Northwest Corridor LRT Line to Irving/DFW

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1 Northwest Corridor LRT Line to Irving/DFW SCOPING March 10, 2005

2 NW to Irving/DFW Agenda: Introductions Project Development Process Project Update Federal Involvement Scoping Project Schedule Decisions Next Steps

3 DART Project Development Process System Planning Ongoing Major Investment Study 1999 PE / Environmental Documentation Scoping March 10, 2005 Needs Assessment Select Alternative Record of Decision 2000 Spring 2007 Refine Alignment Final Design Approvals Pending Construction Operation Public meetings 1/21/04 (Project Introduction) 4/28/04 (Corridor Alternatives) 11/20/04 (Line Section Analysis)

4 NW to Irving/DFW 2000 MIS 2002 DFW Access Study

to North to North to Central to South I-3 Airport Access NW to Irving/DFW Corridor Analysis (4/28/04) North Central South I-2 Las Colinas Line Section Analysis (11/20/04) Alignment Refinement

5 to North to North to Central to South I-3 Airport Access NW to Irving/DFW Corridor Analysis (4/28/04) North Central South I-2 Las Colinas Line Section Analysis (11/20/04) Alignment Refinement Potential Ridership Constructability Compatibility with Plans I-1 Urban Center Alignment Length Travel Time Activity Centers Station Population Station Employment Station Urbanization Station Access Station Needs TOD Potential Environmental Issues Public/Agency Support Capital Cost Cost per Mile ROW Acquisition Number of Crossings Design Complexity SH 114 Access Analysis to date: I-2 South Alignments Rated Highest

Route to DFW Some Opposition Good Ridership Potential Dense Development Limit TOD Potential SH

6 NW to Irving/DFW North (MIS Alignment) Central SH 161 SH 114 I-2 I-2 Lowest Potential Ridership Roadways/Development not Conducive to Transit Isolated Destinations Some TOD Potential Longest Route to DFW Some Opposition Good Ridership Potential Dense Development Limit TOD Potential SH 114 Expansion Plans Limited ROW Complex Design Complex Access Potential Displacement Avoid SH SH 161

NW to Irving/DFW South Preserved ROW I-2 Highest Ridership Potential Utilizes preserved rail ROW Public/Agency Support Shortest, Quickest Route to DFW Property Least Complex Good Transit Destinations

7 NW to Irving/DFW South Preserved ROW I-2 Highest Ridership Potential Utilizes preserved rail ROW Public/Agency Support Shortest, Quickest Route to DFW Property Least Complex Good Transit Destinations High TOD Potential Pending Actions: Ridership Modeling Compare Alternatives Determine Parking Requirements & Bus activity Staff Recommendation DART Board Action System Plan Amendment Future Actions: Environmental Process Service Plan Amendment Alignment, Stations, Grade Separations Public Hearing

Tail track Operational Inefficiencies Atypical Terminus No System

8 NW to I-3 13 th Station Irving/DFW DFW Access Issues: Engineering Issues Perimeter Taxiways Roadway Crossings Pedestrian Ways APM Tail track Operational Inefficiencies Atypical Terminus No System Expansion Other Rail Modes 13 th Station Interface Uncertain Operations

9 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW 13 th Station Terminal F DFW North I-3 DFW Access Options To North to 13 th Station To South to 13 th Station To South to DFW North (East) [Dash] To South to DFW North (West) To Central (Tunnel) to 13 th Station To South Surface to Terminal F To South Tunnel to Terminal F [DASH] I-1/I-2 Consider Project Phasing

10 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW I-1 & I-2 Line Section NW Hidden Ridge r rs B rme Beltline a to F DFW North UC ty i in r T U of D er v Ri llton arro California Crossing (future) South UC Federal Agency Participation USCOE FTA (Limited Involvement) FAA (Briefed 1/10/05) /C anch North Lake

11 FAA Issues: NW to Irving/DFW FAA to coordinate all DFW Rail Access EIS required for airport property use Includes I-1/I-2 Phase FAA: Lead Agency in Local Funded EIS Review entire corridor FAA must select the consultant to conduct the EIS (Significant Delays) DFW Beltline Hidden Ridge North Lake North UC California Crossing (future) South UC U of D

