Welcome to the Airport Transit Study Phase 2 Open House At this Open House you will be able to learn about: • the technology options considered and recommended • the alignment and station location options considered • the recommended plan and provide feedback on it Team members are available to answer your questions. Thank you for attending! calgary.ca/AirportTransitStudy Cityscape Country Hills Harvest Hills 104 Avenue N.E. Deerfoot Trail Métis Trail N.E. Trail Métis HarvestBoulevard Hills 96 Avenue N.E. 19 Street N.E. Funded 2018 Barlow Trail Funded 2018 36 Street N.E. Airport Trail Extension Funded 2018 96 Avenue N.E. Interchange Construction 21222 Interchange Construction 21222 Station to 60 Street N.E. Construction 21222 Station Aero Crescent Study area Airport Trail 36 Street N.E. 36 Street 60 Street N.E. Street 60 Airport Constructed Tunnel 2014 Aero Drive 88 Avenue N.E. Station 88 Avenue N.E. Beddington Trail Cityscape Nose Creek Parkway Calgary International Country Hills Harvest Hills Airport 104 Avenue N.E. Deerfoot Trail Métis Trail N.E. Trail Métis Saddle Ridge Beddington HarvestBoulevard Hills Heights 96 Avenue N.E. 19 Street N.E. Funded 2018 Barlow Trail Funded 2018 36 Street N.E. Airport Trail Extension Funded 2018 96 Avenue N.E. Interchange Construction 21222 Interchange Construction 21222 Station to 60 Street N.E. Construction 21222 Station Aero Crescent Airport Trail 36 Street N.E. 36 Street 60 Street N.E. Street 60 Airport Constructed Tunnel 2014 LEGEND Aero Drive Airport 88 Avenue N.E. Connector Station Station Proposed stations Future Green Line extension 88 Avenue N.E. Beddington Trail Passenger transfer point Calgary between the Blue Line Nose Creek Parkway and Airport Connector International and fare collection plaza Approved alignment Future Blue Line extension Airport Saddle Ridge Beddington 88 Avenue Study area for alignment and stationHeights locations Future Station Station 60 Street N.E. 60 Street LEGEND 88 Avenue N.E. Proposed stations Future Green Line extension Approved alignment Future Blue Line extension Study area for alignment and station locations Future Station calgary.ca/AirportTransitStudy Study process and outcomes The City of Calgary is undertaking a corridor study for a cross-town transit connection between the Green Line and Blue Line, with a connection to the Calgary International Airport (YYC). There is currently no funding for the design or construction of this connection. The Airport Transit Study will provide recommendations for: We are conducting this study now to ensure the • A transit technology future airport connection is: • The alignment and stations between the future 96 Avenue N.E. Green Line • Coordinated with the pre-design planning for the station and 19 Street N.E. Blue Line extension (ongoing) • Location for a maintenance and storage facility • Aligned with the updated functional plan for Green Line • Land requirements • Accommodated in the Aurora Business Park Outline Plan update • A staging plan and cost estimates • Included with the Airport Authority Master Plan update (ongoing) AIRPORT TRANSIT STUDY 1 2 3 4 Functional Planning Preliminary Detailed Construction Corridor Selection Alignment Definition Engineering Engineering LEVEL OF DETAIL Engagement Phases ISSUES EVALUATION WE ARE HERE GOALS FINAL REPORT SELECTION PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 AND COUNCIL IDEAS IDENTIFY ISSUES CONCEPTS AND REPORT TO PRESENTATION AND IDEAS RECOMMENDATIONS COUNCIL TECHNICAL REVIEW REFINEMENT JUNE SEPTEMBER 2018 SPRING 2019 FALL/WINTER 2019 WE ARE HERE calgary.ca/AirportTransitStudy How options were evaluated Transportation A successful technology/ alignment that has the The options that were considered as part of the study were evaluated using a set of technical, Financial Capacity ability to attract riders A technology/alignment and reasonably that has the potential for handle ridership financial, economic, environmental, and community-focused criteria based on public input financial feasibility. growth. from Phase 1 as well as City policies. A multiple account evaluation (MAE) process was Community Well-being A technology/alignment that Urban and Multiple provides a convenient, safe, developed to understand, evaluate, and compare the relative benefits, opportunities, Neighbourhood Accounts accessible and reliable system Development that is attractive to all riders. A technology/alignment challenges, and trade-offs between the options. The graphic at right explains what was that provides flexibility to expand service to existing and future/ considered in each of the accounts. land use. Feasibility and Deliverability A technology/alignment that can Sustainable Environment be constructed and operated and that has the ability to leverage A technology/alignment planned facilities and that