North Shore Alternatives Analysis May 2012
Agenda Agenda � Study Process and Progress to Date � Study Process and Progress to Date � Short List Alternatives Screening � Short List Alternatives Screening � Traffic Analysis � Traffic Analysis � Conceptual Engineering � Conceptual Engineering � Ridership Forecasts � Ridership Forecasts � Refinement of Service Plans � Refinement of Service Plans � Supplemental Environmental Data Collection � Supplemental Environmental Data Collection � Cost Refinements � Cost Refinements � Recommendation and Conclusion � Recommendation and Conclusion 2
Study Area Study Area 3
Study Process Study Process Define Project Select LPA Fatal Flaw Long List Short List Purpose, Need, and Complete Screening Screening Screening Goals and Alternatives Objectives Analysis We are here Project Goals: Environmental Preliminary 1) Improve Mobility Impact Study Engineering 2) Preserve and Enhance the Environment, Natural Resources, and Open Space 3) Maximize Limited Financial Resources for Final Design the Greatest Public Benefit Construction Operation 4
Previous Activities Previous Activities � Defined Project Purpose, Need, Goals and Objectives � Defined Project Purpose, Need, Goals and Objectives � Long List Screening eliminated: � Long List Screening eliminated: � Ferry alternative � Ferry alternative � Alternatives terminating at Arlington � Alternatives terminating at Arlington � Heavy rail and diesel light rail � Heavy rail and diesel light rail � Short List retained for further study: � Short List retained for further study: � Transportation Systems Management (TSM) � Transportation Systems Management (TSM) � Electric Light Rail to West Shore Plaza (LRT) � Electric Light Rail to West Shore Plaza (LRT) � Bus Rapid Transit to West Shore Plaza (BRT) � Bus Rapid Transit to West Shore Plaza (BRT) 5
Transportation System Transportation System Management (TSM) Management (TSM) • Existing bus operations with two new routes. • Would include some route extensions to proposed Transit Center at Arlington • Does not make use of the former NS Rail right ‐ of ‐ way • Federal process requires consideration of a low ‐ cost alternative 6
Transportation System Transportation System Management (TSM) Management (TSM) Alignment Map Alignment Map 7
Electric Light Rail Electric Light Rail Alternative (LRT) Alternative (LRT) Alignment & Stations Alignment & Stations • Light Rail service on two new tracks • Build a dedicated transitway generally using the North Shore right ‐ of ‐ way between St. George and Arlington • Travels from Arlington to West Shore Plaza in mixed traffic on South Avenue • Trains would meet St. George Ferry service, and depart shortly after ferry arrival • 15 total proposed stations 8
Electric Light Rail Electric Light Rail Alternative (LRT) Alternative (LRT) Associated LRT Service Changes Associated LRT Service Changes • Reduced number of buses on Richmond Terrace: S40/S90 route would be discontinued upon LRT opening. The S48/S98 would be extended west and north (to cover the area north of the ROW). • S46/S96 is truncated at Elm Park/Morningstar • Reduced number of stops on transitway between St. George Terminal and Arlington 9
Electric Light Rail Electric Light Rail Alternative (LRT) Alternative (LRT) Alignment & Stations Alignment & Stations New West Brighton Ballpark Brighton Elm Park/ St. George Morningstar Livingston Port Arlington Richmond Mariners Forest Ave Harbor Goethals Rd Bloomfield Lois Lane Teleport West Shore Plaza 10
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Alignment & Stations Alignment & Stations • Build a dedicated busway generally using the North Shore right ‐ of ‐ way between St. George and Arlington. • Travels from Arlington to West Shore Plaza in mixed traffic on South Avenue. • Buses would meet St. George Ferry service, and depart shortly after ferry arrival. • 15 proposed stations 11
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Associated Bus Service Changes Associated Bus Service Changes • Reduced number of buses on Richmond Terrace: S40/S90 route would be discontinued upon BRT opening. S48/S98 would be extended to cover this service west of Arlington. • S46/S96 is truncated at Elm Park/Morningstar • Reduced number of stops on transitway between Arlington and St. George Terminal 12
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Alignment & Stations Alignment & Stations 13
Ridership Forecasts: Ridership Forecasts: AM Peak Ridership AM Peak Ridership • Ridership forecasts were produced for Short List Alternatives • MTA Regional Transit Forecasting Model (same travel demand model used by the MTA for transit expansion projects) • NYCT measures segment users: total travelers using the service in either direction AM Period Segment Users Alternative Transportation Systems Management* 5,060 Electric Light Rail to West Shore Plaza 10,590 Bus Rapid Transit to West Shore Plaza 12,120 *TSM total shows total AM riders on proposed TSM alternative S99 and S83 routes. 14
Environmental Analysis Environmental Analysis Environmental Categories and Potential Impacts Hist/ Air Env. Land Haz Coastal/ Alternative Noise Visual Quality Justice Use Mat Ecology Arch � � ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ TSM �� � �� � � �� �� ‐ LRT � �� � �� �� �� � � BRT � some impacts �� most impacts – Little or no impacts 15
Summary of Short List Summary of Short List Alternatives Alternatives Travel Time Estimated O & M Capital Potential Alternative # of Stations Traffic Impacts WSP to St. AM Peak Costs Costs Environmental George (min.) Ridership (2010$) (2010$) Impacts Existing N/A N/A 50 N/A N/A N/A N/A Conditions Transportation Systems All Existing None 37 5,060 $4.5m $36m Least impacts Management Electric Light Some; Rail to West 15 21 10,590 $7.0m $645m Some impacts fully mitigable Shore Plaza Bus Rapid 15 with Transit to existing stops Some; 23 12,120 $6.5m $371m Some impacts West Shore beyond fully mitigable Plaza busway 16
Recommendation Recommendation Bus Rapid Transit BRT Selected as Locally Preferred Alternative •Lower capital costs than Light Rail Port Richmond ‐ Proposed Busway (aerial view) 17
Recommendation Recommendation Bus Rapid Transit Port Richmond ‐ Proposed Busway close ‐ up 18
Recommendation Recommendation Bus Rapid Transit View of street level connection between BRT service and Staten Island Ferry 19
Recommendation Recommendation Bus Rapid Transit BRT Selected as Locally Preferred Alternative •Would reduce travel time •Would improve access to key locations •Would attract new riders View of Snug Harbor from Kill Van Kull 20
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Arlington Station Park & Ride Arlington Station Park & Ride Arlington ‐ Proposed station (aerial view)
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Freight Rail Coordination Freight Rail Coordination 10’ ‐ 15’ FT HIGH PROPOSED FREIGHT RETAINING WALL TAIL TRACK EXTENSION PROPOSED BUSWAY KEEP EXISTING IN CUT EMBANKMENT • Potential future tail track on north side • Proposed BRT guideway on south side
Bus Rapid Transit Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Alternative (BRT) Alternative Freight Rail Coordination Freight Rail Coordination • Potential future tail track on north side • Proposed BRT guideway on south side
Questions or Comments: MTA New York City Transit ATTN: North Shore Alternatives Analysis 2 Broadway, 17th Floor, Room A17.53 New York, NY 10004 or Email: NSAA@Zetlin.com 24
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