12 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW DFW North FAA Recommendation : Concur with Project Phasing Concept: Phase 1: To Irving Phase 2: To DFW Terminate the Irving Phase prior to DFW North Lake College as temporary terminus 13 th Station Terminal F Phase 2: To DFW I-3 Phase 1: To Irving I-1/I-2

13 NW to Irving/DFW FAA Recommendation Issues: North Lake Station As Terminus Access Parking (Beltline better choice as terminus) DFW Beltline Hidden Ridge North UC North Lake California Crossing (future) South UC Phase 2: Phase 1: To DFW I-3 To Irving I-1/I-2 U of D

14 DART NW to Irving/DFW DFW North February 23, DFW Access Coordination meeting DFW 13th Station Beltline Terminal F Hidden Ridge North UC North Lake California Crossing (future) South UC Phase 2: Phase 1: To DFW I-3 To Irving I-1/I-2 U of D The-T DCTA FTA FAA NCTCOG DFW

15 NW to Irving/DFW DFW North 13 th Station Terminal F February 23, DFW Access Coordination meeting All Rail Access to DFW will be coordinated with a Federal EIS LRT & Commuter Rail

16 NW to Irving/DFW California Crossing (future) South UC U of D llton arro Adds considerable process Official Notifications Official Review Extends length of study but may not impact overall schedule North UC /C anch North Federalizing Project: Lake r rs B rme Hidden Ridge a to F Phase 1: To Irving I-1/I-2 NW DFW Phase I can be extended to Beltline: Federal Fund portion of project Conduct Federal EIS FTA - Lead agency FAA - Co-Lead or Cooperating Agency Beltline Station must serve any DFW access option

17 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW Staff Recommendation (Pending Ridership Modeling) NW DFW a to F California Crossing (future) South UC U of D llton arro Phase 1: To Irving I-1/I-2 North UC /C anch North Lake r rs B rme Hidden Ridge

18 NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Receive Early Public/Agency Input Purpose & Need Alternatives Significant Issues Agency Coordination Opportunities for Public Involvement

Efficiency Strengthen Economic Conditions DFW Access Study To provide a seamless, customer sensitive,

19 NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Purpose & Need NW MIS Serve General NW-SE Travel Pattern Enhance Mobility Provide Additional Capacity Reduce Congestion Enhance Quality/Reliability of Transit Improve Safety & Operating Efficiency Strengthen Economic Conditions DFW Access Study To provide a seamless, customer sensitive, affordable, clearly achievable rail interface between the regional rail system and the DFW International Airport Central Terminal Area.

DFW North NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Alternatives

to Central North Central South to South Hidden

20 DFW North NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Alternatives I-1/I-2 Alignment South? Central? North? Project Phasing Terminus Station Locations I-3:DFW Access 13th Station Terminal F South DFW to North to Central North Central South to South Hidden Ridge North Lake North UC California Crossing (future) South UC U of D

21 NW to Irving/DFW Scoping:Significant Issues Environmental Topics Included in EIS Land Use Air Quality Noise/Vibration Visual & Aesthetic Resources Wetlands Aquatic Habitat Wildlife Hydrology Water Quality Safety & Security Construction Impacts Cultural/Historic Resources 4(f) Parklands Environmental Justice

22 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW Scoping: Significant Issues NW a to F DFW 3 2 ty i in r T er v Ri 1 llton arro SPECIFIC ISSUES 1. Trinity River Crossing 2. Levee 3. Las Colinas APM 4. Campion Trail 5. Residential Adjacency 6. DFW Airport 7.???? 4 /C anch 5 r rs B rme 6

23 Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW Scoping: Agency Coordination STATE TxDOT THC TR&W NW FTA FAA USACOE FHWA EPA a to F DFW FEDERAL r rs B rme /C anch Regional DFWIA NCTCOG ty i in r T er v Ri llton arro LOCAL The-T DCTA City of Irving City of Dallas DCURD

24 NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Public Involvement Public Meetings ICAC Special Briefings Elected Officials Homeowner s Associations Boards (DCCCD, DFWIA, RTC) Organizations (Chambers, Schools, etc) Newsletter Quarterly Web Site Newsletters Presentations Documents

