2011 Streetcar Coalition Summit
This book was prepared in support of the Community Streetcar Coalition. Jeff Boothe, Executive Director. The support and preparation of this book was funded by Portland Streetcar, Inc. Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Member, Board of Directors Lake Oswego Mayor Jack Hoffman, Member, Board of Directors Rick Gustafson, Chief Executive Officer Julie Gustafson, Author Table of Contents
Map of Streetcar Cities 1 List of Streetcar Projects funded by FTA 2 Federal Funding Summary 3 Market Projection ʹ Girder Rail 4 Market Projection ʹ Vehicles 5 Federal Policy Paper 7 Streetcar Projects x Arizona, Tempe 11 x Arizona, Tucson 13 x Arkansas, Little Rock 15 x California, Los Angeles 17 x California, Sacramento 21 x California, Santa Ana 23 x District of Columbia, Washington 25 x Florida, Fort Lauderdale 27 x Georgia, Atlanta 29 x Indiana, Indianapolis 31 x Louisiana, New Orleans 33 x Maryland, Baltimore 35 x Massachusetts, Lowell 37 x Michigan, Grand Rapids 39 x Minnesota, Minneapolis 41 x Missouri, St. Louis 43 x Nevada, Reno 45 x North Carolina, Charlotte 47 x Ohio, Cincinnati 49 x Ohio, Columbus 51 x Oklahoma, Oklahoma City 53 x Oregon, Lake Oswego 55 x Oregon, Portland 57 x Rhode Island, Providence 59 x Texas, Dallas & Oak Cliff 61 x Texas, San Antonio 63 x Utah, Salt Lake City 65 x Virginia, Arlington County & Fairfax County 67 x Washington, Seattle 69 x Wisconsin, Milwaukee 71 Streetcar Manufacturers x Kinkisharyo 73 x Siemens 75 x United Streetcar ʹ US Based Manufacturer 79 Community Streetcar Coalition Membership Information 83 Community Streetcar Coalition Member List 85 Rail-Volution 2010 89
MAP OF STREETCAR CITIES
Portland
Detroit
Cincinnati Salt Lake City
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Streetcar TIGER I & II recipients New Orleans Urban Circulator Grant recipients
Operating Lines/Systems
Proposed Projects Federal Funding for Streetcars City Federal Program Award Date Federal Funds 1. Portland, OR Small Starts 10/22/2009 $75 million Portland, OR TIGER I 2/17/2010 $23 million 2. Detroit, MI TIGER I 2/17/2010 $25 million 3. New Orleans, LA TIGER I 2/17/2010 $45 million 4. Tucson, AZ TIGER I 2/17/2010 $63 million 5. Dallas, TX TIGER I 2/17/2010 $23 million Dallas, TX Urban Circulator 7/8/2010 $5 million 6. Charlotte, NC Urban Circulator 7/8/2010 $25 million 7. Cincinnati, OH Urban Circulator 7/8/2010 $25 million 8. St Louis, MO Urban Circulator 7/8/2010 $25 million 9. Atlanta, GA TIGER II 10/20/2010 $48 million 10. Salt Lake City, UT TIGER II 10/20/2010 $26 million TOTAL $408 million Streetcar Project Funding
TIGER I Grant Recipients Awarded 2/17/2010 State, City Project Total Cost Federal 1 Arizona, Tucson Tucson Modern Streetcar $150,000,000 $63,000,000 2 Louisiana, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal $45,000,000 $45,000,000 3 Michigan, Detroit Woodward Ave Light Rail $143,000,000 $25,000,000 4 Oregon, Portland Innovation Quadrant $66,500,000 $23,203,988 5 Texas, Dallas Downtown Dallas Streetcar $58,000,000 $23,000,000 $462,500,000 $179,203,988
Urban Circulator Grant Recipients Awarded 7/8/2010 State, City Project Total Cost Federal 1 Missouri, St Louis Downtown/Riverfront Streetcar $44,000,000 $25,000,000 2 North Carolina, Charlotte Streetcar Starter Project $34,990,000 $24,990,000 3 Ohio, Cincinnati Cincinnati Streetcar $128,000,000 $25,000,000 4 Texas, Dallas Olive/St Paul Street Loop $9,900,000 $4,900,000 $216,890,000 $79,890,000
TIGER II Grant Recipients Awarded 10/20/2010 State, City Project Total Cost Federal 1 Georgia, Atlanta Atlanta Streetcar $69,267,777 $48,000,000 2 Utah, Salt Lake City SugarHouse Streetcar $55,000,000 $26,000,000 $124,267,777 $74,000,000
Small Starts ʹ Project in bold is already funded State, City Project Total Cost Federal 1 Arizona, Tempe Tempe Streetcar $164,000,000 $75,000,000 2 California, Los Angeles Los Angeles Streetcar $125,000,000 $60,000,000 3 Florida, Fort Lauderdale The Wave $124,340,000 $75,000,000 4 Idaho, Boise Boise Streetcar $60,000,000 $40,000,000 5 Maryland, Baltimore Charles Street Trolley $160,000,000 $75,000,000 6 Nevada, Reno Virginia Street Transit Corridor $200,000,000 $75,000,000 7 Oregon, Portland Portland Streetcar Loop $132,000,000 $75,000,000 8 Rhode Island, Providence Providence Streetcar $80,000,000 $60,000,000 9 Virginia, Arlington County Columbia Pike Streetcar $160,000,000 $75,000,000 10 Wisconsin, Milwaukee Milwaukee Streetcar $64,300,000 $54,900,000 $1,269,640,000 $664,900,000
New Starts State, City Project Total Cost Federal 1 Oregon, Lake Oswego Lake Oswego to Portland Transit $450,000,000 $275,000,000 $450,000,000 $275,000,000
Non Federal State, City Project Total Cost 1 DC, Washington H Street-Benning $50,000,000 2 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City MAPS Streetcar $130,000,000 3 Washington, Seattle First Hill Streetcar $140,000,000 $320,000,000
MarketProjection GirderRail City 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Unknown Arlington,VA 6000 Atlanta,GA 496 Austin,TX 1816 Baltimore,MD 793Ͳ870 Charlotte,NCͲExpansion 1427 Charlotte,NCͲStarter 174 Cincinnati,OH 993 Dallas,TX 620 FortLauderdale,FL 893 Indianapolis,INͲSection1 643 Indianapolis,INͲSection2 670Ͳ1339 Kenosha,WI 661 LosAngeles,CA 670Ͳ795 Milwaukee,WI 1217 Portland,ORͲLoop 958 Portland,ORͲMoody 129 Providence,RI 670Ͳ734 Reno,NV 943 Sacramento,CA 159 SaltLakeCity,UT 331 Seattle,WAͲFirstHill 837 Seattle,WAͲFullBuildout 6695 StLouis,MO 502Ͳ670 Tempe,AZ 870 Tucson,AZ 1259 Washington,DC 600 553 500 5408Ͳ 3145Ͳ 13373Ͳ Total 958 129 5576 2273 3270 6793Ͳ6870 14106 *Allamountsinmetrictons Market Projection Modern Vehicles City 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Unknown Arlington, VA 10-14 Baltimore, MD 10 Charlotte, NC - Expansion 16 Indianapolis, IN - Section 2 3-4 Los Angeles, CA 4- 6 Milwaukee, WI 4- 7 Portland, OR - Loop 6 Providence, RI 5 Sacramento, CA 8 Salt Lake City, UT 9 Seattle, WA - First Hill 6 Seattle, WA - Full Buildout 20 Tempe, AZ 5 Tucson, AZ 7 Washington, DC 3 5 5 5 Total 13 13-16 13 9-11 25-29 58- 59
Vintage Vehicles City 2011 2012 2013 2014 Unknown Indianapolis, IN - Section 1 2-3 St Louis, MO 6 Total 6 2- 3
Streetcars are Back!! Support Emerging and Future Policy Changes to Support Streetcars
The Community Streetcar Coalition (CSC) strongly supports several recent initiatives of the Obama Administration that support both streetcars and livability where streetcars can play a central role in reshaping land use, attract economic development and achieve goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. Decisions to fund streetcar projects in Dallas, St. Louis, Charlotte, Atlanta, South Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Portland, Cincinnati and Tucson are an excellent initial commitment to support streetcars in the United States.
Metropolitan areas of all size population are considering building streetcars due to their lower cost, as compared to other rail transit investments, and the fact that the technology can be built to the scale of the community and project corridor. A map attached to this paper provides with a sense of the breadth of interest around the United States.
Moreover, streetcars provide a substantial return on investment to communities. Here are a few examples of recent streetcar projects and an assessment of their financial impact on their communities:
x Between 1997 and 2008, the Portland Streetcar attracted over $3.5 billion in investment within three blocks of the line, translating to over 10,000 housing units and 5.4 million square feet of commercial space. x Seattle’s South Lake Union Streetcar realized $2.4 billion in investment occurring within roughly three blocks of the streetcar line, amounting to 2,500 housing units and 12,500 jobs (including 8,000 jobs from the new headquarters of Amazon.com). x The Tampa TECO line has realized $1.2 billion in development since the 2.4 mile alignment first opened in October 2002.
Preserve Funding for New Starts Program
The Republican Study Committee has proposed to eliminate funding for the New Starts/Small Starts program in the FY 2011 Continuing Resolution. The Community Streetcar Coalition opposes this action New Starts monies have funded several projects in the past and most recently provided funding for streetcar projects in Charlotte, Cincinnati, St. Louis and Dallas. These funds leverage both private sector and local monies to build projects that will attract economic development and provide local jobs. We urge Congress to retain funding for the New Starts program in FY 2011 and future fiscal years.
The policy mechanisms that produced these achievements must be preserved and even strengthened, however. The CSC offers the following analysis and recommendations that will help retain and encourage streetcars as a viable transportation and urban development option.
