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
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