LRT Design Guidelines 2011Prepared by:
CITY OF EDMONTON - LRT DESIGN GUIDELINES
Table of Contents 1.0 GENERAL Page
1.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 2 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.1 Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 2 1.1.2 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1.3 Procedures and Application .................................................................................................. 3 1.1.4 Abbreviations, Acronyms ...................................................................................................... 4 1.1.5 Project Management............................................................................................................. 5
1.1.6 Sustainable Building Policy……………………………………………………………………….5 1.1.7 Background ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 GENERAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................. 6 1.2.1 Public Involvement ................................................................................................................ 6 1.2.2 Land Use .............................................................................................................................. 6 1.2.3 Aesthetics/Arts Program ....................................................................................................... 7 1.2.4 Accessibility .......................................................................................................................... 7 1.2.5 Safety and Security............................................................................................................... 7 1.2.6 Operation and Maintenance ................................................................................................. 8
1.3 LOCAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................... 9 1.4 VALUE ENGINEERING/RISK MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 10 1.5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT AUDIT PROGRAM ................................................................................ 10 1.6 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING ................................................................................................. 11
1.6.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 11 1.6.2 Activation ............................................................................................................................ 11 1.6.3 Overhead Catenary System Certification ........................................................................... 11
1.7 STANDARD RECORD DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................ 12 1.7.1 Plan of Record Drawings General Requirements .............................................................. 12 1.7.2 Operation and Maintenance Manuals General Requirements ........................................... 13 1.7.3 Other Documentation Requirements .................................................................................. 21
2.0 VEHICLES ............................................................................................................................................ 1 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1 2.2 RAIL STANDARDS AND OTHER DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................... 1
2.2.1 Flammability, Smoke, and Toxicity Considerations .............................................................. 1 2.2.2 Environmental Considerations .............................................................................................. 1 2.2.3 Shock and Vibration Considerations .................................................................................... 2 2.2.4 Electromagnetic Interference Considerations ...................................................................... 2 2.2.5 Track Design Considerations ............................................................................................... 2
2.3 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES .................................................................................................................... 3 2.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.3.2 U2 Light Rail Vehicle ............................................................................................................ 3 2.3.3 SD160 Light Rail Vehicle ...................................................................................................... 7 2.3.4 Design Vehicle .................................................................................................................... 10
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2.4 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 10 2.4.1 Equipment Description ............................................................................................................ 10 2.4.2 Work Train Characteristics ..................................................................................................... 10
2.5 STATIC AND DYNAMIC ENVELOPE CONSIDERATIONS ............................................................ 11
3.0 CLEARANCES AND RIGHT-OF-WAY ................................................................................................. 1 3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1 3.2 DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................ 1
3.2.1 Clearance Related ................................................................................................................ 1 3.2.2 Walkway Related .................................................................................................................. 2 3.2.3 Right-of-Way Related ........................................................................................................... 2
3.3 CLEARANCES .................................................................................................................................. 3 3.3.1 Edmonton’s LRV ................................................................................................................... 4 3.3.2 Edmonton’s Design Vehicle .................................................................................................. 4 3.3.3 Minimum Vehicle Running Clearance Envelope (VRCE) ..................................................... 5 3.3.4 Application of Clearance Criteria .......................................................................................... 6 3.3.5 Minimum Vertical (Overhead) Clearance ............................................................................. 8 3.3.6 Special Clearance Situations ................................................................................................ 9
3.4 TYPICAL SECTIONS COMBINED MAJOR TRACKWAY ELEMENTS ............................................ 9 3.5 DETERMINATION OF ROW LIMITS ................................................................................................ 9
3.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 9 3.5.2 LRT Elements and Components ........................................................................................ 11 3.5.3 Typical Cross Section Configurations ................................................................................. 12
3.6 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ..................................................................................................... 14 3.6.1 Classification of Right-of-Way for Acquisition Purposes .................................................... 14 3.6.2 ROW Acquisition Plans....................................................................................................... 14 3.6.3 Responsibility for ROW Acquisition .................................................................................... 15
4.0 TRACK ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................................ 1 4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
4.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 4.1.2 Applicable Codes, Regulations, Standards and Practices ................................................... 1 4.1.3 Design Basis ......................................................................................................................... 1 4.1.4 Optimization .......................................................................................................................... 2 4.1.5 Design Speed ....................................................................................................................... 3 4.1.6 Definitions and Nomenclatures ............................................................................................. 3
4.2 HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT ............................................................................................................. 6 4.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 6 4.2.2 Tangent Sections .................................................................................................................. 8 4.2.3 Curved Lines ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 VERTICAL ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................................. 14 4.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 14 4.3.2 Gradient .............................................................................................................................. 15 4.3.3 Vertical Curves (VC) ........................................................................................................... 15 4.3.4 Vertical Tangents ................................................................................................................ 16 4.3.5 Asymmetrical Vertical Curves ............................................................................................. 16
