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1.0 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 1

1.1.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................... 1 1.1.2 Scope .............................................................................................................. 1 1.1.3 Procedures and Application ............................................................................ 2 1.1.4 Abbreviations, Acronyms ................................................................................ 3 1.1.5 Project Management ....................................................................................... 3 1.1.6 Sustainable Building Policy ............................................................................. 4 1.1.7 Background ..................................................................................................... 4

1.2 GENERAL DESIGN PHILOSOPHY .............................................................................. 5

1.2.1 Public Involvement .......................................................................................... 5 1.2.2 Land Use ......................................................................................................... 5 1.2.3 Aesthetics/Arts Program ................................................................................. 6 1.2.4 Accessibility ..................................................................................................... 6 1.2.5 Safety and Security ......................................................................................... 6 1.2.6 Operation and Maintenance ............................................................................ 7

1.3 LOCAL CLIMATIC CONDITIONS ................................................................................. 8

1.4 VALUE ENGINEERING/RISK MANAGEMENT ............................................................ 9

1.5 SAFETY MANAGEMENT AUDIT PROGRAM .............................................................. 9

1.6 COMMISSIONING AND TESTING ............................................................................. 10

1.6.1 General .......................................................................................................... 10 1.6.2 Activation ....................................................................................................... 10 1.6.3 Overhead Catenary System Certification ...................................................... 10

1.7 STANDARD RECORD DOCUMENTS ....................................................................... 11

1.7.1 Plan of Record Drawings General Requirements ......................................... 11 1.7.2 Operation and Maintenance Manuals General Requirements ...................... 12 1.7.3 Other Documentation Requirements............................................................. 20

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 ............................................................... 1 2.2.4 Electromagnetic Interference Considerations ................................................. 1 2.2.5 Track Design Considerations .......................................................................... 2

2.3 LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES ................................................................................................ 2

2.3.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2 2.3.2 U2 Light Rail Vehicle ....................................................................................... 3 2.3.3 SD160 Light Rail Vehicle ................................................................................ 6 2.3.4 Design Vehicle ................................................................................................ 9

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2.4 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................. 9

2.4.1 Equipment Description .................................................................................... 9 2.4.2 Work Train Characteristics .............................................................................. 9

2.5 STATIC AND DYNAMIC ENVELOPE CONSIDERATIONS ....................................... 10

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 Edmontons LRV ............................................................................................. 3 3.3.2 Edmontons 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 .................................................................................................... 1 4.1.5 Design Speed .................................................................................................. 2 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

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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

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 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 ............................................................................................ 10

5.4.1 General Requirements .................................................................................. 10 5.4.2 Turnouts ........................................................................................................ 10 5.4.3 Crossovers .................................................................................................... 12 5.4.4 Diamonds ...................................................................................................... 13 5.4.5 Sliding Rail Joints .......................................................................................... 13 5.4.6 Lateral Restraining Devices .......................................................................... 14 5.4.7 Guard Rails ................................................................................................... 14 5.4.8 Restraining Rails ........................................................................................... 14

5.5 GRADE CROSSINGS ................................................................................................. 15

5.5.1 Road Crossings ............................................................................................. 15 5.5.2 Pedestrian Crossings .................................................................................... 15 5.5.3 Requirements ................................................................................................ 15 5.5.4 Service Life and Maintenance ....................................................................... 16 5.5.5 Corrosion Protection ..................................................................................... 16

5.6 TRACK COMPONENTS ............................................................................................. 16

5.6.1 Running Rails ................................................................................................ 16 5.6.2 Fastening Devices ......................................................................................... 18 5.6.3 Ties ................................................................................................................ 20 5.6.4 Ballast ............................................................................................................ 23

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5.6.5 Sub-ballast .................................................................................................... 23 5.6.6 Subgrade ....................................................................................................... 23 5.6.7 Ballast Curb ................................................................................................... 24

5.7 OTHER TRACKWORK MATERIALS (OTM) .............................................................. 24

5.7.1 Switch Machines ........................................................................................... 24 5.7.2 Switch Blowers .............................................................................................. 24 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 ......................................................................................... 25 5.7.8 Wheel Stops .................................................................................................. 26 5.7.9 Rail Lubricators ............................................................................................. 26 5.7.10 Lateral Track Bracing for Stations ................................................................. 26 5.7.11 Rail Anchors .................................................................................................. 26

5.8 METHODS OF JOINING RAIL ................................................................................... 27

5.8.1 Welding Processes........................................................................................ 27 5.8.2 Non-insulated Joints ...................................................................................... 28 5.8.3 Insulated Joints ............................................................................................. 28