is environmentally infrastructures. What we heard in Phase 1 friendly and sustainable. We asked participants what The City should consider when making decisions about the future technology, alignment and station locations. Participants were also asked to share their concerns and ideas on these topics. Each of the topics identified have been included in the MAE evaluation. Accounts (equal importance) What we heard was important to citizens in Phase 1 City Evaluation Criteria Accounts (equal importance) What we heard was important to citizens in Phase 1 City Evaluation Criteria • Speed Convenient travel times and frequency • Safety and security Safety, security and emergency access Community well-being • Fast travel time to downtown Community well-being • Easy to use Accessibility • Frequent service to/from airport • Reliable service • Operates same hours as YYC employees • Accessible/easy to get to • Provide parking • Ease of transfer • Connect to Green Line Convenient, reliable, safe and accessible transfers to/from transit network • Construction timeline Constructability • Connect to Blue Line Feasibility and Deliverability • Accessible • Construction timeline Construction impacts • Accommodates people with disabilities • No impact to traffic • Accommodates luggage • Construction timeline Impacts to residences and businesses Code and regulatory considerations • Reduce impact to adjacent businesses Feasibility and Deliverability • Integration with existing Transit system Ability to leverage or integrate into planned facilities or infrastructure • Value for money Capital cost Financial Capacity • Cost-effectiveness • Integration with existing Transit system Alignment constraints • Concern about expropriation of land Land impacts • Construction timeline Implementation (civil construction and systems) • Cost-effectiveness Operating and maintenance cost • Fares/ticket cost considerations Branding and fare revenue Financial Capacity • Preserve green space, wildlife and Nose Creek Parkway Impact on existing natural environment • Value for money Anticipated capital, operating & maintenance, and lifecycle costs Sustainable Environment • Accommodate weather in Calgary Adaptability to extreme climate conditions • Preserve green space Reduced impacts to environmentally sensitive areas Sustainable • Low impact to environment • Consider environmental impact Environmental soil conditions and contamination Technology Environment • Use green energy Alignment • Reduce noise impact on adjacent community Noise and vibration impacts • Low impact to environment Protects local air and water quality • Speed Ride time • Use green energy Transportation • Be competitive with other modes (e.g. car trips) • Sustainable • Reliable service Transportation network reliability • Flexibility to accommodate demand fluctuations System capacity • Connect with Green Line Integration with existing and future Transit service Transportation • Frequent service to/from the airport • Connect with Blue Line • Reliability Service reliability • Connect with future high speed rail • Look at other cities’ systems/technology (e.g. Skytrain ) Proven technology • Reliable service Transit service reliability • Proven track record • Stations in high density areas Catchment area • Calgary-wide access System expansion to connect to existing and future land use Urban & Neighbourhood • Accommodate bikes Complete Streets: multi-modes, connectivity and accessibility Development • Bike lockers • Safety Urban Realm impacts (grade separations/barrier effect/noise impacts) • TOD opportunities TOD and development potential • Low impact to traffic Urban & Neighbourhood Development • Development opportunity on west side & 19 Street N.E. calgary.ca/AirportTransitStudy What we considered: Technology A number of different technologies used around the world were considered for the Airport Transit connection. The goal of the technology analysis was to identify the ultimate technology for the route. The following technologies were evaluated in detail within the context of the proposed alignment and service characteristics: Recommended Light Rail Transit (LRT) Automated People Mover (APM) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Light Rail Transit (LRT), Calgary Automated People Mover (APM), Canada Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), Calgary Canada Line. InTransitBC. 2018 http://thecanadaline.com Vehicles are either the same as those operating on the existing Vehicles are likely to be similar in nature to Canada Line, Vehicles are standard or articulated Transit buses equipped Red and Blue Lines (High Floor), or proposed for the future which services the Vancouver International Airport. with luggage racks and are either CNG or electrically powered. Green Line (Low Floor). Key Characteristics/Evaluation