1. Preserve Livability and Sustainability
The shift in federal policy began with the June 16, 2009 announcement by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and FTA
Administrator regarding the Partnership for Sustainable Communities that includes the following six principles:
A. Provide more transportation choices. Develop safe, reliable and economical transportation choices to decrease household transportation costs, reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote public health.
B. Promote equitable, affordable housing. Expand location- and energy-efficient housing choices for people of all ages, incomes, races and ethnicities to increase mobility and lower the combined cost of housing and transportation.
C. Enhance economic competitiveness. Improve economic competitiveness through reliable and timely access to employment centers, educational opportunities, services and other basic needs by workers as well as expanded business access to markets.
D. Support existing communities. Target federal funding toward existing communities - through such strategies as transit-oriented, mixed-use development and land recycling - to increase community revitalization, improve the efficiency of public works investments, and safeguard rural landscapes.
E. Coordinate policies and leverage investment. Align federal policies and funding to remove barriers to collaboration, leverage funding and increase the accountability and effectiveness of all levels of government to plan for future growth, including making smart energy choices such as locally generated renewable energy.
F. Value communities and neighborhoods. Enhance the unique characteristics of all communities by investing in healthy, safe and walkable neighborhoods - rural, urban or suburban.
The CSC applauds this shift in focus by the Administration and the inclusion of these principles in several subsequent programs and actions taken by the Obama Administration. We believe that streetcars are an essential element to integrating transportation, housing, economic development and environmental benefits and urge DOT, HUD and EPA to provide additional funding opportunities for communities to help achieve these goals through both existing and future funding opportunities. Accordingly, these initiatives should be incorporated into the new surface transportation authorization legislation, and Congress should reject proposals to defund them.
2. Include Recent Changes to the New Starts/Small Starts Program
We support the shift in the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidance for evaluating New Starts and Small Starts projects. This began with the guidance adopted by FTA on July 29, 2009 to reduce the importance of cost effectiveness and elevated the importance of land use and economic development and continued on January 13, 2010 with the announcement by DOT Secretary Ray LaHood to restore a multiple measure approach change the “regulatory framework” to more fully and accurately reflect the wide range of transit benefits, as well as explore the use of a revised cost effectiveness measure that will recognize these benefits. We are
hopeful that FTA will take further steps by putting forth a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that further captures these benefits in the New Starts/Small Starts project rating and evaluation process. The restoration of the use of a multiple measure approach is consistent with current law. The principles of these steps must be formalized in guidance and, eventually, any revised New Starts/Small Starts regulation, as noted below.
3. Funding for Urban Circulators
As stated above, the CSC is very encouraged that streetcar projects were funded as part of the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Program when DOT announced grants on February 17, 2010 and again on October 20, 1010, as well as when the Urban Circulator grants announced on July 8, 2010. The Urban Circulator grants were an important first step to directing New Starts/Small Starts funding to streetcars, but each project funded had to agree to less than $25 million in section 5309 to qualify as a project "exempt" from the New Starts/Small Starts project evaluation and rating criteria. It is crucial to continue to support funding for streetcar projects in both the TIGER and New Starts/Small Starts program while concurrently revising the criteria used to evaluate New Starts/Small Starts eligible projects. It is crucial that FTA create a program that enables streetcars to be able to successfully compete for New Starts funding even if the project sponsors seek more than $25 million
The CSC urges FTA to recognize that there is a backlog of streetcar projects that did not come forward under the Bush Administration as the Small Starts and Very Small Starts program did not provide evaluation criteria that incorporated the benefits generated by streetcar projects. We urge FTA to make a concerted effort to reach out to streetcar communities in the same manner that it did for bus rapid transit projects under the Bush Administration. This could include convening a consortium of interested streetcar project sponsors, development of an action plan similar to the BRT Action Plan for encouraging streetcar projects, creation of a "Characteristics of Streetcar Projects for Decision-Makers" similar to the BRT document, and convening a working group and action plan for the development of a market for U.S. made streetcars as was done for BRT vehicle development.
4. Proposed Changes to the New Starts/Small Starts Program
While the Obama Administration has made many positive changes to support streetcars, livability and sustainability, we urge additional changes to the FTA New Starts/Small Starts project evaluation and approval process as FTA proceeds with the FY 2013 Project Guidance this Spring and an NPRM later this year:
x New evaluation framework discontinuing the long-standing “one size fits all” approach to project evaluation which applies identical criteria, measures and threshold rating values to all proposed projects, not accounting for differences in mode/technology, type of improvement/corridor, goals and objectives.
x Multiple measure evaluation based on livability and sustainability. FTA has already begun applying its previous multiple measures and more equal weights in project rating, and has signaled that more significant changes are forthcoming through rulemaking. We
urge the New Starts and Small Starts project evaluation and approval process to apply the six livability principles.
x Refined definitions of rating criteria, measures and baseline alternative, including significant change to the current cost effectiveness measure based on the transportation system users benefit (TSUB). The revised measure must recognize the challenges with the current travel demand models that do not capture the full benefits to a region as a result of a streetcar investment that is also linked to land use, economic development and housing decisions.
x Attention to economic impact, return on investment and possibly benefit-cost analysis. These measures were applied by DOT in the TIGER program applications, and we seek to work with FTA to determine if they would be helpful in the evaluation framework for the New Starts program.
x Implement a truly streamlined Small Starts program. There are ongoing concerns that the New Starts/Small Starts project approval process is still taking a long time for development and FTA approvals. We urge FTA to explore actions to further streamline the review calibrated to the level of federal investment. We also encourage Congress to raise the $25 million non-exempt category to at least $50 million to account for inflation since the introduction of the provision in the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1998.
x Expedite planning and project delivery. FTA may consider significant changes to the planning and project development process, including eliminating the Alternatives Analysis as a stand-alone New Starts requirement, instead applying the evaluation of alternatives already completed in the NEPA process. FTA is already implementing procedural changes to NEPA documentation, recently imposing a page limit on NEPA documents in an effort to streamline the process and make documents more accessible to the public. FTA has already begun implementing changes to Letters of No Prejudice and Award Authority, in an effort to expedite project delivery. Additional improvements may be introduced as well.
We look forward to working closely with Congress and the FTA staff in the consideration of these significant changes to the transit program.
Project Description
Valley Metro Rail, Inc. (dba METRO) will implement a 2.6-mile modern streetcar line in downtown Tempe, AZ by 2016. Tempe Streetcar is a result of a three-year study that evaluated high-capacity transit improvements to support the cities of Tempe and Chandler. It will also enhance the existing regional transit network consisting of light rail, local and express bus and neighborhood circulators.
Tempe Streetcar will run in a one-way loop between Rio Salado Parkway and University Drive, traveling north on Mill Avenue and south on Ash Avenue. It will continue to travel north/south on Mill Avenue between University Drive and Southern Avenue. It will serve several neighborhoods, a thriving and eclectic business community, thousands of Arizona State University students, hundreds of special events and create opportunities for growth and revitalization in a regional urban center.
The project received local and regional approval in 2010. Further project definition, an Environmental Assessment and a federal Small Starts application has initiated in 2011.
Project Detail
Vehicle Type: Modern streetcar Route Length: 2.6 miles Capital Cost: $151 ! 160 million Funding: 27% regional (Proposition 400 countywide transportation sales tax) 73% federal (Small Starts, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality) Current Status: Environmental Assessment Opening Year: 2016
Project Benefits
Streetcar is a good fit for the regional transit network and the downtown Tempe community as it has the ability to attract new riders, increase mobility in an urban core, strengthen existing neighborhoods and create sustainable development. The Mill-Ash Avenue loop will help to expand the borders of downtown Tempe and better serve special events associated with Arizona State University and the city of Tempe.
About METRO
METRO is responsible for the development and operation of the metro Phoenix region"s high- capacity transit system. The initial 20-mile light rail line opened December 2008 and served 12.6 million riders in 2010, exceeding the prior year by 11 percent. METRO serves an average of 40,000 riders each weekday while also planning for six extensions that will create a 57-mile system by 2031.
Contacts
Stephen R. Banta METRO Chief Executive Officer (602) 495-8214 [email protected]
Ben Limmer METRO Planning Manager (602) 322-4487 [email protected]
Tucson Modern Streetcar
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The USDOT signed a Grant Agreement with the City of Tucson December 28, 2010. The FTA followed up with a FONSI on January 25, 2011 allowing for the access to the TIGER funding. Construction for the streetcar project will begin in early 2011. The opening date for the system is planned for October 2013.
Project Details
x Alignment length: 3.9 miles x Number of stations: 17 x Fleet requirements: 7 modern streetcars, including 1 spare x Peak/off-peak headways: 10/20 minutes x Opening day ridership estimate: 3,600 per weekday x Capital cost: $150 million x Current Status: Final Design x Current Opening Day Schedule: 2013
Funding
Local funding x Capital: RTA $75 million x Operating: RTA $1 million annually starting in 2012
Federal funding x 3URMHFWLVDQ³([HPSW´SURMHFWDQGUHFHLYHGPLOOLRQLQ)HGHUDOIXQGLQJWRGDWH x $2 million appropriated (FY 09) x $4 million in 3UHVLGHQW¶VFXUUHQWEXGJHW )< x Project received $63 million in TIGER funds x Project submitted a Urban Circulator grant application for $18.99 million
Principal Contacts
Shellie Ginn Mike Barton, P.E. City of Tucson Project Manager HDR Program Management Consultant Project Manager (520) 837-6698 (520) 471-7999 [email protected] [email protected]
For additional information on the Tucson Modern Streetcar, please refer to the project website at www.tucsonmodernstreetcar.info.