4.4 COMBINED HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CURVES .................................................................. 16 4.5 VERTICAL CURVE RESTRICTIONS .............................................................................................. 16 4.6 SUPPLEMENTARY REFERENCE INFORMATION (FOR INFORMATION ONLY) ....................... 17
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5.0 TRACKWORK ....................................................................................................................................... 1 5.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1 5.2 GENERAL STANDARDS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 1
5.2.1 General System Requirements ............................................................................................ 1 5.2.2 Track System Classification ................................................................................................. 1 5.2.3 Applicable Design Standards and Governing Criteria .......................................................... 2 5.2.4 Electrical Isolation ................................................................................................................. 4 5.2.5 Noise and Vibration Attenuation ........................................................................................... 4
5.3 TRACK STRUCTURE (INCLUDING YARD TRACK) ........................................................................ 5 5.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 5 5.3.2 Rail Deflection ....................................................................................................................... 5 5.3.3 At-Grade (Surface) Track ..................................................................................................... 6 5.3.4 Track in Portals and Tunnels ................................................................................................ 7 5.3.5 Track on Aerial Structures .................................................................................................... 8 5.3.6 Embedded Track .................................................................................................................. 8 5.3.7 Track Transitional Requirements .......................................................................................... 9
5.4 SPECIAL TRACKWORK ................................................................................................................... 9 5.4.1 General Requirements........................................................................................................ 10 5.4.2 Turnouts .............................................................................................................................. 11 5.4.3 Crossovers .......................................................................................................................... 13 5.4.4 Diamonds ............................................................................................................................ 14 5.4.5 Sliding Rail Joints ............................................................................................................... 14 5.4.6 Lateral Restraining Devices ................................................................................................ 14 5.4.7 Guard Rails ......................................................................................................................... 15 5.4.8 Restraining Rails ................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 GRADE CROSSINGS ..................................................................................................................... 15 5.5.1 Road Crossings .................................................................................................................. 15
5.5.2 Pedestrian Crossing……………………………………………………………………………..16 5.5.3 Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 16 5.5.4 Service Life and Maintenance ............................................................................................ 16 5.5.5 Corrosion Protection ........................................................................................................... 17
5.6 TRACK COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................. 17 5.6.1 Running Rails ..................................................................................................................... 17 5.6.2 Fastening Devices .............................................................................................................. 18 5.6.3 Ties ..................................................................................................................................... 21 5.6.4 Ballast ................................................................................................................................. 23 5.6.5 Sub-ballast .......................................................................................................................... 23 5.6.6 Subgrade ............................................................................................................................ 24 5.6.7 Ballast Curb ........................................................................................................................ 24
5.7 OTHER TRACKWORK MATERIALS (OTM) ................................................................................... 24 5.7.1 Switch Machines ................................................................................................................. 24 5.7.2 Switch Blowers ................................................................................................................... 25 5.7.3 Switch Point Detectors........................................................................................................ 25 5.7.4 Hold-down Bars .................................................................................................................. 25 5.7.5 Roller Plates ....................................................................................................................... 25 5.7.6 Switch Point Protector ........................................................................................................ 25 5.7.7 Friction End Stops .............................................................................................................. 26 5.7.8 Wheel Stops ....................................................................................................................... 26 5.7.9 Rail Lubricators ................................................................................................................... 26
5.7.10 Lateral Track Bracing for Stations……...………………………………………………………27 5.7.11 Rail Anchor………………………………………………………………………………………..27 5.8 METHODS OF JOINING RAIL ........................................................................................................ 27
5.8.1 Welding Process ................................................................................................................. 27 5.8.2 Non-insulated Joints ........................................................................................................... 28
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5.8.3 Insulated Joints ................................................................................................................... 28 5.9 TRACK CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES ..................................................................................... 29
5.9.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 29 5.10 RAIL GRINDING .............................................................................................................................. 30 5.11 DESIGN COORDINATION .............................................................................................................. 31 5.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL ...................................................................... 31 5.13 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION ....................................................................................................... 31
6.0 TRACTION POWER ............................................................................................................................. 1 6.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
6.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 6.1.2 System Description ............................................................................................................... 1 6.1.3 Abbreviations and Definitions ............................................................................................... 1 6.1.4 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations and Guidelines ................................................. 2 6.1.5 Traction Power System Elements ........................................................................................ 3 6.1.6 Traction Power System Loads and Parameters ................................................................... 4 6.1.7 Safety and Security............................................................................................................... 5 6.1.8 Environmental Considerations .............................................................................................. 6
6.2 TRACTION POWER SUBSTATIONS ............................................................................................... 6 6.2.1 General Design Principles .................................................................................................... 6 6.2.2 Substation Facility ................................................................................................................. 6 6.2.3 Substation Equipment........................................................................................................... 9 6.2.4 Substation Controls ............................................................................................................ 13 6.2.5 Protection Systems and Devices ........................................................................................ 15
