Brooklyn Queens Connector Rapid Assessment.Pdf

Brooklyn Queens Connector Rapid Assessment.Pdf

Table of Contents 1.0 SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 1 4.1.2 Bridges ........................................................................................................................................ 14 4.1.3 Infrastructure/Superstructure ...................................................................................................... 14 1.1 STUDY BACKGROUND ...................................................................................................... 1 4.1.4 Stations ....................................................................................................................................... 14 1.2 BQX PROPOSAL: 2015 STUDY ......................................................................................... 1 4.2 CONSTRUCTION PLANNING/SCHEDULE CONSIDERATIONS ................................................ 14 1.3 OUTLINE OF THIS RAPID ASSESSMENT REPORT ................................................................. 2 5.0 OPERATING COST ESTIMATE ........................................................................................ 15 2.0 ALIGNMENT ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................... 2 5.1.1 Review of 2015 Study Plan and O&M Cost Estimate ................................................................. 15 2.1 RIGHT-OF-WAY TYPE (EXCLUSIVE, SBS TYPE, SHARED) ................................................... 2 2.2 PARKING AND TRAFFIC OPERATIONAL IMPACTS ................................................................ 2 6.0 RIDERSHIP FORECAST ................................................................................................... 15 2.2.1 Parking .......................................................................................................................................... 2 6.1 REVIEW OF BQX ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODOLOGY ...................................................... 15 2.2.2 Street Operations .......................................................................................................................... 2 6.1.1 Methodology and Approach ........................................................................................................ 15 2.2.3 Bicycle Activity .............................................................................................................................. 3 6.1.2 Current Corridor Ridership ......................................................................................................... 16 2.2.4 Truck Routes ................................................................................................................................. 3 6.1.3 Growth in Future Ridership ......................................................................................................... 17 2.2.5 Loading, Delivery and Servicing ................................................................................................... 3 6.1.4 Historical Growth Rates .............................................................................................................. 17 2.2.6 Accessibility .................................................................................................................................. 3 6.1.5 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................. 17 2.2.7 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 3 6.2 THE RIDERSHIP FORECASTING APPROACH ...................................................................... 17 2.2.8 Next Steps .................................................................................................................................... 3 6.2.1 Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 17 2.3 TRACK LOCATION AND GEOMETRY ................................................................................... 4 6.2.2 Select Ridership for BQX ............................................................................................................ 19 2.4 TRANSIT OPERATIONS (SCHEDULE, TRAVEL TIME, FLEET SIZE, TRANSFER) ........................ 4 6.2.3 Projected Growth in the Corridor ................................................................................................ 19 2.4.1 Proposed Travel Times ................................................................................................................. 4 6.2.4 Projected System-wide Ridership and Revenue ........................................................................ 19 2.4.2 Travel Time Calculations .............................................................................................................. 4 6.3 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................... 20 2.4.3 Service Levels ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.4.4 Operating Plan Requirements ...................................................................................................... 5 7.0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/VALUE CAPTURE ............................................................ 22 2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES ........................................................................................ 5 7.1 REVIEW OF 2015 BQX STUDY ASSUMPTIONS AND METHODOLOGY ................................... 22 2.6 UTILITY ISSUES ................................................................................................................ 6 7.1.1 Assumptions and Methodology of the 2015 BQX Study Benefit-Cost Analysis and Base Model 22 2.6.1 Utility Assessment......................................................................................................................... 6 7.1.2 Modifications to Base Model Assumptions for the Rapid Assessment ...................................... 22 2.6.2 Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................................................................ 6 7.1.3 Conclusions and Recommendations .......................................................................................... 23 2.6.3 Further Study ................................................................................................................................ 7 2.7 BRIDGES ......................................................................................................................... 7 8.0 GOVERNANCE .................................................................................................................. 23 2.7.1 Structural Findings ........................................................................................................................ 7 2.7.2 Mechanical Findings ..................................................................................................................... 8 9.0 PEER CITY RESEARCH ................................................................................................... 23 2.7.3 Electrical Findings ......................................................................................................................... 8 10.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................. 24 2.8 PHASING/SCALABILITY ..................................................................................................... 9 2.8.1 Snow Removal and Salt Spreading .............................................................................................. 9 10.1 CONFIRMED FINDINGS .................................................................................................... 24 2.8.2 Vibration ........................................................................................................................................ 9 10.1.1 Alignment Works With Some Modifications ........................................................................... 24 2.8.3 Streetcar Vehicle Breakdown ....................................................................................................... 9 10.1.2 Potential Sites Identified for a Vehicle Maintenance and Storage Facility ............................ 24 10.1.3 Bridges Appear Capable of Supporting Streetcars with Modifications .................................. 24 3.0 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY/PROPULSION ........................................................................... 9 10.1.4 Streetcars are the Right Vehicle Technology ........................................................................ 24 10.1.5 Concept of Operations Simplified With Elimination of Downtown Brooklyn Shuttle .............. 25 3.1 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................. 9 10.1.6 Operating & Maintenance Cost Estimates and Plan are Reasonable ................................... 25 3.2 STREETCARS VERSUS LRVS ...........................................................................................10 10.1.7 Ridership Forecast Appears Reasonable .............................................................................. 25 3.3 OFF-WIRE OPERATION ....................................................................................................10 10.1.8 Potential to “Self-Finance” Through

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