Passenger Rail Service
|
|
- Jemimah Todd
- 8 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Passenger Rail Service Bill Sproule Michigan Tech University REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 1
2 Passenger Rail Service Intercity Passenger Rail trains that move passengers between cities long distances, high speeds Urban Rail Transit trains that move passengers within a city/urban area OR between the suburbs and the central city several types of urban rail transit modes REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 2
3 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 3
4 Intercity Passenger Rail Service in U.S. operated by Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) intercity passenger rail services in 46 states and D.C. provides contract service for several commuter rail agencies created by U.S. Congress - Rail Passenger Service Act, 1970 Amtrak Board of Control sets policy and oversees management appointed by President Secretary of Transportation in an ex officio member Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) administers grants to Amtrak REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 4
5 Amtrak Rail Network REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 5
6 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 6
7 Over 27 million annual passengers on Amtrak On an average day - 75,000 passengers ride on up to 300 Amtrak trains Last year, Amtrak trains in the Northeast corridor (Washington-Boston) carried almost 10 million passengers New York City is the busiest station 21,000 miles of routes, 19,000 employees REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 7
8 70% of miles traveled by Amtrak trains are on tracks owned by other railroads - host railroads BNSF is the largest host railroad for Amtrak Amtrak pays host railroads for use of their track and resources to operate the trains REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 8
9 Intercity Passenger Rail Service in Canada operated by VIA Rail (similar to Amtrak) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 9
10 High Speed Rail (HSR) a rail line and service designed for high speed operation - cruising speed of 125+ mph Japanese introduced the first high speed trains in the mid 1960s Shinkansen (Bullet Train) today high speed rail lines are common in France, Germany, United Kingdom, China, and many other countries REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 10
11 Japanese Skinkansen (Bullet Train) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 11
12 French TGV (Train a Grande Vitesse) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 12
13 Intercity Express (ICE) - Germany REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 13
14 British Rail High Speed Trains (HST-125 diesel powered) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 14
15 High Speed Rail in the United States Amtrak Acela Express Northeast Corridor, top speed 135 mph several high speed rail corridors studied US DOT Federal Railroad Administration REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 15
16 Acela Express REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 16
17 High Speed Rail Design Features Ideal: integral trainsets light axle loads exclusive rights-of-way grade separated high design speed low grades, long horizontal curves sophisticated train control train suspension - tilting trains intensive maintenance REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 17
18 Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) cruising speeds of 300+ mph development and research in several countries Germany, Japan, and others system in Shangei, China (Transrapid from Germany)
19 Tourist/Excursion Railroads becoming very popular in the U.S. - several operating railroads and museums Tourist Railway Association Association of Railway Museums
20 URBAN RAIL TRANSIT rail service in urban applications operates in a city OR between the suburbs and the central city several types of urban rail transit modes Commuter Rail Heavy Rail Rapid Transit (Metro) Streetcars and Light Rail Transit REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 20
21 Commuter Rail a passenger railroad service that operates in metropolitan areas on tracks that are usually part of a railroad network for intercity passenger or freight trains service is primarily for commuters traveling between the suburbs and downtown also called Regional Rail or Suburban Rail REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 21
22 Commuter Rail REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 22
23 Commuter rail service has passenger cars/coaches that are pulled or pushed by one or more locomotives or has self-propelled cars Several systems use double-decked cars Diesel locomotives or electric powered One or two stations in the central business district; automobile parking provided at outlying stations REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 23
24 Commuter Rail Systems in North America U.S. - Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and many others Canada Montreal, Toronto (GO Transit), Vancouver Largest systems (ridership) New York (Long Island, Metro-North, and NJ Transit), Chicago (Metra) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 24
25 Chicago Metra REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 25
26 Heavy Rail Rapid Transit high speed, high capacity trains multi-car trains operate on short headways (some can operate at 2 minutes or less) electric power taken from a third rail exclusive right-of-way underground, elevated, at-grade sophisticated signaling variety of other names Metro, Subway, Underground REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 26
27 Heavy Rail Rapid Transit REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 27
28 Heavy Rail Rapid Transit Systems in North America U.S. Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco (BART), Washington Largest systems (ridership) New York, Chicago, Washington Canada Montreal, Toronto Mexico Mexico City REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 28
29 Washington Metro REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 29
30 Chicago CTA Rail System REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 30
31 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 31
32 The Tokyo Subway (Loading) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 32
33 Streetcars electrically powered vehicles that share the road with other traffic - power is from an overhead wire (trolley or pantograph) first demonstrated at expositions in Chicago and Toronto late 1800s several developers/inventors (including Thomas Edison) also called Tram, Trolley, Street Railway REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 33
34 Streetcars were common in cities throughout North America and the world REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 34
35 Streetcars were used to link small communities called Interurbans REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 35
