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 Next Steps
DART Project Development Process System Planning Ongoing Major Investment Study 1999 PE / Environmental Documentation 2005-06 Scoping May/June 2005 Needs Assessment Select Alternative 2000 Record of Decision Spring 2007 Refine Alignment 2004 Final Design 2007-08 Approvals Pending Construction 2009-11 Public Meetings 1/21/04 (Project Introduction) 4/28/04 (Corridor Alternatives) 11/20/04 (Line Section Analysis) 3/10/05 (Scoping) Operation 2011-12 Scoping Meetings Agency (5/25/05) Public (4/29/05)
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 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
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 114 @ 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
NW to Irving/DFW DFW Beltline Hidden Ridge FAA Recommendation Issues: Terminus Station North Lake Station Access Parking Beltline Logical Terminus 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
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
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
NW to Irving/DFW 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 Avoid Segmentation Adds considerable process Official Notifications Official Review Extends length of study but may not impact overall schedule California Crossing (future) South UC U of D llton arro North Federalizing Project: Lake /C anch North UC r rs B rme Hidden Ridge
Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW DFW North Segmentation Issue Independent utility Logical Terminus 13 th Station Terminal F Phase 2: To DFW I-3 Phase 1: To Irving I-1/I-2
NW to Irving/DFW Logical Terminus Beltline Road Major Park & Ride Good Highway & Roadway Access California Crossing (future) South UC U of D llton arro North Lake /C anch North UC r rs B rme Hidden Ridge a to F Phase 1: To Irving I-1/I-2 NW DFW Independent Utility 9.5 mile Corridor Serves Irving Residents Irving Businesses Through Commuters Major Destinations University of Dallas Las Colinas Urban Center North Lake College Planned Development
NW to Irving/DFW Independent Utility 3 6 mile Corridor Provides LRT Access to DFW from Entire DART System Provides Multi-Agency Interface DART/The T/ DCTA Provides Multi-Modal Hub LRT/APM/Commuter Rail DFW North Logical Terminus DFW Core Terminal F DFW North 13 th Station Terminal F
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
NW to Irving/DFW Scoping: Receive Early Public/Agency Input Purpose & Need Alternatives Agency Coordination Significant Issues Opportunities for Public Involvement
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 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
Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW Scoping: Agency Coordination STATE TxDOT THC TP&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
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
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
Northwest Corridor to Irving/DFW Scoping: Significant Issues by Agency 3 2 7 8 4 5 42 2 er v Ri 2 41 ty i in r T llton arro 4 7 /C anch 4 r rs B rme 6 8 7 a to F DFW NW SPECIFIC ISSUES 1. USACOE 2. TxDOT 3. NTTA 4. SHPO 5. FRA 6. DFW Airport 7. NCTCOG 8. The-T/DCTA
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 www.dart.org Newsletters Presentations Documents
NW to Irving/DFW Project Schedule Current Project Implementation Schedule - Irving/DFW LRT Corridor Work Program Year 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 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
NW to Irving/DFW Decisions Final Alignment Phasing Station Locations Parking, Buses, Access Grade Separations Environmental Impacts Mitigation
NW to Irving/DFW Next Steps: Ridership Modeling Public Scoping Meeting (June 29, 2005) 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