Thomas L. Maleck Station

Preliminary Design

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Project Scope

Determine a suitable location for a new transportation terminal on Michigan State University’s campus Amtrak, Greyhound, Indian Trails and CATA services Between Harrison Road and Farm Lane

Design a fully functioning site that offers solutions to the concerns raised by the existing station Environmental aspect analysis subcontracted to an outside

firm

Existing Conditions

Accessibility concerns Untimed traffic signals Train crossings north and south

of the site

Insufficient parking 24 spaces available

Small size 8,000 square feet

Site 2: University Housing, Service Road Benefits

Minimal disturbance to existing campus layout

Maximizing green space

Lot 81 available for parking

Detriments Across the street from

the existing station Customers must still

cross rail tracks to access the station

Significant grade changes around the tracks would have to be addressed

Site Selection Site 3: North of the tracks

and south of Ramp #5 on Trowbridge Road Benefits

High accessibility due to the Farm Lane Underpass and the Trowbridge ramp connecting to US-127 and I-496

No railroad crossings Several existing

utility systems Parking structure

Detriments Located next to a

wetland

Site 1: Lot 83 Benefits

Existing infrastructure Large area Significant parking for

customers and buses Detriments

Steep grade changes around the tracks

Using Service Road for access requires customers to cross tracks

Accessibility

Americans with Disabilities Act

6 handicap parking spots located just west of station

ADA compliant railroad crossover ADA compliant sidewalks and crosswalks

Clean Air Act

Air quality cannot decrease with a new development

Model with Synchro Measures of Effectiveness

Emissions Total Delay Average Speed Total Travel Time Fuel Economy

Current Issues

Harrison Road and Farm Lane

Methods of EffectivenessExisting Conditions with

Current TrafficExisting Conditions with

Future Traffic

Total Delay (hr) 112 168

Average Speed (mph) 15.5 13.8

Total Travel Time (hr) 211 288

Fuel Economy (mpg) 12.7 11.7

CO Emissions (kg) 17.08 22.43

Nox Emissions (kg) 3.32 4.37

VOC Emissions (kg) 3.96 5.20

Elements

Cycle lengths Train station moved to proposed site Service Road and Harrison Road

intersection

Cycle Length

Different cycle lengths were evaluated

Intersection splits and cycle offsets were optimized

Methods of Effectiveness

Base Model

80 Second Cycle Length

Percent Improved

Total Delay (hr) 168 142 16%

Average Speed (mph) 13.8 15.5 13%

Total Travel Time (hr) 288 262 9%

Fuel Economy (mpg) 11.7 12.5 7%

CO Emissions (kg) 22.43 21.10 6%

Nox Emissions (kg) 4.37 4.11 6%

VOC Emissions (kg) 5.20 4.89 6%

Moving Train Station to Proposed Site

Moving the Station

Total Delay (hr)

Average Speed (mph)

Total Travel Time (hr)

Fuel Economy (mpg)

CO Emissions (kg)

Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43

Moving the Station 99 16.9 221 13.4 19.12

Percent Improvement 41 23 23 15 15

Total Delay (hr)Average Speed

(mph)Total Travel Time

(hr)Fuel Economy

(mpg)CO Emissions

(kg)

Service Road Signal Options Not permitting lefts

Michigan Left

Adding right turn lane

Filling in median

Removal of signal

Stop sign for Service

Removal of intersection

Existing Conditions vs Proposed Station

Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43

Recommended Option 94 17.5 218 13.8 18.89

Percent Improvement 44 27 24 18 16

Total Delay (hr) Average Speed (mph) Total Travel Time (hr) Fuel Economy (mpg) CO Emissions (kg)

Proposed Plans

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Total Delay (hr)

Average Speed (mph)

Total Travel Time (hr)

Fuel Economy (mpg)

CO Emissions (kg)

Percent Improvement 44 27 24 18 16

Recommended Option 94 17.5 218 13.8 18.89

Base Model 168 13.8 288 11.7 22.43

Total Delay (hr)Average Speed

(mph)Total Travel

Time (hr)Fuel Economy

(mpg)CO Emissions

(kg)

Trowbridge Road

Trowbridge Road Investigation

Directly connects to I-496 and US-127 Minor arterial 8 years old Needs repair

West Trowbridge

East Trowbridge

West Trowbridge East TrowbridgeVS.

