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North Metro Rail Line   FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee September 18, 2013

Get information on the North Metro Rail Line, a part of the RTD FasTracks Plan. This 18.5-mile electrified commuter rail will serve Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, and Adams County.

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North Metro Rail Line   FasTracks Citizens Advisory Committee September 18, 2013

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  1. North Metro Rail Line  FasTracks Citizens Advisory CommitteeSeptember 18, 2013

  2. The RTD FasTracks Plan • 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail • 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service • 31 new Park-n-Rides; more than 21,000 new parking spaces • Enhanced Bus Network & Transit Hubs (FastConnects) • Redevelopment of Denver Union Station • 57 new rail and/or BRT stations • Opportunities for Transit Oriented Communities 2

  3. FasTracks Status • West Line first FasTracks line to open – April 26, 2013 • Denver Union Station – 89% complete • East Line/Gold Line/NW Rail Segment One – 50% complete • US 36 BRT – under construction, bus service begins 2016 • I-225 Line – under construction, opens 2016 • Free MetroRide (formerly the Circulator) to open this summer

  4. FasTracks Snapshot • One line opened, construction underway on four rail lines, BRT, Union Station • Continue to implement $5 billion across the region • Economic driver for the region • $2.6 billion spent and injected into the local economy since 2005 • 600 construction jobs during West Rail Line construction • 2,500 direct and indirect jobs during Eagle P3 construction • Pursue any possible funding alternatives to complete FasTracks sooner rather than later • RTD is committed to completing the whole FasTracks program

  5. North Metro Rail Line 18.5 Miles Electrified Commuter Rail 8 Stations Parking spaces 4,020 – opening year 8,500 – 2035 Single track with multiple passing tracks Serves Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Adams County

  6. Goals for North Metro • Complete all work in a safe manner to protect the construction workers and the public. • Complete all or a portion of North Metro Rail Line beyond the previously announced terminus at 72nd Ave. • Integrate within the Commuter Rail Network currently underway on Eagle Project. • Comply fully with the Record of Decision.

  7. Goals for North Metro • Meet  Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals established by the RTD Civil Rights Dept. and demonstrate commitment to utilize Small Business Enterprises and WIN Program • Offer added-value solutions to deliver the FasTracks program.

  8. RFP Scope • Design/build with three phases: • Union Station to 72nd Ave • 72nd Ave to End of Line (Hwy 7) • SE, SW & Central Extensions • Willing to include related stakeholder projects (non-federal) to lock in price. Stakeholders to pay for these projects • Award based on best value with emphasis on creativity and innovation within financial capacity

  9. Civil Elements • Civil Works (grading, drainage, utilities, roadway, traffic) • Bridges and Structures • Stations • Right-of-way • RTD Responsibility from DUS to 72nd Avenue • Contractor assistance on 72nd to SH7 (End of line)

  10. Systems Elements • Train Control System • Communications and Control System • Traction Electrification System • System-wide Electrical • Systems Integration

  11. Civil Rights DBE Goal • 23% Design • 21% Construction WIN Program Goals • 4% Professional Services • 8% Skilled Craft SBE Utilization • Contractor to prepare plan to maximize

  12. RFP Schedule • Advertised RFP – June 28, 2013 • Pre-proposal briefing – July 8, 2013 – 250 attendees • Proposers/Stakeholders Questions and Comments due – August 12 • Issue Final Addendum with Response to Questions and Comments – August 26 • Proposals Due – Sept 23

  13. RFP Schedule con’t • Evaluation Committee presents recommendation to GM – late October, 2013 • GM/Staff recommendation to the FasTracks Monitoring Committee – November 5, 2013 • Board Approval/Notice of Award – November 26, 2013 • Financial Close – December 19, 2013 • Notice to Proceed Phase 1 – December 19, 2013

  14. Stakeholder Participation • Representatives from Denver, Adams County, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, CDOT and NATA will serve on evaluation committee. • Confidentiality is required. Authorized Stakeholders cannot share information with anyone outside of the Stakeholders Group until after November 5

  15. Contact Information North Metro Rail Line Info Brenda Tierney, Public Information Manager 303-299-2401 northmetroinfo@rtd-denver.com

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