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Welcome!Welcome!
to
The Loop TrolleyPublic Open HouseJuly 8, 2009
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Nothing is Final YetNothing is Final Yet
We re here tonight to seek your input
Your input will help to shape theultimate solution
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Why Here?Why Here?
Delmar in U City is one of the Top 10 Great Streets in all of the United States(American Planning Association 2007)
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Why Here?Why Here?
Opportunity for additional economicdevelopment across corridor
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Why Here?Why Here?
Provide great connections betweenstudents, residents and destinations
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Why Here?Why Here?
Ease traffic and parking concerns
trolley offers an alternate travel choice!
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RidershipRidership
Roughly 1 million riders in opening year
Daily boarding trends:
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
One Concept in West Loop
- Double track in mixed traffic
Two Concepts in East Loop
- Double track in mixed traffic, or
- Single track in median
Two Concepts on DeBaliviere
- Single track in center of median, or
- Single track offset 4 east of median
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
West Loop (Lions Gate to Delmar Metro)
only one concept: double track in mixed traffic
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West Loop
Concept(looking west, double track)
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
Western Terminus:Two possible concepts...
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Loop Option at TrinityLoop Option at Trinity
Traffic signal to protectleft turning trolley
How does trolleymerge back in?
Parking Impacts
Wash UMusic
Building
Delmar Blvd
City Hall
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Stub Option at KingslandStub Option at Kingsland
Existing traffic signal protectsprotects trolley to and from
from Kingsland
Ciceros
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West Loop Key QuestionWest Loop Key Question
Loop at Trinity or Stub at Kingsland?
Key differences:
Trolley Key Advantages
Loop atTrinity:
Tro l l ey l o o p s a ro u n d p laza on sou t h s ide o f De lm ar n ear COCA andW ash U Mus ic Bu i ld ing
- Bet t e r access t o s ign i f i can t r i d e rs h ip g e n era to r s
- Tro l ley ope ra t o r d oes no t h a v e t o sw i t c h en d s
- Ex t ends reach o f cor r ido r
- Sta t i o n w o u ld h a v e b et t e r
v i si b i l i t y f r o m D elm a r
Stub atKingsland:
Tro l l e y s tu b s o n K ings land sou th o f De lmar
- Cos ts $1 m i l l i on less to b u i ld
- Fe w e r p a rk i n g im p a cts
- Uses ex is t i ng s igna l t o tu rn on Delm ar
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
East Loop (Delmar Metro to DeBaliviere)
Concept 1: double track in mixed traffic
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East Loop
Concept 1(looking west, double track)
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
East Loop (Delmar Metro to DeBaliviere)
Concept 2: single track in median
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East Loop
Concept 2(looking west, single track)
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East Delmar Key QuestionEast Delmar Key Question
Double track or single track?
Key differences:
Trolley Key Advantages
Concept 1: D ou b le t r a ck f r o m D elm a r M e t ro s ta t i o n t o DeBa l iv ie re
- Easie r s ta t ion accom m oda t ion i n e x i st i n g m e d ian
- Ex is t ing m ed ian p lan t e rs no t im p a c te d
- Grea te r passing f l ex ib i l i t y
- Slab t r ack des ign i s f l ush w i th
e x i st i n g p a v em e n t
Concept 2: Sing le t r ack f r omD elm a r M e t ro s ta t i o n t o DeBa l iv ie re
- Fe w e r u t i l i t y im p a cts
- Cos ts $5 m i l l i on less to b u i ld
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Location of TrackLocation of Track
DeBaliviere
(Delmar to History Museum)
Two Possible Concepts...
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DeBaliviere lookingnorth at Waterman
Trolley would run
on center (in blue)or offset 4 to theeast (in yellow)
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DeBaliviereConcept 1(looking north, 4 offset)
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DeBaliviere
Concept 1(looking north, 4 offset)
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DeBaliviereConcept 2(looking north, in median)
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DeBaliviere
Concept 2(looking north, in median)
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DeBaliviere
Key QuestionDeBaliviere
Key Question
Trolley in median or offset slightly east?
Key differences:Trolley Key Advantages
Concept 1: Opera tes in cen te r o f st r e e t ( m e di an )
- Eas ier cons t r uc t ion ph as ing
- Few er cu rb l i nes to r ebu i ld
- Slab t r ack des ign i s f l ush w i th e x i st i n g p a v em e n t
Concept 2: Opera tes fou r fee t eas t o f st r e et c en t e r / m e d ia n
-Wid e st g r e en w a y op t i o n
- $30 0k less to cons t ru c t
- Ex i s t i n g t r e e s i n m e d ia n m o re easi ly r ep laced
- Safe r s ta t ion s top loca t ions
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Vehicle TypeVehicle Type
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A New DirectionA New Direction
Considered multiple options andultimately decided to move away fromthe heritage Peter Wit cars
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Battery-electric HybridBattery-electric Hybrid
Hybrid battery-electric replica will bemore sustainable, better suited for ADA,and more cost effective overall
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Capital CostsCapital Costs
Total Range = $48 M to $57 MIncludes cost for maintenance facility ($9-11M)
O i PlO ti Pl
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Operating Plan
Assumptions Operating Plan
Assumptions
Route Length = 2.1 Miles
Station Stop per Round Trip = 16
Service Frequency = 10 Minutes
Average Operating Speed = 8 to 10 MPHNo. Vehicles for Revenue Service = 5Round Trip Travel Time = 50 MinutesHours of Operation = 7:00 am to 1:00 amEstimated Annual Cost $4.2 M
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Thank You For ParticipatingThank You For Participating
See the exhibits here tonight forfurther information,and please remember to fill out
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