6.2.6 Protection Relay Descriptions…………………………………………………………………..16 6.3 TRACTION POWER FEEDER SYSTEM ........................................................................................ 17
6.3.1 Positive Feeder Cables ...................................................................................................... 17 6.3.2 Negative Return Cables ..................................................................................................... 17 6.3.3 Tunnel Parallel Feeder Cables ........................................................................................... 18 6.3.4 High Voltage AC Power Cables .......................................................................................... 18
6.3.5 Electrical Switches……………………………………………………………………………….18 6.4 DUCTBANKS AND CONDUITS ...................................................................................................... 18 6.5 OVERHEAD TRACTION POWER SYSTEM................................................................................... 19
6.5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 19 6.5.2 Design Philosophy .............................................................................................................. 19 6.5.3 Design Requirements and Criteria ..................................................................................... 20 6.5.4 Details of Overhead Catenary System ............................................................................... 24 6.5.5 Overhead Catenary System Configurations ....................................................................... 26 6.5.6 Catenary Support Components .......................................................................................... 26 6.5.7 In-Span Assemblies ............................................................................................................ 29
7.0 SIGNALS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….1 7.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
7.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 7.1.2 System Description ............................................................................................................... 1 7.1.3 Abbreviations, Definitions, Nomenclatures ........................................................................... 2 7.1.4 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations and Guidelines ................................................. 3
7.2 PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................... 3 7.2.1 Goals and Objectives............................................................................................................ 3 7.2.2 Operating Assumptions and Principles................................................................................. 4
7.2.3 Checked-Redundancy Principle ........................................................................................... 5 7.3 LRT SIGNAL SYSTEM OPERATION ................................................................................................ 5
7.3.1 Headway and Train Size ...................................................................................................... 5 7.3.2 Normal Running .................................................................................................................... 6 7.3.3 Reverse Running .................................................................................................................. 6 7.3.4 Vehicles ................................................................................................................................ 6
7.4 LRT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 7 7.4.1 System Design ...................................................................................................................... 7 7.4.2 System Safety Principles ...................................................................................................... 7 7.4.3 Speed Restrictions ................................................................................................................ 8 7.4.4 Automatic Fixed Block Signaling .......................................................................................... 8 7.4.5 Determination of Block Location ......................................................................................... 10 7.4.6 Prevention of Side Collisions and Derailments .................................................................. 10 7.4.7 Grade Crossings ................................................................................................................. 11 7.4.8 LRT Operational Functional Requirements ........................................................................ 12 7.4.9 Wayside LRT Signal Equipment ......................................................................................... 13 7.4.10 Communication Requirements for LRT Control ................................................................. 13 7.4.11 Signal Aspects .................................................................................................................... 13 7.4.12 Compatibility ....................................................................................................................... 13
7.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 14 7.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 14 7.5.2 Numbering Schemes .......................................................................................................... 14 7.5.3 Wayside Signals ................................................................................................................. 15 7.5.4 Track Circuits ...................................................................................................................... 16 7.5.5 Powered Track Switches .................................................................................................... 17 7.5.6 Manual Track Switches with Switch Point Indication Interlocks ......................................... 18 7.5.7 Route Key Switch ............................................................................................................... 18 7.5.8 Interlocking ......................................................................................................................... 18 7.5.9 Central Traffic Control System ........................................................................................... 19 7.5.10 Grade Crossings Equipment .............................................................................................. 24 7.5.11 Cases and Housing ............................................................................................................ 25 7.5.12 Signal Room ....................................................................................................................... 25 7.5.13 Signal Room Power Supply ................................................................................................ 26 7.5.14 Wire and Cable ................................................................................................................... 27 7.5.15 Spare Parts ......................................................................................................................... 27 7.5.16 Duct Banks ......................................................................................................................... 27
7.6 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 28 7.7 RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................................ 29
7.7.1 Signal System Contractor ................................................................................................... 29 7.7.2 ETS (acting on behalf of the City – the Owner) .................................................................. 29 7.7.3 Deliverables ........................................................................................................................ 30
7.8 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING ................................................................................................. 30 7.9 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................... 30 7.10 RECORD DOCUMENTS ................................................................................................................. 31
8.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 8.1.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations, Practices ......................................................... 2 8.1.3 Design Reference Documents .............................................................................................. 2
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8.1.4 General Design Requirements ............................................................................................. 3 8.1.5 Environmental Factors .......................................................................................................... 3
8.2 ETS CONTROL CENTRE (THIS SECTION IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY) .................................. 4 8.2.1 Future Control Centre Facility Design Requirements ........................................................... 4 8.2.2 Electronic and Software Requirements ................................................................................ 6
8.3 BUILDING MONITORING SYSTEM (BMS) ...................................................................................... 7 8.3.1 Abbreviations, Definitions, and Nomenclature ..................................................................... 7 8.3.2 Existing Building Management System ................................................................................ 9 8.3.3 General Requirements........................................................................................................ 10 8.3.4 BMS Equipment Requirements .......................................................................................... 10 8.3.5 Requirements for the BMS Monitoring and Control of Systems ......................................... 13 8.3.6 Control Logic Software, Graphics and Alarming Requirements ......................................... 17 8.3.7 Training ............................................................................................................................... 18