25 NW to Irving/DFW Project Schedule Current Project Implementation Schedule - Irving/DFW LRT Corridor Work Program Year PE/EA, I - 1 & 2 Line Sections PE/EA, I - 3 Line Section To Be Determined FD, I - 1 Line Section FD, I - 2 Line Section FD, Irving - 3 Line Section To Be Determined Const., I - 1 & 2 Line Sections Const., I - 3 Line Section Rev. Ops., I - 1 & 2 Line Sections Rev. Ops., I - 3 Line Section To Be Determined To Be Determined

26 NW to Irving/DFW Decisions Final Alignment Phasing Station Locations Parking, Buses, Access Grade Separations Environmental Impacts Mitigation

27 NW to Irving/DFW Next Steps: Ridership Modeling Agency Scoping Meeting Staff Recommendation to Board Project Phasing I-1/I-2 Alignment System Plan Amendment Environmental Documentation Develop I-3 Implementation Schedule Service Plan Amendment Alignment, Station Locations, Grade Separations

28 2000 Station Area Activity* NW to Station 6 Station 5 Station 4 N C S Irving/DFW I Station Area Activity* N *Includes Population, Employment and Students (1/2 Mile Radius) Station 6 Station 5 Station 4 C S

29 2000 Station 5 Activity Mix* NW to Irving/DFW Students Emp Pop I-2 0 North Central South 2030 Station 5 Activity Mix* Students Emp Pop *1/2 Mile radius 0 North Central South

NW to Irving/DFW 13 th Station I-3 DFW Tunnel Alternative (South to Central) Short and Direct Expensive and Complex Recommendation: Defer Tunnel Consideration South to North Second Rated Alternative

30 NW to Irving/DFW 13 th Station I-3 DFW Tunnel Alternative (South to Central) Short and Direct Expensive and Complex Recommendation: Defer Tunnel Consideration South to North Second Rated Alternative 1.8 miles longer than to South + Time (2.25 minutes) + Money ($50M/mile) Greater complexity Greater potential to impact SH 114 Traffic South to South Highest Rated Alternative Shortest, fastest surface alignment to 13 th Station Lowest Cost Least Complex Lower potential to impact SH 114 Traffic

Engineering Advantages to DFW, DART and Region No Direct Commuter Rail

31 NW to Irving/DFW I-3 (DFW Access) South to South Through DFW to Multi-Modal Station (West) Addresses Operational Issues Less Complex Engineering Advantages to DFW, DART and Region No Direct Commuter Rail Service to DFW Rejected by The T and NCTCOG Commuter Rail 13 th Station Multi-Modal Station LRT

32 NW to Irving/DFW I-3 (DFW Access) Commuter Rail Analysis LRT Perimeter Taxiway Challenges: 1. Vertical Clearance LRT North LRT South Commuter Rail 2. Limited ROW LRT North 1 LRT

33 LRT NW to Irving/DFW I-3 (DFW Access) Com. Rail Analysis Perimeter Taxiway Challenges: 1. Vertical Clearance LRT North LRT South Commuter Rail 2. Limited ROW LRT North LRT

34 NW to Irving/DFW I-3 (DFW Access) Analysis Commuter Rail 2 LRT Perimeter Taxiway Challenges: 1. Vertical Clearance LRT North LRT South Commuter Rail 2. Limited ROW LRT North 1 LRT

35 NW to Irving/DFW Perimeter Taxiway Commuter Rail Original Configuration: Cross over SH Clearance Up to 1.9% Grade Pass under Taxiway 22 Clearance Up to 1.8% Grade New Configuration (500 shift) Cross over SH Clearance Up to 4.0% Grade Pass under Taxiway 22 Clearance Up to 5.0 % Grade LRT LRT

36 NW to Irving/DFW I-3 Possible Solutions: Move Taxiway Reduce Airport Roads Single Track Move SH 114 Tunnel/Aerial LRT South Alternative

37 Scenario 1 $26.6 M $9.0 M Addison Annual Operating Cost $21.0 M 13 th Station Hulen Total Annual O&M = $56.6 M Scenario 2 Addison Scenario 3 Addison 13 th Station $9.0 M $26.6 M $1.9 M (LRT) 13 th Station $21.0 M Hulen Total Annual O&M = $30.0 M Hulen Total Annual O&M = $28.5 M

Northwest Corridor LRT Line to Irving/DFW

Northwest Corridor LRT Line to Irving/DFW AGENCY SCOPING May 25, 2005 NW to Irving/DFW Agenda: Introductions Project Development Process Project Update Federal Involvement Scoping Project Schedule Decisions