36 Streetcars (Toronto) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 36
37 Light Rail Transit (LRT) a new name for the streetcar electrically powered vehicles, but may link two or more vehicles to form a train a variety of operating strategies: share the road transit only street Transitway, Transit Mall on a separate right-of-way on the surface, underground, or an elevated structure typically have honor fare collection REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 37
38 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 38
39 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 39
40 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 40
41 LRT Systems in North America U.S. Boston, Buffalo, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, St. Louis, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, and many others Largest systems (ridership) San Francisco, Boston, San Diego, Portland, Los Angeles Canada Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 41
42 Minneapolis Hiawatha Line
43 Houston LRT REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 43
44 Heritage/Vintage Trolleys Light rail systems that use vehicles built before 1960 or modern replicas downtown circulator or tourist service REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 44
45 U.S. Transit Passengers over 10 billion transit trips in the U.S. last year (53% on buses, 34% on heavy rail rapid transit, 5% on commuter rail, 4% on LRT) average trip length: Bus 3.9 miles LRT 4.6 miles Heavy Rail rapid transit 4.8 miles Commuter rail 23.4 miles Largest transit agencies (ridership) New York, Chicago, LA, Washington REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 45
46 Other Rail Transit Modes a variety of other special or unique passenger transportation modes that use many of the principles of railroad engineering Cable Systems Monorails Automated Guideway (Guided) Transit others REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 46
47 Cable Systems (funiculars, aerial/gondalas, and others)
48 San Francisco Cable Cars
49 Incline Railroad (Pittsburgh) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 49
50 Cog Railroad REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 50
51 Monorails Several types Bottom supported or suspended High performance Lower performance (Minirail) used in zoos and expositions REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 51
52 Las Vegas Monorail REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 52
53 Automated Guideway (Guided) Transit - AGT unmanned, automated vehicles operating on fixed, exclusive guideways several manufacturers/suppliers major activity centers, like airports, have become an important application for AGT APM Automated People Mover DPM Downtown People Mover PRT Personal Rapid Transit REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 53
54 Automated People Mover (APM) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 54
55 Downtown People Mover (DPM) AGT system operating in the downtown area several research initiatives in the 1980s three systems built Jacksonville Miami Detroit REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 55
56 Detroit DPM REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 56
57 Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 57
58 Automated Rapid Transit (Vancouver Skytrain) REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 58
59 Reference Books Practical Guide to Railway Engineering, AREMA, 2003 Urban Transit Operations, Planning and Economics, Vukan Vuchic, Wiley: New Jersey, 2005 Urban Transit Systems and Technology, Vukan Vuchic, Wiley: New Jersey, 2007 Urban Transportation Systems Choices for Communities, Sigurd Grava, McGraw-Hill: New York, 2003 REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 59
60 Reference Materials Web Sites: US DOT Federal Railroad Administration US DOT Federal Transit Administration American Public Transportation Association Public Transportation Fact Book REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 60
61 The End REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 61
62 Presentation Author Copyright Restrictions and Disclaimer Bill Sproule Professor Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Michigan Tech University B Dillman Hall Houghton, Michigan (906) It is the author s intention that the information contained in this file be used for non-commercial, educational purposes with as few restrictions as possible. However, there are some necessary constraints on its use as described below. Copyright Restrictions and Disclaimer: The materials used in this file have come from a variety of sources and have been assembled here for personal use by the author for educational purposes. The copyright for some of the images and graphics used in this presentation may be held by others. Users may not change or delete any author attribution, copyright notice, trademark or other legend. Users of this material may not further reproduce this material without permission from the copyright owner. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain such permissions as necessary. You may not, without prior consent from the copyright owner, modify, copy, publish, display, transmit, adapt or in any way exploit the content of this file. Additional restrictions may apply to specific images or graphics as indicated herein. The contents of this file are provided on an "as is" basis and without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. The author makes no warranties or representations, including any warranties of title, noninfringement of copyright or other rights, nor does the author make any warranties or representation regarding the correctness, accuracy or reliability of the content or other material in the file. REES Module #5 - Transit, Commuter and Intercity Passenger Rail 62
Transit Technology Alternatives
Transit Technology Alternatives Fixed Guideway Systems (see http://www.apta.com/research/info/define/index.cfm) Heavy rail - HR Heavy Rail is a system that is totally separated from its surroundings and
More informationTransportation Alternatives
1 Transportation Alternatives Transportation alternatives involve a variety of components: Location Alternatives - when and where service is provided - general location as well as level of service on the
More informationMAKING TRACKS. A Primer for Implementing Transit Fixed Guideway Projects
MAKING TRACKS A Primer for Implementing Transit Fixed Guideway Projects Introduction Demand for new fixed guideway projects is strong nationwide. Each year hundreds of new fixed guideway projects across
More informationA Review of Transit Technology Specifications
. Transit Technologies Worksheet A Review of Transit Technology Specifications 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Heavy Rail Transit 2. Commuter Rail Transit 3. Light Rail Transit 4. Modern Streetcar 5. Heritage Trolley 6.
