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Open House Meetings Tier 2 Evaluation April 24 & 25, 2007 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Open House Meetings Tier 2 Evaluation April 24 & 25, 2007 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Open House Meetings Tier 2 Evaluation April 24 & 25, 2007 April 24 & 25, 2007 1 Agenda Introductory Comments 1. Background 2. Tier 1 Evaluation 3. Tier 2 Alternatives Evaluation 4. Traffic Evaluation 5. Next Steps 6. 2
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Agenda
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Introductory Comments
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Background
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Tier 1 Evaluation
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Tier 2 Alternatives Evaluation
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Traffic Evaluation
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Next Steps
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Kendall Corridor Transportation Alternatives Analysis
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What is the problem to be addressed
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Kendall Area Travel Patterns
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3 Primary Study Corridors
- Kendall Drive
East – West U.S. 1 – Krome
- HEFT / 107th
North – South Metro Zoo – MIC
- 874/826/CSX
North – South Metro Zoo – MIC Kendall Airport - MIC
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Tier 1 Alternatives Tier 1 Alternatives
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Tier 1 Alternatives
Kendall Corridor Kendall Corridor
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Bus Rapid Transit
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Light Rail Transit
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MetroRail
HEFT / 107 HEFT / 107th
th Corridor
Corridor
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Bus Rapid Transit
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MetroRail
826 / 874 Corridor 826 / 874 Corridor
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Bus Rapid Transit
CSX Corridor CSX Corridor
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Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)
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Tier 2 Alternatives Tier 2 Alternatives
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Tier 2 Alternatives
- Kendall Drive
- Exclusive BRT
- Metrorail
- HEFT Corridor
- Metrorail (Extension of East-West Corridor)
- CSX Corridor
- DMU
- 137th Ave BRT (New Option)
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Transit Technologies Transit Technologies
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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Please view the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Please view the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) example video on the main project page example video on the main project page
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Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU)
Please view the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) Please view the Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) example video on the main project page example video on the main project page
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Kendall Corridor Alternatives Kendall Corridor Alternatives
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Alternatives A1-A3 – Kendall BRT
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Alternative A1 – A3 - Kendall BRT
Mode Mode BRT BRT Daily Transit Trips A1 - Daily Transit Trips A1 - 10,000 10,000 A2 - A2 - 7,041 7,041 A3 - A3 - 5,834 5,834 Headways Headways 6 / 10 Minutes 6 / 10 Minutes Capital Cost Capital Cost A1 - A1 - $326.6m $326.6m A2 - A2 - $253.7m $253.7m A3 - A3 - $249.7m $249.7m O&M Cost O&M Cost $4.6m-5.2m $4.6m-5.2m
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Alternative A4 – Kendall MetroRail
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Alternative A4 – Kendall MetroRail
Mode Mode MetroRail MetroRail Daily Transit Trips 15,600 Daily Transit Trips 15,600 Headways Headways 6/12 Minutes 6/12 Minutes Capital Cost Capital Cost $1.68b $1.68b O&M Cost O&M Cost $18.8m $18.8m
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HEFT Corridor Alternatives HEFT Corridor Alternatives
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Alternative B1- HEFT MetroRail
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Alternative B1- HEFT MetroRail
Mode Mode MetroRail MetroRail Daily Transit Trips 12,250 Daily Transit Trips 12,250 Headways Headways 6/12 minutes 6/12 minutes Capital Cost Capital Cost $ 1.69b $ 1.69b O&M Cost O&M Cost $19.7m $19.7m
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CSX Corridor Alternatives CSX Corridor Alternatives
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CSX Corridor - DMU
Option C2
4 passenger stations 30 min. peak hour headways
Option C3
7 passenger stations 20 min. peak hour headways
Options C4 & C5
Full Double track 9 passenger stations 15 min. peak hour headways
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Alternatives C2-C4 - DMU
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Alternatives C2-C4 - DMU
Mode Mode DMU DMU Da Daily Transit Trips C2 - Transit Trips C2 - 600 00 C3 - C3 - 1,144 ,144 C4 - C4 - 3,100 ,100 Headways Headways C2 - C2 - 30/60 minutes 30/60 minutes C3 - C3 - 20/40 20/40 C4 - C4 - 15/30 5/30 Capital Cost Capital Cost C2 - C2 - $190 190m C3 - C3 - $224.1m $224.1m C4 - C4 - $368m $368m O&M Cost O&M Cost $5.2m – $5.2m – 12 12m
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Alternative C5 - DMU
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Alternative C5 - DMU
Mode Mode DMU DMU Daily Transit Trips 3,000 Daily Transit Trips 3,000 Headways Headways 15/30 15/30 Capital Cost Capital Cost $386m $386m O&M Cost O&M Cost $12.2m $12.2m
