project overview and update
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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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