LITTLE ROCK STREETCAR
Phase I is complete and operating in Little Rock and North Little Rock. Phase 2 is complete with service to the Clinton Library and Heifer International and has added a mile of track operating in Little Rock. The current streetcar system is a vintage (Birney replica) line that opened 1 November 2004. It has 3.5 miles of track and an overhead power supply. There are 14 stops and the streetcar uses the Main Street Bridge to connect the two cities. It has a fleet of 5 replica cars. Ridership is exceeding expectations with peak seasons being Spring and Summertime. Nothing for Phase 3 has been determined, although there is some speculation that this will include operations in Little Rock transporting passengers from the downtown area to the Little Rock Airport. Funding is 80 percent grants and the other 20% is split between 3 entities being the city of Little Rock, North Little Rock and Pulaski County. Motivating factors for our system include reaching the many venues of the twin cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock in the newly renovated and popular downtown areas. Its continued success, coupled with plans for future expansion, can serve as a model for other cities where, as Little Rock and North Little Rock has demonstrated, there is a real potential for the rebirth of the long vanished streetcar system.
Principal Contact:
Virginia Fry 501-374-5354 [email protected]
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DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT STREETCAR Sacramento-West Sacramento, California Initial Project x Joint project of cities of Sacramento and West Sacramento, Yolo County Transportation District and Sacramento Regional Transit. x 2.2 mile route linking Sacramento Convention Center to West Sacramento Civic Center evaluated in alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering and Environmental Impact Report completed in 2009. x $69 million estimated total project cost, including purchase of eight modern vehicles. x NEPA document needed to qualify for Federal funding. x $5 million in capital funding raised and available from property owners in The Bridge District; additional funding from 5DOH\¶V /DQGLQJ property owners obligated through development agreements. x Approximately $1.5 million annual sales tax revenue for streetcar operations available beginning April 2013; approved by West Sacramento voters in November 2008. West Phase: West Sacramento to Old Sacramento x 1.2 mile line extending from West Sacramento Civic Center across Tower Bridge to Old Sacramento. x Restores passenger rail service to the historic Tower Bridge. x Subject of Urban Circulator Grant Application in 2010. East Phase: Old Sacramento to Downtown Sacramento x Connection to regional transportation network and existing light rail. x Route refinement study currently in progress, including possible connections to Intermodal Transportation Facility, Railyards Redevelopment Area, Green Line to the River District (currently under construction), and R Street Corridor. x Anticipated completion of Streetcar Planning Study and selection of preferred route in late 2011. Future Phases x North/South line in West Sacramento serving Bridge District development area. x Further extension to Midtown and other mixed-use neighborhoods in Sacramento. Links x Project Website: www.riverfrontstreetcar.com x Urban Circulator Grant Application and supporting documentation: http://riverfrontstreetcar.com/pdf/other_information/DowntownRiverfrontStreetcarUCG-Application.pdf x City of Sacramento Streetcar Planning Study: http://www.scribd.com/doc/48190969/Streetcar-Planning-Study-Report x Bridge District: http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org/new/major_projects/projects/bridge/default.asp and http://www.thebridgedistrict.com/ Principal Contacts Maureen Pascoe, City of West Sacramento Terry Bassett, Yolo County Transportation District [email protected] [email protected] 916.617.4850 530.661.0816
visit www.riverfrontstreetcar.com for more information Township 9: 65-acre mixed-use infill community planned 5DOH\·V/DQGLQJ for nearly 3,000 housing units, retail space, Mixed-use infill area entitled and 20 acres of open space. The new Green for over 700 housing units, 300 Line will connect to the project. hotel rooms, and over 300,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space. THE RAILYARDS
The Railyards: 240-acre master planned, mixed-use infill area³one of the West Sacramento Civic Center: largest in the nation. Planned for up to 12,000 housing units Includes City Hall and new community mixed with retail, office, hotel, and entertainment. Amenities college campus, public library, community will include a public marketplace, a new intermodal transit center, and transit hub. facility, and possibly a sports arena.
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Maintenance Facility Raley Field Old Sacramento Sacramento Intermodal Transit Facility: Tower Bridge As the local and regional hub and transfer point for bus transit and Gateway passenger rail (Amtrak and light rail), this facility provides user- Civic Center friendly connections between nearly all modes of transportation. A new and larger intermodal facility is planned for construction just THE BRIDGE The Docks: north of the existing facility. DISTRICT 30-acre mixed-use development plan featuring a 14-acre public riverfront promenade.
Downtown/Riverfront Streetcar Area Map
THE DOCKS West Phase Streetcar Route & Stops The Bridge District: 188-acre mixed-use infill area entitled for 9 million sq. East Phase Streetcar Route (route refinement study in progress- ft. of development including over 4,000 housing units. A alignment analyzed in 2009 environmental study shown for illustration) $60 million infrastructure project is under construction in U.S. Highway 50 the District to support new urban infill development. Existing Light Rail Routes Green Line Light Rail Extension to the River District (under construction³scheduled for completion in July 2011) SantaAnaͲGardenGroveStreetcarProject
ThecitiesofSantaAnaandGardenGrove,incooperationwiththeOrangeCountyTransportation Authority,areproposingtobuildastreetcarsystembetweentheSantaAnaRegionalTransportation Center(SARTC)andanewtransportationcenterintheCityofGardenGrove.Thesystemwouldprovide lastmiletransportationforindividualstravelingfromSARTTCtoemploymentandactivitycentersinthe heartofOrangeCounty,California.Itwouldalsofunctionasanurbancirculatorthroughouthistoric downtownSantaAnaandtheCivicCenter,servingschools,businesses,anddenselypopulated neighborhoods.Inadditiontomaximizingtheeffectivenessoftheregionalcommuterrailnetwork,the SantaAnaͲGardenGroveStreetcarwouldreducetrafficcongestionandgreenhousegasemissions, promotelivability,andsupporteconomicdevelopment,landuse,andcommunitygoals.
ProjectDetails
x Alignmentlength:4miles x Numberofstations:18 x Fleetrequirements:6,including1spare x Peak/offͲpeakheadways:10/15minutes x Openingdayridershipestimate:4,400boardings x Capitalcost:$301million(YOE) x Currentstatus:ConceptualEngineering,Environmental&AlternativesAnalysis x Openingday:2015
PrincipalContacts DaveBiondolillo CindyKrebs CityofSantaAnaProjectManager CityofSantaAnaTransitProgramManager (714)647Ͳ5603 (949)212Ͳ2461 dbiondolillo@santaͲana.org [email protected] ForadditionalinformationabouttheSantaAnaͲGardenGroveStreetcar,pleasevisittheprojectwebsite atwww.santaanatransitvision.com
Local Projects x H St/Benning Rd Streetcar Project – under construction o 100% local funding – approximately $75M o Initiated project as part of roadway/streetscape reconstruction o 2-mile line connecting Union Station to an emerging retail and entertainment district o Will complete construction and begin revenue service in 2012 x Anacostia Initial Line o 100% local funding – approximately $30M o .75-mile segment will provide access to a critical O&M facility in southeastern portion of the city o Remainder of construction will be coordinated with Historic Anacostia project o Full segment from O&M facility to 11th Street Bridge will be operational by early 2014
Federal Projects and Applications ¾ Historic Anacostia o .61 mile extension of Anacostia Initial Line to the 11th Street Bridge, serving Historic Anacostia o Currently undergoing NEPA process o $30M project cost
¾ Union Station to Washington Circle via K Street o Segment extends H/Benning line west through the center of the city o District received $1M for Alternatives Analysis along the corridor o Will initiate NEPA process concurrently and submit for New Starts o Taskforce of private property owners and developers working towards a strategy for private investment in the corridor
¾ Benning Road Streetcar Extension o 2-mile extension east from H St/Benning Rd line o Provides one-seat ride via rail from low-income community to intermodal transit center at Union Station o $75M project cost
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DC Streetcar Current Projects Construction 1. H Street/Benning Rd NE 2. Anacostia Initial Line Segment 3. 11th St Bridge
Planning 4. Historic Anacostia 5. Union Station to Washington Circle via K St 6. Benning Rd Extension 7. Union Station Pedestrian Passageway
Key Contact:
Scott Kubly Associate Director Progressive Transportation Services Administration District Department of Transportation (202) 369-5886 [email protected]
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elizabeth Van Zandt, DDA Planning & Design Manager 954-463-6574 [email protected] www.wavestreetcar.com
The Wave is a 2.7 mile (5.4 miles double tracked) starter streetcar system planned for Downtown Fort Lauderdale, the largest urbanized area in Broward County with a population of just under 2 million people. The system will serve as the local circulator/distributor connecting major employment centers and regional activity generators.
The planning efforts are being done in partnership between Broward County, the Florida Department of Transportation – District IV (FDOT), the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA), the City of Fort Lauderdale, and the Downtown Development Authority of Fort Lauderdale (DDA). Towards the end of the alternatives analysis phase, the locally preferred alternative was selected back in 2008 by the County, the City, and the DDA. The capital cost is estimated at approximately $124 million (year of expenditure), including unique features such as bridge retrofitting, buying land for and the construction of a maintenance and storage facility.
Broward County committed to be the owner and operator of the system, representing a significant commitment. The finance plan for the capital costs include the pursuit of Federal Small Starts funding, State New Starts Funding (already committed for the project), and $10.5 million from the City of Fort Lauderdale and a special assessment in the amount of $15 million from the benefitting property owners.
An initial draft of the NEPA Environmental Assessment (EA) report was submitted to FTA and the project team has received initial comments. Plans to resubmit the EA are expected to occur by March 2011. The Project Development Application materials have undergone a peer review, including a best practices workshop for modeling streetcar systems. The governance of the system is currently being worked out between all local agency partners, which will result in an updated project management plan expected to be turned into FTA (along with the other PD application materials) by late April 2011. The current project schedule anticipates the system to be operational by late 2014.