More informationa GAO-01-984 GAO MASS TRANSIT Bus Rapid Transit Shows Promise Report to Congressional Requesters United States General Accounting Office
GAO United States General Accounting Office Report to Congressional Requesters September 2001 MASS TRANSIT Bus Rapid Transit Shows Promise a GAO-01-984 Contents Letter 1 Results in Brief 2 Background
More informationTransit, Rail, Program, Project & Construction Management Experience
Point of Contact Peter M. Cipolla Vice President, Rail & Transit Mobile: 925.219.5235 Email: peter.cipolla@hatchmott.com Project Management Oversight Services Introduction & Background Hatch Mott MacDonald
More informationWhen is BRT the Best Option? 1:30 2:40 p.m.
TRB/APTA 2004 Bus Rapid Transit Conference When is BRT the Best Option? 1:30 2:40 p.m. Paul Larrousse Director, National Transit Institute (NTI) (Moderator) TRB/APTA 2004 Bus Rapid Transit Conference Session
More informationA C I O p e r a t i o n s a n d T e c h n i c a l Affairs Committee Meeting. Airport APM Overview May 6, 2008 - Denver
A C I O p e r a t i o n s a n d T e c h n i c a l Affairs Committee Meeting Airport APM Overview May 6, 2008 - Denver Presentation Overview Introduction Industry Overview Contracting Methods ACRP Update
More informationAMTRAK UNVEILS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LOCOMOTIVES FOR NORTHEAST SERVICE Siemens-built equipment to improve reliability, efficiency and mobility
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2013, 5 AM ET ATK-13-039 Media Contact: Amtrak: 202 906.3860 Siemens: 917 622.2413 AMTRAK UNVEILS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LOCOMOTIVES FOR NORTHEAST SERVICE Siemens-built equipment
More informationMetrolinx wishes to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of IBI Group to the preparation of this backgrounder.
Transit Technologies December 2008 1. Introduction This is one in a series of backgrounders that have been produced by Metrolinx to provide further explanation and clarification on the policies and directions
More informationIN THEOR Y, PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN MASS TRANSIT CAN MAKE URBAN
Can Public Transportation Increase Economic Efficiency? M AT T H E W D R E N N A N A N D C H A R L E S B R E C H E R IN THEOR Y, PUBLIC INVESTMENTS IN MASS TRANSIT CAN MAKE URBAN economies more efficient
More informationSYSTEMWIDE REQUIREMENTS
SYSTEMWIDE REQUIREMENTS for the Peninsula Rail Program San Francisco to San Jose on the Caltrain Corridor Description of the Systemwide Context for the High Speed Train Project This document provides a
More informationNational Transit Database - NTD
National Transit Database - NTD Established by Congress in 1974 Primary national database for public transit Collects annual transit performance and financial data, monthly ridership, and safety and security
More informationprovides it s customers with a single, reliable source for their wiring construction needs.
