CONSULTING TEAMSTUDY PARTNERS
Surface Transportation CommitteeDec. 21, 2015
Agenda
1. Project Status2. Summary of Public & Stakeholder Input3. Strategies Applicable Study Area-Wide4. Summary of Two Alternatives5. Evaluation of Two Alternatives6. Next Steps
Project Status Developing Two Alternatives for Evaluation.
Stakeholder Roundtable & Public Input.
Internal NFTA Meetings.
Obtain Direction on Further Developing an Alternative.
Study Area-Wide Strategies
Study Area-Wide Strategies
“Canalside Station”
Remove Special Events Station/New Double Crossover
Improve Access To/From Amtrak
Support New Amtrak Station
Streetscape Enhancements
Improve Access To/From First Ward
Improve Connection BetweenCanalside & Cobblestone
Riverwalk Improvements
Support TODRedevelopment
Adaptive to Outer Harbor Access
Bricks for Buffalo
Summary of 2 Alternatives
Alternative A
Alternative A
Alternative A Requires Reconstruction of South Park (11’ lanes); Can Operate with DL&W Work as Later Phase; Rework of Yard; Maintains Track 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12; Ability to Backload Station; Reconfigure Loop - Only Access to Shop Track 1; Shop Track 2 & 3 have to be front loaded.
Alternative A
Alternative B
Alternative B
Alternative B Rework of Yard; Maintains Track 4, 5, 7. Provides Track 5a; Ability to Backload Station; Maintains Loop, Access to Shop Track 1, 2 & 3; Requires DL&W Work; Loss of Storage.
Alternative B
Alternative B
Alternative B
Alternative B
Alternative B
Alternative B
Evaluation of Alternatives
Evaluation Criteria
Metro Rail Operations
Maintenance and Storage
User Convenience
Safety and Security
Right-of-Way
Multimodal Connectivity
Future Expansion
DL&W 2nd Floor Reuse
Redevelopment Potential
Alternative A Pros Cons
Minimal impact on Metro Rail service and scheduling
Eliminates Special Events Station Maintain existing storage capacity Upgrade yard infrastructure Opportunity to phase improvements
to DL&W Provides improved transit access and
connectivity in study area Higher visibility of Metro Rail Accommodates future expansion
along South Park or NFTA ROW Provides access and invites users to
2nd floor of DL&W Promotes redevelopment of
Cobblestone District
Significant construction impacts on yard operations
Potential impact on shop operations Potential conflict between Metro Rail
riders and vehicle traffic Requires total reconstruction of South
Park Avenue Requires full length high-level station
platform Exposure to weather
Alternative B Pros Cons
Minimal impact on Metro Rail service and scheduling
Eliminates Special Events Station Upgrade yard infrastructure No impact to shop operations Coatless connections – sheltered
from weather Provides improved transit access and
connectivity in study area Complete separation of Metro Rail
and vehicle traffic – track remains on NFTA property
Requires minor reconstruction of South Park Ave for station entrances
Accommodates futures expansion along NFTA ROW
Provides access and brings users directly to 2nd floor of DL&W
Promotes redevelopment of Cobblestone District
Reduces vehicle and equipment storage capacity
Requires immediate upgrades to DL&W
Requires additional security between public and non-public areas
CostsItem Alternative A Alternative B
Road Work $1,780,000 $730,000Station $4,900,000 $3,400,000Pedestrian Corridors/ Bridges & Elevators/ Stairs $6,000,000 $12,000,000
Trackwork $2,390,000 $2,278,922OCS Modifications $2,510,000 $2,457,227Signals & Communications $800,000 $1,295,520Building Modifications - $1,500,000ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL $18,380,000 $23,661,669Escalation to 2018 (2% per year) $1,126,000 $1,448,33140% Contingency $7,800,000 $10,040,000TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS $27,306,000 $35,150,000Engineering/ Design $5,470,000 $7,030,000ESTIMATED TOTAL $32,776,000 $42,180,000
Next Steps
Next Steps
Chose an Alternative to Move Forward;
Further Develop Chosen Alternative and Area Strategies;
Identify Environmental and Permitting Requirements;
Identify Financing Options;
Final Report