North Metro Rail Line Elected Officials Briefing. May 12, 2016

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1 North Metro Rail Line Elected Officials Briefing May 12,

2 Dave Genova, RTD General Manager and CEO 2

The Train to the Plane Officially Open! The University of Colorado A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport opened on April 22, 2016.

3 The Train to the Plane Officially Open! The University of Colorado A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport opened on April 22, Grand Opening Activities: Friday (4/22) Station ribbon cuttings, grand opening ceremony and free rides Saturday (4/23) Station parties, art dedications and free rides Sunday (4/24) Revenue service began 3

4 4 Grand Opening Weekend Events

5 University of Colorado A Line Ridership Free Service Opening events (4/22-4/23): Approximately 85,000 boardings First week of revenue service (4/25-4/29): Average of 15,860 weekday boardings Second week of revenue service (5/2-5-6): Average of 16,900 average weekday boardings 5

6 Flatiron Flyer Service Fast, reliable and frequent service: 4-15 minutes during peak hours 15 minutes all day in both directions Monday-Saturday 30 minutes all day in both directions Sunday 6

7 Bus on Shoulder U.S. 36 shoulders expanded to 12 feet Shoulders still used by broken-down vehicles and emergency responders Bus on shoulder can be used at the operator s discretion 7

8 Flatiron Flyer Ridership Averaging 14,428 passengers per weekday Increase of 45 percent from previous bus service on the corridor Ridership is up during all time periods Rider benefits: easy connections Reduction of travel times Enhanced passenger stations Branded buses One-seat ride from Broomfield and Westminster to Civic Center Station 8

9 Henry Stopplecamp, RTD Acting AGM, Capital Programs 9

FasTracks Status West Rail Line (W Line) Open Denver Union Station Open University of Colorado A Line - Open Gold/Northwest Rail Lines (EAGLE) 95% complete, testing is underway for Gold and Northwest

10 FasTracks Status West Rail Line (W Line) Open Denver Union Station Open University of Colorado A Line - Open Gold/Northwest Rail Lines (EAGLE) 95% complete, testing is underway for Gold and Northwest 10 I-225 Rail Line More than 78% complete. U.S. 36 BRT Phase 1 & 2 Express Lanes complete, with final construction activities wrapping up in the spring of N Line Construction continues on the Skyway Bridge; work on five other bridges is underway. Station work is beginning. Southeast Rail Extension- FTA issues funding agreement on April 26. Groundbreaking on May 10. Fitzsimmons Station on the R Line Southeast Extension groundbreaking Updated 4/15

11 B Line Opening July 6.2 miles electric commuter rail Downtown to Westminster 11-minute travel time to Westminster Opens July 25,

12 Ashland Vaughn, RTD North Metro Project Manager 12

13 13 Design Status Area A-C (DUS throat to York St.) is at 100%. Area D (York to 72 nd ) is at 100% and nearly at IFC. Area E (72 nd to 88 th ) is at IFC. Area F (88 th -104 th ) is at IFC. Area G (104 th to 112 th ) is at 100%. Area H (112 th to 124 th ) is at IFC. Bridges are either at IFC or 100%. 104 th Station with parking garage is at 60%. 124 th, 112 th, and 72 nd stations are at 100%. 48 th /Brighton Station at 90% and being adjusted due to National Western and Denver s Brighton Blvd. plans

14 104 th Avenue Structure Design in Process 14

15 15 Public Information Update

16 Dave Trent, RRP North Metro Project Director 16

17 Utility Relocations Utility Relocation activity along the line: I. South of I-270 (Electric) II. III. IV. Suncor (Electric) 64 th Avenue (Electric) Brighton Boulevard (Electric) V. 46 th Avenue (Gas) Completed 52% of the 128 total utility conflicts 17

18 18 Eastlake at 124 th Station Work

19 Sub-ballast between 112 th and 124 th 19

20 th Avenue Bridge

21 th Avenue Bridge

22 22 88 th Avenue Bridge

23 23 72 nd Avenue Station Work

24 Skyway Bridge Longest bridge in the state 9,533 feet 63 piers/64 spans 7626 fasteners, no ballast 24

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26 26 Washington Bridge

27 27 Denargo Bridge

Upcoming Construction Ready Mix Demolition Marion Bridge Corridor Protection Barrier 70 th Avenue Bridge Commerce City at 72 nd Avenue Station Platforms 74 th Avenue Crash Wall South Platte 3 Bridge

28 Upcoming Construction Ready Mix Demolition Marion Bridge Corridor Protection Barrier 70 th Avenue Bridge Commerce City at 72 nd Avenue Station Platforms 74 th Avenue Crash Wall South Platte 3 Bridge Continued Earthwork and site preparation Sub-ballast delivery and placement Upcoming Utility Relocations at: 124 th Ave., Suncor, 64 th Ave., Brighton Blvd., 46 th Avenue, 31 st Ave. 88 th to 92 nd Avenue, south of 100 th Avenue. 28

29 Questions? Construction Questions: Kathy Berumen Visit the North Metro Rail Line website and sign up for notices at and click on North Metro 29

Claret Consulting 18 December 2015

Claret Consulting 18 December 2015 The Denver-based Regional Transport District (RTD) 2004 FasTracks program is a multi-billion dollar regional transportation expansion plan that was designed to meet the Denver metro area s infrastructural