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TRT Construction Local Officials Briefing Alton, IL

April 5, 2012

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Overview: Chicago to St. Louis Program

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Why the Chicago to St. Louis Corridor?

» IDOT has studied the development of HSR

  • n the corridor since

the mid 1980s » Federally designated a HSR Corridor in 1992 » Previously completed studies (2004 ROD) » Added frequencies in 2006

OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS

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OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS

Project Overview

» The overall purpose of this project is to enhance the passenger transportation network within the Chicago to St. Louis corridor. » The current Chicago to St. Louis corridor operates on only one set of track, however, future visions for this corridor include the full build

  • ut of an additional second track.
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Key Program Milestones

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OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS

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Who’s Involved?

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Business Community General Public & Interest Groups Elected Officials Transportation Providers City/County Technical Staff Regional Agencies

Project Partners

  • Illinois Department of

Transportation (IDOT)

  • Federal Railroad

Administration (FRA)

  • Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR):

Owner/Dispatcher

  • Amtrak: Service Provider
  • Other Railroads
  • Illinois Commerce Commission

(ICC)

  • Stakeholders

Project Management Team

  • Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB)
  • Sub-Consultants

OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS

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2012 Construction

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2012 Construction: Fast Facts

» East Alton to Godfrey

– Scheduled to begin April 16, 2012 – Work is scheduled to be completed about April 23, 2012 – Improvements include:

  • Installation of new concrete ties
  • Renewal of crossing surfaces and approaches
  • Installation of switches
  • Installation of new premium rail

2012 CONSTRUCTION

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2012 Construction: Fast Facts

» Godfrey to Chicago (as needed)

– Work will begin following completion of the East Alton to Godfrey section – Work is scheduled for completion in late summer – Improvements include:

  • Installation of new concrete ties
  • Renewal of crossing surfaces and approaches
  • Installation of switches
  • Installation of new premium rail

2012 CONSTRUCTION

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2012 Construction: Fast Facts

» Construction Disruptions

– Crossings will be temporarily closed during construction – Local officials will be notified of dates and times of closures – IDOT and the Union Pacific Railroad will work with municipalities and counties to plan and post detours and minimize interruptions

2012 CONSTRUCTION

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2010/2011 Construction

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Construction Improvements

» Installed rail over 187 miles of new track » Installed 491,294 new concrete ties » Spread 1,042,357 tons of stone ballast » Renewed 180 crossing surfaces and approaches » Installed 25 switches

2010/2011 CONSTRUCTION

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Construction: Before & After

Before After

2010/2011 CONSTRUCTION

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Construction: Before & After

Before After

2010/2011 CONSTRUCTION

Before After

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Higher Speed Trains

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Coming Soon… Higher Speeds

HIGHER SPEED TRAINS

» Dwight to Pontiac Initial segment for higher speed trains » Public Outreach Program –What to expect in your community –Educational efforts –Safety improvements

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Coming Soon… Higher Speeds

HIGHER SPEED TRAINS

» Amtrak cars will be upgraded with new seats, new food & beverage cars, and Wi-Fi » New stations are in the process of being built » Improved safety with enhanced grade crossing warnings and signals

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Overall Program Benefits

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Benefits

» Safety

– Enhanced grade crossing warning: four quadrant gates and pedestrian gates (subject to federal and state approvals) – Implementation of enhanced signals and crossing warning systems – Installation of new premium rail and concrete ties to support higher speed operations

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Benefits (continued)

» Economic and Community

– New or restored station facilities with technology enhancements to promote economic development – Improved transportation connections at stations – Business opportunities for rail and station construction, train operation and maintenance – Improve the movement of people, goods, and services

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Benefits (continued)

PROGRAM BENEFITS

» Economic and Community

– Creation of approximately 6,000 jobs* – 80,000 new tourists will visit Chicago each year* – $510 million in direct and indirect spending, of which $320 million will be from new tourist direct spending * – State and local tax revenues will increase by $120 million* – $2.6 billion of additional income from job creation*

*Source: Metropolitan Planning Council Occurring over then next ten years

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Benefits (continued)

» New Passenger Cars and Locomotives (Train sets)

– Purchase of new high-speed train sets for improved ride quality and passenger comfort – New state-of-art coach and business class seating – Premium onboard amenities: Wi-Fi, variable message signs, food/beverage service and automated announcements

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Benefits (continued)

– Increased passenger safety, comfort and convenience – Lighting, site, and parking improvements – Generate additional ridership and commercial development activity

PROGRAM BENEFITS

» Stations

– Improved aesthetics with new or renovated facilities – New ADA compliant boarding platforms

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Benefits (continued)

» Environmental –Improves air quality and energy efficiency –Reduces greenhouse gases –Reduces Illinois’ demand for oil

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Benefits (continued)

» Service Reliability and Time Savings

– Faster and more convenient travel- no security check points

  • r congestion

– Existing five daily round trips will include three high-speed round trips – On-time performance of at least 85%

PROGRAM BENEFITS

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Ridership & Reliability 2006-2010

RIDERSHIP & RELIABILITY

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Corridor Level Environmental Review (Tier 1 EIS)

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Environmental Study

» In early 2011, a corridor level environmental review (Tier 1 EIS) began for the Chicago to

  • St. Louis corridor

» This study will identify necessary improvements to accommodate train travel at higher speeds and additional daily round trips » Public Hearings on the EIS will be held this summer

OVERVIEW: CHICAGO TO ST. LOUIS

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Alternatives

CORRIDOR LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Springfield Area

11 potential alternatives and no-build

Chicago to Joliet

16 potential alternatives and no-build

Alton to St. Louis

5 potential alternatives and no-build

Joliet to Alton

Excluding Springfield area

Build and no-build

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Early 2011 Spring 2011 Mid 2012 Spring/Summer 2011 Fall 2011 Late 2012

Key Milestones

  • Tier 1 EIS

Begins / Notice of Intent Issued

  • Alternatives

Analysis / Environmental Studies

  • Purpose & Need

Analysis

  • Environmental

Data Collection

  • Public Open

House

  • Draft EIS
  • Public Open House
  • Final EIS /

Record of Decision

  • Public Hearings
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Public Involvement

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Public Involvement Opportunities

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Stakeholder Outreach

Public Meetings & Hearings Stakeholder Meetings/Briefings Fact Sheets Media Outreach Project Website: www.idothsr.org Small Group Meetings Project Hotline: 1-855-IDOT-HSR

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

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Get Your Information from the Source

» For additional information:

– Visit www.idothsr.org for more project specific information, business opportunities, and to comment on the Illinois High- Speed Rail project

  • Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/illinoishighspeedrail

– Visit www.connectthemidwest.com for Midwest High-Speed Rail information.

  • Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/MidwestHighSpeedRail
  • Visit us at http://twitter.com/MWHighSpeedRail

– Project Hotline 1-855-IDOT-HSR (436-8477).

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

Business Opportunities/Doing Business

For Business Opportunities:

» Visit the Doing Business section of www.idothsr.org. » Find details about the bidding process and current business

  • pportunities

» Find related links for detailed procedures

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Get Your Information from the Source

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

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Questions?

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Get Your Information from the Source

» For additional information:

– Visit www.idothsr.org for more project specific information, business opportunities, and to comment on the Illinois High- Speed Rail project

  • Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/illinoishighspeedrail

– Visit www.connectthemidwest.com for Midwest High-Speed Rail information.

  • Visit us at http://www.facebook.com/MidwestHighSpeedRail
  • Visit us at http://twitter.com/MWHighSpeedRail

– Project Hotline 1-855-IDOT-HSR (436-8477).

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT