cat meeting #4 june 25, 2019 - purple line - md

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Greater Lyttonsville/WoodsideCAT Meeting #4June 25, 2019


Mike MaddenMDOT MTA Purple Line Deputy Project Director

Carla JulianPLTC Sr. Manager

Public Affairs/Community Outreach

Jim JewellPLTC Area 1 Manager


MEETING OVERVIEW• Purple Line Project Update

• Art-in-Transit• Construction Progress Overview

• Work Completed• Progress Photos• 6-Month Look Ahead

• Maintenance of Traffic & Pedestrian Safety• Construction Work Hours• Business Outreach• Updated Purple Line Website• Questions & Answers


GREATER LYTTONSVILLE/WOODSIDE CAT SEGMENTStations in this segment:• Lyttonsville• 16th Street-

Woodside


PURPLE LINE PROJECT UPDATE• The Purple Line is being delivered as a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to

finance, design, construct, operate, and maintain • Construction is underway throughout the 16.2-mile corridor

• Design: 85% complete• Construction: 15% complete

• Right-of-way acquisitions are nearing completion• MDOT MTA’s goal is for service to begin late 2022


ART-IN-TRANSIT• The mission of the Purple Line Art-In-Transit program is to

make public art an integral element of the project. • Art will be incorporated into stations to enrich the aesthetics of

the light rail system and support neighborhood identities. • Artists have been selected, art proposals have been refined

based on input received, and contracts are being negotiated. • Artwork will be installed in its respective locations between

2020 – 2021.


ART-IN-TRANSIT – SELECTED ARTISTS


LYTTONSVILLE STATION • The Lyttonsville Station is an opportunity for

wayfinding, placemaking, and storytelling. The purpose of this artwork is to commemorate and celebrate the historic Talbot Avenue Bridge and the importance of the bridge historically to the community. The artwork presents the opportunity for placemaking and a lively hub for community interaction and development.


LYTTONSVILLE STATION• This art will be located on the stairway wall surrounding the Lyttonsville

Station. The mural image is a mixed media concept representation of the Lyttonsville historical community. The design will evoke cultural affirmation of a solid African American community and be 100 feet in length.


16TH STREET-WOODSIDE STATION• The theme of this artwork is “Passage at Woodside Station”. It is a pair of funnel-

like structures at opposite entrances of the north platform which will help serve as a unique wayfinding for the station and future development that is planned. The frame is made of brushed stainless steel with a polished stainless steel railing. The structures will appear to reach out as if to both receive and move with each passing train.


WORK CONDUCTED OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS• Segment Wide

• Utility relocation • Installation of erosion and sediment controls • Installation of stormwater management for construction• Tree clearing ongoing

• Rock Creek• Mass excavation to facilitate bridge removal and the existing grade

for the new bridge • Demolition of the existing trestle bridge• Installation of foundations for retaining walls


WORK CONDUCTED OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS (CONTINUED)

• Lyttonsville Place Bridge• Re-opened of Lyttonsville Place Bridge to traffic in January 2019• Waterline relocation ongoing

• Stewart Avenue• Relocation of existing overhead utility lines• Installation of storm drainage system• Demolition of track along CSX spur and preliminary grading


WORK CONDUCTED OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS (CONTINUED)

• Talbot Avenue• Extensive coordination with CSX continues• Installation of fencing to secure work zone• Preparations for existing bridge demolition• Coordination with Montgomery County and the local community to

preserve elements of historic bridge• Coordination with CSX, Montgomery County and local community

regarding final design of bridge barriers/fencing

• 16th Street (CSX corridor to Spring Street) • Installation of CSX barrier fence


ROCK CREEK PARK PROGRESS PHOTOS• Rock Creek pedestrian bridge demolition


LYTTONSVILLE PLACE BRIDGE PROGRESS PHOTO

• Lyttonsville Place Bridge opened to traffic January 2019

• Temporary pedestrian walkways established


TALBOT AVENUE BRIDGE PROGRESS PHOTO

• Start of demolition of the Talbot Avenue Bridge


SPRING STREET PROGRESS PHOTOS

• 16th Street Staging Yard


6-MONTH LOOK AHEAD• Segment-wide

• Utility relocations • Installation of erosion and sediment controls • Installation of stormwater management facilities for construction • Tree clearing ongoing


