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Home My WebLink AboutCity Commission slidesProject Update Briefing for the Miami City Commissio --, STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY ■ July 8, 2004 Charles Hales HDR Engineering 1 Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY Miami Streetcar Feasibility Study Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Why consider streetcars in Miami? Pilaff a STATE unI. Connecting People and Shaping Places a. STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Miami Streetcar Feasibility Study Goals Provide connectivity between redeveloping areas and Downtown Improve connectivity between neighborhoods Promote additional economic development stimulus Support a more transit -oriented form of development Attract urban residents to make local trips via transit Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Connecting People and Shaping Places a. STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Light Rail vs. Streetcars Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Construction Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY Miami Streetcar Feasibility Study Key Tasks Examine possible routes/alignments Evaluate physical feasibility Estimate ridership Estimate costs and benefits Detail route, station Iocations=, IMP Develop financing proposal Develop implementation plan VFW Connecting People and Shaping Places tlf STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Miami Streetcar Feasibility Study Major Drivers in Alignment and Phasing Bay Link downtown loop creates the "hub" Connection to Metromover and Metrorail Multiple corridors to neighborhoods North Alignment to serve Redevelopment and Major Projects Bridging the river —costs and complexities - drives initial phase North rather than South or West Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY NW loth St. l } NW 1 441)1, F...t 00� �395� '_� I r'•t ''`` 0 ;; NW 1 1 t17 :�C.O r 95 N1st �O _,_ _,� 0 w Flagler 4 SW 15t QY! 0_ Connection to Wi Bay Link ■ Llipt 0 0 vVV5thSt. c5 .1 Port Blvd. Potential to Advance Bay Link with Streetcar Serve both local and Miami -Miami Beach circulation needs �o 7' Use same/similar technology STREETCAR CORRIDOR I to FEASIBILITY STUDY NW 4oth St. NW 36th St. CITY 6F MIAMI NOT TO SCALE NW asth St. nd pas MX NW Both St. NW i'ith b, 0 0 NW ittli q o d o NW 5th St. I b d I NW 1st0 O FlaglerS . SW Istep 0 0 0 0 O Ji 00 Recommended Phase I Alignment Buena Vista/Design District N E 2nd Avenue N E 9th Street Miami Avenue Government Center SW 1st Avenue N E 1st Avenue N E 14th Street N E 29th Street a. STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY NW +oth St. NW Stith St. CITY OF MIAMI NOT TO SCALE NW 2sth St. MMMil P. 1 1N a 1 9, NVynwood/g ashior.Eddgewater� Pistri F I NW ,loth St. NW 14thlh. NW 5th St, z NW 1st Flagler SW tst r owntow Public Faciltities and Attractions Miami Design District Midtown Miami Omni Center _ Performing Arts Center Museum Park Miami Arena American Airlines Arena Miami -Dade College Bayside Marketplace Government Center Bayfront Park STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY NW 4oth St. NW 36th St. CITY OF MIAMI NOT TO SCALE NW 29th St. NW Koth St.� ►I NW 14thb. ► NW tttd ► NW 5th S ` NW 1st Flagler SW Ist • Port Blvd. • ir Bay Link (proposed) Metromover Metrorail Connection to Other Modes of Transportation Enhances Downtown Circulation Connects to Regional Transportation — Bus Network, Baylink & Metrorail ♦xii r STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Key costs and specifications Track and Traction Power: ■ Single Track: $9.5 million per mile • Double Track: $16.5 million per mile Vehicles: $2.3 million per vehicle Maintenance facility: 2.5 - 3 acres / $5 - 7.5M (if joint Bay Link Use) 5 - 10 acres /$10 - 17M Vehicle life: 30 years + Vehicle reliability: 99.5% Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Potential Funding Sources Local • Parking meter and garage revenues • People's Transportation Plan funds • Local gas tax • Advertising and sponsorship revenues • Fares • DDA funds (dedicated millage rate) • Tax increment financing (through CRA mechanism) • Already -programmed street improvement/reconstruction projects • MDTA funding (in lieu) • Local improvement district(s) Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Potential Funding Sources State • Transit or Rail Service Development Programs • Strategic Intermodal System funding • Park and Ride Program • Commuter Assistance Program • Intermodal Development Program • Public Transit Block Grant Program • State Infrastructure Bank loans Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR I to FEASIBILITY STUDY Potential Funding Sources Federal • FTA"Small Starts" program • Flexible funds, CMAQ, Enhancements • Congressional earmarks • EDA Public Works or Economic Adjustment programs - AI" alprAilliir sow Or Connecting People and Shaping Places • G� 4ti VINE STREETCAR CORRIDOR I to FEASIBILITY STUDY Stakeholder Coordination Miami -Dade MPO and Subcommittees Downtown Development Authority Community Redevelopment Authority Chamber of Commerce TEXCOM Committee Miami -Dade County Parking Authority "Entities of Common Interest" FEC Railroad Federal Transit Administration FDOT Connecting People and Shaping Places 4;k cJt °xl VFW 1?!OE1 STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY Connecting People and Shaping Places ."Y.Gd P{1��i4h STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY I~x� Project Contacts Lilia Medina, Assistant Transportation Coordinator City of Miami (305) 416-1429 inticUma tuLi.miami.fl.us Charles Hales, Vice President HDR Engineering, Inc. (305) 557-4770 .,41arles.hales74drinc.com Jason McGlashan, PE/PTOE HDR Engineering, Inc. (407) 420-4200 jason.mcglashan ar,hdrinc.com Connecting People and Shaping Places STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY Project Update Briefing for the Miami City Commissio --, STREETCAR CORRIDOR FEASIBILITY STUDY ■ July 8, 2004 Charles Hales HDR Engineering Serves Little Haiti Accesses Additional Redevelopment Connecting People and Shaping Places �'�P{1y�i4k STREETCAR CORRIDOR ■ FEASIBILITY STUDY