8.4 SECURITY SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................... 18 8.5 OTHER LRT CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 19 8.6 TELEPHONE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................. 19
8.8.1 Functional and Phone Equipment Requirements ............................................................... 19 8.6.2 Electrical Requirements ...................................................................................................... 21 8.6.3 Distribution Design Requirements ...................................................................................... 22 8.6.4 Interfacing Requirements ................................................................................................... 23
8.7 PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) AND VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGN (VMS) SYSTEM .............................. 23 8.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 23 8.7.2 System and Component Design Requirements ................................................................. 25 8.7.3 Interfacing Requirements ................................................................................................... 28 8.7.4 Variable Message Signs ..................................................................................................... 28
8.8 RADIO SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................. 29 8.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 29 8.8.2 Interfacing Requirements ................................................................................................... 31 8.8.3 System and Component Design Requirements ................................................................. 31 8.8.4 Radio System Replacement ............................................................................................... 32
8.9 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION .................................................................................................... 32 8.9.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 32 8.9.2 General Design Considerations .......................................................................................... 34 8.9.3 Interface with Other Sub-systems ...................................................................................... 47 8.9.4 Portal Intrusion Surveillance System .................................................................................. 48
8.10 COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 49 8.10.1 Communication Room Infrastructure .................................................................................. 49 8.10.2 Wayside Facilities ............................................................................................................... 51 8.10.3 Station Facilities .................................................................................................................. 52 8.10.4 Co-located Communications Equipment ............................................................................ 53
8.11 COMMUNICATION CABLING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 54 8.11.1 General Considerations ...................................................................................................... 54 8.11.2 Outside Plant Cabling ......................................................................................................... 56 8.11.3 Station/Facilities .................................................................................................................. 61 8.11.4 Cable System ..................................................................................................................... 62
8.12 SONET TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 63 8.12.1 Overview of Existing System .............................................................................................. 63 8.12.2 System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 64 8.12.3 Network Management System ........................................................................................... 64 8.12.4 Technical Specification ....................................................................................................... 64 8.12.5 Network Testing .................................................................................................................. 65 8.12.6 Commissioning and Documentation ................................................................................... 66 8.12.7 Warranty ............................................................................................................................. 66
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9.0 STRUCTURES ...................................................................................................................................... 1 9.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
9.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 9.1.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, Practices and Reference Guidelines ................................... 1 9.1.3 Structure Categories ............................................................................................................. 2 9.1.4 Load Factor Method for Design ............................................................................................ 2 9.1.5 Application of Loadings ........................................................................................................ 2
9.2 BRIDGES ........................................................................................................................................... 3 9.2.1 Dead Loads .......................................................................................................................... 3 9.2.2 Live Loads ............................................................................................................................ 4 9.2.3 Vertical Loads ....................................................................................................................... 4 9.2.4 Horizontal Loads ................................................................................................................... 4 9.2.5 Derailment Loads .................................................................................................................. 5 9.2.6 Longitudinal Forces Due to Acceleration/Deceleration and Rail Restraint ........................... 5 9.2.7 Centrifugal Forces ................................................................................................................ 5 9.2.8 Vehicle Collision Loads ........................................................................................................ 6 9.2.9 Vibration and Deflection Control ........................................................................................... 6 9.2.10 Fatigue .................................................................................................................................. 6 9.2.11 Thermal, Wind, Snow, Shrinkage, Creep Loading Considerations ...................................... 6 9.2.12 Related Structural Considerations ........................................................................................ 6 9.2.13 Inspection and Maintenance Manual ....................................................................................... 7
9.3 BUILDINGS ....................................................................................................................................... 8 9.3.1 Loads and Forces ................................................................................................................. 8 9.3.2 Related Structural Considerations for Type II and Type III LRT Stations ............................ 8
9.4 RETAINING STRUCTURES ............................................................................................................. 8 9.4.1 Loads and Forces and Related Considerations ................................................................... 8
9.5 EARTH EMBANKMENTS .................................................................................................................. 9 9.6 NOISE ATTENUATION WALL .......................................................................................................... 9 9.7 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES .................................................................................................... 9
9.7.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 9 9.7.2 Type I Stations .................................................................................................................... 10 9.7.3 Tunnels ............................................................................................................................... 10 9.7.4 Shafts and Cross-Connections ........................................................................................... 12 9.7.5 Cut and Cover ..................................................................................................................... 13 9.7.6 Portals ................................................................................................................................. 14 9.7.7 Temporary Live Loads ........................................................................................................ 15
9.8 POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES....................................................... 15 9.8.1 Support General Requirements .......................................................................................... 15 9.8.2 Support Methods ................................................................................................................ 16
