Transcript Construction Update APTA 2001 Rail Transit Conference

DCTA Project Update
Thomas M. LeBeau
Vice President Capital Projects
Agency Background
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Formation 2002: (HB 3323/Chapter 460)
– Initial Service Plan Development
• Fixed Route Bus Services
• University of North Texas
• Rail Service
– A-train:
• Phase I (In service 2011)
10 miles from Carrollton to Lewisville Lake
Cross platform transfer to DART (Trinity Mills)
Three Stations: Hebron, Old Town & Highland
Village/Lewisville Lake.
Agency Background
• Phase II (In service 2012)
11.5 miles from Lewisville Lake to Downtown Denton
Two Stations: MedPark & Downtown Denton Transit
Center (DDTC)
DDTC Bus and Rail
• Current Plan
Revenue Service June 2011
o 21.3 miles, Carrollton – Denton
o All five Commuter Rail Stations
o 100% Locally Funded Regional Toll Revenue Funds
Corridor Challenges
• 21.5 Miles
• I35E
• Missouri, Kansas, Texas
• Rails to Trails
• DART/Denton Owned
• Utility Relocations
 19 Mile Fiber
 30” RAW Waterline
• Existing Freight Service
 DGNO Short-line
 4 Customers
 3 – 5 Trains per week
Station Challenges
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Site Selection
– Fixed Route Bus and Rail System Integration
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Design Approvals
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Municipal and Community Input
Simple
Cost Effective
Aesthetically Consistent
Jurisdictional Multi-Use Agreements
Two Vehicle Types:
– Budd Rail Diesel Cars (Start-up)
– Diesel Multiple Unit (Ultimate)
Hebron Station
• 9.266 Acres
 Phase I – 6.06 Acres
 Phase II – 3.026 Acres
• Parking
 Phase I – 393/13ADA
 Phase II – 267
• Total – 610 / 13ADA
Old Town Station
• 9.085 Acres
 Phase I – 5.285 Acres
 Phase II – 3.80 Acres
• Parking
 Phase I – 357 / 12 ADA
 Phase II – 240
• Total – 587 / 12 ADA
HV/LL Station
• 2.805 Acres
 Phase I Parking
133 spaces / 5 ADA
 Phase II Parking
 467 spaces / 10 ADA
 TxDOT (I35E)
• Total – 600 / 15 ADA
MedPark Station
• 12.805 Acres
 Single Phase Opening
 Total – 705/ 18 ADA
 Medical Center Access
Downtown Denton TC
• 2.5 Acres
 Parking – 60 / 13 ADA
 Direct Access to DCTA
Fixed Route Bus Service
 6,000SF of DCTA Bus
Op’s and Retail Space
 Enhanced Passenger
Amenities
Delivery Method
• Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC)
 Pre-Construction Services
 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
 Cost Plus Fixed Fee
• Lessons Learned
 Pre-Construction Start
 NTP Early in Design
 Design Completion (Validation)
 Prior to GMP Negotiations
Value Engineering
 Teamwork Mindset Critical
 Agency + Designer + Contractor = Success
 Transparency by all parties
Vehicle Procurement
•Budd RDC vs. Stadler GTW
 Challenges
 Extended Vehicle Procurement
 Clearance
 ADA Compliant Level Boarding
 Limited Re-work at Fleet Conversion
 FRA Compliant vs. Non-Compliant
Vehicle Procurement
• Budd RDCs (Start Up)
 Stations Constructed to Stadler GTW Boarding Requirements
o Significant Step Difference During RDC Operations
o ADA Compliance
o Step Filler Solution
o Temporary Mini High ADA Platforms
Vehicle Procurement
• Stadler GTW (Swiss Manufacturer)
 Positives
o Provides ADA Level Boarding
o Sleek Aesthetically Pleasing Design
o Fuel Efficient
o Environmentally Friendly
o Enhanced Performance
o Crash Energy Management
 Negatives
o Currently FRA Non-compliant
Vehicle Procurement
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Alternative Vehicle Technology
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Railroad Safety Advisory
Committee (RSAC) Engineering
Task Force
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Crashworthiness Guideline
Development
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FRA, APTA, Car Builders and
Agencies
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DCTA and Stadler Active Role with
FRA toward Implementation
Vehicle Procurement
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Alternative Vehicle Technology
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DCTA Vehicle Modifications
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11 Stadler GTWs Under Production
to Fully Comply with FRA AVT
Guidelines
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End, Side, Corner, Rollover and
Coupler Strength Requirements
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Passenger and Operator Seat
Standards
Vehicle Procurement
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Alternative Vehicle Technology
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Why?
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Increased Safety
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Regional flexibility
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Operate with compliant equipment
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No temporal separation
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Increased competition
Construction Progress
• At-Grade Crossings
 Total of 43
 Quiet Zone Design
 Civil Upgrades
 Crossing Warning Protection
 FRA QZ Approvals
 50% Complete
 Keys to Successful Completion
 Jurisdictional Coordination
 Public Involvement and
Notification
Construction Progress
• Structures
 Total of 26
 Bridge and Culvert Crossings
 Elm Fork and Lewisville Lake
 Major Rehabilitation
 Loop 288 Grade Separation
 Rail from Vehicle Traffic
 Improve Safety
 Traffic Congestion Relief
 81% Complete
Construction Progress
• Facilities
 Five Stations
 Trinity Mills – 95% Complete
 Hebron – 95% Complete
 Old Town – 90% Complete
 HV/LL – 70% Complete
 MedPark – 40% Complete
 DDTC – 60% Complete
 O&M Facility
 25% Completion
 Commissioning August 2011
Construction Progress
• Track and Civil
 77% Complete
 South to North Heading Focus
 Two-Thirds Under Construction
 Noise Wall Construction
 Utility Relocations
 19 Mile Verizon FO – 100%
 30” Raw Waterline – 75%
 DME Power Line – 100%
Construction Progress
• Systems and Communications
 65% Complete
 New Crossing Warning Protection
 Preemption and Traffic Signal Upgrades
 New Wayside Signal Upgrades
 Fiber Optic Backbone Communication
System
 Full Communications Dispatch Center