5.9 TRACK CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES ................................................................ 28

5.9.1 General .......................................................................................................... 28

5.10 RAIL GRINDING ......................................................................................................... 29

5.11 DESIGN COORDINATION ......................................................................................... 30

5.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL ................................................. 30

5.13 PROJECT DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................. 30

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 ................................................................................... 10 6.2.4 Substation Controls ....................................................................................... 14 6.2.5 Protection Systems and Devices .................................................................. 15 6.2.6 Protection Relay Descriptions ....................................................................... 16

6.3 TRACTION POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ......................................................... 18

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6.3.1 Positive Feeder Cables ................................................................................. 18 6.3.2 Negative Return Cables ................................................................................ 18 6.3.3 Tunnel Parallel Feeder Cables ...................................................................... 19 6.3.4 High Voltage AC Power Cables .................................................................... 19 6.3.5 Electrical Switches ........................................................................................ 19

6.4 DUCT BANKS AND CONDUITS ................................................................................ 19

6.5 OVERHEAD TRACTION POWER SYSTEM .............................................................. 20

6.5.1 Overview ....................................................................................................... 20 6.5.2 Design Philosophy......................................................................................... 20 6.5.3 Design Requirements and Criteria ................................................................ 21 6.5.4 Details of Overhead Catenary System .......................................................... 25 6.5.5 Overhead Catenary System Configurations ................................................. 27 6.5.6 Catenary Support Components ..................................................................... 28 6.5.7 In-Span Assemblies ...................................................................................... 31

7.0 SIGNALS ...................................................................................................................... 1 7.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 1

7.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 7.1.2 Abbreviations, Definitions, Nomenclatures ..................................................... 1 7.1.3 System Description ......................................................................................... 2 7.1.4 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations and Guidelines ........................... 3

7.2 PHILOSOPHY ............................................................................................................... 4

7.2.1 Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................... 4 7.2.2 Operating Assumptions and Principles ........................................................... 5 7.2.3 Checked-Redundancy Principle ...................................................................... 5

7.3 LRT SIGNAL SYSTEM OPERATION ........................................................................... 6

7.3.1 Headway and Train Size ................................................................................. 6 7.3.2 Direction of Running ........................................................................................ 6 7.3.3 Vehicles ........................................................................................................... 6

7.4 LRT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 7

7.4.1 System Design ................................................................................................ 7 7.4.2 System Safety Principles ................................................................................ 8 7.4.3 Speed Restrictions .......................................................................................... 8 7.4.4 Automatic Fixed Block Signalling .................................................................... 9 7.4.5 Determination of Block Location ................................................................... 11 7.4.6 CBTC System ................................................................................................ 11 7.4.7 Prevention of Side Collisions and Derailments ............................................. 11 7.4.8 Grade Crossings ........................................................................................... 11 7.4.9 LRT Operation Functional Requirements ..................................................... 13 7.4.10 Wayside LRT Signal Equipment ................................................................... 13 7.4.11 Communication Requirements for LRT Control ............................................ 13 7.4.12 Signal Aspects ............................................................................................... 13 7.4.13 ATS Interface ................................................................................................ 13

7.5 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 14

7.5.1 General .......................................................................................................... 14 7.5.2 Numbering Schemes ..................................................................................... 14

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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 .................... 17 7.5.7 Route Key Switch .......................................................................................... 18 7.5.8 Interlocking .................................................................................................... 18 7.5.9 Central Traffic Control System ...................................................................... 18 7.5.10 Grade Crossing Equipment ........................................................................... 19 7.5.11 Bungalows, and Junction Boxes ................................................................... 20 7.5.12 Signal Room .................................................................................................. 20 7.5.13 Signal Room Power Supply .......................................................................... 21 7.5.14 Wire and Cable .............................................................................................. 22 7.5.15 Spare Parts ................................................................................................... 23 7.5.16 Duct Banks .................................................................................................... 23 7.5.17 Knife Switches ............................................................................................... 23

7.6 INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 24

7.7 RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................................... 25

7.7.1 Signal System Contractor ............................................................................. 25 7.7.2 Deliverables ................................................................................................... 26

7.8 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................................. 26

7.9 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 27

7.10 RECORD DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................ 28

8.0 COMMUNICATIONS & CONTROL .............................................................................. 1 8.1 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ........................................................................... 1