9.9 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTING LRT TRACKS OVER .......... EXISTING UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES .................................................................................................. 17
9.10 PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OVER EXISTING LRT UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES ................ 17 9.11 PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT UNDER EXISTING LRT TRACKS ...................................................... 18
10.0 STATIONS AND ANCILLARY FACILITIES .......................................................................................... 1 10.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
10.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 10.1.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, Policies and Reference Guidelines ...................................... 1 10.1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 2
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10.2 DESIGN PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................... 4 10.2.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4 10.2.2 Interchange Function ............................................................................................................ 5 10.2.3 Accessibility .......................................................................................................................... 5 10.2.4 Fare Payment ....................................................................................................................... 5 10.2.5 Passenger Safety and Security ............................................................................................ 5 10.2.6 Architectural .......................................................................................................................... 6 10.2.7 Lighting ................................................................................................................................. 6 10.2.8 Artwork .................................................................................................................................. 6 10.2.9 Landscaping ......................................................................................................................... 6
10.3 STATION SITE, CIRCULATION AND ACCESS ............................................................................... 7 10.3.1 Location ................................................................................................................................ 7 10.3.2 Access and Egress ............................................................................................................... 7 10.3.3 Emergency Egress/Exiting ................................................................................................... 8 10.3.4 Vertical Circulation .............................................................................................................. 11
10.4 STRUCTURES AND SHELTERS ................................................................................................... 15 10.4.1 Platform .............................................................................................................................. 15 10.4.2 Roofs .................................................................................................................................. 18 10.4.3 Sheltered Enclosures.......................................................................................................... 20 10.4.4 Service Area/Room Requirements ..................................................................................... 21 10.4.5 Transit Centre Facility ......................................................................................................... 25
10.5 FARE COLLECTION EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 25 10.5.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 25 10.5.2 Fare Equipment Types ....................................................................................................... 25 10.5.3 Fare Equipment Placement ................................................................................................ 26 10.5.4 Central Data Collection and Information System ............................................................... 27 10.5.5 Interfacing Requirements ................................................................................................... 27 10.5.6 Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 27 10.5.7 Conduit, Cabling Requirements .......................................................................................... 28 10.5.8 Anchorage Requirements ................................................................................................... 28 10.5.9 Design References ............................................................................................................. 28
10.6 STATION AMENITIES ..................................................................................................................... 28 10.6.1 Artwork ................................................................................................................................ 29 10.6.2 Concession Booth or Kiosks ............................................................................................... 29 10.6.3 Vending and Electronic Equipment .................................................................................... 29 10.6.4 Pay Telephones .................................................................................................................. 30 10.6.5 Furniture Items .................................................................................................................... 30 10.6.6 Bicycle Racks ..................................................................................................................... 31
10.7 SIGNAGE AND BRANDING ............................................................................................................ 31 10.7.1 Types of Signage – Summary ............................................................................................ 32 10.7.2 Branding ............................................................................................................................. 32
10.8 STATION ELECTRICAL .................................................................................................................. 33 10.9 STATION MECHANICAL................................................................................................................. 34 10.10 COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 34 10.11 MATERIALS AND FINISHES .......................................................................................................... 34
10.11.1 Design Objectives ............................................................................................................... 34 10.11.2 Basic Materials .................................................................................................................. 36 10.11.3 Colour ............................................................................................................................... 38 10.11.4 Finishes ............................................................................................................................. 38 10.11.5 Specialties ......................................................................................................................... 41 10.11.6 Doors and Windows .......................................................................................................... 41 10.11.7 Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 44 10.11.8 Gates (Type I and II Stations) ........................................................................................... 46 10.11.9 Office Furnishings ............................................................................................................. 46
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10.12 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION .................................................................................. 46 10.12.1 Type I Roof Structures ...................................................................................................... 46 10.12.2 Type I and Type II Station Walls ....................................................................................... 46 10.12.3 Above Grade Structures (Type I Entranceways, Type II and III Roofs) ........................... 47 10.12.4 Drainage ........................................................................................................................... 47
10.13 ADVERTISING ................................................................................................................................ 47 10.13.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 47 10.13.2 Location Criteria ................................................................................................................ 48 10.13.3 Advertising Panel Frames ................................................................................................. 48 10.13.4 Lighting .................................................................................................................................. 48 10.13.5 Digital Display ................................................................................................................... 48 10.13.6 Maintenance and Performance Criteria ............................................................................ 48 10.13.7 Future Requirements ........................................................................................................ 48
