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ARIZONA STATE RAIL PLAN

ARIZONA STATE RAIL PLAN. AASHTO Subcommittee on Rail Transportation September, 2010. Statewide Planning Process. ADOT Planning Process Evolution. Sun Corridor Megaregion. Sun Corridor will include 85% of state population by 2050 Two-thirds of housing units yet to be built

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ARIZONA STATE RAIL PLAN

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  1. ARIZONA STATE RAIL PLAN AASHTO Subcommittee on Rail Transportation September, 2010

  2. Statewide Planning Process ADOT Planning Process Evolution

  3. Sun Corridor Megaregion • Sun Corridor will include 85% of state population by 2050 • Two-thirds of housing units yet to be built • Half of the Transportation Infrastructure to be built • Opportunity for new sustainable urban development paradigm Flagstaff Prescott Phoenix Yuma Tucson Nogales Source: Maricopa Association of Governments

  4. Southwest Transportation Network • Strong E-W connections • Connectivity with LA / Long Beach Ports • Need for better N-S network

  5. Existing Rail Network • Two Class I Transcontinental Routes • Phoenix Metro Area served by Subdivisions • Connection to Mexico at Nogales

  6. State Rail Plan Outline • Rail Vision and Benefits • Goals, Objectives, and Rail benefits • Inventory of Existing Conditions • Issues, Opportunities, and Needs • Passenger Service • Network Requirements • Safety and Congestion Mitigation • Prioritization of Proposed Rail Actions • Potential Rail Actions • Recommended Priorities • Implementation Plan • Potential Funding Strategies • Appendix

  7. Issues and Opportunities • Passenger Rail Service • Intercity Rail Service (including Amtrak) • High Speed Rail • Commuter Rail • Tourist Railroads • Network Requirements • Transcontinental Corridors • Intermodal and distribution systems • Class I Branch and Shortline Railroads • Safety and Congestion Mitigation • Grade Separations and Safety Improvements • Capacity enhancements

  8. Passenger Rail Priorities • Intercity and Commuter Rail System • Intercity Rail provides transit backbone for Sun Corridor • Prescott/Flagstaff to Nogales • Phased Implementation • Phoenix to Tucson highest priority • PHX-TUC Intercity AA Study • Seamless coordination with Commuter Rail

  9. Passenger Rail Priorities • Establish a Western High Speed Rail Network • Obtain Federal Designation • Complete Feasibility and Route Studies • Possible connections to California, Nevada, and New Mexico • Partner with adjacent state DOTs / Western HSR Alliance

  10. Other Passenger Rail Opportunities • Partner with Class I Railroads to implement operational improvements along branch lines • Enhancements along BNSF Phoenix Subdivision (Peavine) • Rehabilitation of UPRR Wellton Branch • Efficiency improvements along UPRR Nogales Subdivision • Partner with Amtrak to improve existing service • Southwest Chief (BNSF) • Sunset Limited (UPRR) • Provide service to Phoenix Metro Area

  11. Recommended Implementation • Short Term (within 5 years)

  12. Recommended Implementation • Intermediate Term (within 10 years)

  13. Recommended Implementation • Long Term (within 20 years)

  14. Funding Options • Federal Funds • FRA High Speed Rail Grants • New Federal Funding via Re-authorization • FHWA Surface Transportation Program • FHWA Section 130, Grade Crossing Safety Improvements • FHWA Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Funds State & Local Funds • State & Local Match Options

  15. Additional Information & Assistance: Arizona Department of Transportation Multimodal Planning Division Shannon L. Scutari, Esq.Director, Rail & Sustainability Services 602.388.0719sscutari@azdot.gov Mike Normand, AICP Director of Community & Grant Services 602.712.8243 mnormand@azdot.gov Michael Kies, AECOM Consultant PM – State Rail Plan 602.337.2595 Michael.kies@aecom.com

  16. Websites: www.bqaz.gov www.whatmovesyouarizona.gov

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