8.2 CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 4

8.2.1 Railway Certifications ...................................................................................... 4 8.2.2 Other Certifications ......................................................................................... 4 8.2.3 Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................... 4 8.2.4 Hazard Level Classification ............................................................................. 4 8.2.5 Electrical Safety Compliance .......................................................................... 4 8.2.6 EMC Compliance ............................................................................................ 4 8.2.7 EMC Immunity ................................................................................................. 5 8.2.8 Environmental Compliance ............................................................................. 5 8.2.9 Safety Standards Compliance ......................................................................... 5 8.2.10 Telecom Interface Compliance ....................................................................... 5 8.2.11 Electromagnetic Compatibility ......................................................................... 5

8.3 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 5

8.3.1 Fares System .................................................................................................. 5 8.3.2 Building Management System (BMS) ............................................................. 5 8.3.3 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) ....................................... 6 8.3.4 Telephone Systems ........................................................................................ 6 8.3.5 Public Address (PA) and Variable Message Sign Systems (VMS) ................. 6 8.3.6 Radio System .................................................................................................. 6 8.3.7 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) ................................................................... 7 8.3.8 Signals Network .............................................................................................. 7 8.3.9 Other Subsystems ........................................................................................... 7

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8.4 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, PRACTICES ....................... 7

8.5 DESIGN REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ......................................................................... 7

8.5.1 General ............................................................................................................ 8 8.5.2 BMS ................................................................................................................. 8 8.5.3 Public Address System ................................................................................... 8 8.5.4 Radio System .................................................................................................. 8 8.5.5 CCTV ............................................................................................................... 8 8.5.6 Security System .............................................................................................. 8 8.5.7 Other LRT Control Systems ............................................................................ 8 8.5.8 General Design Objectives and Requirements ............................................... 8

8.6 COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ENVIRONMENT ................................................... 12

8.6.1 Introduction and Overview ............................................................................ 12 8.6.2 Control Centers ............................................................................................. 12 8.6.3 Data Centers ................................................................................................. 15 8.6.4 Communication Rooms ................................................................................. 17 8.6.5 Wiring Closets ............................................................................................... 19 8.6.6 HVAC General ............................................................................................... 19 8.6.7 Powering and UPS ........................................................................................ 19 8.6.8 Overall Workmanship .................................................................................... 20

8.7 COMMON INFRASTRUCTURE ENVIRONMENT ..................................................... 20

8.7.1 Introduction and Overview ............................................................................ 20 8.7.2 Communications Common Infrastructure ..................................................... 21 8.7.3 Communication Room Common Infrastructure ............................................. 21 8.7.4 Network Architecture ..................................................................................... 21 8.7.5 Fibre Optic Cable System ............................................................................. 21 8.7.6 Copper Cable Network .................................................................................. 22 8.7.7 Remote Device Powering Methods ............................................................... 22 8.7.8 Surge Arrestors ............................................................................................. 23 8.7.9 Entrance Conduits and Terminal Blocks ....................................................... 23 8.7.10 Low Voltage Conduits & Distribution ............................................................. 24 8.7.11 Station Telephone Distribution ...................................................................... 24 8.7.12 Equipment Racks & Cable Tray Assembly ................................................... 24 8.7.13 Cable Tray Structure ..................................................................................... 24 8.7.14 Ancillary Equipment ...................................................................................... 25 8.7.15 Communication Room Size ........................................................................... 25 8.7.16 Environmental ............................................................................................... 25 8.7.17 Grounding ...................................................................................................... 25 8.7.18 Wayside Facilities .......................................................................................... 26 8.7.19 Station Facilities ............................................................................................ 26

8.8 COMMUNICATION CABLING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................... 29

8.8.1 General Considerations ................................................................................ 30 8.8.2 Quality ........................................................................................................... 30 8.8.3 Design Factors .............................................................................................. 31 8.8.4 Outside Plant Cabling ................................................................................... 31 8.8.5 Station/Facilities ............................................................................................ 38

8.9 SYSTEM NOMENCLATURE AND CONVENTIONS .................................................. 39

8.9.1 Cable Labeling and Identification .................................................................. 39 8.9.2 Cabling and Wiring Color Code Conventions ............................................... 40

8.10 COMMON SOFTWARE ENVIRONMENT .................................................................. 40

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8.10.1 General .......................................................................................................... 40 8.10.2 Identity Management ..................................................................................... 41 8.10.3 DNS, DHCP and IP Address Management ................................................... 41 8.10.4 Security ......................................................................................................... 41 8.10.5 Remote Access ............................................................................................. 42 8.10.6 Monitoring and Alarming ............................................................................... 42 8.10.7 Configuration Management ........................................................................... 42 8.10.8 Software ........................................................................................................ 42 8.10.9 Software Updates and Lifecycle .................................................................... 44 8.10.10 Logging, Big Data and Analytics ................................................................... 44