Similarities•No indication of drainage problem•In need of repair

Differences•Length and direction of cracks – honeycomb cracks•Extent of cracks•Smoothness – Distress Survey

Traffic Trends

Average Daily Traffic 2005 2009 2029West Trowbridge 11,932 12,416 15,150East Trowbridge 5,428 5,648 6,892

New Trowbridge DesignWest Trowbridge East Trowbridge

Driveway Design

Permeable Parking Lot

•Safety•Environmentally Beneficial•Durable•Cost-effective•Reduces demand on drainage system•Retains aesthetic characteristics

Parking Lot Design

Cost Analysis

Net Present Value of $896,513

Section Present Value ($) Equiv. Unif. Annual Cost($ per year)West Trowbridge 537,611 36,471East Trowbridge 143,607 9,742Driveway 122,261 8,294Parking Lot 76,280 5,175

Sidewalks 16,754 1,137

Total 896,513 60,819

Building Design

Specifications

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Building Summary

2 Story Structure First floor: Common Area Second floor: MSU Police office space Basement: Storage

Gable Roof Running E-W, centered on plan

Construction Material

Structural Steel Cost Efficient Speed of Erection Industrial Theme

Concrete Slab

Conventional Full Depth Slab

Footings Designed by Geotechnical Specialist

Plan View

Profile View

Costs

Steel Framing Members $381,776

Bolts, Column Base Plates and Braces $9,946

Floor Slabs $1,450,441

Miscellaneous $100,000

Total $1,942,163

Supporting the Building

Regulations •2006 Michigan Building Code

•2003 MDOT Construction Standards

•2009 Michigan State University Technical Construction Standards

Subsurface Investigation

•12 Boreholes @ 60 foot depth

(ASTM D1452 Standard Auger Boring)

•Standard Penetration Test (Soil Strength and Stiffness)

•Split-Spoon Sampling (Water Content & Unit Weight)

(ASTM D1586 SPT and SSS)

•12 Shelby Tubes ( 5 consolidation tests Is the Clay buildable?)

(ASTM D2435 Consolidation…)

Construction Clearing/Land Grubbing $3,900 Sheet Piles for Rail $120,000 Excavation: 12,340 BCY $32,330 Backfill/Compaction: 4,814 LCY - Local $110,528

1,447 LCY – Wall $23,747 Retaining Wall $197,216

(incl. 960’ 4” Tile & 1,152’ 6” Tile) Foundations $160,805 Engineering Fees/Tests $20,000

Total Geotech: $668,526

HYDROLOGYHydrology

Storm System Regulations

Ingham County Drain Commission Regulations

Michigan Department of Transportation Drainage Manual

Advantages of Design

Conveyance - SwalesReduce run-off volume generated on-siteReduce run-off flow rateRemoval of pollutantsPreservation of existing natural features

Conveyance – PipesUsed to cross beneath Trowbridge Rd.

Advantages of Design

Storage and Filtration – Rain GardenReduce necessary storage volume Inexpensive filtrationReduce downstream outlet volume

Swale 1

Swale 2

Swale 3

Inlet 1P

ipe 1

Outflow Pipe

Inlet 2 (Existing)

Rain Garden Detail

Engineered Sand Fill

Underdrain

Outflow (Connection to existing)

Cost Estimate

Materials:Pipe $16,500Culverts $3,690Catch Basins $6,180Sand Fill $10,800

Excavation / Backfill $16,595Engineering Fee $10,000Miscellaneous $10,000TOTAL $73,765

LEED Certification

23 points acquired under 2009 standards Does not include interior design or construction

practices 40 points needed for certification 50 for Silver

Construction

Potential Start Date: Early May Estimated Date of Opening: Mid-September

Finals Week Summer Fast-track (17-20 weeks)

Costs and Summary Building

MSU architectureLEED certifiableServices Amtrak, Greyhound, and Indian

TrailsSturdy steel frame and concrete floor

slabsDoubles the square footage of the existing

stationStrong footings and retaining walls that

sufficiently support the building$1.9M for frame, $600,000 for earthwork

Simple-yet-efficient drainageSwales and culvertsAesthetically pleasing rain garden$80,000

Highly accessible siteNo train crossings requiredDirect access to I-496 and US-127Improved Harrison RoadCompliant with the Clean Air Act$800,000 for strong pavement

design

Total estimated cost: $4.7M