10.14 STREETS DESIGN ......................................................................................................................... 48
11.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 11.1.2 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 1 11.1.3 Applicable Codes, Regulations, Standards, Practices, ReferenceGuidelines ..................... 1
11.2 SYSTEM LOADS ............................................................................................................................... 2 11.2.1 Demand Factors ................................................................................................................... 2 11.2.2 Traction Power ...................................................................................................................... 3
11.3 SYSTEM POWER CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................... 3 11.3.1 Utility Power Transmission ................................................................................................... 3 11.3.2 Systems Voltages ................................................................................................................. 3 11.3.3 Capacity ................................................................................................................................ 3
11.4 SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION ..................................................................................................... 4 11.4.1 Supply to Signal and Communication Rooms ...................................................................... 4 11.4.2 Panel Board Locations ......................................................................................................... 4 11.4.3 ROW Maintenance Power .................................................................................................... 4
11.5 MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................................... 4 11.5.1 Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 4 11.5.2 Identification .......................................................................................................................... 5
11.6 EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 6 11.6.1 Motors ................................................................................................................................... 6 11.6.2 Transformers ........................................................................................................................ 6 11.6.3 Disconnect Switches and Fuses ........................................................................................... 7
11.7 EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 7 11.7.1 Manual Transfer Switch ........................................................................................................ 8 11.7.2 Automatic Transfer Switch .................................................................................................... 8 11.7.3 Standby Rated Fixed Mounted Generators .......................................................................... 8 11.7.4 Portable Generators .............................................................................................................. 10
11.8 ELECTRICAL HEAT TRACE SYSTEMS ........................................................................................ 11 11.8.1 General Requirements........................................................................................................ 11 11.8.2 Cables ................................................................................................................................. 11 11.8.3 Control Panels and Accessories ......................................................................................... 11 11.8.4 Power Services ................................................................................................................... 11 11.8.5 Snow and Ice Melt Systems .............................................................................................. 12
11.9 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION ..................................................................................................... 12 11.10 LIGHTING ........................................................................................................................................ 12
11.10.1 General Design Objectives ................................................................................................. 13
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11.10.2 Performance Standards ...................................................................................................... 13 11.10.3 Standard Lighting Elements/Fixtures .................................................................................. 13 11.10.4 Illumination Levels .............................................................................................................. 14 11.10.5 Lighting Control Systems .................................................................................................... 16 11.10.6 Lighting Energy Conservation Measures ........................................................................... 16 11.10.7 Emergency Lighting ............................................................................................................ 16
11.11 METERING ...................................................................................................................................... 17 11.11.1 Utility Metering .................................................................................................................... 17 11.11.2 Distribution Equipment Metering ........................................................................................ 17
11.12 GROUNDING AND BONDING ........................................................................................................ 17 11.12.1 Bonding ............................................................................................................................... 17 11.12.2 Ground Fault Protection ..................................................................................................... 19
11.13 DUCTBANKS AND CONDUITS ...................................................................................................... 19 11.13.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 19 11.13.2 Ductbank Construction General Requirements .................................................................. 21 11.13.3 Conduits and Raceways Additional Requirements ............................................................ 22
11.14 UTILITY SERVICES COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 24 11.14.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 24 11.14.2 Exceptions .......................................................................................................................... 24
11.15 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ................................................................................................. 24 11.16 STANDARD RECORD DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................ 24
12.0 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS..................................................................................................................... 1 12.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
12.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 12.1.2 Applicable Codes, Regulations and Standards and Reference Guidelines ......................... 1 12.1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1
12.2 GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES .................................................................................................... 1 12.3 MECHANICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS ........................................................................................ 2
12.3.1 Piping Systems ..................................................................................................................... 2 12.3.2 Other Insulation Requirements ............................................................................................. 7 12.3.3 Equipment ............................................................................................................................. 7 12.3.4 Vacuum System .................................................................................................................... 9 12.3.5 Plumbing Fixtures and Trim ................................................................................................ 10
12.4 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................... 10 12.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 10 12.4.2 Standpipe Fire Hose Systems ............................................................................................ 11 12.4.3 Sprinkler System ................................................................................................................. 12
12.5 HEATING ......................................................................................................................................... 13 12.6 VENTILATION & SMOKE CONTROL ............................................................................................. 13
12.6.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 13 12.6.2 Ventilation and Heating Criteria .......................................................................................... 14 12.6.3 Ventilation Equipment ......................................................................................................... 15 12.6.4 Alarms and Controls ........................................................................................................... 16 12.6.5 Metering (Water and Gas) .................................................................................................. 16
