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Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study

Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study. June 2003 Commuter Rail Summary. Comparison of Rail Technology and Peer Systems Comparison. High Capacity Transit Alternatives. Commuter Rail. Detailed Review. MAG Region Rail Status. BNSF: Existing Conditions. No Existing Signal System

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Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study

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  1. Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study June 2003 Commuter Rail Summary

  2. Comparison of Rail Technology and Peer Systems Comparison

  3. High Capacity Transit Alternatives

  4. Commuter Rail Detailed Review

  5. MAG Region Rail Status

  6. BNSF: Existing Conditions • No Existing Signal System • MAX Speed: 49 MPH • 100 Foot Right-of-Way • 4-5 Trains Daily

  7. BNSF: Commuter Rail Potential • Existing Freight Operations Limit Passenger Operation • Right-of-Way is Suitable for Second Track • Upgrades/Changes Desired for Implementing Commuter Rail • New Signals • Second Track • Lengthen Sidings • Reduce Main Track Switching Activity

  8. UP: Existing Conditions • Main Track is Signalized • MAX Speeds: 15 to 60 MPH • 100 Foot Right-of-Way • 6 Daily Trains

  9. UP Commuter Rail Potential • Requires Coordination of Schedules with Freight Traffic • Future Upgrades: • Replace Signal Systems • Upgrade Rails • Replace Ties • Industrial Branches Require: • Signals • Protected Grade Crossings

  10. Operational Issues • Ownership • Agency Purchases Rail Line • Agency Leases Rights • Freight/Passenger Capacity Conflicts • Scheduling • Dispatching • Track Capacity Enhancements • Grade Crossings • Noise Impacts • Track Noise and Whistle Noise

  11. Operational Issues (cont.) • Capital Needs • Track Enhancements • Stations • Rolling Stock • Station Impacts • Traffic Issues • Governance Structures • Local Transit Agency • Joint Powers Authority • Regional Planning Agency

  12. Commuter Rail • Phase 1 Service • 3 Peak Period Trains, inbound a.m., outbound p.m. • Phase 3 Service • 15 minute peak service inbound • 30 minute peak service outbound • Off-peak service (30 to 60 minute frequency) • Reverse commute • Intermediate phasing will vary by corridor, ridership, funding

  13. Commuter Rail Phasing

  14. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Subsidy per Passenger Source: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) FY 2005 Business Plan FY 02 – FY 04 = Actual; FY 05B = Budget; FY 06P = Projected

  15. Commuter rail study update • Review of peer commuter rail systems • Rail conditions & operations • Statewide and region • Freight • Ridership projections • Capital & operating costs • Implementation steps

  16. Possible Next Steps • Coordinate with ADOT on statewide strategy. • Commuter rail • Freight issues • Convene regional stakeholders. • Develop draft scope of work to update commuter rail study. • Issue RFP and select consultant. • July 2007 begin work.

  17. Dallas Trinity Railway Express Source: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) FY 2005 Business Plan FY 02 – FY 04 = Actual; FY 05B = Budget; FY 06P = Projected

  18. Dallas Trinity Railway ExpressKey Performance Indicators Source: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) FY 2005 Business Plan FY 02 – FY 04 = Actual; FY 05B = Budget; FY 06P = Projected

  19. Dallas Trinity Railway ExpressFY 2005 Cost Model

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