Green Line Transformation Fiscal & Management Control Board (FMCB)
May 13, 2019 GREEN LINE AT A GLANCE
Extension Current (Dec 2021)
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OUR GOAL
Improve the Green Line quality of service, including increased capacity and enhanced accessibility, through fleet modernization, infrastructure/facility upgrades and state-of- the-art technology
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OUTLINE
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Program Defining Short Term Preserving & Stakeholder Phases Measurable Improvements Sustaining the Outreach & Outcomes Quality of Engagement (Quality of Service) Service
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1 PROGRAM PHASES
PHASE I Current repair, renewal, and modernization investments to increase system lifespan
PHASE II New Supercar (Type 10) fleet deployment and infrastructure 15% Peak Capacity upgrades to operate single supercars and legacy trains Increase
PHASE III Infrastructure upgrades to operate 2-Supercar trains on D & E 50% Peak Capacity branches Increase
PHASE IV Infrastructure upgrades to operate 2-Supercar trains on entire (optional) Double system with raised platforms Capacity
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2 DEFINING MEASURABLE OUTCOMES (QUALITY OF SERVICE)
✪ Collision Risk Safety & Resilience ✪ Signal Overruns ✪ Flood Risk
✪ Capacity Addressing Demand ✪ Line Speed Quality of Service: ✪ Fleet Size Transit service performance from the point of view of ✪ Passenger Wait Time the customer. Service Delivery ✪ Headway Adherence ✪ Speed Restrictions
✪ Station Accessibility Access ✪ Low Floor Vehicles ✪ Pedestrian Access
✪ Station Wayfinding Customer Experience ✪ Station Amenities ✪ Customer Service
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24 New Type 9 Light Rail Vehicles
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3 SELECTED SHORT TERM IMPROVEMENTS
Rolling Stock, Track, Power Stations, Structures Technology for Specialty Equipment & Signals & Accessibility Riders & Operations & Facilities
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TRACK, POWER & SIGNAL D Branch Track & Signal Replacement Green Line Central Tunnel Track & Signal (Beaconsfield to Riverside) Replacement
In Construction (Complete December 2020) Design Procurement (Consultant NTP Summer 2019)
Benefits: Benefits: Reduce delays and eliminate speed restrictions Reduce delays and eliminate speed restrictions Improve ride quality Improve ride quality Improve operational efficiency
ü Replace 25,000 feet of track ü Renew track ü Modernize signal system ü Improve drainage ü Install backup power supply system ü Upgrade switches, signals, and cable ü Upgrade special trackwork ü Optimize track reconfigurations at Park St. and Boylston ü Reconstruct pedestrian crossings
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STATIONS, STRUCTURES & ACCESSIBILITY
Park Street Wayfinding & Station Improvements Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation
Construction Procurement (NTP April 2019) In Design (Advertise for Construction Fall 2019)
Benefits: Benefits: Improve signage and lighting Remove operational restrictions Restore station appearance Improve travel time Improve egress/repair stairs Improve operational efficiency
ü Upgrade and standardize station signage ü Strengthen concrete arches ü Enhance lighting and reduce maintenance ü Extend service life ü Clean station surfaces ü Upgrade to handle heavier vehicles ü Re-open stairs for additional egress ü Preserve historic landmark
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STATIONS, STRUCTURES & ACCESSIBILITY B Branch Station Consolidation Systemwide Wayfinding (St. Paul & BU West) (Babcock & Pleasant St.)