provides it s customers with a single, reliable source for their wiring construction needs. Focused on Telephone, Cable Television, Data, Power and Security Wiring, C3 provides the construction management
More information2015 NFL Annual Selection Meeting R P O CLUB PLAYER POS COLLEGE ROUND 2
ROUND 2 2 1 33 TENNESSEE 2 2 34 TAMPA BAY 2 3 35 OAKLAND 2 4 36 JACKSONVILLE 2 5 37 NEW YORK JETS 2 6 38 WASHINGTON 2 7 39 CHICAGO 2 8 40 NEW YORK GIANTS 2 9 41 ST. LOUIS 2 10 42 ATLANTA 2 11 43 CLEVELAND
More information2013 Public Transportation Fact Book
2013 Public Transportation Fact Book 2013 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FACT BOOK 64th Edition October 2013 PUBLISHED BY American Public Transportation Association Fact book historical tables and additional data
More informationExhibition & Event Industry Labor Rates Survey
Exhibition & Event Industry Labor Rates Survey Event Labor and Material Handling Cost Averages in Over 40 North American Cities Special Report Produced by RESEARCH & CONSULTING Font: Ocean Sans MM 648
More informationREINVENTING TRANSIT FROM A SOCIAL SERVICE TO A CRITICAL PUBLIC UTILITY
REINVENTING TRANSIT FROM A SOCIAL SERVICE TO A CRITICAL PUBLIC UTILITY THE PRE 1950 PAST. Extensive networks for streetcars, trams and buses. Operated by the private sector through a system of franchises
More informationDeveloping Africa: Toward Customer Oriented Urban Transport Policy. Wendell Cox, Demographia CODATU XV Addis Abeba 23 October 2012
Developing Africa: Toward Customer Oriented Urban Transport Policy Wendell Cox, Demographia CODATU XV Addis Abeba 23 October 2012 THE SUBJECT --- POLICY, NOT PROJECTS, MODES OR REGULATION --- OBJECTIVES
More informationIs a bigger brokerage network better? Is smaller better? Neither. Better is better. X Team. Better.
Is a bigger brokerage network better? Is smaller better? Neither. Better is better. X Team. Better. X Team International, a leading retail real estate brokerage alliance serving the world s premier tenants,
More informationU.S. System Summary: EMPIRE CORRIDOR
U.S. System Summary: EMPIRE CORRIDOR Empire Corridor High-Speed Rail System (Source: NYSDOT) The Empire Corridor high-speed rail system is an established high-speed rail system containing 463 miles of
More informationTrade Show Labor Rate Benchmarking Survey
2011 Trade Show Labor Rate Benchmarking Survey EXHIBITOR COSTS IN 41 U.S. CITIES labor drayage audio visual exhibitor services eventmarketing.com eventmarketing.com Produced by in association with eventmarketing.com
More informationMarch 2015 Prepared by the Department of Finance & Performance Management. 2013 Regional Peer Review PERFORMANCE MEASURES
March 2015 Prepared by the Department of Finance & Performance Management 2013 Regional Peer Review PERFORMANCE MEASURES CONTENTS CONTENTS... 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... 2 SNAPSHOT... 4 PEER SELECTION... 5
More informationThe Strategic Assessment of the St. Louis Region
The Strategic Assessment of the St. Louis Region 7th Edition, 2015 WHERE The 7th Edition of Where We Stand (WWS) presents 222 rankings comparing St. Louis to the 50 most populated metropolitan areas in
More informationNew Guided Urban Transit Systems in Japan
New Guided Urban Transit Systems in Japan Except for the metropolitan areas surrounding Tokyo and Osaka, large cities in Japan have lacked dense urban and suburban rail networks. However, many cities have
More informationAtlanta Rankings 2014
Atlanta Rankings Major National Magazine and Study Rankings BUSINESS FACILITIES Metro Business Rankings Lowest Cost of Doing Business 2. Orlando, FL 3. Charlotte, NC 4. San Antonio, TX 5. Tampa, FL 6.
