State/ Intermodal Funds CMAQ Flexible Federal Funds Section 5303 and 5309 FTA Funds Gas Tax City Impact Fees
Streetcar Endowment Funding System Sponsorship - $ 1,000,000 Name - Cars, Stations, Map Special Events - 4 Times/Year Streetcar Sponsorship - $ 250,000 Name - Exterior and Interior of Car, Map Special Events - 2 Times/Year Station Sponsorship - $ 100,000 Name - Stations, Map Special Events - 1 Time/Year
Why a Streetcar in Kingston? Redevelopment is Linear Along the Waterfront Linear Redevelopment Creates Mobility Challenges The Streetcar can Accelerate Redevelopment and Provide True Mobility It Will Stimulate Public/Private Investment and Partnerships It Will Differentiate You in the Region
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