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Conceptual Engineering for Commuter Rail within the Eureka Subdivision Corridor November 22, 2010 In association with Project Funding Funding for this project was made possible by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Texas Department of

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Conceptual Engineering for Commuter Rail within the Eureka Subdivision Corridor

November 22, 2010

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Project Funding

Funding for this project was made possible by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation and the Gulf Coast Rail District.

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Project Overview

  • Synthesize Previous Studies
  • Corridor Model Update
  • Current Train Operations Impacts
  • Commuter Rail Implementation Requirements

– Rail Facilities – Ancillary Facilities – Operations and Connectivity

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Modeling Parameters

  • Average Operating Speed – 45mph
  • Distance Based Fares - $6.00 max.
  • Headways (20 Min Peak Hour / 30 Min Off-Peak)
  • Wait Times – Peak – 4 min / Off-Peak – 6 min
  • Sufficient Train & Passenger Capacity Available
  • METRO Solutions Phase II Fully Implemented
  • Park & Ride Service Discontinued outside Beltway 8
  • No other changes to LRT and connecting bus routes
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Modeling Comparison

Assumption METRO

HGAC Commuter Rail Connectivity Study GCRD Eureka Commuter Rail Study

Number of Stations 4 8 10 Headways (Peak/Off Peak) 15/30 20/30 20/30 Speed (MPH/Avg) 59 45-50 45 Travel Time (minutes) 38* 84*** 69*** Forecast (2019) YR-2015 Hempstead to Downtown 11,000-12,000* N/A N/A Hempstead to IH 610 2,700-3,000** N/A 2,640 Forecast (2035) YR-2030 Hempstead to Downtown 21,000-22,000* 6,904 18,816 Hempstead to IH 610 4,500-5,000** N/A 6,353

* - Grand Parkway to Downtown ** - Grand Parkway to IH610 *** - Hempstead to Downtown

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Commuter Rail Operations

  • Train Sets
  • Train Schedule
  • Inter-City Passenger Rail
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Freight Rail Operations

  • Existing Operations
  • Existing Facilities
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Terminal Facilities

  • Northwest Mall
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Terminal Facilities

  • US 290 & IH 610
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Terminal Facilities

  • Interim Station
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Interim Terminal Bus Needs (Peak)

  • Downtown – 8
  • Texas Medical Center (TMC) – 5
  • Greenway Plaza – 3
  • Galleria / Uptown – 2
  • Total Peak Hour Busses - 18
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Feasible ?

  • Yes
  • UPRR - a Partner at the Table
  • Track in Good Condition
  • Willing Station Host Communities
  • Ridership Validated
  • CBD Access Needed
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Status of the Corridor

  • US 290 - LOS Projections
  • 2035 RTP Update –

$ 80B in projects dropped

  • TxDOT Funding Uncertain
  • US 290 Improvements Slowed
  • Hempstead Managed Lanes – Toll Viable?
  • Non-Attainment / Air Quality Issues