Atlanta Streetcar PROJECT FACT SHEET
Overview Work to implement a modern streetcar transit system continues through the collaborative public private partnership Benefits of the Atlanta Streetcar Project between the City of Atlanta (COA), the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID), the Midtown Improvement District (MID) and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit x The Atlanta Streetcar will provide missing Authority (MARTA). circulation and direct connectivity to the existing transit services coming into Midtown and The purpose of the Atlanta Streetcar project is to provide an integrated multi-modal, high-quality transit network that links Downtown, as well as future commuter rail, communities, improves mobility by enhancing transit access regional light rail, including the Atlanta BeltLine, and options, supports projected growth, promotes economic and intercity and high-speed passenger rail development and encourages strategies to develop livable services. communities. x It will provide enhanced mobility to transit- dependent populations. On October 15, 2010 the City of Atlanta received notice of a x Design work continues. Compared with other pending federal funding award of approximately $47.6 million to fund the East-West route of the Atlanta Streetcar. transportation projects, implementation can The total cost of the project is $69.2 million with capital move forward quickly as soon as funding is match contributions from the City of Atlanta $15.6 million and awarded, resulting in immediate job creation and ADID $6 million as part of a total contribution from ADID of economic benefits. $20 million over 20 years. x As experienced in other cities nationwide, the permanency of rail tracks has been shown to spur economic development: Project Characteristics o In Portland the streetcar catalyzed 140 real estate projects worth $3.5 billion; following x East-West route = 2.6 track miles with 12 its construction, property values increased stops/stations (in design) by approximately 50 percent. x North-South route = 5.5 track miles (planned) o In Seattle a $51 million streetcar project x Electric streetcar vehicle (capital cost) led to 3.3 million SF of x Shared with other traffic, on-street lanes development. x Overhead power system (single trolley wire) x Attractive, convenient service will increase x 15-minute frequency (average) transit ridership, foot traffic and customers for x Operational costs to be covered by fare box revenue, advertising, ADID, Atlanta car rental businesses near Centennial Olympic Park, and hotel motel tax and federal funds Georgia State University, the Civic Center, the Arts Center, Edgewood and Auburn Avenue, The proposed starter route will connect the Centennial and the Peachtree corridor. Olympic Park area (home to the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coke Museum, the Georgia World Congress Center and the future National Center for Civil and Human Rights) to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Subsequent extensions, including the North-South route are planned and proposed.
The above renderings are conceptual and are not the final configurations for the Atlanta Streetcar.
DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS STREETCAR
Downtown Indianapolis Streetcar Corp. is an Indiana non-profit, public benefit corporation created in January of 2008. It is a non-governmental entity and it has no paid staff. The purpose of the corporation is to consider the possibility of building a circulator streetcar system in downtown Indianapolis. The first phase of the project consisted of a study of the transportation and other relevant characteristics of the central downtown area of Indianapolis and how these might relate to a modern streetcar circulator system. A Phase 1 Report containing the results of this study was prepared and approved by the Corporation in April of 2009. This Phase 1 report has not been released to the public but is being held pending completion of a second report (Phase 2 Report)
The Phase 1 Report concluded with a recommendation that Indianapolis consider building a streetcar circulator system in the downtown area. Further, an area of the west side of the downtown was identified as particularly attractive for starting a system. This area has been identified as the "Streetcar District". The Streetcar District contains several museums, a zoo, a large university campus, several hospitals and medical facilities, a large convention center, a large shopping center, the Indiana State Capital and office buildings, a minor league baseball Park, White River Indiana State Park, plus numerous hotels and restaurants.
The Phase 2 Report is a design and cost study of an assumed streetcar system to serve the Washington Street Corridor portion (Section 1) of the Streetcar District. The report also contains general discussion of three possible system designs to serve the University/Medical Complex portion (Section 2) of the Streetcar district. This report should be completed shortly. James Graebner of the Lombardo Group and Harvey Stone of Stone Consulting, Inc. have worked with the Corporation as consultants on both of these reports.
STREETCAR DISTRICT WASHINGTON STREET Section 1 Washington Street Corridor CORRIDOR SYSTEM Section 2 Univeristy/Medical Complex Section 1
February 2011
NEW ORLEANS CBD/FRENCH QUARTER STREETCAR PROGRAM
FEDERAL PROJECTS AND APPLICATIONS
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (NOUPT) / Loyola Avenue Streetcar TIGER Grant funded project Final EA/FONSI: November 2010 Final Design: January ± April 2011: Construction: June 2011 ± June 2012 Opening date: June 30, 2012 Rampart/St. Claude Streetcar 2.48 miles, to connect neighborhoods in Rampart/ St. Claude vicinity with the CBD, via the Union Passenger Terminal/Loyola Avenue Line EA/FONSI: May 2011 Final Design: June ± April 2011 Construction: May 2011 ± October 2013 Funding source: local
Convention Center/Riverfront Streetcar Project 1.71 miles; connect with existing Riverfront and Canal Streetcar lines; provide direct access to the Convention Center, Port of New Orleans Cruise Ship Terminal, CBD employment district, and French Quarter attractions within one-half mile of the Mississippi Riverfront. EA/FONSI: June ± July 2011 Final Design: To be determined
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PRINCIPAL CONTACTS:
Justin Augustine
CEO, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
504-827-8303 [email protected]
Visit www.norta.com for more information
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Charles Street Trolley Baltimore, Maryland
The Charles Street Trolley Corporation (CSTC) is studying the feasibility of a 7-mile streetcar line on Charles Street to connect the Inner Harbor with Johns Hopkins University. Charles Street is the original main street of Baltimore and links historic neighborhoods, world-class cultural, religious and educational institutions, the convention center, and two stadiums. In addition, Charles Street has recently been designated a national scenic byway.
CSTC, a private non-profi t organization, is the primary project sponsor and includes representatives from the business and residential community, institutions, Baltimore City and Maryland Transit Administration. Work on the project, which began in 2004, includes a feasibility study, ridership estimate, alignment study, community outreach, plan of fi nance and preliminary engineering.
Major Destinations Served include:
Baltimore Visitor Center Univeristy of Baltimore Inner Harbor Maryland Institute Convention Center College of Art Oriole Park at Penn Station Camden Yards Station North Arts & M&T Bank Stadium Entertainment District Baltimore Basilica Baltimore Museum of Art The Walters Art Museum Johns Hopkins University The Washington Monument Peabody Institute Maryland Historical Society
Principal Contact: Kristin Speaker Charles Street Trolley Corporation 410-659-7767 [email protected]
Lowell National Historical Park Trolley Phase 1 Expansion
The Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) is proposing to expand its 1.5-mile historic trolley line to create a heritage trolley transit system in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts. The LNHP in cooperation with the Lowell Plan, the City of Lowell, Northern Middlesex Council of Governments, and Seashore Trolley Museum is completing a Phase 1 Trolley Extension Alternatives Development Study. The 4-mile Phase 1 extension will create a new linear transit corridor extending from Gallagher Transportation Terminal to the University of Massachusetts North, South, and East Campuses. The project will involve the development of two new alignments at two ends of the existing park transit system: 1) Swamp Locks to Gallagher Terminal, and 2) French Street to U. Mass South Campus. This will serve as Phase 1 of a planned larger system that will serve multiple destinations in and around downtown Lowell. The study, being prepared by Stone Consulting will be available for public review in March 2011. A project environmental assessment (EA) is being done concurrently by the US DOT Volpe Transportation Center. The Park hopes to begin Engineering Design of the extension to Gallagher Terminal in fall 2011. FUNDI NG SOURCES To date, funding for the project planning and EA has come largely from the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (TRIP). Funding for engineering design is being sought through this same funding source and through other NPS transportation funding programs. Capital development costs will be sought through a variety of sources including: Small Starts, Tiger, Urban Circulator, and State Highway funds. The City of Lowell has included design and development of a small piece of the Gallagher alignment in their Hamilton Canal District development project. KEY ISSUES Key issues have been in addressing the long term sustainability of the system ± developing a defensible finance plan for operations and maintenance of the system. We believe that key to program financing is the creation of a Special Assessment District which is not possible under current Massachusetts state laws which allow residents in the district to opt out of the assessment. Implementation of the Special Assessment District will require state legislation to close that loop-hole. (1',&27767 67$1/(<67 6,;7+67 9(512167 )5(021767 )8/72167 3+(%($9
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GRAND RAPIDS STREETCAR PROJECT
¾ Brief Description ± The proposed Grand Rapids Streetcar alignment is approximately 1.74 miles in length (see map below), running primarily along Monroe Avenue through the Grand Rapids downtown area. Eleven stations are proposed at specific locations. The system will connect major hotels, restaurants, retails, public and private offices, high density residential developments, museums, Universities, an arena and convention center all within proximity of the alignment. The project is expected to result in more than 1800 jobs within Kent County. ¾ Status o Feasibility Study completed, May 2008 o Streetcar Task Force established in May 2009 o Route Refinement/Environmental Analysis, Spring 2010 ¾ Project Cost o Approximately $79 million (2008 dollars) ¾ Ridership o Project to be 2,900 daily riders in year of operation (2012), with ridership increasing 3,300 per day by 2021. ¾ Funding Plan o Committed capital funding for the streetcar has not yet been identified. However, there is private support for funding the project implementation for perhaps as much as 50% of the capital cost. A transportation improvement district (TID), which would levy an assessment on commercial and/or residential units near the streetcar alignment could provide the necessary funding to support bond financing of the remaining capital costs. Operating funds will come from various sources: State of Michigan operating assistance, passenger fares, etc.