6-MONTH LOOK AHEAD • Rock Creek

• Complete demolition of the existing trestle bridge• Installation of temporary stormwater diversion pipe• Continue mass excavation for new bridge abutments and Purple Line foundations • Continue installation of foundations for retaining walls• Start construction of new bridges for the Capital Crescent Trail and Purple Line

• Lyttonsville Place Bridge• Relocation of sanitary sewer system• Continue waterline relocation on Brookville Road• Installation of retaining walls• Pile driving for station foundations

• The public will be notified in advance of this activity


6-MONTH LOOK AHEAD (CONTINUED)

• Stewart Avenue• Installation of storm drainage • Relocation of overhead utilities

• Rosemary Hills Elementary• Mass excavation for foundations• Installation of retaining walls


6-MONTH LOOK AHEAD (CONTINUED)

• Talbot Avenue• Demolition of existing CSX spur track• Complete demolition of existing Talbot Avenue Bridge• Installation of foundations for new Talbot Avenue Bridge• Installation of crash walls between Purple Line and CSX• Water and sewer line relocations

• 16th Street (CSX corridor to Spring Street) • Installation of utilities under CSX • Demolition of slab at Spring Street Shopping Center


TALBOT AVE. BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SUMMER 2019 – 2020

KeyRetaining Wall:New Construction:

Rosemary Hills Elementary School


Approx. 20 ft

Talbot Ave. Bridge Ramp

NEW TALBOT AVE. RAMP (LOOKING EASTWARD)


NEW TALBOT AVENUE BRIDGE BARRIER STATUS• The Purple Line project team met with the community on April

16 to discuss three options for fencing on the Talbot Avenue Bridge

• After hearing the community’s concerns, the project team visited multiple bridges over CSX tracks that the community referenced and shared those with CSX for consideration on April 22

• CSX has tentatively agreed to accept the design of the Gude Dr. Bridge (pictured on the next slide)

• 7-foot decorative aluminum fencing with wrought iron look, backed by chain link fence, over CSX tracks

• 7-foot decorative aluminum fencing with wrought iron look, backed by clear panels, over the Purple Line tracks


FINAL TALBOT AVE. BRIDGE FENCE DESIGN

Clear barrier over Purple Line tracks

Chain link fencing over CSX tracks


MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC – WHAT TO EXPECT• Existing traffic patterns will change as work occurs, as needed• Work may occur on both sides of the road and across

roadways• When a lane closure is required, a notice will be distributed

via text and email (sign-up required through purplelinemd.com)

• Orange cones and barrels (temporary barricades) will be in place

• Flag-person, when required, will direct traffic• Underground utility work may require temporary road plates


PEDESTRIAN SAFETY• Work zones will be clearly marked and the

public should not enter them• Pedestrian detours will be clearly signed• When closures occur, alternate access will be

provided• Pedestrian crossings will be maintained• Pedestrians should obey construction signage

and keep out of work zones


CONSTRUCTION WORK HOURS• Typical day shift: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.• Typical night shift: 7 p.m. – 4:30 a.m.• Make-up / maintenance day will be Saturdays, as required• The public will be notified through notifications on purplelinemd.com

for:• Utility shutdowns• Road/driveway closures• Pile driving• Night work • Weekend work • Major lane closures


BUSINESS OUTREACH & COORDINATION• The project’s approach for business outreach consists of:

• Engaging with those businesses potentially directly impacted by construction in the area

• Understanding individual access and delivery requirements

• Installation of “open for business” signage along the alignment

• Coordination in English and Spanish (as needed)


REVAMPED PURPLE LINE WEBSITE• Redesigned website rolled out end of

April 2019 that features:• New photo gallery of progress pictures and

videos • New Factsheets• Landscape Plans• New FAQ Page• New Station Illustrations• Construction Updates

• Sign up to receive construction notifications via email or text


STAY UP TO DATE ON PURPLE LINE PROGRESSSign up for construction notices at purplelinemd.com• For construction-related questions and concerns,

contact PLTC• Email: [email protected]• 24/7 hotline at 240-424-5325

• For general project questions and comments, contact MTA public outreach

• Email: [email protected]• Call: 443-451-3706 or 443-451-3705 (Para Español)

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