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DART Orange Line Project Update and Development Opportunities. Timothy H. McKay, P.E. Senior Vice President Rail Program Development July 25, 2011. Orange Line Expansion. Orange Line Expansion. Irving-1 & 2 (2012). Orange Line Expansion. Irving-3 (2014). I-1/I-2 Design-Build Project.
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DART Orange Line Project Update and Development Opportunities Timothy H. McKay, P.E. Senior Vice President Rail Program Development July 25, 2011
Orange Line Expansion Irving-1 & 2 (2012)
Orange Line Expansion Irving-3 (2014)
I-1/I-2 Design-Build Project • Awarded in December 2008 • KSWRP, a Joint Venture • Kiewit • Stacy & Witbeck • Reyes • Parsons • Contract Value $430M
Project Description • 2 Line Sections (I-1/I-2) • 9.29 miles Total Length • Connects to Green Line at Bachman Station • Ends on DFW Property at Belt Line Station • Revenue Service • I-1 August 2012 • I-2 December 2012
What is Transit Oriented Development? Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is moderate to higher density development, located within an easy walk of a major transit stop, generally with a mix of residential, employment, and shopping opportunities designed for pedestrians without excluding the auto.
General Limits for TOD • Core • Up to 600 ft • Greatest intensity • Center • 600-1500 ft • Intermediate intensity • Edge • 1500-2600 ft • Greater than community average intensity
Examples of TOD Baylor Station
Examples of TOD Mockingbird Station
Examples of TOD Downtown Plano Station
Identified Opportunities Texas Stadium Area
Texas Stadium Area DART Light Rail
Identified Opportunities North of UD Station
North of University of Dallas Station UD Bus Transfer UD Station Platform
Identified Opportunities Las Colinas Urban Center
Las Colinas Urban Center DART Light Rail
Identified Opportunities Irving Convention Center
Identified Opportunities DFW Airport
TOD Process and Procedures TOD Investment Package Checklists