Principal Contacts:
Peter Varga, The Rapid CEO Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Project Manager 616-456-7514 616-456-7514 [email protected] [email protected]
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CURRENTWORK x Alternativesanalysis,includingstreetcarandenhancedbusoptions x Fundedthrougha$900,000FederalTransitAdministrationgrantand$300,000localmatch x Anticipatedtobegininsummer2011
CORRIDOR x StudyArea:NicolletAvenueandCentralAvenueconnectingthroughdowntownMinneapolis fromColumbiaHeightsTransitCenter(northend)to46thStreetHighwayBRTstation(southend) x PartofvisionforlongͲtermstreetcarnetworktogrowtransitridershipandcatalyze developmentinexistingmixedͲusecommercialcorridorswithstrongexistingtransitmarkets x ConnectsdowntownandregionaltransitwaysystemwithexistingdenselyͲpopulated,mixedͲuse urbanneighborhoods x ProvidesnorthͲsouthcirculationwithindowntown,complementingeastͲwestLRT x Highlyproductiveexistingbuscorridor(18,000dailyriders/7.5Ͳ10minutealldayfrequency) x Keydestinations:downtownCBD/NicolletMall,ConventionCenter,EatStreetrestaurant district,MinneapolisInstituteofArts,MississippiRiverfront,EastHennepinActivityCenter, CentralAvenuecommercialdistrict,ColumbiaHeightsTransitCenter,andIͲ35WBRTstations x Keyredevelopmentareas:NorthNicolletMall,EastHennepinActivityCenter,Franklin/IͲ94 area,Nicollet/Lakearea(Kmartsite),Lowry/Centralarea,ShorehamYards
NEED x HighͲdensity,mixedͲuseneighborhoodsinandarounddowntownneedafrequent,reliable, attractivetransitservicetoprovidetransportationchoices,reduceautomobileuse,andcatalyze economicdevelopment. x Existingbusserviceisnotattractiveforchoiceridersandvisitorsanddoesnotprovidequalityof transitneededtocatalyzeredevelopment. x Citypolicy,regulatorytoolsandinvestmentprogramsdirectdensityandgrowthtoplaceswith goodtransitservice,includingNicolletAvenue,CentralAvenueanddowntownMinneapolis.
PRINCIPALCONTACTS x PeterWagenius,PolicyDirector,OfficeofMayorR.T.Rybak [email protected],(612)673Ͳ2156 x AnnaFlintoft,TransportationPlanner,DepartmentofPublicWorks [email protected],(612)673Ͳ3885
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Preliminary engineering is complete for a 2.1 mile streetcar project that would connect Forest Park, two light rail stations and a mixed use restaurant and entertainment district known as The Loop. The project serves both the City of St. Louis and the suburban community of University City. In July, the project was awarded a $24.9 million Urban Circulator Grant which will cost approximately $40 million.
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A transportation development district was formed along the alignment which will support construction and operation of the streetcar line. The district will be the owner and operator of the project with the involvement of The Loop Trolley Company, a not-for- profit organization which supports and promotes the project.
Five to six new vintage- style hybrid vehicles will be used. The project is being developed in conjunction with a greenway which will parallel a portion of the alignment.
RENO NEVADA
The Washoe County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) and the City of Reno are studying the 6 mile South Virginia Street Transit Oriented Development Corridor and the feasibility of bringing streetcar service back to the Reno area. Connecting the University of Nevada, Reno at north end of the corridor to downtown gaming and events venues, the Convention Center south of downtown, and then to a regional mall at the southern end. The potential alignment would serve over 5,500 existing riders and link over 8,800 hotel rooms in the corridor could be built all at once or in multiple phases with a mix of local and federal funding sources.
An economic analysis of the corridor, existing land uses along with past and projected development patterns predicts the development activity and private investment along the streetcar alignment would total over $1.5 billion over the next 20 years²a $1 billion premium over what is projected without streetcar. The streetcar service could supplement existing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service between downtown and the mall or replace the BRT and allow that service to serve another transit corridor in the area. RTC is in the process of finalizing their outreach and finance plan.
Contact: David Jickling Public Transportation Director Regional Transportation Commission [email protected] 775-335-1902
CHARLOTTE STREETCAR
City Project ¾ Charlotte Streetcar Project ± 2009 - 2010 Advanced preliminary engineering from 10% to 30% Designed as a modern streetcar system 10 mile corridor with 37 stops connecting residential, retail, employment, educational, medical and entertainment destinations in west, central and east Charlotte Unifies WZRRI&KDUORWWH¶VWKUHHKLJKHVWULGHUVKLSbus routes and adds capacity for future growth Provides future connections to local, regional and national transit including Greyhound and Amtrak Supports and enhances Business Corridor Programs on Beatties Ford Road and Central Avenue Estimated total cost at $450 million
Federal Application ± Urban Circulator Grant ¾ Streetcar Starter Project ± 2010-2015 Completes 1.5 mile segment of Charlotte Streetcar Project Connects Center City and the Charlotte Transportation Center (LRT, Bus) with Elizabeth Avenue Business Corridor, Central Piedmont Community College and Presbyterian Hospital Access to CATS LRT Maintenance Facility via connection to LYNX Blue Line Uses existing ½ mile of track on Elizabeth Ave. Using three existing Gomaco replica vehicles Project cost is $37 million ($25 million Federal, $12 million local) Enter Final Design in July 2011, start construction by 2013, start revenue service in early 2015.
Principal Contacts: John Mrzygod, Project Manager 704-336-2245 [email protected]
Visit www.charlottefuture.com for more information or call 704-336-7433.
Vehicle For Change Designed to improve neighborhood accessibility, stimulate development and create jobs, the Cincinnati Streetcar is on track to revitalize and connect key FRPPXQLWLHVWKURXJKRXWWKHFLW\¶V urban core. For every $1 spent on the project, the local economy will realize a $3 return.
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What Will It Do? Revitalize the urban center. The streetcar is an engine for the redevelopment of vacant buildings and 92 acres of parking lots into over 1,000 housing units and 7.4 million square-feet of storefronts and office space.
Grow the local economy. Nearly 1,800 jobs are predicted to result from the construction of the Cincinnati Streetcar alone, and an estimated 9,000 jobs could be created in new businesses looking to serve the people riding the streetcar.
Connect neighborhoods. In its first year of operation, the streetcar is expected to carry over 6,000 people per day ± connecting residents to work, restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and social activities throughout Downtown, the Banks, Findlay Market, OTR and Uptown.
What Does It Cost? The total project cost for phase one of the Cincinnati Streetcar is $128 million, with an estimated operating cost of $3.4 million per year. To date, $150 million is secured in federal and state grants and local funding to build the first phase of the system. x Nearly half of this cost to come from local financing sources, including: o City capital funds o Proceeds from the sale of surplus City-owned property o Tax Increment Financing x Approximately $80 million in federal, state, and other grant funding has been identified to fund the project, including: o $25 million Urban Circulator grant o $50 million in state-allocated CMAQ funding o $4 million in CMAQ funding awarded through the local MPO
What Is The Project Status? x Environmental Assessment has been prepared for NEPA compliance. Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) expected to be issued in March 2011 x Project design is approximately 30% complete. 65% design is expected by May 2011, and final design expected by August 2011 x Vehicle selection is expected Spring 2011 x Utility relocation work is expected to start in Spring 2011 x Track construction expected to start in late Summer 2011 x Revenue service expected to start in 2013
For news and construction updates, visit www.cincinnatistreetcar.com
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Project Sponsor: Columbus StreetRailway Company
Project History: Initial evaluation, preliminary design, and project cost estimates were completed during 2006-07 in conjunction with Mayor Coleman’s Streetcar Working Group. Through private-sector initiatives, planning for project implementation and development of financing strategies have been ongoing since that time. During 2010-11 significant additional private financing has been and is being committed to project advancement and detailed planning for an extension to Ohio State University is underway.
Project Overview: The proposed project is divided into two components:
1.) Center City (downtown) Circulator
The downtown streetcar circulator consists of two integrated loops totaling 7.7 miles of track. The North-South (Blue Line) would connect the downtown government and business district (100,000 workers) with German Village and the Brewery District (South to Frankfurt St.) and to the Arena District and the Short North/Victorian Village/Italian Village Districts (North to Buttles St.).
The East-West (Green Line) would connect the Arena District (West) from Neil Ave./Nationwide Blvd. to the Discovery District (eastside to Washington Ave.) and would share double track and station stops on High Street with the North/South line. A streetcar specific TOD strategy will be implemented for a concurrent economic development program with a goal of renovating over 800,000 sq. ft. of existing building space, and utilizing form based construction for infill projects. Ridership for the downtown circulator is projected at over 5,000 people daily.
2.) Ohio State Loop (Red Line)
Preliminary design and cost estimates are underway for an extension of the downtown circulator to Ohio State University’s Medical Center and Main Campus. Initial evaluation is focused on a line that would extend West on Buttles to Neil Ave., North on Neil Ave. to the OSU Medical Center, then through the Main Campus, and South on High to Buttles St. and downtown Columbus (approx. 4.0 miles of single line track).
Cost and Financing: A public/private partnership that includes the State of Ohio and the City of Columbus is proposed. Construction and modern streetcar costs combined are estimated at $120-$130 million for the downtown circulator. The downtown circulator project would seek approximately one-third of these costs from FTA’s Small Starts Program. Estimates for the OSU Loop have not been completed.
Time Frame: The center city circulator could be operational in 2013-14.
Contact: Franklin B. Conaway [email protected] 740-773-9583 Oklahoma City, OK MAPS Streetcar The MAPS 3 referendum was approved by 54 percent of OKC voters on December 8, 2009. MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) is a seven-year, nine- month one-cent sales tax. Collection of the sales tax commenced on April 1, 2010. The MAPS improvements include $130 million in local funding allocated for developing a downtown modern streetcar circulator system, plus potential Oklahoma City is undertaking funding for other rail transit development of a streetcar initiatives, such as commuter system Local funding is in lines and a transit hub. place for the capital investment required to construct a 5 to 6 mile starter segment. Planning is underway for the starter segment that will serve Downtown, Bricktown, OKC Arena, Cox Convention Center, Deep Deuce, Arts District and Medical Center districts. The Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority is conducting an Alternatives Analysis for potential Small Starts funding. Environmental review for the AA is also underway, funded by a TIGER II grant.
