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MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTEWORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Station Context
Plan the Keystone is a study to identify infrastructure investments for the Keystone stations and their surrounding areas with the goal of enhancing the transit service and strengthening the communities served by the Keystone Line. This effort is being done in close collaboration with municipalities along the Keystone Line.
Why improve the Middletown Station?
FY Ridership
2004 24,257
2005 29,047
2006 33,340
2007 39,319
2008 51,149
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What are we designing?To select a station, each location must have a schematic station plan that can be used to develop cost information and measure the potential impacts and benefits in the area surrounding the station. The plans will show access, parking, pedestrian circulation, platform locations, and potential sidewalk and streetscape improvements outside the station itself.
Purpose of the Charrette
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Charrette Process
Drawn for The Washington Post, 1988, by Roger K. Lewis, FAIA,
Professor, U. Maryland School of Architecture
What do you value in a train station?
Free and ample parkingAccess and mobility options Safety and security Access for Penn State Harrisburg studentsEase of accessEconomic development Good designHandicap accessWayfinding“Green”
What things do you want at or near the train station?Post officeRestaurant/bar/coffee shopRestroomAdvertising/business directories/bus and taxi informationADA complianceTransportation links: HIA, downtown, Penn StateLighting and safetyMulti-purpose facility (offices, meeting space, performance facility)BakeryLottery machineDrycleanersFree parkingLighted/visible/accessible emergency call boxesMultimodal connections: bus, taxis/ bicycle routes, sidewalksCovered bicycle parkingPosted train schedule and directions for using the trainReal time schedule clockContext-sensitive and history-sensitive station designTicket kioskOverflow parking Bike lockersMinimize carbon footprint
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Station Architecture
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
• There is widespread support for keeping the Middletown Station within Middletown Borough.
• It is important that the station serve both regional and local customers by incorporating free parking and allowing direct pedestrian access from adjacent neighborhoods.
• Station should have 500’ center platform or two side platforms.
• Any station location should leverage redevelopment in the surrounding community.
• There is support for an Ann Street location, since it supports the redevelopment of the AP Green property and serves PSU-Harrisburg, HIA, and downtown Middletown.
What We’ve HeardGeneral Comments
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve HeardProposed HIA Location
Design Challenges
• Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station
• Station has been designed previously to sufficient level
• Future connection to potential transit-oriented development north of Route 230
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5 & 10-Minute Drive from StationProposed HIA Location
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Context
Airport Multi-modal Center
Linden Center
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Overview
Station Building and
Access to Platforms
Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station
RelocatedNS Alignment
Potential Development
Station Parking
Linden Center Redevelopment
Airport Multi-modal Center
StormwaterManagement
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HIA Station Plan ViewFuture Development Plan Station Only Plan
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station SummaryIssue Design Response
Platform type Two Side Platforms
Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass
Parking configuration Surface lot
Number of spaces 115
Distance from parking to platform 200 feetMobility options Auto
CAT BusTaxi
Community access HIAVisibility/natural surveillance
PlatformParking lot
From stationFrom Rte 230
Land requirements Linden Center (partial)
Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern rail relocation
Roadway infrastructure issues Rte 230 alignmentRte 230 pedestrian overpass
Development potential Lot 29 and Linden CenterJuly 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve HeardLot 29 Location
Design Challenges
• Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station
• Avoidance of key airport infrastructure (electric substation on south side of rail
• Access to and from Route 230• Future connection to potential transit-oriented development north of Route 230
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from StationLot 29 Location
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Context
Existing Tunnel Under 230 and
Railroad
Airport Electric Substation
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 OverviewExisting Tunnel Under 230 and
Railroad
Airport Electric Substation
Station Building and
Access to Platforms
Station Parking
RelocatedNS Alignment
Potential Development
StormwaterManagement
Potential Development
Potential Development
MiddletownHome
Existing Residential
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Lot 29 Plan ViewFuture Development Plan Station Only Plan
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Station SummaryIssue Design Response
Platform type Two Side Platforms
Railroad pedestrian crossing Underpass
Parking configuration Surface lot
Number of spaces 140
Distance from parking to platform 400 feetMobility options Auto
CAT BusHIA Shuttle
Community access PSU-HHIA
Visibility/natural surveillancePlatformParking lot
From Route 230From access road
Land requirements Lot 29 (partial)
Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern Relocation
Roadway infrastructure issues Route 230 alignmentRoute 230 pedestrian underpass
Development potential Lot 29 and Linden CenterJuly 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve HeardAnn Street Location
Design Challenges
• Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station, including M&H
• Efficient access and parking• Integration with proposed adjacent development
• Connection of station to downtown Middletown and Penn State - Harrisburg
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from StationAnn Street Location
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Station Context
AP Green Site
Route 230
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Station Overview
HotelSite
New Traffic Signal at Emaus Street
Extension
Shopping Center
Expansion
Station Parking (Top Level of Structure)
Station Building
M&H Yard Relocation
Sidewalk Improvements
Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station
Maintain NS Alignment
Connection to PS-H
Airport Shuttle Route
Route 230
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Plan View
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Plan View
An
n S
treet
Station Building
Station Parking(Top level of deck at Main Street Level)
Entries to Station Parking
Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Access to Station
Station Platform
Relocated M&H Yard
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann St. Station SummaryIssue Design Response
Platform type Single Center Platform
Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass
Parking configuration Parking deck
Number of spaces 115+
Distance from parking to platform 250 feetMobility options Auto
Bike/PedCAT BusHIA Shuttle
Community access NeighborhoodsDowntownPSU-HHIA
Visibility/natural surveillancePlatformParking lot
From station (partial)From Route 230
Land requirements AP Green site (partial)
Rail infrastructure issues Amtrak rail relocationM&H rail relocation
Development potential AP Green siteJuly 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve HeardExisting Location
Design Challenges
• Provision of sufficient amount of parking to allow growth in ridership
• Access from parking area• Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station, including rework of bridge to allow station platform
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from StationExisting Location
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Existing Station Context
Existing Station Parking
Existing Station Platform
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Existing Station Overview ‘A’
Potential Development
Station Parking
Station Building and
Access to Platforms
New Bridge Structure (Platform
Only)
Interlock to WB Track
Maintain NS Alignment
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Existing Station Overview ‘B’
Potential Development
Station Parking
Station Building and
Access to Platforms
New Bridge Structure (WB Track
and Platform)
Maintain NS Alignment
Shift WB Track
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Existing Station Plan View
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Existing Station SummaryIssue Design Response
Platform type Two side platforms
Railroad pedestrian crossing Underpass
Parking configuration Surface lot
Number of spaces 104
Distance from parking to platform 150 feetMobility options Auto
Bike/PedCAT Bus
Community access NeighborhoodsDowntown
Visibility/natural surveillancePlatformParking lot
From station (partial)From Mill St
Land requirements Moose Lodge
Rail infrastructure issues Amtrak relocationSwatara Creek bridgeUnion Street underpass
Development potential Next to stationExisting downtown businessesJuly 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTEWORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION
July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation