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Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal Project Technical MULTI-MODAL PASSENGER TERMINAL PROJECT TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM: Bus and Rail Operational Requirements Prepared for: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Prepared by: AECOM/JJG Joint Venture Atlanta, GA November 2010 General Planning Consultant Services RFP P5413 Contract No. 200703566 Work Order No. 2010-01 Georgia Department of Transportation Project Identification No.: 770311 Page Intentionally Left Blank This technical memorandum is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. The document presents current requirements of potential operators and future needs of an integrated MMPT facility that will include freight rail, passenger rail, bus operations, and vehicles for hire. The requirements for these transit modes are considered along with pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile access and circulation. Using previous studies and plans and information gathered through consultation with various stakeholders, this memorandum updates operational requirements for the various transportation modes envisioned at the MMPT and provides context for future planning and implementation activities. Since the current project is in the early planning stages, many project elements are undefined at this time. Consequently, operational requirements for the integration of potential transit modes at the MMPT are addressed in a conceptual manner. Detailed engineering and design of platforms and track configurations have not been conducted and will be required in subsequent phases of project implementation. Draft Technical Memorandum Bus and Rail Operational Requirements 0.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 0.1 Overview The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), City of Atlanta, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District (ADID) have initiated conceptual planning and design activities to advance the implementation of the of the Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal (MMPT) in Downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The MMPT project aligns with the region’s vision to enhance the existing and future transportation systems by creating a transportation hub that provides connections to existing MARTA heavy rail service; planned passenger rail operations; planned streetcar operations; intercity, local, and express bus operations; and new private development that would stimulate economic growth around the site. These planning and design activities will support the procurement of a Master Developer to oversee final design, construction, and management of MMPT. The purpose of this technical memorandum is to document the current requirements of potential operators and future needs of an integrated MMPT facility that will include freight rail, passenger rail, bus operations, and vehicles for hire. The requirements for these transit modes are considered along with pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile access and circulation. The MMPT study area, known as the “Gulch,” extends roughly from Peachtree Street on the east, Marietta Street on the north, Centennial Olympic Park Drive on the west, and Trinity Avenue and Peters Street on the south and includes the Five Points MARTA rail station. While these boundaries provide a framework for the development process, the ultimate MMPT location and layout will be an output of the Master Developer’s planning process. Using information gathered through consultation with various stakeholders, this memorandum updates operational requirements for the various transportation modes envisioned at the MMPT and provides context for future planning and implementation activities. 0.2 Background Planning for the proposed MMPT began in the early 1990s. The proposed project is included in several previous planning studies and reports. Current planning reports such as the Green Line Plan (Downtown Atlanta’s green space and development vision plan), Connect Atlanta (City of Atlanta’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan), Concept 3 (Atlanta region’s long-range transit plan), and the Georgia Interim State Rail Plan all support the development of the MMPT. In February 2002, the Georgia Rail Passenger Program led by GDOT adopted Concept 6 as the preferred design and requirements for the MMPT. Concept 6 set forth a plan to house commuter and intercity passenger rail, regional commuter and intercity buses, direct pedestrian connections to the Five Points and Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center MARTA rail stations, and additional roadways. Concept 6 also encouraged overbuild development. GDOT is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a Master Developer to oversee the implementation of the MMPT. In January 2010, MARTA Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal Project 0-2 November 2010 Draft Technical Memorandum Bus and Rail Operational Requirements agreed to assist GDOT by leading a technical committee to update the requirements identified for the MMPT. The technical committee includes representation from GDOT, City of Atlanta, MARTA, ARC, GRTA, and ADID. The technical committee has led the effort to further refine the operational functionality of the MMPT and develop an implementation plan for transit facility improvements. 0.3 Operational Requirements and Recommendations 0.3.1 Freight Rail Norfolk Southern Railway (NS) and Chessie Seaboard X Transportation (CSX) are the major freight operators in the MMPT study area. NS currently operates 27 to 42 trains per day on their tracks through the study area. CSX operates 26 to 40 trains per day within the study area. CSX separates their rail traffic into three segments: • Western Leg - 15 to 20 trains per day • Spring Track (Southern Leg) - 6 to 10 trains per day • Eastern Leg - 5 to 10 trains per day Figure 2-1 provides the location of each segment. CSX has trackage rights on NS rail lines to operate through the area. The National Rail Freight Infrastructure Capacity and Investment Study prepared for the Association of American Railroads by Cambridge Systematics in September 2007 projected freight to increase by 85 percent in the horizon year 20351. This conservative projection could be accommodated by an increase in train volumes or train lengths. NS has requested a 100-foot horizontal clearance from the centerline of their current rail alignment to provide for future freight rail growth, not including passenger train operations and associated ROW. As implementation of the MMPT progresses, this clearance requirement will need to be negotiated with NS as failure to reduce or eliminate it will severely limit passenger rail operations within the proposed study area. Both railroads currently have roadway access to their respective tracks within the MMPT study area. They would like to maintain this access in the future to facilitate ongoing maintenance, inspection, and security operations. NS and CSX state that there are no bypass or alternative rail routes for freight operations within the study area. This increases the need for rail improvements along the Western Trunk, which is the section of railroad between Howell Junction on the north and the Spring Track on the south, also shown in Figure 2-1. The Western Trunk Freight Relief Options Memorandum published in 2009 suggests improvements such as grade separation and rerouting at Howell Junction to reduce freight trains along the Western Trunk to accommodate passenger rail service. 0.3.2 Passenger Rail Passenger rail incorporates commuter and intercity rail, streetcar and regional light rail. Primary drivers for passenger rail station infrastructure needs are short- and long-term 1 It should be noted that this analysis occurred before the economic downturn in 2007. Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal Project 0-3 November 2010 Draft Technical Memorandum Bus and Rail Operational Requirements operations for both commuter and intercity rail. In this case, intercity refers to Amtrak and high speed rail (HSR). The proposed MMPT is planned as a hub and potential catalyst for future streetcar and regional light rail modes. While the operational requirements of these potential connections are addressed in a conceptual manner in this technical memorandum, detailed engineering and design of platforms and track configurations has not been conducted. Subsequent engineering and design efforts will need to consider future demand and the relative flexibility of integrating these modes into an urban context through the sharing of roadway rights-of-ways (ROWs). Several previous planning efforts have examined passenger rail options at the proposed MMPT. The Commuter Rail Plan Update published in 2007 provided ridership forecasts to support seven commuter rail lines with eight weekday trains assumed for each route. Potential passenger rail ridership is summarized in Table 0-1. Table 0-1: Summary of Passenger Rail Ridership Current Ridership Future Ridership (2030) Route Amtrak (2010) Amtrak High Speed Rail Commuter Rail NYC - New Orleans 112,364 N/A Atlanta - Chattanooga 7,200 - 11,200 Atlanta – Griffin - Macon 1,700 – 2,200 Atlanta - Athens 3,000 – 3,700 Atlanta - Bremen 1,600 – 2,200 Atlanta - Canton 2,300 – 3,400 Atlanta - Madison 3,200 – 4,700 Atlanta- Senoia 1,200 – 1,700 Atlanta - Gainesville 1,200 – 2,500 Source: Amtrak, AECOM, Commuter Rail Plan Update 2007 The December 2008 Final Technical Report prepared by the Transit Planning Board also provided ridership forecasts to support five commuter rail lines as part of the Concept 3. The proposed rail lines included: • Athens to Atlanta, all-day
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