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September 30, 2010
Whereas, Ultimate Accessibility Through
Modernization and Extension of the Dinky to Palmer Square
Alain L. KornhauserResident, Montadale CirclePrinceton Township
September 25, 2010
Whereas, Princeton University located a parking garage
without adequate accessibility
Dinky StationDinky Station
Parking GarageParking Garage
Alexander Road
Alexander Road
Faculty Road
Faculty Road
September 25, 2010
Whereas, Princeton University wishes to create a barrier-free pedestrian plaza as part of its Arts Center
Development Project
September 25, 2010
Whereas, Princeton University, without using any of its infinite wisdom, initiated a “Land Grab” by
proposing that the Dinky Station be moved 450 ft.
September 25, 2010
Whereas, This would be the 2nd time the University has
performed a “Land Grab” on the Dinky.The original station was moved “450 feet” to make room to create a “barrier free plaza”
between Henry & 1901 etc.
September 25, 2010
Whereas, This is not the 1st time the University has opposed
rail accessibility to the center of Princeton. Two interurban trolley lines connected Trenton and Princeton. Both succumbed to the
contemporary “Marv Reed’s Bus” which rapidly transformed into the “606”.
Witherspoon St Nov. 17, 1901 - July 31,
1939
September 25, 2010
Whereas, by using just a little wisdom, one observes that the elevation of the Dinky tracks at the Canal crossing
is approximately 42 feet above sea level
42 Feet
Elevation above sea level
42 Feet
Elevation above sea level
September 25, 2010
Whereas, one further observes that the Dinky tracks rise 66 feet so as to make a dangerous at-grade crossing
with Faculty Road
September 25, 2010
Whereas, one further observes that the Dinky tracks rise another 37 feet to its current station location thus creating the
surface nuisance for the garage and the plaza
42 ftCanal Xing Elevation
42 ftCanal Xing Elevation
Climb 66 ft to Faculty Road Xing
Climb 66 ft to Faculty Road Xing
Climb 37 ft to Current Station Location
Climb 37 ft to Current Station Location
September 25, 2010
NowAfter
Let it be Resolved, To re-grade the Dinky line so that it climbs only 46 feet
so that it can safely pass under Faculty Road
September 25, 2010
NowAfter
Let it be Resolved, To re-grade the Dinky line so that it climbs only 46 feet so
that it can safely pass under Faculty Road
September 25, 2010
Let it Further be Resolved, to continue the grading so as to relocate the Princeton
Dinky Station 20 feet below its current location
September 25, 2010
Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ Transit grant “air rights” to Princeton
University so that it can create a barrier free plaza and access drive to its parking garage
Underground Dinky Station
September 25, 2010
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Let it Further be Resolved, that with its “air rights”, Princeton University will make better use of its otherwise barriered land holdings along
Alexander Road
– Enabling 24-7 operation (if need be)
– Meet of all trains at Princeton Jct.
– 5 minute headway integration with P. Jct. Transit Village
– Many proven technology options; for example:• JFK Air Train Technology
September 25, 2010
Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ Transit evaluate the feasibility of Modernizing the
Dinky through Automation since its tracks are now completely grade-separated
September 25, 2010
JFK Air Train Technology
• Linear Induction Motor Propulsion• Completely Automated• Other Implementations
– Vancouver, BC SkyTrain• Largest system 1st opened in 1985
– Kuala Lumpur (1998)
– Detroit (1987))
– Toronto (1985)
– Yongin, South Korea (under construction)
– Beijing Airport Line (2008) Video Outside Video
September 25, 2010
Let it Further be Resolved, Automation of the Dinky would enable the University to
add an additional station east of the canal enabling intelligent accessibility and development of those lands
September 25, 2010
Whereas, The natural contour of the land is such that the elevation of the Kiosk at Palmer Square is 43 feet above that at the
current Princeton Station
188feet188feet
145feet145feet
February 16, 2010
Whereas, Princeton University will have granted NJ Transit the right to tunnel under its campus at some future date
1,700feet
1,700feet
September 25, 2010
Let it Further be Resolved, that NJ transit undertake a thorough study of the
engineering and economic implications of extending the Dinky to an underground station at Palmer Square