More informationRapid Transit Backgrounder
Rapid Transit Backgrounder Moving Forward On Rapid Transit The concept of a Rapid Transit System for Winnipeg has been debated for over 30 years. City Council and the Province of Manitoba have demonstrated
More informationUSER S GUIDE. Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide. Combined Premium Collection
USER S GUIDE Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection Table of Contents Country Career Guides... 3 USA & Canada City Career Guides... 4 Browsing the Going Global
More informationLas Vegas: Global Suburb?: Migration to and from an Emerging Immigrant Gateway
The Brookings Institution Metropolitan Policy Program Audrey Singer, Immigration Fellow Las Vegas: Global Suburb?: Migration to and from an Emerging Immigrant Gateway Global Immigrant Gateways Workshop
More informationGoing Global Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection USER S GUIDE
Going Global Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection USER S GUIDE Going Global Country Career Guides are the ultimate job seeker s tool for finding employment
More informationGoing Global Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection USER S GUIDE
Going Global Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection USER S GUIDE Going Global Country Career Guides are the ultimate jobseeker s tool for finding employment at
More informationTransit in the United States 3. Operating Costs and Performance Measures 13. Quality of Transit Service 19. ADA Compliance Bus 28
1999 National Transit Summaries and Trends Introduction 1 Introduces the transit modes discussed throughout the NTST. Transit in the United States 3 National statistics and trends in ridership, miles of
More informationThe Killer App(lication)
The Killer App(lication) Jon Hudson, Principal Engineer Office of the CTO @the_solutioneer 1 Legal Disclaimer All or some of the products detailed in this presentation may still be under development and
More informationLinear Motors for Mass Transit Systems, their Merits, Controls and Drive Aspects. Presented by: Konrad Woronowicz & Alireza Safaee
Linear Motors for Mass Transit Systems, their Merits, Controls and Drive Aspects Presented by: Konrad Woronowicz & Alireza Safaee Outline 1 URBAN MASS TRANSIT SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS 2 LINEAR INDUCTION MOTOR
More informationUSER S GUIDE. Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide. Combined Premium Collection
USER S GUIDE Country Career Guide and USA/Canada City Career Guide Combined Premium Collection Table of Contents Country Career Guides... 3 USA & Canada City Career Guides... 4 Browsing the GoinGlobal
More informationIntroducing Light Rail Page 1 of 9
Introducing Light Rail Page 1 of 9 Introducing Light Rail Page 2 of 9 Introduction History What is light rail? Light rail as an economic tool Application Why light rail? Vehicles Power supply Stations
More informationPublic. A history of public transit in Portland. trimet.org/history. Hilary Pfeifer. Meredith Dittmar. Melody Owen. Mark Richardson Smith
Hilary Pfeifer Meredith Dittmar Public Transit A history of public transit in Portland Melody Owen Mark Richardson Smith Kristin Mitsu Shiga Chandra Bocci trimet.org/history Traveling through time Dear
More informationUSA: INFRASTRUCTURES DAY
USA: INFRASTRUCTURES DAY Business Opportunities for Infrastructures in the US Market Business Conference 21th November 2014 Auditório do Banco Popular Rua Ramalho Ortigão, 51 Lisboa Organização: Patrocinadores:
More informationImproved Public Transit
Improved Public Transit Improved Public Transit Introduction One of the major means of reducing vehicle miles of travel (VMT) in a region, and thus of reducing auto emissions, is to encourage the use of
More informationProject Management Oversight Services
Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-FTA-08-PMOC Project Management Oversight Services Federal Transit Administration Our fundamental business strategy is forging strong, long-term relationships with
More informationEnvironmental Impact Statement for the Washington Union Station Expansion Project
This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 11/04/2015 and available online at http://federalregister.gov/a/2015-28079, and on FDsys.gov 4910-06-P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
More informationWhat will the Christchurch Mayor and CEO learn about light rail in the US?
CRMS Special Digest. What will the Christchurch Mayor and CEO learn about light rail in the US? The Costs of Fruitless Tours. The public and media commentators are currently somewhat excited about the
More information5 PEER REVIEW. Transit Lanes on Marquette Street and Second Avenue in Minneapolis Image from Nelson\Nygaard
5 PEER REVIEW Transit Lanes on Marquette Street and Second Avenue in Image from Nelson\Nygaard This section examines transit services and performance in five U.S. cities and two Canadian cities that are
More informationTESTIMONY OF DANIEL DUFF VICE PRESIDENT - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE
TESTIMONY OF DANIEL DUFF VICE PRESIDENT - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM ON THE 9/11 COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ******* August
More informationZurich Staff Legal. Experienced. Collaborative. Focused on Results.
Zurich Staff Legal Experienced. Collaborative. Focused on Results. Staff Legal How We Deliver We are located where you need us, with more than 250 attorneys in our national network of 48 offices that cover
More informationKATHIE CANNING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OVEMBER 20, 2013 DISTRICT NOVEMBER ADVISORY BOARD MEETING KATHIE CANNING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AGENDA INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW 2014 PROJECTIONS COMPETITIVE OVERVIEW 2013 CLIENT ADVISORY BOARD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
More informationStreetcar Technology. Today the definition of these terms is becoming. Mexico Horse Drawn Streetcar. Wilbur Smith Associates. Streetcar Technology
What is in a name? Are streetcars, trams, trolleys and light rail all the same or are they different? Definitions tend to be a little blurred for these terms. In general, streetcars are rail borne vehicles
More informationNational Bus Rapid Transit Institute (NBRTI) At the University of South Florida
National Bus Rapid Transit Institute (NBRTI) At the University of South Florida History of the NBRTI In January 2001, the National BRT Institute was created at USF s Center for Urban Transportation Research
More informationA NEW PARTNERSHIP: RAIL TRANSIT AND CONVENTION GROWTH
A NEW PARTNERSHIP: RAIL TRANSIT AND CONVENTION GROWTH A New Partnership: Rail Transit and Convention Growth November 2013 Author: American Public Transportation Association Lead Author: Darnell Chadwick
More informationSelf-Storage Investment Trends to Watch. April 16, 2015
Self-Storage Investment Trends to Watch April 16, 2015 Economic Outlook Underpins Self-Storage Sector Hiring Makes Steady Gains Supports Broader Economic Performance Quarterly Job Growth (Millions) 0.9
More informationFINAL. TCRP Project J-11/Task 6. Role of Transit Agencies in the Regional Transportation Planning Process. Draft Final Report
FINAL TCRP Project J-11/Task 6 Role of Transit Agencies in the Regional Transportation Planning Process Draft Final Report Prepared by Paul N. Bay, PE Transportation Consultant February 2009 The information
More informationSynopsis: In the first September TripCase product release there will be several big updates.
