project overview and update

Project Overview and Update

theatlantastreetcar.com

December 21, 2011

Project Partners

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Project Description

Atlanta Streetcar will be a Modern Streetcar

Storage and Light Maintenance Facility

Maximum vehicle speed ranges from 25 to 35 miles per hour 

Powered using electric propulsion and supported by overhead contact wire system 

Simple Platforms 

Fully ADA Compliant 

Continuous welded rail embedded in existing streets

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The Proposed Vehicle

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Project Characteristics

2.7 track miles12 stops4 vehicles15-minute frequencyFree transfer to/from MARTABreeze smartcard fare collection system using MARTA fare policy

Proposed Operating ScheduleWeekday: 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (18 hours)Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (14.5 hours)Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (13.5 hours)

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Route and Stop Locations

Final Draft of Stop Locations

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Route

The streetcars will travel along a figure 8 alignment that

converges at Woodruff Park

The streetcars will operate eastbound via Park Place,

Edgewood Avenue and Jackson Street to the Martin

Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

The streetcars will continue westbound via Auburn Avenue, Peachtree Street, Ellis Street,

Carnegie Way and Andrew Young International Boulevard to

Centennial Olympic Park Drive

The streetcars will continue eastbound via

Luckie Street to return to Woodruff Park

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Connections

Enhanced streetcar stops (kiosks, lighting, benches, trash cans, etc.)Upgraded pedestrian facilities (wider sidewalks, new crosswalks, etc.)Upgraded bicycle facilities (striped bicycle lanes, sharrows, innovative intersection treatments, etc.)Roadway resurfacingUpgraded traffic signals systems

Scope of LCI Project

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Implementation Schedule

Activity Description Date

Utility Relocation Work Begins December 2011

Design-Build Contract Awarded February 2012

Construction Begins 2nd Quarter 2012

First Vehicle Delivered September 2012

Public Event to Showcase Vehicle and System October 2012

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Anticipated Construction Impacts

Bus service detoursUtility relocation construction

Road and lane closuresDWM will begin in January 201215 other utilities

Track constructionRoad and lane closuresShallow depth to minimize disruption

StopsPlatforms on streets/sidewalkFare collections equipment installation

Traffic signal interruptionsNoise Ordinance

Approval of Commissioner Mendoza5 days notice to residentsNotice to City Council

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Public Outreach Campaign

Design BuilderMeetings with NPUs and property ownersTown hall meetings with residents and businessesDoor to door visits leaving information packetsAnnouncements on Channel 26Public Service AnnouncementsStreet signsWebsite linksMeetings with churches and senior citizens

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Thank you!

For more information, please visitwww.theatlantastreetcar.com

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