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DCTA Project update: Enhancing Transit System Efficiency with Stadler GTWs

Learn about the progress and challenges faced by Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) in implementing rail service. Includes Station challenges, vehicle procurement, and construction progress updates. Find out how DCTA is enhancing its transit system efficiency.

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DCTA Project update: Enhancing Transit System Efficiency with Stadler GTWs

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  1. DCTA Project Update Thomas M. LeBeau Vice President Capital Projects

  2. Agency Background • Formation 2002: (HB 3323/Chapter 460) • Initial Service Plan Development • Fixed Route Bus Services • University of North Texas • Rail Service • A-train: • Phase I (In service 2011) • 10 miles from Carrollton to Lewisville Lake • Cross platform transfer to DART (Trinity Mills) • Three Stations: Hebron, Old Town & Highland Village/Lewisville Lake.

  3. Agency Background • Phase II (In service 2012) • 11.5 miles from Lewisville Lake to Downtown Denton • Two Stations: MedPark & Downtown Denton Transit Center (DDTC) • DDTC Bus and Rail • Current Plan • Revenue Service June2011 • 21.3 miles, Carrollton – Denton • All five Commuter Rail Stations • 100% Locally Funded Regional Toll Revenue Funds

  4. Corridor Challenges • 21.5 Miles • I35E • Missouri, Kansas, Texas • Rails to Trails • DART/Denton Owned • Utility Relocations • 19 Mile Fiber • 30” RAW Waterline • Existing Freight Service • DGNO Short-line • 4Customers • 3 – 5 Trains per week

  5. Station Challenges • Site Selection • Fixed Route Bus and Rail System Integration • Design Approvals • Municipal and Community Input • Simple • Cost Effective • Aesthetically Consistent • Jurisdictional Multi-Use Agreements • Two Vehicle Types: • Budd Rail Diesel Cars (Start-up) • Diesel Multiple Unit (Ultimate)

  6. Hebron Station • 9.266 Acres • Phase I – 6.06 Acres • Phase II – 3.026 Acres • Parking • Phase I – 393/13ADA • Phase II – 267 • Total – 610 / 13ADA

  7. Old Town Station • 9.085 Acres • Phase I – 5.285 Acres • Phase II – 3.80 Acres • Parking • Phase I – 357 / 12 ADA • Phase II – 240 • Total – 587 / 12 ADA

  8. HV/LL Station • 2.805 Acres • Phase I Parking • 133 spaces / 5 ADA • Phase II Parking • 467 spaces / 10 ADA • TxDOT (I35E) • Total – 600 / 15 ADA

  9. MedPark Station • 12.805 Acres • Single Phase Opening • Total – 705/ 18 ADA • Medical Center Access

  10. Downtown Denton TC • 2.5 Acres • Parking – 60 / 13 ADA • Direct Access to DCTA Fixed Route Bus Service • 6,000SF of DCTA Bus Op’s and Retail Space • Enhanced Passenger Amenities

  11. Delivery Method • Construction Manager General Contractor (CMGC) • Pre-Construction Services • Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) • Cost Plus Fixed Fee • Lessons Learned • Pre-Construction Start • NTP Early in Design • Design Completion (Validation) • Prior to GMP Negotiations • Value Engineering • Teamwork Mindset Critical • Agency + Designer + Contractor = Success • Transparency by all parties

  12. Vehicle Procurement • Budd RDC vs. Stadler GTW • Challenges • Extended Vehicle Procurement • Clearance • ADA Compliant Level Boarding • Limited Re-work at Fleet Conversion • FRA Compliant vs. Non-Compliant

  13. Vehicle Procurement • Budd RDCs (Start Up) • Stations Constructed to Stadler GTW Boarding Requirements • Significant Step Difference During RDC Operations • ADA Compliance • Step Filler Solution • Temporary Mini High ADA Platforms

  14. Vehicle Procurement • Stadler GTW (Swiss Manufacturer) • Positives • Provides ADA Level Boarding • Sleek Aesthetically Pleasing Design • Fuel Efficient • Environmentally Friendly • Enhanced Performance • Crash Energy Management • Negatives • Currently FRA Non-compliant

  15. Vehicle Procurement • Alternative Vehicle Technology • Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) Engineering Task Force • Crashworthiness Guideline Development • FRA, APTA, Car Builders and Agencies • DCTA and Stadler Active Role with FRA toward Implementation

  16. Vehicle Procurement • Alternative Vehicle Technology • DCTA Vehicle Modifications • 11 Stadler GTWs Under Production to Fully Comply with FRA AVT Guidelines • End, Side, Corner, Rollover and Coupler Strength Requirements • Passenger and Operator Seat Standards

  17. Vehicle Procurement • Alternative Vehicle Technology • Why? • Increased Safety • Regional flexibility • Operate with compliant equipment • No temporal separation • Increased competition

  18. Construction Progress • At-Grade Crossings • Total of 43 • Quiet Zone Design • Civil Upgrades • Crossing Warning Protection • FRA QZ Approvals • 50% Complete • Keys to Successful Completion • Jurisdictional Coordination • Public Involvement and Notification

  19. Construction Progress • Structures • Total of 26 • Bridge and Culvert Crossings • Elm Fork and Lewisville Lake • Major Rehabilitation • Loop 288 Grade Separation • Rail from Vehicle Traffic • Improve Safety • Traffic Congestion Relief • 81% Complete

  20. Construction Progress • Facilities • Five Stations • Trinity Mills – 95% Complete • Hebron – 95% Complete • Old Town – 90% Complete • HV/LL – 70% Complete • MedPark – 40% Complete • DDTC – 60% Complete • O&M Facility • 25% Completion • Commissioning August 2011

  21. Construction Progress • Track and Civil • 77% Complete • South to North Heading Focus • Two-Thirds Under Construction • Noise Wall Construction • Utility Relocations • 19 Mile Verizon FO – 100% • 30” Raw Waterline – 75% • DME Power Line – 100%

  22. Construction Progress • Systems and Communications • 65% Complete • New Crossing Warning Protection • Preemption and Traffic Signal Upgrades • New Wayside Signal Upgrades • Fiber Optic Backbone Communication System • Full Communications Dispatch Center

  23. Thank You

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