TripCase Document Delivery 15.09 Implementation: 10 nd Sep2015 SIN time Synopsis: In the first September TripCase product release there will be several big updates. 1) Frontline agents will have access
More informationThe Right Part at the Right Time
The Right Part at the Right Time WORLDPAC was formed in 1995 as a result of several acquisitions of the top tier import companies spanning over 30 years of service in the import aftermarket. WORLDPAC imports
More informationCultural Diversity May Be Increasing in Both Canada and the United States, But Important Differences Remain. By Dr. Doug Norris
Cultural Diversity May Be Increasing in Both Canada and the United By Dr. Doug Norris Table of Contents Introduction... 3 U.S. Cultural Diversity... 3 Table 1... 4 Table 2... 5 Cultural Diversity in Canada...
More informationTransportation & Jobs for America Project
Webinar Transportation & Jobs for America Project April 10, 2013 Join the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #Transit4Jobs Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE) @LAANE Program for Environmental
More informationNY State Rail Summit Alstom Transportation Inc.
NY State Rail Summit Alstom Transportation Inc. Chuck Wochele 06/14/2010 Two main activities 19.7 Billion Euro s in Sales (2009 FY) 81,500 Employees 70 countries Power Sector 13 Billion Euro Transport
More informationImpact of Hurricane Ike
Island Transit History, Design and Impact of Hurricane Ike By Gary A. Gordon, P.E. Assistant Federal Security Director-Surface Surface, South Central Region and Michael Worthy Director of Transportation,
More informationMichael I. Schneider Senior Vice President and Managing Director HDR / InfraConsult
Senior Vice President and Managing Director HDR / InfraConsult Michael Schneider is co-founder and Managing Partner of InfraConsult LLC, a program management and strategic advisory firm with primary focus
More informationTRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Located in the heart of the Midwest, the Columbus Region provides easy access to major national and global markets. In fact, Inbound Logistics ranked Columbus as
More informationPublic Transportation
Public Transportation Resource Guidebook June 2007 Public Transportation Resource Guidebook Presented to FDOT District Five Intermodal Systems Development Unit June 2007 Purpose of the Guidebook Provide
More informationwww.tuv.com TUV Rheinland Rail Sciences, Inc.
www.tuv.com TUV Rheinland Rail Sciences, Inc. TUV Rheinland Rail Sciences, Inc. (TUV-RSI) Since 1987, TUV-RSI has been providing specialized consulting, testing, engineering and training services in the
More informationLegislative Fiscal Bureau One East Main, Suite 301 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 Fax: (608) 267-6873
Legislative Fiscal Bureau One East Main, Suite 301 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-3847 Fax: (608) 267-6873 February 16, 2010 TO: FROM: Members Joint Committee on Finance Bob Lang, Director SUBJECT: Governor's
More informationPassenger & Freight Rail = Less Energy & More Choices. NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES
Passenger & Freight Rail = Less Energy & More Choices 2011 ENERGY POLICY SUMMIT FUELING TOMORROW S TRANSPORTATION Presentation to NATIONAL CONFERENCE of STATE LEGISLATURES San Antonio, TX August, 2011
More informationThe BIG Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
The BIG Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Journée de réflexion December 13 th 2013 Montreal QC Leslie Woo VP Policy, Planning and Innovation 1 Greater Toronto and
More informationHow much are teachers really paid? A Nationwide Analysis of Teacher Pay
How much are teachers really paid? A Nationwide Analysis of Teacher Pay September 2014 How much are teachers really paid? A Nationwide Analysis of Teacher Pay by: Pamela Villarreal Senior Fellow at the