12.7 DRAINAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 16 12.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................... 16 12.7.2 Design Criteria .................................................................................................................... 16 12.7.3 Drains ................................................................................................................................. 18 12.7.4 Pumping Stations ................................................................................................................ 18
12.8 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING…………………………………………………………………..18
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12.9 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 18 12.10 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS STANDARD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ........................... 18
13.0 CORROSION AND STRAY CURRENT CONTROL ............................................................................. 1 13.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
13.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 13.1.2 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1 13.1.3 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 2 13.1.4 Objectives ............................................................................................................................. 2 13.1.5 Applicable Codes, Standards and Reference Documentation ............................................. 2 13.1.6 Corrosion Protection Specialist Services.............................................................................. 3
13.2 SOIL AND WATER CORROSION CONTROL .................................................................................. 3 13.2.1 Materials of Construction ...................................................................................................... 3 13.2.2 Safety and Continuity of Operations ..................................................................................... 3 13.2.3 Accessibility of Installations .................................................................................................. 3 13.2.4 Special Considerations ......................................................................................................... 3 13.2.5 Materials and Methods ......................................................................................................... 3 13.2.6 LRT Fixed Facilities .............................................................................................................. 5
13.3 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION CONTROL .................................................................................. 6 13.3.1 Traction Power System......................................................................................................... 7 13.3.2 LRT Fixed Facilities .............................................................................................................. 8 13.3.3 Facilities Owned by Others ................................................................................................. 13
13.4 MISCELLANEOUS CORROSION CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS............................................... 14 13.4.1 General Requirements........................................................................................................ 14 13.4.2 Metallic-Sacrificial Coatings ................................................................................................ 14 13.4.3 Organic Coatings ................................................................................................................ 14 13.4.4 Conversion Coatings .......................................................................................................... 14 13.4.5 Ceramic-Metallic Coatings (Cermets) ................................................................................. 14 13.4.6 Sealants .............................................................................................................................. 15 13.4.7 Barrier Coating System....................................................................................................... 15
14.0 IMPACT MITIGATION, AESTHETICS, ROW CONTROL .................................................................... 1 14.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
14.1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................... 1 14.1.2 Bylaws, Standards, Practices, Guidelines, References ....................................................... 1
14.2 LRT IMPACTS AND ABATEMENT MEASURES .............................................................................. 1 14.2.1 LRT Impacts ......................................................................................................................... 1 14.2.2 Noise Bylaw .......................................................................................................................... 2 14.2.3 Abatement Techniques ......................................................................................................... 2
14.3 AESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................................................................... 3 14.3.1 General ..................................................................................................................................... 3 14.3.2 Landscape Design Principles ............................................................................................... 3 14.3.3 Landscape Design Reference Documents ........................................................................... 6 14.3.4 Architectural Requirements .................................................................................................. 6
14.4 ROW ACCESS CONTROL AND PROTECTION .............................................................................. 6 14.4.1 Fencing ................................................................................................................................. 6 14.4.2 Signage ................................................................................................................................. 7
15.0 ACCESSIBILITY .................................................................................................................................... 1
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15.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1 15.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 15.1.2 Abbreviations, Acronyms ...................................................................................................... 1 15.1.3 Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1 15.1.4 Applicable Codes, Standards, Practices .............................................................................. 2 15.1.5 Design References ............................................................................................................... 2 15.1.6 Accessibility Features/ABC References ............................................................................... 2
15.2 ACCESSIBILITY POLICIES .............................................................................................................. 3 15.2.1 Policy C463 – Accessibility to City of Edmonton Owned and Occupied Buildings .............. 3 15.2.2 ETS Accessible Transit Instruction ....................................................................................... 4 15.2.3 Stakeholder Groups .............................................................................................................. 5
15.3 LRT STATION DESIGN ..................................................................................................................... 5 15.3.1 Accessibility Principles.......................................................................................................... 5 15.3.2 Interior Accessible Routes .................................................................................................... 5 15.3.3 Platform, Public Areas and Amenities ................................................................................ 10
15.4 STATION EXTERIOR AREAS ........................................................................................................ 13 15.4.1 Exterior Accessible Routes ................................................................................................. 13 15.4.2 Passenger Loading Zones .................................................................................................. 14 15.4.3 Parking Lots ........................................................................................................................ 15
15.5 TRANSIT CENTRES ....................................................................................................................... 15 15.6 SAFETY AND SECURITY .................................................................................................. 15
16.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY..................................................................................................................... 1 16.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
16.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 16.1.2 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Definitions ................................................................................... 1 16.1.3 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations, Design References ......................................... 1
16.2 SAFETY AND SECURITY GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES ........................................ 2 16.2.1 Safer City Principles and Guidelines .................................................................................... 2 16.2.2 General Guidelines for all Transit Facilities .......................................................................... 2 16.2.3 LRT Facility Interior and Exterior Access Routes and Areas ............................................... 3
