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Dallas Streetcar

Alternatives AnalysisNovember 15, 2012


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Meeting Objectives

Define the Project Goals & Study AreaExplain the Analysis Process

Describe the Alternatives Considered

Discuss Next Steps & ScheduleObtain Feedback


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Project DescriptionConnect Oak Cliff Streetcar with CBD Urban Circulator

Extend Oak Cliff Streetcar to Bishop Arts District


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Streetcar Corridors


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Shaping a Sustainable Core

Downtown Alignment Corridors


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Oak Cliff Alignment Corridor

MethodistHospital

Bishop ArtsDistrict


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Project GoalsDallas Streetcar - Shaping a Sustainable Core

Greater Connectivity Among the Central Area Nodes Framework for Complete Streets and Vibrant Walkable Neighborhoods

Catalyst for Economic Development/Redevelopment Expand Streetcar System Incorporating the Oak Cliff Starter Line


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Analysis Process


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Alternatives Evaluation Process


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Evaluation Criteria

(Indicators of Streetcar Potential)


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Population Density

Employment Density

Development Potential

Trip Interchanges

Traffic Capacity

Utility Clearances

Reasonable Cost

Measures of Streetcar Potential


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Transportation System Interfaces & Integration

High Speed Rail

Regional Rail

Light Rail

McKinney Avenue Trolley

Buses

Streets

Bike Facilities

Pedestrian Facilities


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Integration with Future D2 LRT Alignment Alternatives


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Serve as Development Catalyst


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Initial Screening

Examined 12 Different Route Alignments in CBD & Oak Cliff

Met with Agency Staff to Explain and Evaluate Alternatives

Study Team Selected Short List of Alternative Alignments


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Short List of AlternativesCentral Business District


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Short List Alternative 1


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Short List Alternatives


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A Development CatalystOpportunity

for the Dallas 360 Plan

Focus Areas


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Dallas 360 Plan


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Dallas 360 Plan + Streetcar Short List Alternatives


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Short List Alternatives + Dallas 360 Plan Focus Areas


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Questions and CommentsCBD Alternatives


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Short List of AlternativesOak Cliff


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Oak Cliff Alternative 1


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Questions and CommentsOak Cliff Alternatives


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Next Steps

Brief Agency Governing BodiesConfirm Short List of Alternatives

Hold Public Meeting

Conduct Detailed AnalysisPresent Results to Stakeholders


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Project Schedule and Work FlowMonth 1 Month 12Month 11Month 10Month 9Month 8Month 6 Month 7Month 5Month 3 Month 4Month 2

Project

Initiation

Project Team Meetings Project Coordination and Documentation

Task 2 Agency and Public

Involvement

Definition of

Potential Alignment

Alternatives

Alternatives Analysis

Selection of Locally Preferred

Alternative (LPA)

Development of Financing Strategy

Final Report

Data Collection and

Development of

Purpose and Need

Task 1 Project Management

Public & Stakeholder MeetingsSpecial Stakeholder Meetings

Dallas City Council and DART Board Briefings


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Thank You!

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