FasTracks EAST RAIL LINE 2012 FACT SHEET
EAST RAIL LINE EAST RAIL LINE
North Metro Rail Line
DIA East US 36 BRT Rail Line Line
Northwest Rail Line
40th/Colorado Central Park Peoria/Smith 38th/Blake 40th/Airport
West Rail Line
Rapid Transit
Commuter Rail
Park-n-Ride Southeast I-225 Line Rail Line Southwest Station without Line RTD parking
EAST RAIL LINE FAST FACTS: Length (miles): 22.8 Vehicle Type: Electric commuter rail Stations: 6 Parking: 681 new parking spaces Frequency of Service: 15 min (peak) / 15 min (off-peak)
Regional Transportation District 303.299.2000 rtd-denver.com FasTracks EAST RAIL LINE 2012 FACT SHEET
EAST RAIL LINE AT A GLANCE • The East Rail Line is part of FasTracks, RTD’s voter-approved multi-year comprehensive plan for high quality transit service in the Denver metro region. • The East Rail Line is a proposed 22.8-mile electric commuter rail transit corridor that runs between Denver Union Station to Denver International Airport. • Six stations are proposed for the East Rail Line, including 38th/Blake, Colorado, Central Park Blvd., Peoria/Smith, Airport Blvd./40th Ave. and Denver International Airport. • Construction on the East Rail Line began in August 2010, with the line opening to the public in 2016.
PROJECT OVERVIEW • Plans for rapid transit between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport began in 1997 when a Major Investment Study (MIS) was conducted to determine recommendations for commuter rail, light rail, highway widening and transportation management elements. • In 2003, the East Rail Line Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) began in conjunction with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) studying improvements to I-70 East. • In 2007, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) selected the East Rail Line and Gold Line for the Public-Private Partnership Pilot Program (Penta-P). • The East Rail Line project released a Draft EIS in January 2009, a Final EIS in September 2009 and received a Record of Decision (ROD) from the Federal Transit Administration in November 2009, signaling the completion of the environmental process. • In September 2009, RTD released a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking a private partner(s) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Gold Line and LEARN MORE East Rail Line. ABOUT • Denver Transit Partners was selected in June 2010 EAST RAIL LINE to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the East Rail Line and other Eagle P3 elements under a For more information, 34-year concession contract. visit rtd-denver.com or call our information • The Eagle P3 project received a $1.03 billion Full Funding line at 303.299.2000. Grant Agreement (FFGA) from the Federal Transit Administration on Aug. 31, 2011. The FFGA is the largest one awarded by the Obama Administration to date.
EAST RAIL LINE
Schedule consistent with 2010 Financial Plan. Subject to change.
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