LAKE OSWEGO STREETCAR
Federal Projects and Applications
¾ Lake Oswego to Portland Transit Project ± 2015-17: o New Starts Applicant 6-mile line extending the current Portland Streetcar alignment to the south connecting the Lake Oswego Town Center to the Portland Central City. Provides significant redevelopment opportunities in Foothills District of Lake Oswego Town Center and South Portland neighborhoods. Provides travel time savings over local bus service by operating mostly in exclusive right of way and with limited stops. Right of way purchased with foresight by consortium of government agencies in 1988 for purposes of providing rail transit in corridor. Accommodates expected travel growth in corridor by providing mostly double- track design and allows for future extensions to growing parts of region. Estimated $360-450 million project with up to $275 million Federal contribution and locally owned right of way value as significant portion of local match. Draft Environmental Impact Statement published December 2010. Locally preferred alternative expected summer 2011.
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 *Publish Draft *Develop/adopt *Begin *Publish Final *Final design *Begin *Construction *Begin Environmental Locally preliminary Environmental *Full construction Transit Impact Preferred engineering Impact Funding Service Statement Alternative *Begin Final Statement Grant *Apply for Environmental *Confirm Agreement Small/New Impact funding plan *Finalize Starts grant Statement funding plan
Principal Contacts:
Doug Obletz Joe Recker Shiels Obletz Johnsen TriMet Project Manager Project Planner 503-242-0084 503-962-2893 [email protected] [email protected]
Federal Projects and Applications
¾ Portland Streetcar Loop Project ± Currently Under Construction: o Small Starts Project Project Construction Grant Agreement signed October 22, 2009. 3.35 mile line extending the current streetcar to the east side of the Central City. $128 million federal project with $75 million Federal. Vehicle purchase funded by the State of Oregon ± United Streetcar selected for 6 car order.
¾ Innovation Quadrant Project ± Currently Under Construction o TIGER Grant Award $23.5 million awarded for the rebuilding of Moody Street and track improvements in the South Waterfront. $81 million project cost which includes three traffic lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, two way cycle track and dual streetcar tracks. The roadway will be elevated to compliment the construction of the Willamette Transit Bridge and to facilitate redevelopment of adjacent brownfields Construction began January 2011. The project is anticipated to generate more than 3,100 construction, design and engineering jobs--1,000 directly funded by the TIGER grant and 2,100 jobs next year for construction of OHSU's Life Sciences Complex.
¾ ³&ORVHWKH/RRS´3URMHFW ± 2011-2015 $38 million project; $25 million from FTA capital grants to be requested. Next link in the Portland streetcar system, provides critical connections to the Willamette Transit Bridge Creates a full loop generating 20,115 riders, including 12,404 new to streetcar In addition to the construction jobs, this project will support 4,800 jobs in the central city and 2,500 residences
Principal Contacts:
Rick Gustafson Vicky Diede, City Project Manager 503-242-0084 503-823-7137 [email protected] [email protected]
Visit www.portlandstreetcar.org for more information or call 503-242-0084.
Providence Streetcar • Metropolitan Providence Transit Enhancement Study (included Streetcar Feasibility Study) completed in 2009 • Alternatives Analysis and Environmental Assessment (Providence Core Connector Study) began in Summer 2010 (Federal 5309 funds through RIPTA provide 80%, local match combination of City and private funds) - anticipated completion in Spring 2011 • Supplemental AA/EA Study (FTA FY2010 Discretionary Livability Funding 80%, local match combination of private funds)- antici- pated completion in Spring 2011 • Extends analysis to include an evaluation of transportation needs of Brown Uni- versity and Rhode Island Hospital (at the proposed terminus points of the street- car line), including a review of travel patterns, and coordination of existing shuttle and parking management programs with the corridor study to leverage potential private investment. Also evaluates the potential for providing better connections and access to adjacent residential neighborhoods. • Preliminary Engineering and Final Design anticipated to begin in Fall 2011
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Potential end-of-line options being MBTA/Amtrak service explored for service to Hospital 5-8 10-16 District/Upper South Providence Planned RIPTA Rapid Bus route (Pawtucket minute walk minute walk to Cranston along existing routes 11 & 99) Service options for Train Station being RIPTA LINK Trolley route to Prairie Ave explored & RWP Zoo
Principal Contacts: Matt Stark, Director of Policy Amy Pettine, RIPTA Project Manager phone: 401-421-7740 phone: 401-784-9500 x216 email: [email protected] email: [email protected]
Visit www.ProvidenceCoreConnector.com for more information.
DALLAS STREETCAR PROGRAM
Federal Projects and Applications
¾ Dallas CBD to Oak Cliff Line Segment American Recovery and Reinvestment Act --TIGER Grant Application $23 Million Grant Award Agency Roles o NCTCOG - FTA Grantee o City of Dallas - Project Owner o DART - Technical Lead Funding Plan - $38.8 million o Regional Toll Revenue (RTR) Funds from SH 121 $10.0 M o ARRA TIGER Grant Funds $23.0 M o RTR Local Funds from SH 161 $ 5.8 M $38.8 M Funding Distribution o Planning $2.2 M o PE/EA $1.6 M o Final Design $1.0 M o Construction $34.0 M $38.8 M Very challenging schedule 9 Commit Local Match ± December 30, 2010 9 Complete Environmental Assessment (FONSI) and FTA Grant Agreement± June/July 2011 9 Begin revenue service - December 2013
Principal Contacts: Keith Manoy Jay Kline, AICP 214-670-4038 214-749-3539 [email protected] [email protected]
VIArail Streetcar Urban Circulator Program
¾ North-South Starter Segment: o Exempt Discretionary Program Grant for Urban Circulator Systems applicant Inner-City Rail Streetcar Feasibility Study completed in February 2010 Economic Impact Analysis starting in March 2010 2.2-mile starter segment on Broadway and S. Alamo through downtown $90 million project including $24.99 million exempt grant Connects Southtown, HemisFair Park, Convention Center, Riverwalk, Rivercenter Mall, Alamo, San Antonio Museum of Art, Pearl Brewery, and Fort Sam Houston ¾ East-West Starter Segment: Estimated $110 million project 2.7-mile initial segment on Commerce and Nueva through downtown Completes Streetcar Starter Program Connects Cattleman Square, UTSA Downtown campus, El Mercado, Museo Alameda, Federal Courthouse, County Courthouse, Riverwalk, North- South Segment, Convention Center, HemisFair Park, Institute of Texan Cultures, Alamodome, St. Paul Square, and East Commerce ¾ Streetcar Extensions Conceptual Engineering and Alternatives Analysis to be conducted on extensions Will extend North-South segment along Broadway to the North, and Roosevelt to the South Will extend East-West segment along east and west Commerce
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Principal Contacts:
Keith T. Parker, AICP Jason Rodriguez President/CEO Streetcar Project Manager VIA Metropolitan Transit VIA Metropolitan Transit 210.362.2050 210.362.2099 [email protected] [email protected]
SALT LAKE CITY STREETCAR PROJECTS
1. Sugarhouse Streetcar
Description: 2-mile streetcar line in existing Utah Transit Authority right-of-way. Connects existing Light Rail Transit (LRT) station to the commercial and residential center of Sugar House. Partners: Salt Lake City, South Salt Lake City, Utah Transit Authority Timeline: Alternatives Analysis complete in 2008. Environmental Assessment conducted in 2010, EPA and UTA currently finalizing language for FONSI. Final design and construction 2011ʹ2013. Funding: Total Cost of project is $55,000,000. Local match of $5,000,000 committed by the Cities of Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake City, and $6,000,000 million land contribution by Utah Transit Authority. TIGER II grant was awarded in the amount of $26,000,000.
2. Salt Lake City Downtown Streetcar
Description: A 1.8-mile planned streetcar route connecting the established east central neighborhood, through the core of downtown, and extending south to the Granary District, a Redevelopment Area of the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency. Stations located at every block. Major trip generators include the Salt Lake Convention Center, the Gateway shopping district, Main Street employment centers, and multiple connections to regional LRT. Partners: Salt Lake City, Utah Transit Authority Timeline: Alternatives Analysis will be completed in 2011. Environmental Assessment will follow. Funding: Total project cost approximately $76,000,000 Funding mechanism as yet unknown; Tax Increment Financing is currently being explored within the Redevelopment Areas. FTA has awarded $470,000 for Alternatives Analysis.
3. South Davis Streetcar
Description: An 12-mile streetcar route connecting the Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub in downtown Salt Lake City with the communities of South Davis County including North Salt Lake, Bountiful, and Centerville. Four miles of the route are within Salt Lake City, utilizing one mile of existing LRT track. Partners: Salt Lake City, Utah Transit Authority, North Salt Lake, Bountiful City, Centerville City Timeline: AA complete in 2008. Draft State Environmental Study Report in formal public comment period. Cost and Funding: Total project cost between $410,000,000 and $475,000,000. Funding source unknown.
Principal Contacts:
D.J. Baxter Executive Director Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency (801) 535-7735 [email protected]
Arlington County & Fairfax County Contact: Stephen Del Giudice, Arlington County Transit Bureau Chief, 703-228-0090, [email protected]; Leonard Wolfenstein, Fairfax County Department of Transportation, 702- 877-5674, [email protected] .
