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A PRESENTATION TO THE AUGUST 2016 Rampart Streetcar Expansion and The Canal Street Ferry Terminal/Vessels Rampart Streetcar Update PROJECT STARTED IN JANUARY 2015 COMPLETION BY THE END OF AUGUST 2016 Utilities, Tracks,

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A PRESENTATION TO THE

AUGUST 2016

Rampart Streetcar Expansion and The Canal Street Ferry Terminal/Vessels

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Rampart Streetcar Update

  • PROJECT STARTED IN JANUARY 2015
  • COMPLETION BY THE END OF AUGUST 2016
  • Utilities, Tracks, Streetlights completed
  • Almost completed with Landscaping and Asphalt Overlay
  • Performing the Final Inspections and the Substation Commissioning this and next week
  • Streetcar Line Testing – the last 2 weeks of August and September
  • NEW STREETCAR SERVICE IN OCTOBER 2016
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Construction Progress Photos

Reconstructed Esplanade Intersection with the Streetcar Stop

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Construction Progress Photos

Barracks Street looking down towards Canal Street

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Construction Progress Photos

Elysian Fields Streetcar Stop looking down towards Canal Street

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Existing Site

Existing Ferry Terminal to be replaced Site is under-developed, but well-positioned

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Site Demo & New Layout

1970’s design, “barriers” along Riverfront Connectivity re-established in all directions

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Before and After – Ferry Boats

Commissioned in the 1970’s Prevalent design (149 passengers)

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Before and After – Floating Dock

Outdated floating barge, vehicle-oriented and inefficient single berth Pedestrian, high-volume, dual-berths for Mardi Gras and French Quarter Festivals

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Before and After – Wharf Infill

No wharf infill - impedes public access and connectivity New wharf infill connects people, places, and the River

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Before and After – Terminal Building

Existing terminal, 1970’s era Signature design, connectivity-focus

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Before and After – Bus and Streetcar Connection

Lacks bus station and rider shelter New Bus shelter, connects streetcar and ferry

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Where are we now?

  • Phase 0: Program Development (100%) & Permitting (90%)
  • Contracted & Optimized RTA’s “OnCall” Pool of AE service providers (4)
  • Initiated Project Management & Controls
  • Completed Oversight of Surveys & S.U.E. Investigations (12/15)
  • Submitted Geotechnical CUP Permit Ap (approved 10/31 with conditions)
  • Submitted Full Project CUP Permit Ap (4/21); awaiting approval
  • Submitted OLD/MVN Levee Permit Ap (4/29); awaiting approval
  • Phase 1: Planning, Preliminary & Final Design, Bidding
  • Completed Vision Alignments, Master Planning, Programming (3/15)
  • Completed Preliminary Engineering & Design (4/15) and Issuance to FTA PMOC/Stantec (4/28)
  • Finalize FTA Grant Contract
  • Commencing 60% Design of Canal Street Ferry Terminal