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Northwest Area Mobility Study Update

Northwest Area Mobility Study Update. March 10, 2014. Background / Objective. The Northwest Area Mobility Study (NAMS) will determine transit priorities in the region, taking into consideration conditions that have changed since approval of FasTracks program in 2004

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Northwest Area Mobility Study Update

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  1. NorthwestArea Mobility Study Update March 10, 2014

  2. Background / Objective The Northwest Area Mobility Study (NAMS) will determine transit priorities in the region, taking into consideration conditions that have changed since approval of FasTracks program in 2004 • HNTB selected as consultant in March • Governed by: • Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) • Policy Advisory Committee (PAC)

  3. Northwest Area Mobility Study Five Key Tasks: • For I-25 Downtown Express HOV lanes, analyze potential alternatives to facilitate reverse commute between downtown Denver and US 36 • Determine remaining FasTracks BRT funding/scope commitments for US 36 BRT Corridor • Evaluate feasibility and cost of constructing the Northwest Rail in segments  • Evaluate potential for extending North Metro Line to Longmont  • Evaluate potential mobility improvements in the area such as arterial BRT on Diagonal and US 287 

  4. Status of Key Tasks • Downtown Express / Reverse Commute Analysis. Short Term Options • Advance Bus on Shoulder • Downtown Circulation Improvements Long Term Recommendations • Continue to coordinate with CDOT/HPTE • Monitor situation to determine if other long term planning efforts such as Development of Regional Managed Lane System plan are needed.

  5. Status of Key Tasks 2. Determine remaining BRT Funding Priorities for US 36. • Consultant Team worked with RTD and stakeholders to: • Determine remaining elements needed to complete BRT in the US 36 Corridor • Validate cost of remaining BRT items needed to complete US 36 BRT • RTD Board adopted remaining scope elements September 17

  6. Status of Key Tasks 3. Evaluate feasibility of constructing the Northwest Rail in phases. Potential Phasing Options include: Broomfield 116th Louisville Boulder

  7. Status of Key Tasks 4. Evaluate feasibility of extending North Metro Corridor to Longmont • Route assumption: • RTD-owned ROW from North Metro Corridor to I-25, north to SH 119, west into Longmont

  8. Rail Capital Cost and Ridership Summary* Costs in millions of dollars ($ 2013) and includes non-FasTracks stations $140M. ** Costs for Segment 1 include the Maintenance Facility and BNSF Operating Rights for the entire NW Rail Corridor.*** Cost per mile $30.4M to $37.2M/mile for Northwest Rail; $35 to $43M/mile for North Metro Rail Extension.

  9. NW Rail vs. North Metro Extension Key Question: What is the best way to extend commuter rail service to Longmont? Key Findings: • Northwest Rail attracts 7-8 times the riders of a North Metro Extension • North Metro Extension costs about 40% less • North Metro Extension crosses outside RTD’s legislatively allowed service boundary • Switching from Northwest Rail to North Metro Extension would likely require metro area voter approval

  10. Status of Key Tasks 5. Evaluate potential mobility improvements in the area such as arterial BRT: • Approximately 105 miles of improved service connecting northwest area communities • Total Capital Cost (all corridors): $304M • Ridership 2035: 27,800 Boardings/day • Funding does not currently exist for any BRT arterial routes.

  11. Summary of Arterial BRT Ridership* *2035 Daily Boardings

  12. Financial Analysis • Assumptions through 2035: • Assumes reasonable growth in bus and rail service • Completion of US 36 BRT remaining scope items and Southeast Rail Extension (2030-2035) • State of Good Repair expenditures • Issues / Variables: • Increase / Decrease in sales tax revenue • O&M cost increases (beyond rate of inflation) • Have reached TABOR bonding capacity • Remaining corridors cannot be financed by COPs

  13. Financial Analysis • Available funds by Revenue Source (in millions, YOE)

  14. Financial Analysis • FasTracks will be funding replacement of 84 LRVs in 2030-2040 timeframe • Base system begins accumulating funds in 2030 • FasTracks committed projects post 2035 include: • Central Corridor Extension • North Metro Completion • Northwest Rail • Southwest Corridor Extension • Subsequent Board actions will determine allocation of funds based on market conditions.

  15. Next Steps • PAC will provide prioritization of projects within Northwest Area • Final report preparation • Update RTD Board in May • Continue public involvement and stakeholder meetings

  16. Public Involvement • Telephone Town Hall Meetings held on June 19th and June 27th • 10,684 people participated at some level • Website, under the FasTracks section of www.rtd-denver.com • Public Meetings in January • Westminster: Jan15: 60+ attendees • Boulder: Jan 16: 60+ attendees • Longmont: Jan 27: 45+ attendees • Second Telephone Town Hall to be scheduled for spring

  17. Questions? Chris Quinn Planning Project Manager chris.quinn@rtd-denver.com (303) 299-2439

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