Design Build Institute of America Alternative Delivery Methods at RTD North Metro & Eagle Update May 2, 2014 Monday, May 12, 14 FasTracks Status • West Rail Line (W Line)—First FasTracks line to open—April 2013, 8 months ahead of schedule • Denver Union Station—transit improvements 99% complete • East/Gold/Northwest Rail Lines (EAGLE) —54% complete • I-225 Line—25% in construction progress; 80% in design progress • U.S. 36 BRT—Phase 1 of managed lanes 60% complete • North Metro Line - Groundbreaking March 20, design underway • Southeast Rail Extension: 65% advanced basic engineering complete 2 Monday, May 12, 14 FasTracks Construction • Over $5 billion in construction Courtesy of HDR, Inc, © 2013, Keith Philpott either complete or under contract • One of the largest transit construction program in the country • DUS opening May 9, 2014 • Other corridors through 2016 • North Metro 2018 Monday, May 12, 14 Eagle P3 Project • East Rail Line, Gold Line, a segment of Northwest Rail (to south Westminster) and Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility • Project Funding—$2.2 billion – $1.03 billion funded by federal grant; $450 million capital cost/private financing • Opening in 2016 4 Monday, May 12, 14 East Rail Line • Connects downtown Denver to • 22.8 miles commuter rail DIA via Aurora • Electric Rail Cars • Complete in 2016 5 Monday, May 12, 14 Tierney, Brenda 4/8/14 dateCompleted of caption is incorrect. Construction •231 utility relocations, including work at Smith Road and Monaco Street Parkway in Denver •Girder placement over Airport Boulevard for the I-70 Flyover Bridge in Aurora •Bridge construction at the DIA employee parking lot •Track installation along 78th Avenue near DIA in Denver •Rail panel installation at Havana Construction of the commuter rail maintenance facility, Dec. 26, 2014 Street and Monaco Street Parkway in Denver 6 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress I-70 Flyover Bridge Construction, East Rail Line, Aurora, Dec. 17, 2013 7 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Wire installation to the overhead power poles along 78th Ave. near DIA, Denver, Dec. 17, 2013 8 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress 40th Avenue reconstruction and track construction, Jan. 22, 2014 9 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Interior construction of the commuter rail maintenance facility, Feb. 7, 2014. 10 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction Clayton Street crossing installation 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction Clayton Street crossing installation Dahlia Street crossing construction 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction Clayton Street crossing installation Dahlia Street crossing construction Track installation 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction Clayton Street crossing installation Dahlia Street crossing construction Track installation 33rd and Moline Reconstruction 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Upcoming East Rail Line – Work Areas Upcoming Construction Clayton Street crossing installation Dahlia Street crossing construction Track installation 33rd and Moline Reconstruction Wire installation 11 Monday, May 12, 14 Gold Line/NW Rail Westminster Gold Line: • 11.2 miles commuter rail • 7 Stations • Connects downtown Denver, Adams County, Arvada and Wheat Ridge Northwest Rail: • 6.5 miles commuter rail • 1 station • Connects downtown Denver to south Westminster • Complete in 2016 12 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction - Completed • 162 utility relocations, including relocations at Tennyson Street in Arvada • Construction on the Jersey Cutoff Bridge • At-grade crossings at Tabor, Robb, Carr and Parfet streets • Installation of the westbound commuter rail tracks in Wheat Ridge • Placement of girders on the Federal Boulevard and Ralston Creek Bridges Rail Installation in Wheat Ridge, • Bridge decking on the Wadsworth Dec. 17, 2013 Boulevard Bridge 13 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress NWES/ Gold Line - Work Areas Current Construction CRMF Construction Clear Creek Bridge Moffat Flyover Bridge Road Crossing Installations BNSF Track Relocation 14 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Construction on the 41st Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, April 2014 15 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Girder set on the South Platte Bridge, December 2013 16 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Railroad Crossing installation in Arvada, March 2014 17 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction – In Progress Track installation in Wheat Ridge, December, 2013 18 Monday, May 12, 14 Upcoming Construction– Gold Line NWES/ Gold Line - Work Areas Upcoming Construction 