Columbia Pike Streetcar Project
In 2009 Arlington County and Fairfax County initiated the next phase of the project development process for the streetcar project, known as the Columbia Pike Transit Initiative. With the assistance of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and under the guidance of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the Counties are completing a combined Alternatives Analysis and Environmental Assessment (AA/EA), and will file an application for New Starts/Small Starts funding, and proceed with preliminary engineering. WMATA will serve as the technical manager for this effort. The Columbia Pike corridor, shown in the attached map, extends approximately five (5) miles from the Skyline – Bailey’s Crossroads area in Fairfax County along Columbia Pike through Arlington County to the Pentagon City Metrorail station. Regional and local bus services that currently serve the corridor carry more than 15,000 passengers each weekday. The project team has filed the Project Initiation Package with FTA and is now preparing the draft AA/EA for FTA review. The Counties intend to proceed to design and construction at the completion of this phase of the project development process.
The Counties previously completed in 2006 a local Alternatives Analysis with the assistance of WMATA, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and with input from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). Building from previous public planning activities in the Columbia Pike corridor, the Alternatives Analysis was supported by intensive public involvement. Based upon the findings of the local Alternatives Analysis, the Arlington County Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the streetcar alternative to be advanced into the next stage of project development.
Network Development Program
Seattle launched its first modern streetcar line in December 2007 and is now in project development for the first two extensions of what could be a 15-mile system.
The 1.3 mile South Lake Union Line has exceeded initial ridership forecasts by over 30% and is helping to catalyze redevelopment of neighborhoods north of the downtown core, including development of a new office campus for Amazon.com.
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Seattle’s initial segment was funded with a major commitment fromm local property owners. Federal funds were secured by working with Congress and by committing several annual formula allocations to the project. To maintain the project schedule, Seattle did Seattle Streetcar: Funding Sources for not pursue FTA New Starts or Small Starts Initial Segment funding. This allowed the project to Source proceed rapidly from conception in 2004 to Local Property Owners $26 M completion in 2007, maintaining the private Federal $15 M sector commitment. Today, Seattle is (Non-New Starts Appropriations & already benefitting from this investment, Formula Allocations) with $3 billion in private investment in the State of Washington $3 M areas since the project was approved in City Funds $9 M 2005. Total Costs & Funding $53 M The Next Chapter
The Mayor and Seattle City Council have endorsed a network development plan and two priority projects, the First Hill Line and the Central Line. The First Hill Line is a 25-mile system that connects Seattle’s two largest medical centers to the regional liight rail system, carrying over 3,000 daily riders. This $130 M project is now fully funded throough a regional transit measure approved by voters in November 2008. The estimated project timeline features groundbreaking in 2011 and opening in late 2013.
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The Central Line is a 2.5 mile extension that connects many of Seaattle’s major destinations and attractions, including Seattle Center and the Space Needle, the waterfront and ferry system, Pike Place Market, Amtrak passenger rail at historic King Strreet Station, and professional football, baseball and soccer in Seattle’s stadium district. The City is developing funding options including potential local and Federal funding sources for this $135 M project, expected to serve over 10,000 daily riders.
Seattle Streetcar-Agency Contact: Ethan Melone, SDOT Rail Transit Manager (206) 684-8066/[email protected] www.seattlestreetcar.org MILWAUKEE CONNECTOR STREETCAR MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Milwaukee has world-class corporations, cultural attractions, educational institutions and architecture. Soon, Milwaukee will have a world-class, user-friendly streetcar network for those who live, work and shop in the downtown area. !e City of Milwaukee has evaluated various routes, technologies and operating scenarios to improve and enhance transit in and around downtown Milwaukee.
he Milwaukee Connector space, 90% of occupied o$ce space, East and Brewery redevelopment TStreetcar is scheduled to begin 77% of downtown housing units areas. An extension along Prospect/ service in 2014. Using an innovative and 77% of total downtown public Farwell would provide Lower East and comprehensive public parking facilities and lots. Side residents and the Brady Street involvement program, more than commercial district with a direct 300 community meetings were Two route extensions, which connection to downtown. Service held to build public consensus on would add 1.5 miles and up to eight characteristics would be identical identifying, evaluating and selecting additional stops to the initial route, to the initial system; however, the the appropriate station locations, are also under review. An extension additional route length would add station design concepts, and transit along 4th Street would connect to an additional Streetcar vehicle. routing and technology. !is led the Intermodal Station and several All improvements are planned to the design of transit linkages large activity generators, including within the existing right of way with to make the connection between the Frontier Airlines Center, Bradley Streetcars operating in mixed tra$c stations and travel origins and Center, hotels, o$ces, and the Park with level boarding at the stops. destination more appealing.
New urban development, redevelopment and joint development opportunities have been identi"ed that will be initiated in connection with the system to promote in"ll. Using modern streetcar vehicles, the Milwaukee Streetcar will begin as a two-mile starter system connecting the heart of the central business district with the Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Historic !ird Ward and high-density residential areas just north of downtown. !e initial system will have "ve vehicles powered by an electric overhead contact system with 10-minute headways throughout most of the day. !e "rst route will have streetcar stops strategically located every two to three blocks, which will be within walking distance to 100% of downtown hotel rooms, 91% of Contact: Je% Polenske, Project Manager – je%[email protected] occupied 1st #oor retail/commercial Additional information is available at themilwaukeestreetcar.com
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United Streetcar, a subsidiary of Oregon Iron Works Inc., was formed in 2005. United Streetcar’s mission is to provide modern, efficient, safe and reliable American-produced streetcars and to be a pioneering force in increasing urban transit options throughout the United States. United Streetcar is pleased to provide a green urban transit option to cities across America.
United Streetcar manufactured the first modern Buy America compliant streetcar in the U.S. for the city of Portland, Oregon.
The streetcar is over 70% U.S. content, and fabrication and assembly was done in Clackamas, Oregon.
Streetcar Models
Current Projects United Streetcar 100 for moderate climates Six (6) United Streetcar 100 vehicles for city of Portland United Streetcar 200 for hot Seven (7) United Streetcar 200 vehicles for city of Tucson weather climates Negotiating with several other cities
Why United Streetcar Vehicles?
Innovative and experienced manufacturer, using advanced American manufacturing techniques and the latest technology to ensure a higher quality product every time High-quality vehicle that meets or exceeds safety and reliability standards Cost competitive Fully compliant with the Buy America Act – over 70% U.S. content Local vendor network with ease of maintenance service, repair, support and spare parts Domestic content reduces transportation costs, including lower currency fluctuation risks A variety of propulsion system options available Partnership that embraces direct and open communication with customers before, during and after project construction A green choice that meets the demands of today’s urban transit needs
For more information please visit: www.unitedstreetcar.com
United Streetcar (USC) is the premier U.S. manufacturer of modern streetcars and is contributing to the overall economic vitality of the United States. New jobs are being created not only at USC and its parent company, but also in businesses across the country. USC’s decision to begin building streetcars domestically has created a brand new streetcar manufacturing supply chain. Specialized businesses that have never had the opportunity to work in the streetcar arena now have new work in their shops. USC has opened doors for approximately 200 vendors in over 20 states that have worked on the USC prototype vehicle for the city of Portland.
United Streetcar 100 Technical Specifications
TTrackrack ggauge………………………………auge……………………………… 11,435,435 mmmm ((standard)standard) ((4.74.7 fft)t) FFloorloor hheighteight ((end)…………………………780end)…………………………780 mmmm ((2.562.56 fft)t) aabovebove ttopop ooff rrailail ((TOR)TOR) fforor eendnd ssectionsections FFloorloor hheighteight ((mid)………………………...mid)………………………... 335050 mmmm ((1.151.15 fft)t) aabovebove TTOROR fforor mmidid ssectionection PPowerower ssupply……………………………..upply…………………………….. 775050 V DDCC ((925925 V DDCC mmax,ax, 552525 V DDCC mmin)in) AAuxiliaryuxiliary nnetworketwork vvoltage………………..oltage……………….. 3 X 446060 VV,, 6600 HHzz LLowow vvoltageoltage ppowerower ssupply……………….upply………………. 2244 V DDCC MMotors…………………………………….otors……………………………………. 4 X 9900 kkWW MMaximumaximum sspeed………………………….peed…………………………. 7700 kkm/hm/h ((4444 mmi/h)i/h) TTotalotal sseatingeating ccapacity…………………….apacity……………………. 2299 ppassengersassengers + ddriverriver MMaximumaximum sstandingtanding ((AW3)………AW3)……… ………….……. 112727 ppassengersassengers - aatt ((AW4)….140AW4)….140 ppassengersassengers TTotalotal sseating/standingeating/standing ((AW3)……………AW3)…………… 115757 ppassengersassengers - aatt ((AW4)….170AW4)….170 ppassengersassengers VVehicleehicle llength……………………ength…………………… ………….……. 220,1300,130 mmmm ((6666 fft)t) VVehicleehicle wwidth……………………………..idth…………………………….. 22,460,460 mmmm ((88 fft)t) MMaxax hheighteight ((w/ow/o ppantograph)…………….antograph)……………. 33,635.5,635.5 mmmm ((11.911.9 fft)t) WWheelheel ddiameteriameter ((newnew / wworn)…………….orn)……………. 661010 / 553030 mmmm WWheelbase………………………………...heelbase………………………………... 111,8001,800 mmmm ((38.738.7 fft)t) WWeighteight ooff ccarar eempty……………………...mpty……………………... 229,0009,000 kkgg ++/-/- 33%% ((63,80063,800 LLbs)bs) Max weight (with 170 passengers)………. 40,900 kg (89,980 Lbs) Max weight (with 170 passengers)………. 40,900 kg (89,980 Lbs)
For more information please visit: www.unitedstreetcar.com Major Portland Prototype Streetcar Vendors Across America
Menomonee Falls, WI Pantograph Vancouver, WA Mt. Prospect, IL Metal, Trim Electronic Components Auburn Hills, MI Seats
Whitehouse, OH Coatings and Paint Stow, OH Portland, OR Metro Area Sanding Device Metal, Coatings, Paint, Tooling Rubber Products, Hardware, Fasteners, Electrical Installation, Fiberglass Mystic, CT Wiper/Washer Milford, CT Electronic Components Philadelphia, PA Stanchions Exton, PA Seats Cockeysville, MD Santa Barbara, CA Battery Electronic Components Westminster, MD Los Angeles, CA Braking System, Electronic Components Hardware, Fasteners, Nameplates Rural Hall, NC Upholstery Glendale, CA Grounding Device Mt. Pleasant, SC Articulation Peachtree City, CA Lights Villa Rica, GA Houston, TX Elizabethtown, KY Suspension Bulkheads Bearings
Austin, TX Testing Equipment Tampa, FL Communication System
The Community Streetcar Coalition (CSC) is comprised of cities, local governmental entities, private sector companies and transit agencies that are committed to:
x collective and coordinated advocacy to expand federal funding for streetcar projects x shaping federal policy initiatives to recognize the important role that streetcars can play in shaping growth and economic development in urban areas while also improving the quality of life of all citizens by providing more livable communities x reducing greenhouse gas emissions and curbing energy consumption x creating a more favorable project approval framework for streetcars in the federal New Starts/Small Starts program
The CSC conducts monthly conference calls. Periodic e-mail communications are sent to CSC members as legislative and regulatory developments occur. There are two annual face-to-face meetings. The first meeting is held in the Spring. A second face-to-face meeting is held during the Rail-Volution conference each Fall.
