Loop Trolley Public Presentation

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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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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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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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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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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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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)

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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

your comment forms!

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