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137 137th
th Ave. Corridor Alternatives
- Ave. Corridor Alternatives
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Alternatives D1 – 137th BRT
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Alternative D1 – 137th BRT
Mode Mode BRT BRT Daily Transit Trips 7,800 Daily Transit Trips 7,800 Headways Headways 6 / 10 Minutes 6 / 10 Minutes Capital Cost Capital Cost $407M $407M O&M Cost O&M Cost $6.5m $6.5m
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Traffic Evaluation Traffic Evaluation
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Basis for BRT Analysis
- BRT in Median
BRT in Median
- Transit Signal Priority at Intersections
Transit Signal Priority at Intersections
- 10-second green extension
10-second green extension
- Six-Minute Headways
Six-Minute Headways
- 2030 Traffic Conditions
2030 Traffic Conditions
- PM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
- Major Intersections Only (also looked at select intersections
Major Intersections Only (also looked at select intersections with geometric modifications) with geometric modifications)
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Evaluation of Impacts
- Impacts of Transit Signal Priority
Impacts of Transit Signal Priority
- Impacts of Geometric Modifications
Impacts of Geometric Modifications
- In Comparison to No-Build Alternative
In Comparison to No-Build Alternative
- Measured in Cumulative Vehicle Hours or Impact per
Measured in Cumulative Vehicle Hours or Impact per Vehicle in Seconds Vehicle in Seconds
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Impacts of BRT Alternative
- 60
- 40
- 20
20 40 SW 147 Avenue SW 137 Avenue SW 127 Avenue SW 125 Avenue SW 122 Avenue Mills Drive SW 117 Avenue SW 107 Avenue SW 99 Court SR 874 SB Ramps SW 97 Avenue SR 878 EB Ramp SW 87 Avenue SW 79 Avenue SW 77 Avenue Dadeland Blvd
Intersection seconds per vehicle
Note: Positive values indicate time savings
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Summary – BRT Alternative
- Transit Signal Priority
Transit Signal Priority Marginal Benefits to Marginal Benefits to Kendall Drive East-West Kendall Drive East-West Movement Movement
- Geometric Modifications and Traffic Diversion
Geometric Modifications and Traffic Diversion Adverse Impacts Adverse Impacts
- Most Significantly Affected Intersections
Most Significantly Affected Intersections SW 137 SW 137 Ave, SW 122 Ave, SW 117 Ave, SW 107 Ave, and SW 87 Ave, SW 122 Ave, SW 117 Ave, SW 107 Ave, and SW 87 Ave Ave
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Basis for DMU Analysis
- DMU in CSX Corridor
DMU in CSX Corridor
- Two-Car Trains Sets
Two-Car Trains Sets
- Double Track
Double Track
- 15-Minute Headways
15-Minute Headways
- 2030 Traffic Conditions
2030 Traffic Conditions
- PM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
- Major Grade Crossings Only (Mid-Blocks and Intersections)
Major Grade Crossings Only (Mid-Blocks and Intersections)
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Evaluation of Impacts
- Impacts of Gate Closure
Impacts of Gate Closure
- 45-Second Gate Closure Duration
45-Second Gate Closure Duration
- In Comparison to No-Build Alternative
In Comparison to No-Build Alternative
- Measured in Cumulative Vehicle Hours or Impact per
Measured in Cumulative Vehicle Hours or Impact per Vehicle in Seconds Vehicle in Seconds
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Impacts of DMU Alternative
Cross Street Net Cumulative Impact (veh-hr) Flagler Street
- 5.6
Tamiami Trail
- 5.2
Coral Reef Drive
- 6.9
Coral Way
- 5.2
Bird Road
- 7.8
Miller Road
- 5.0
Sunset Drive
- 5.1
Kendall Drive
- 7.1
SW 112 Street
- 2.2
Average
- 5.6
Negative Values Indicate Delays
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Summary – DMU Alternative
- Gate Closure Marginally Impacts Vehicular Traffic
Gate Closure Marginally Impacts Vehicular Traffic
- Per Vehicle Impact is Around 45 Seconds
Per Vehicle Impact is Around 45 Seconds
- Highest Cumulative Delay
Highest Cumulative Delay Bird Road, Kendall Bird Road, Kendall Drive, and Coral Reef Drive Drive, and Coral Reef Drive
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Comparison of Alternatives
- BRT Alternatives
BRT Alternatives
Transit Signal Priority Marginally Benefits Traffic Geometric Modifications Adversely Impact Traffic
- DMU Alternative
DMU Alternative
Affects Fewer Vehicles Average Delay Per Impacted Vehicle is 45 Seconds
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Summary Summary
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Tier 2 Summary
Alternative
Ridership (Trips) Capital Cost (millions) O & M Cost (millions) Traffic Impact Major Intersections Affected
A1 – Kendall BRT
10,048 $ 326.6 $ 4.8 High 16
A2 – Kendall BRT
7,041 $ 253.7 $ 5.2 High 15
A3 – Kendall BRT
5,834 $ 249.7 $ 4.6 High 13
A4 – Kendall MetroRail
15,565 $ 1,682.0 $ 18.8 Low N/A
B1 – HEFT MetroRail
12,265 $ 1,686.3 $ 19.7 Low N/A
C2 – DMU / CSX – 30 min.
600 $ 190.6 $ 5.2 Low 9
C3 – DMU / CSX - 20 min.
1,912 $ 224.1 $ 7.7 Low 9
C4 – DMU / CSX – 15 min.
3,083 $ 368.0 $ 12.0 Low 9
C4 – DMU / CSX – SW 157th
3,017 $ 386.5 $ 12.2 Low 10
D1 – 137th Ave. BRT
7,785 $ 407.9 $ 6.5 High 14
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Next Steps Next Steps
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Next Steps Next Steps
1. 1. Further Technical Analysis Further Technical Analysis
- Refine Ridership Demand
- Develop FTA User Benefits
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- 2. Public / Stakeholder Outreach
Public / Stakeholder Outreach 3.
- 3. Identify Preferred Transit Strategy
Identify Preferred Transit Strategy
- Near-Term
- Mid-Term
- Long Term Vision
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- 4. MPO Action
MPO Action
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