Membership
There are three categories for membership in the CSC. They are as follows:
x Communities and transit authorities with existing streetcar service or private sector companies - $3,000 x Communities, transit authorities or business development organizations that are in planning stages of a streetcar project - $1,250 x Individuals - $300
Dues are billed annually and are expected to be paid by the anniversary date of the prior year's payment.
MEMBER LIST AECOM ARLINGTON COUNTY Diana Mendes Chris Zimmerman Senior Vice President 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 300 3101 Wilson Boulevard, 4th floor Arlington, VA 22201 Arlington, VA 22201 703-228-3130 202-251-4930 [email protected] [email protected] CITY OF BOISE GLEN D. BOTTOMS Mayor Dave Bieter 4911 Loosestrife Court City Hall Annandale, VA 22003-4048 PO Box 500 [email protected] Boise, ID 83701 [email protected] LEN BRANDRUP CAPITAL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 8816 3rd Avenue Phil Kushlan Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 PO Box 987 Home: 292-694-0744 Boise, ID 83701 [email protected] Phone: 208-384-4264 Fax: 208-384-4267 [email protected] CHARLES STREET TROLLEY CORPORATION CHARLOTTE AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM Kristin Speaker John Muth 36 S. Charles Street, 12th floor 600 East 4th Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Charlotte, NC 28202 [email protected] Phone: 704-336-3373 Fax: 704-336-4400 [email protected] William Noble ʹ [email protected] C. FRANKLIN CONAWAY DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF PO Box 88 TRANSPORTATION ʹ PTSA Chillicothe, OH 45601 Circe Torruellas [email protected] 2000 14th Street, NW, Fifth Floor Washington, DC 20009 [email protected] DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GANNETT FLEMING, INC. Chris Wren Roger G. Banks 305 S Andrews Ave #301 Associate Vice President Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 1515 Market Street, Suite 2020 [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-557-0106 Michael Lee ʹ [email protected] Raymond Hofsass ʹ [email protected] GATEWAY PLANNING HDR, INC. Scott Polikov Charles A. Hales President 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1800 101 Summit Avenue, Suite 606 Portland, OR 97204 Fort Worth, TX 76102 503-423-3700 [email protected] [email protected] IMPULSE NC LLC INTERURBAN TRANSIT PARTNERSHIP Jeffrey Wharton Peter Varga President 300 Ellsworth Avenue, SW 100 IMPulse Way Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4005 Mount Olive, NC 28365 616-456-7514 [email protected] [email protected] CITY OF KENOSHA KIEWIT INFRASTRUCTURE WEST CO. Ron Iwen Jody Sims 4303 39th Avenue Business Development Manager Kenosha, WI 53144 3888 East Broadway Road Phone: 262-653-4290 Phoenix, AZ 85040-2924 Fax: 262-653-4295 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] KINKISHARYO INTERNATIONAL, LLC KITTLESON & ASSOCIATES Bob Cawley Edward Myers, PE 400 Blue Hill Drive, Suite 3B 36 S Charles Street, Suite 1920 Westwood, MA 02090 Baltimore, MD 21201 [email protected] CITY OF LAKE OSWEGO LOS ANGELES STREETCAR INC Mayor Jack Hoffman Dennis Allen 380 A Avenue Executive Director PO Box 269 550 S. Hope St., Suite #2300 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 Los Angeles, CA 90071 Phone: 503-635-0215 213-618-9781 Fax: 503-697-6594 [email protected] [email protected] Alex McIntyre ʹ [email protected] LTK ENGINEERING SERVICES CITY OF MADISON Thomas B. Furmaniak, PE Linda L. Lewis Vice President, Southeast Region Office of Mayor Dave Cieslewicz 3340 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 2675 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Room 403 Atlanta, GA 30326 Madison, WI 53703 Phone: 404-373-8377 Phone: 608-267-4611 (direct) Fax: 404-373-8166 608-266-4611 (main) Cell: 404-964-5893 Fax: 608-267-8671 [email protected] [email protected] METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT CITY OF MILWAUKEE AUTHORITY Jeffrey Polenske Beverly Scott, PhD City Engineer 2424 Piedmont Road, NE 841 N. Broadway, Rm 701 Atlanta, GA 30324-3330 Milwaukee, WI 53202 [email protected] [email protected] CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK Gary Schiff Mayor Patrick H. Hays City Councilmember PO Box 5757 City Hall North Little Rock, AR 72114 350 South 5th Street, Room 307 [email protected] Minneapolis, MN 55415 Becky Taylor ʹ [email protected] Anna Flintoft ʹ [email protected] OAK CLIFF TRANSIT AUTHORITY OREGON IRON WORKS/UNITED STREETCAR Brandon Bolin Chandra Brown 400 S Zang Blvd 9700 SE Lawnfield Road Suite 1420, LB 78 Clackamas, OR 97015 Dallas, TX 75208 503-653-6300 214-991-8331 [email protected] [email protected] PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF CITY OF PORTLAND Cliff Henke Vicky Diede 1401 K Street, NW, Suite 701 1120 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Portland, OR 97204 [email protected] Phone: 503-823-7137 Cathy Connor ʹ [email protected] Fax: 503-823-4523 [email protected] CITY OF PROVIDENCE SACRAMENTO REGIONAL TRANSIT DISTRICT Garry Bliss Mike Wiley Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs General Manager City Hall, Room 207 PO Box 2110 Providence, RI 02903 1400 29th Street [email protected] Sacramento, CA 95812 916-321-2989 [email protected] SALT LAKE CITY CITY OF SEATTLE DJ Baxter Seattle Department of Transportation 451 S State Street, Room 404 700 5th Avenue, Suite 3900 PO Box 145518 PO Box 34996 Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5518 Seattle, WA 98124-4996 Phone: 801-535-7735 Phone: 206-684-5000 Fax: 801-535-7245 Fax: 206-684-5180 [email protected] [email protected] Len Simon ʹ [email protected] Ethan Melone ʹ [email protected] SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY Richard Trail Mayor Cherie Wood Director Business Development 220 E Morris Avenue Mobility Division ʹ Midwest South Salt Lake City, UT 84115 600 Bursca Drive, Suite 606 [email protected] Bridgeville, PA 15017 412-257-2111 ext. 607 [email protected]
STACY AND WITBECK, INC. TUCSON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION John Bollier Shellie Ginn 1320 Harbor Bay Parkway Transportation Program Coordinator Alameda, CA 94502-6580 201 North Stone, 6th floor Phone: 510-748-1870 Tucson, AZ 85701 Fax: 510-748-1205 [email protected] [email protected] Jim Glock ʹ [email protected] Andrew Bench ʹ [email protected] URS CORPORATION VALLEY METRO LIGHT RAIL C. David Dickey, Jr., AICP Stephen R. Banta Vice President Chief Executive Officer National Manager of Transit & Railroads 101 N. 1st Ave, Ste 1300 Two South Executive Park Phoenix, AZ 85003 6135 Park South Drive, Suite 300 602-495-8214 Charlotte, NC 28210 [email protected] [email protected] Mark Dorn ʹ [email protected] Rick Pilgrim ʹ [email protected] THE HONORABLE BUDDY VILLINES CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM Pulaski County Judge Greg Turner 201 S Broadway, #400 101 N Main Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 [email protected] 336-727-8000 [email protected]
Join us in Washington, DC! October 16-19, 2011
What Is Rail~Volution?
Rail~Volution is, first and foremost, a conference for passionate practitioners ³ people from all perspectives who believe strongly in the role of land use and transit as equal partners in the quest for greater livability and greater communities.
¾ Special events for the Community Streetcar Coalition
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Coalition meeting
Back in Washington, DC after nine years, tKLV\HDU·VRail~Volution conference will provide an opportunity for attendees to see and hear about the challenges and successes of creating livable communities in the DC region. Join us to share lessons learned with others in the field, gain useful insights, and learn how to demonstrate the value and strength of livable communities to the hesitant and skeptical back home.
Recent Rail~Volution conferences have attracted planners, business leaders, elected officials, community leaders, funders and transportation advocates from more than 300 communities in 42 states. Witness the transportation and land use transformation that has been a case study for North America and the world ³ come be a part of the Rail~Volution 2011! Share your expertise with Rail~Volution in 2011 Call for Speakers opens February 22! www.railvolution.com