Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study

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Summary of MAG High Capacity Transit Study

• June 2003
• Commuter Rail Summary

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Comparison of Rail Technology and Peer Systems
Comparison
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High Capacity Transit Alternatives
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Commuter Rail
Detailed Review
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MAG Region Rail Status
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BNSF Existing Conditions

• No Existing Signal System
• MAX Speed 49 MPH
• 100 Foot Right-of-Way
• 4-5 Trains Daily

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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

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UP Existing Conditions

• Main Track is Signalized
• MAX Speeds 15 to 60 MPH
• 100 Foot Right-of-Way
• 6 Daily Trains

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Commuter Rail Phasing
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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
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Commuter rail study update

• Review of peer commuter rail systems
• Rail conditions operations
• Statewide and region
• Freight
• Ridership projections
• Capital operating costs
• Implementation steps

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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.

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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
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Dallas Trinity Railway Express Key Performance
Indicators
Source Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) FY 2005
Business Plan FY 02 FY 04 Actual FY 05B
Budget FY 06P Projected
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Dallas Trinity Railway Express FY 2005 Cost Model