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INGLEWOOD TRANSIT CONNECTOR OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTUAL PLANNING EIR PROJECT DEFINITION DRAFT – JUNE 2020 ‐ ATTORNEY‐CLIENT PRIVILEGE ‐ FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY DRAFT Inglewood Transit Connector Operating System Conceptual Planning for EIR Project Definition TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Project Background ....................................................................................................................... 1 1.2. Report Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.3. Basic Assumptions ......................................................................................................................... 1 2. System Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1. Utilities Review ............................................................................................................................. 5 2.2. Alternatives ................................................................................................................................... 5 3. Technology Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 6 3.1. Self‐Propelled Rubber‐Tire APMs ................................................................................................. 8 3.1.1. Applicability to ITC Project .................................................................................................. 11 3.2. Monorails .................................................................................................................................... 12 3.2.1. Applicability to the ITC Project ............................................................................................ 15 3.3. Automated Light Rail Transit (ALRT) ........................................................................................... 15 3.3.1. Applicability to the ITC Project ............................................................................................ 16 4. Projected Ridership ............................................................................................................................. 18 5. System Operations .............................................................................................................................. 19 5.1. Typical Operations ...................................................................................................................... 19 5.2. Simulation and Performance ...................................................................................................... 19 5.3. Minimum Operating Headway .................................................................................................... 20 5.4. Fleet Size and Line Capacity Analysis .......................................................................................... 21 6. Stations ............................................................................................................................................... 23 6.1. Basic Functions ............................................................................................................................ 23 6.2. Station Configuration .................................................................................................................. 24 6.2.1. Applicability to the ITC Project ............................................................................................ 25 6.3. Station Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 25 6.3.1. Station Length ..................................................................................................................... 26 6.3.2. Station Width ...................................................................................................................... 26 6.3.2.1. Assumptions ................................................................................................................ 27 6.3.2.2. Platform Queuing Analysis .......................................................................................... 27 6.4. Vertical Circulation ...................................................................................................................... 28 Lea+Elliott, Inc.; DRAFT June 2020 Page i ATTORNEY‐CLIENT PRIVILEGE; FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY Inglewood Transit Connector Operating System Conceptual Planning for EIR Project Definition 6.4.1. Operational Requirements Analysis .................................................................................... 29 7. Guideway ............................................................................................................................................ 31 7.1. Guideways and Guideway Equipment ........................................................................................ 31 7.1.1. Clearances ........................................................................................................................... 31 7.1.2. Maintenance/Emergency Walkway .................................................................................... 34 7.1.3. Crossovers and Switches ..................................................................................................... 35 7.2. Alignment .................................................................................................................................... 38 7.2.1. Plan ...................................................................................................................................... 39 7.2.2. Profile .................................................................................................................................. 39 7.3. Other Guideway Considerations ................................................................................................. 39 8. Maintenance and Storage Facility....................................................................................................... 41 8.1. Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 41 8.1.1. Vehicle Storage ................................................................................................................... 41 8.1.2. Maintenance Bays ............................................................................................................... 42 8.1.3. Vehicle Wash: ...................................................................................................................... 45 8.1.4. Maintenance Support Facilities .......................................................................................... 46 8.1.4.1. Repair Shops and Inventory ........................................................................................ 48 8.1.4.2. Administrative ............................................................................................................. 49 8.1.4.3. Command, Control, and Communications. ................................................................. 49 8.1.4.4. Roadway and Ground Floor Access ............................................................................. 49 8.1.5. Spatial Requirements .......................................................................................................... 50 8.2. Elevations .................................................................................................................................... 52 9. Traction Power Substations ................................................................................................................ 53 9.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 53 9.2. Assumptions ................................................................................................................................ 54 9.3. Typical Substation Information ................................................................................................... 56 9.3.1. Substation Single Line Diagram ........................................................................................... 56 9.3.2. Estimated PDS Substation Space Allocations ...................................................................... 57 9.3.2.1. Underground PDS Substation ..................................................................................... 58 9.4. Analysis Results ........................................................................................................................... 60 9.4.1. Mainline Operations ........................................................................................................... 60 9.4.2. Normal Operation ............................................................................................................... 60 Lea+Elliott, Inc.; DRAFT June 2020 Page ii ATTORNEY‐CLIENT PRIVILEGE; FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY Inglewood Transit Connector Operating System Conceptual Planning for EIR Project Definition 9.4.3. Failure Operations ..............................................................................................................