64th Avenue Reconstruction Sheridan Station Olde Town Station Rail Installation Arvada Ridge Station 19 Monday, May 12, 14 East/Gold Line/NW Rail Contact Info Kevin Flynn Eagle P3 Public Information Manager 303-299-2898 [email protected] http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/ec_1 Monday, May 12, 14 North Metro Rail Line • 18.5 Miles – building 12.5 • Electrified Commuter Rail • 8 Stations, building 6 • Provides additional mobility by expanding the overall system • Single track with multiple passing tracks • Serves Denver, Commerce City, Thornton, Northglenn, Adams County 21 Monday, May 12, 14 Major Project Elements • 7 major Bridges • 12+ miles of Ductbank and Track • 2 Pedestrian/Bike access bridges • 500,000+ feet of Walls • ~ 150 Utility Relocations • 14 Grade Crossings • 600+ Overhead Contact System (OCS) Poles • ~ 130,000 feet of OCS Wire 22 Monday, May 12, 14 North Metro Early Action Items Completed Environmental Impact Statement Purchased rail ROW from Union Pacific (BIL) Ordered six EMU vehicles to the Eagle procurement for North Metro opening day requirements; an additional six vehicles for North Metro are being negotiated. Expanded commuter rail maintenance facility to accommodate ultimate North Metro needs 23 Monday, May 12, 14 North Metro Early Action Items (cont.) Completed duct bank at DUS for North Metro Line Began ROW acquisition process – DUS to 70th Avenue Began design process – DUS to 70th Avenue Began utility relocation process – DUS to 70th Avenue Completed reservoir fill project at Bambei-Walker Reservoir Local match IGA’s with stakeholders primarily completed 24 Monday, May 12, 14 RFP Timeline • In February 2013, RTD received an unsolicited proposal from Graham Contracting for the North Metro Rail Line Project. • On June 28, an RFP was issued for design and construction to 72nd Avenue with options to extend further. • September 23, RTD received four proposals. • November 26, RTD Board awarded contract to Regional Rail Partners (RRP) to design and build to 124th Avenue • December 13, RTD issued Notice to Proceed • January 2014 – Design began • March 20, North Metro Rail Line Groundbreaking 25 Monday, May 12, 14 Construction Phases 10 Monday, May 12, 14 Early Works • Surveys • Permits • Traffic management plan • Stormwater management plan • Erosion control measures • Clearing and grubbing • Utility relocations • Prepare laydown areas 27 Monday, May 12, 14 Civil Construction • Earthwork • Drainage • Structures • Stations • Grade crossings 28 Monday, May 12, 14 Track & Systems Construction • Ductbank • Sub-ballast • Ballast • Rail & Ties • Signal System • Communications System • Traction Electrification System – Overhead Contact System – Power Supply System 29 Monday, May 12, 14 Finishes • Station furnishings • Final paving • Landscaping • Signage 30 Monday, May 12, 14 Summary Schedule • March 20, 2014 – Groundbreaking at 124th Avenue Station • 2014 to 2015 – Design (60%, 90%, IFC) • 2014 – Early works (survey/permits/utilities/demo) • 2015 to 2017 – Civil and Stations construction • 2016 to 2017 – Track and Systems construction • 2017 to 2018– Finishes and Testing • 2018 – Opens to the public 31 Monday, May 12, 14 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Station Original station plan from the Environmental Impact Study. 32 Monday, May 12, 14 NWSS Station – 30% design 33 Monday, May 12, 14 The Train 15 Monday, May 12, 14 Commuter Rail vs. Light Rail Commuter Rail Light Rail Powered by 25kV alternating current Powered by 750 V direct current by overhead electrical system overhead electrical system Typically serves longer lines with fewer Can operate along crowded, narrow stations streets Can operate up to 79mph Can accelerate and decelerate quickly; top speed 55 mph Capacity of 90 seats, 142 standing Capacity of 64 seats, 121 standing 35 Monday, May 12, 14 Commuter Rail Vehicles • Who manufactures this train? Hyundai Rotem USA, a leading railcar manufacturer who has produced more than 15,000 electric and diesel railcars. Over 60 percent of the vehicle components will be made in America. • Why do you use two cars (married pairs?) RTD will use married pairs for the East Rail Line, Gold Line, the first segment of the Northwest Rail and the North Metro Rail Line. Married pairs are more cost effective to use. They also allow a better use of space as an operating cab is not needed at each end of each car. • Why not use light rail vehicles? The freight railroads whose corridors we are sharing require RTD to use heavier commuter rail cars that comply with Federal Railroad Administration safety standards. 36 Monday, May 12, 14 Commuter Rail Vehicles 37 Monday, May 12, 14 North Metro Contact info Brenda Tierney North Metro Public Information 303-299-2401 [email protected] rtd-fastracks.com/nm_2 Monday, May 12, 14.