More informationChicago s Business Climate
Chicago s Business Climate Home to an unrivaled economy, workforce, and quality of life, Chicago is a thriving metropolis, yet a tight-knit community for business and residents. The city s dynamic character
More informationGlobal Real Estate Outlook
Global Real Estate Outlook August 2014 The Hierarchy of Economic Performance, 2014-2015 China Indonesia India Poland South Korea Turkey Australia Mexico United Kingdom Sweden United States Canada South
More informationEthernet Access (Formerly Converged Ethernet Access) Operations Manual
Ethernet Access (Formerly Converged Ethernet Access) Operations Manual 1. Service Description. Ethernet Access (formerly known as Converged Ethernet Access or Multi-Service Ethernet Access) provides dedicated
More informationWho is Savvis. * Pro forma. 2 Savvis Proprietary & Confidential 10/24/12
Savvis Overview Who is Savvis Savvis is an IT outsourcing provider delivering visionary enterprise-class cloud and IT solutions and proactive service, and enabling enterprises to gain a competitive advantage
More informationQuestions and Answers about the Orange Bus/Rail Investment Plan
Why are transit improvements needed? Questions and Answers about the Orange Bus/Rail Investment Plan The Triangle Region is now home to 1.5 million people. The U.S. Census and the 2035 Joint Long Range
More informationRECONNECTING OPPORTUNITY YOUTH
RECONNECTING OPPORTUNITY YOUTH Data Reference Guide March 2015 Patrick Sims Opportunity Youth Opportunity youth are young adults aged 16-24 years who are neither connected to school nor work. These young
More informationTAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Albany Southwest Airlines 73W 332 0900 1150 1,130 143...7 Albany Southwest Airlines 73W 1811 0900 1150 1,130 143 12345.. Albany Southwest Airlines 73W 6066 1110 1400 1,130 143...6. Atlanta Delta Air Lines
More informationExperts in Rail Maintenance and Infrastructure
Experts in Rail Maintenance and Infrastructure It is with great people and pride, rooted in a culture of safety, D that Transdev delivers systems, technologies, and business processes to strengthen rail
More informationLodging, Rental Car and Meal Taxes on Travelers in the Top 50 U.S. Cities
Lodging, Rental Car and Meal Taxes on Travelers in the Top 50 U.S. Cities July 2008 Prepared by: American Economics Group, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...3 TABLES: COMBINED TAXES ON LODGING,
More informationSouth Waterfront Area Dave Unsworth
South Waterfront Area Dave Unsworth TriMet Capital Projects September 14, 2011 Presentation outline Background Partnering Agreements Project descriptions OHSU Portland Aerial Tram New Campus Portland Streetcar
More informationWhat Millennials Want
Young Leaders Group Presents: What Millennials Want Monday, November 9, 2015 Difficult Public Perception
More informationFederal Transit Administration. Options for Financing Public Transportation in the United States
Options for Financing Public Transportation in the United States Capital Leasing Revenue Bonds Fare Box Revenue Bonds Grant Anticipation Notes Financing Options Debt Service Reserve Public Private Partnerships
More informationPerformance Goals and Objectives:
Online Briefing Winter 2011 2012 Purpose: The purpose of the Project is to examine and recommend ways of introducing higher passenger train speeds on the Empire Corridor and ways to improve reliability,
More informationPresented by: New Haven Electric Streetcar A Catalyst for Development
Presented by: New Haven Electric Streetcar A Catalyst for Development Our Team Has Been on Virtually Every Streetcar Project Constructed in U.S. in Last 10 Years Sedro Woolley Portland St. Paul Minneapolis
More informationDESIGNING THE OFFICE OF THE FUTURE?
