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DCTA Project Update

Thomas M. LeBeau

Vice President Capital Projects

Agency Background

Formation 2002: (HB 3323/Chapter 460)– Initial Service Plan Development

• Fixed Route Bus Services• University of North Texas• Rail Service

– A-train:• Phase I (In service 2011)

10 miles from Carrollton to Lewisville LakeCross platform transfer to DART (Trinity Mills)Three Stations: Hebron, Old Town & Highland

Village/Lewisville Lake.

Agency Background

• Phase II (In service 2012)11.5 miles from Lewisville Lake to Downtown DentonTwo Stations: MedPark & Downtown Denton Transit

Center (DDTC)DDTC Bus and Rail

• Current PlanRevenue Service June 2011o 21.3 miles, Carrollton – Dentono All five Commuter Rail Stationso 100% Locally Funded Regional Toll Revenue Funds

Corridor Challenges

• 21.5 Miles• I35E• Missouri, Kansas,

Texas• Rails to Trails• DART/Denton Owned• Utility Relocations

19 Mile Fiber 30” RAW Waterline

• Existing Freight Service DGNO Short-line 4 Customers 3 – 5 Trains per week

Station Challenges

Site Selection– Fixed Route Bus and Rail System Integration

Design Approvals– Municipal and Community Input– Simple– Cost Effective– Aesthetically Consistent

Jurisdictional Multi-Use Agreements Two Vehicle Types:

– Budd Rail Diesel Cars (Start-up)– Diesel Multiple Unit (Ultimate)

Hebron Station

• 9.266 Acres Phase I – 6.06 Acres Phase II – 3.026 Acres

• Parking Phase I – 393/13ADA Phase II – 267

• Total – 610 / 13ADA

Old Town Station

• 9.085 Acres Phase I – 5.285 Acres Phase II – 3.80 Acres

• Parking Phase I – 357 / 12 ADA Phase II – 240

• Total – 587 / 12 ADA

HV/LL Station

• 2.805 Acres Phase I Parking

133 spaces / 5 ADA Phase II Parking

467 spaces / 10 ADA TxDOT (I35E)

• Total – 600 / 15 ADA

MedPark Station

• 12.805 Acres Single Phase Opening Total – 705/ 18 ADA Medical Center Access

Downtown Denton TC

• 2.5 Acres Parking – 60 / 13 ADA Direct Access to DCTA

Fixed Route Bus Service 6,000SF of DCTA Bus Op’s

and Retail Space Enhanced Passenger

Amenities

Delivery Method

• Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) Pre-Construction Services Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Cost Plus Fixed Fee• Lessons Learned

Pre-Construction Start NTP Early in Design

Design Completion (Validation) Prior to GMP Negotiations Value Engineering

Teamwork Mindset Critical Agency + Designer + Contractor = Success Transparency by all parties

Vehicle Procurement

• Budd RDC vs. Stadler GTW Challenges

Extended Vehicle Procurement Clearance ADA Compliant Level Boarding Limited Re-work at Fleet Conversion FRA Compliant vs. Non-Compliant

Vehicle Procurement

• Budd RDCs (Start Up) Stations Constructed to Stadler GTW Boarding Requirements

o Significant Step Difference During RDC Operationso ADA Complianceo Step Filler Solutiono Temporary Mini High ADA Platforms

Vehicle Procurement

• Stadler GTW (Swiss Manufacturer) Positives

o Provides ADA Level Boardingo Sleek Aesthetically Pleasing Designo Fuel Efficiento Environmentally Friendly o Enhanced Performanceo Crash Energy Management

Negativeso Currently FRA Non-compliant

Vehicle Procurement

Alternative Vehicle Technology Railroad Safety Advisory

Committee (RSAC) Engineering Task Force Crashworthiness Guideline

Development FRA, APTA, Car Builders and

Agencies DCTA and Stadler Active Role with

FRA toward Implementation

Vehicle Procurement

Alternative Vehicle Technology DCTA Vehicle Modifications

11 Stadler GTWs Under Production to Fully Comply with FRA AVT Guidelines

End, Side, Corner, Rollover and Coupler Strength Requirements

Passenger and Operator Seat Standards

Vehicle Procurement

Alternative Vehicle Technology Why?

Increased Safety Regional flexibility Operate with compliant equipment No temporal separation Increased competition

Construction Progress

• At-Grade Crossings Total of 43 Quiet Zone Design

Civil Upgrades Crossing Warning Protection FRA QZ Approvals

50% Complete Keys to Successful Completion

Jurisdictional Coordination Public Involvement and Notification

Construction Progress

• Structures Total of 26

Bridge and Culvert Crossings Elm Fork and Lewisville Lake

Major Rehabilitation Loop 288 Grade Separation

Rail from Vehicle Traffic Improve Safety Traffic Congestion Relief

81% Complete

Construction Progress

• Facilities Five Stations

Trinity Mills – 95% Complete Hebron – 95% Complete Old Town – 90% Complete HV/LL – 70% Complete MedPark – 40% Complete DDTC – 60% Complete

O&M Facility 25% Completion Commissioning August 2011

Construction Progress

• Track and Civil 77% Complete

South to North Heading Focus Two-Thirds Under Construction Noise Wall Construction

Utility Relocations 19 Mile Verizon FO – 100% 30” Raw Waterline – 75% DME Power Line – 100%

Construction Progress

• Systems and Communications 65% Complete New Crossing Warning Protection Preemption and Traffic Signal Upgrades New Wayside Signal Upgrades Fiber Optic Backbone Communication

System Full Communications Dispatch Center

Thank You


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