16.4 LRT SYSTEM SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES ..................................................................... 4 16.4.1 Surveillance .......................................................................................................................... 4 16.4.2 Stations/Facilities .................................................................................................................. 6 16.4.3 Station Exterior Areas ........................................................................................................... 8 16.4.4 LRT Right-of-Way ................................................................................................................. 8 16.4.5 Light Rail Vehicles ................................................................................................................ 9 16.4.6 Ownership, Maintenance and Management ....................................................................... 10
17.0 UTILITIES .............................................................................................................................................. 1 17.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
17.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 17.1.2 Applicable Codes, Standards, Practices and Reference Guidelines ................................... 1 17.1.3 Ownership ............................................................................................................................. 2
17.2 GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES .................................................................................................... 3 17.2.1 All Utilities ............................................................................................................................. 3 17.2.2 Utilities Impacted by LRT Construction ................................................................................ 3
17.3 RESPONSIBILITIES AND COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS ...................................................... 4 17.3.1 Process Overview ................................................................................................................. 4 17.3.2 LRT Utility Design Consultant ............................................................................................... 4
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17.4 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 6 17.5 LRT UTILITIES .................................................................................................................................. 6
17.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 6 17.5.2 Utility Service Connection ..................................................................................................... 6 17.5.3 Utility Placement At-Grade Trackway ................................................................................... 6 17.5.4 Utility Placement in Underground Tunnels or Structures ..................................................... 6
18.0 STREETS DESIGN ............................................................................................................................... 1 18.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
18.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 18.1.2 Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................ 1 18.1.3 Applicable Standards, Regulations, Practices, Guidelines................................................... 1 18.1.4 Plan Approval Procedure ...................................................................................................... 2
18.2 STREET GEOMETRIC DESIGN ....................................................................................................... 3 18.2.1 Medians ................................................................................................................................ 3 18.2.2 Private Crossings/Curb Cuts ................................................................................................ 3 18.2.3 On-Street Parking ................................................................................................................. 3 18.2.4 Bus Loading Zones ............................................................................................................... 3 18.2.5 Sidewalks/Walkways/Multi-Use Trails/Boulevards ............................................................... 3 18.2.6 Curb Ramps .......................................................................................................................... 4 18.2.7 Landscaping ......................................................................................................................... 4 18.2.8 Street Lighting ....................................................................................................................... 4 18.2.9 Temporary/Detour Roads ..................................................................................................... 4 18.2.10 Clearance Requirements (edge of road to LRT) .................................................................. 4
18.3 STREET CONSTRUCTION............................................................................................................... 4 18.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4 18.3.2 Grade Crossings of the LRT Trackway ................................................................................ 4
18.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL MEASURES .................................................................................................... 4 18.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4 18.4.2 Crosswalks ........................................................................................................................... 4 18.4.3 Vehicular Access and Parking .............................................................................................. 5
18.5 LRT GRADE CROSSING SAFETY ................................................................................................... 5 18.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 5 18.5.2 Mitigation Measures.............................................................................................................. 5 18.5.3 Evaluation Procedure ........................................................................................................... 6 18.5.4 Road Crossings of Arterial Roadways .................................................................................. 7 18.5.5 Protective Measures for At-Grade Pedestrian Crossings of Arterial Roads......................... 7
18.6 STREETS DRAINAGE ...................................................................................................................... 8 18.7 STATION ACCESS ........................................................................................................................... 8
18.7.1 Access Modes ...................................................................................................................... 8 18.7.2 Vehicular Access .................................................................................................................. 8 18.7.3 Surface Park and Ride Lots .................................................................................................. 9
18.8 EMERGENCY AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE ACCESS ............................................................. 11 18.9 TRANSIT CENTRES ....................................................................................................................... 11 18.10 FENCING…………………………………………………………………………………………………12
19.0 PARKADES ........................................................................................................................................... 1 19.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 1
19.1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 1 19.1.2 Abbreviations and Definitions ............................................................................................... 1 19.1.3 Applicable Codes, Standards, Practices, and Reference Guidelines .................................. 1
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19.2 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN OF PARKADES .......................................................................................... 2 19.2.1 Usage Projections ................................................................................................................. 2 19.2.2 Required Level-of-Service .................................................................................................... 2 19.2.3 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities ............................................................................. 2 19.2.4 Emergency Access ............................................................................................................... 2 19.2.5 Street Access ........................................................................................................................ 3 19.2.6 Access Control Devices ........................................................................................................ 3 19.2.7 Above vs. Below Ground Structure ...................................................................................... 3 19.2.8 Vehicular Circulation ............................................................................................................. 4 19.2.9 Parking Geometry and Layout .............................................................................................. 4 19.2.10 Pedestrian Circulation........................................................................................................... 5
19.3 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 6 19.3.1 Classification .........................