GLOBAL RESEARCH AND CONSULTING OCTOBER 2014 DESIGNING THE OFFICE OF THE FUTURE? DON T PLAN IT AROUND (WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT) U.S. MILLENNIALS Executive Summary The millennials are entering the
More informationPREPARED BY WENDELL COX WENDELL COX CONSULTANCY FOR THE TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION
PREPARED BY WENDELL COX WENDELL COX CONSULTANCY FOR THE TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION I. INTRODUCTION Acknowledgment The author would like to thank DART personnel for their cooperation and assistance
More informationSCOPE OF WORK for High Speed Rail and Intercity Passenger Rail Program Federal Grant Application Development
Draft 06162009 SCOPE OF WORK for High Speed Rail and Intercity Passenger Rail Program Federal Grant Application Development The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) requires the services of
More information2017 CONCESSIONS RFP
2017 CONCESSIONS RFP Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Metropolitan Airports Commission 1 INTRODUCTIONS The MAC Concessions Team Eric Johnson, Director, Commercial Management & Airline Affairs
More informationAccredited TOGAF 9 and ArchiMate 2 Training Course Calendar February 2016 onwards
Course Start Date Training Provider Training Course Name Type Course Location Duration Exam Status URL Contact Email Contact Telephone 2016-02-01 2016-02-01 EA Principals, Inc. TOGAF 9 Foundation and Certified
More informationTCRP Report 153: Guidelines for Providing Access to Public Transportation Stations. Part 2: Station Typology and Mode of Access Planning Tool
TCRP Report 153: Guidelines for Providing Access to Public Transportation Stations Part 2: Station Typology and Mode of Access Planning Tool Jamie Parks, AICP Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Acknowledgements
More informationOur Capabilities The EAC Advantage. May 20, 2008
May 20, 2008 Mr. John Bardwell, Contracting Officer Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Room E-42-331 Washington, D.C. 20590 RE: Project Management Oversight (PMO) (Reference No.
More informationWHERE DEALS GET DONE.
WHERE DEALS GET DONE. MANUFACTURING DISTRIBUTION Why are our results better? Because our approach is. Flexibility. Experience. Commitment. That s What Sets Us Apart. At PNC Business Credit, we know how
More informationStrategic Economic Development Assets: Infrastructure in the East Valley
: Infrastructure in the East Valley Presented by: February 2013 1 INFRASTRUCTURE Moving People, Goods and Services In today s global economy, success belongs to the well-connected, especially in the movement
More informationT8131C, T8132C Programmable Thermostat
T8131C, T8132C Programmable Thermostat OWNER S GUIDE Weekday/Weekend Programmable Heat and/or Cool Thermostat and Mounting Plate 1 69-1635-2 Welcome to the world of comfort and energy savings with your
More informationTable 10-1 Travel Times Between Stations 1 10. OPERATING & MAINTENANCE PLAN
10. OPERATING & MAINTENANCE PLAN This section describes an operating plan that responds directly to anticipated commuter ridership patterns. Train schedules, type and capacity of rolling stock, and likely
More informationWelcome to the LRT Overview Open House
Welcome to the LRT Overview Open House Please sign-in so that we may provide you with updates on future events. TORONTO LRT OVERVIEW Importance of Transit to Cities Increase City s competitiveness (World
More informationDallas-Fort Worth Area Major Transportation Projects
Dallas-Fort Worth Area Major Transportation Projects Presented by: Jeffrey C. Neal Program Manager Transportation North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) August 14, 2014 Texas Society of Professional
More informationPURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION
Section 2 PURPOSE AND NEED FOR ACTION 2. Purpose and Need for Action 2.0 Purpose and Need for Action This chapter describes the purpose and need for improved high speed passenger rail on the Chicago to
More informationGross Domestic Product (GDP-PPP) Estimates for Metropolitan Regions in Western Europe, North America, Japan and Australasia
Gross Domestic Product (GDP-PPP) Estimates for Metropolitan Regions in Western Europe, North America, Japan and Australasia Draft April 2007 GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT ESTIMATES: METROPOLITAN REGIONS In Western
More informationChicago Business Overview
Chicago Business Overview Home to an unrivaled economy, workforce, and quality of life, Chicago is a thriving metropolis, yet a tight-knit community for business and residents. The city s dynamic character
More informationAdditional details >>> HERE <<<
Additional details >>> HERE http://pdfo.org/eventplan3/pdx/hous1351/
More informationLos Angeles Metro Rapid
Los Angeles Metro Rapid Why BRT In Los Angeles Public dissatisfied with slow bus service Average bus speeds had declined by 10% since late- 1980s LADOT found that 50% of the time a bus is in service it
More informationPrimer on Transportation Funding and Governance in Canada s Large Metropolitan Areas
Transportation Association of Canada Primer on Transportation Funding and Governance in Canada s Large Metropolitan Areas The transportation funding and governance frameworks of Canada s metropolitan regions
More informationPRRIA PASSENGER RAIL REFORM AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 2014 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE
PRRIA PASSENGER RAIL REFORM AND INVESTMENT ACT OF 2014 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE The Importance of Reforming and Improving Our Intercity Passenger Rail PHOTO COURTESY OF AMTRAK For nearly
More informationTitle VI Analysis of FY 2015 & FY 2016 Proposed Fare Changes
Title VI Analysis of FY 2015 & FY 2016 Changes 1 2 I. Background Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs and activities
More information