In Construction (Installation began April 2019) In Design (Advertise for Construction Summer 2019)
Benefits: Benefits: Improve signage and wayfinding Improve travel time Restore station appearance Improve egress Improve operational efficiency
ü Improves riders’ ability to identify station locations ü Consolidate four stations into two ü Compliant with MBTA Graphic Standards ü Separate platforms from roadways ü Replaces damaged & deteriorated signs ü Raise platforms for level boarding ü Add surface station signs where none exist today ü Add improved amenities
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ROLLING STOCK, SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
Type 9 Light Rail Vehicle Supercar (Type 10) Light Rail Vehicle
Delivery Underway In Development
Benefits: Benefits: Increase accessibility of fleet Significantly increase capacity Address new demand from GLX Reduce crowding Improve accessibility
ü New low-floor vehicles with latest technology ü Transition fleet to longer, accessible cars ü First Type 9 in service December 2018 ü Request for Information released to the industry ü Deliver 24 vehicles by the end of the year (April 2019) ü Upcoming: Technical Specification (end of 2019)
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TOOLS FOR RIDERS
Upgrading Global Positioning System (GPS) Train Trackers e-Ink Station Signs
In Progress Pilot (B,C,E Branch September 2019 – April 2020)
Benefits: Benefits: Improve Headway Adherence Improve Station Amenities Enhance Arrival Predication Accuracy Improve Communication of Delays Increase Operational Readiness
ü Upgrading from 3G to 4G on all vehicles ü Provide real-time service information at stations ü Restoring real-time information at affected D-branch without countdown clocks stations for Google Maps, website, countdown clocks— ü Display delays and service adjustments and the Operations Control Center (OCC) ü Uses low-power design (solar)
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TOOLS FOR OPERATIONS
Green Line Intelligent Decision Execution System Transit Signal Priority (TSP) (GLIDES)
London Concept Pilot (August 2019) In Progress
Benefits: Benefits: Improve Headway Adherence Improve Headway Adherence Decrease Passenger Wait Time Increase Line Speed Increase Operational Readiness Decrease Dwell Time Enhance Intersection Safety
ü Mobile application to support Green Line Operations ü Can support more TSP intersections ü Easily view spacing, destination, driver ü Adding intersections in collaboration with municipalities ü Free up radio channel chatter ü Rebuilding TSP software ü Will generate data on TSP efficacy
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4 PRESERVING & SUSTAINING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE
PHASE I
Robust Preventive Maintenance Program Standardize Asset Synchronize with Identify Assets for üHigh Reliability Registry Across MBTA Systems for Each Project Projects Better Planning üControlled Spending üExtended Lifecycle
PHASE II Ensure long-term sustainability and performance of the Green Line through: PHASE III ü Improved tracking of assets
PHASE IV ü Proactive vehicle and infrastructure maintenance
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5 STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
2019 Outreach Activities GLT Program Website
Community Information Sessions Frontline Employee Meeting www.mbta.com/GLT Gather input from neighborhood organizations, June 2019 at the businesses and stakeholders on each branch Maintenance Facilities/Yards
www.mbta.com/projects/green-line-transformation Community Information Sessions: September 2019 Date/Time Branch Location Week of Sept. 9 Central Subway MBTA 10 Park Plaza, Boston 6:00 – 7:30 PM Week of Sept. 16 B Boston University, Boston (Fenway–Kenmore) 6:00 – 7:30 PM Week of Sept. 16 C Coolidge Corner School, Brookline 6:00 – 7:30 PM Week of Sept. 23 D Newton Public Library/City Hall, Newton 6:00 – 7:30 PM Week of Sept. 23 Contact us at: E Tobin Community Center, Boston (Mission Hill) 6:00 – 7:30 PM [email protected]
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THE GLT PROGRAM PLAN
Key Elements
Program Quality of Maintainability Information Service ü Four Phases ü Defined Metrics ü Maintenance Strategy ü Portfolio of Projects ü Outcomes by Phase ü Asset Management ü Priority Projects ü Progress Updates ü Sequence of Work ü Developed Budgets
§ Draft Report for Review (June 2019) § Final Report (December 2019)
The GLT Program Plan will be revised each year to align with MBTA goals
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NEXT STEPS
- Draft GLT Program Plan
- Conduct necessary studies to meet future needs
- Initiate community outreach and engagement
- Provide quarterly progress update
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