8.11 FARES SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 45

8.12 BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) ............................................................. 45

8.12.1 BMS Definitions ............................................................................................. 46 8.12.2 Nomenclature General Structure .................................................................. 46 8.12.3 General Description ...................................................................................... 47 8.12.4 BMS Operation and Maintenance Manuals .................................................. 49 8.12.5 BMS Equipment Requirements ..................................................................... 49 8.12.6 Requirements for the BMS Monitoring and Control of Systems ................... 50 8.12.7 Control Logic Software, Graphics and Alarming Requirements ................... 54 8.12.8 Training ......................................................................................................... 55 8.12.9 Documentation .............................................................................................. 55

8.13 CCTV .......................................................................................................................... 55

8.13.1 Applicable Codes, Standards, Regulations and Practices ............................ 55 8.13.2 Product Acceptability ..................................................................................... 56 8.13.3 Naming conventions ...................................................................................... 56 8.13.4 Architecture ................................................................................................... 56 8.13.5 Archiving - Video Archiver Servers ............................................................... 79 8.13.6 Multicast Scheme .......................................................................................... 80 8.13.7 Alarm Connections ........................................................................................ 80 8.13.8 Monitoring and Alarming ............................................................................... 80 8.13.9 Remote Management and Access ................................................................ 82 8.13.10 Cameras & Programming .............................................................................. 83 8.13.11 Required site coverage / CCTV Camera Views .......................................... 105 8.13.12 Cabling methods ......................................................................................... 108 8.13.13 Camera Poles .............................................................................................. 109

8.14 PA/VMS ..................................................................................................................... 109

8.14.1 General ........................................................................................................ 109 8.14.2 Existing PA/VMS System ............................................................................ 109 8.14.3 Applicable Codes, Regulations and Standards ........................................... 111 8.14.4 Functional Requirements ............................................................................ 111 8.14.5 Location Considerations .............................................................................. 112 8.14.6 System and Component Design Requirements .......................................... 112 8.14.7 Interfacing Requirements ............................................................................ 114 8.14.8 Amplifiers ..................................................................................................... 115 8.14.9 Signs ........................................................................................................... 115 8.14.10 Installation and Design of Signs .................................................................. 116 8.14.11 Naming Conventions ................................................................................... 117 8.14.12 Microphones ................................................................................................ 117 8.14.13 Integration to the Central Phone System .................................................... 117

8.15 TELEPHONE SYSTEMS .......................................................................................... 117

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8.15.1 General ........................................................................................................ 117 8.15.2 Functional and Phone Equipment Requirements ....................................... 117 8.15.3 Naming conventions .................................................................................... 118 8.15.4 Extension convention .................................................................................. 118 8.15.5 Monitoring of devices .................................................................................. 118 8.15.6 Automated Device Testing .......................................................................... 118 8.15.7 Integration to PA/VMS ................................................................................. 118 8.15.8 Redundancy ................................................................................................ 118 8.15.9 Phones ........................................................................................................ 119 8.15.10 Phone System Cabling Methods ................................................................. 120 8.15.11 Phone System Powering Methods .............................................................. 121 8.15.12 Phone programming .................................................................................... 121 8.15.13 Central management of all help phone devices .......................................... 121 8.15.14 Enclosures, Panels and Backboards .......................................................... 121 8.15.15 Call recording .............................................................................................. 121 8.15.16 Camera Behavior with Help phones............................................................ 122 8.15.17 Caller ID conventions .................................................................................. 122 8.15.18 Distribution Design Requirements ............................................................... 122

8.16 RADIO SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 122

8.16.1 General ........................................................................................................ 122 8.16.2 Portable radios ............................................................................................ 123 8.16.3 Mobile Radios .............................................................................................. 124 8.16.4 Installation standards .................................................................................. 124 8.16.5 Tunnel Radio system .................................................................................. 124 8.16.6 Industry Specs for all devices ..................................................................... 124 8.16.7 Network connection to AFRRCS ................................................................. 125 8.16.8 Redundancy ................................................................................................ 125 8.16.9 Console Programming ................................................................................ 126 8.16.10 Call recording .............................................................................................. 126 8.16.11 Monitoring of devices .................................................................................. 126 8.16.12 Talk groups .................................................................................................. 126 8.16.13 DAS ............................................................................................................. 127 8.16.14 BDAs ........................................................................................................... 127 8.16.15 Radiax and installation ................................................................................ 128 8.16.16 Coax and installation ................................................................................... 128 8.16.17 Coverage expectations ............................................................................... 129 8.16.18 Ground Level Stations (including terrestrial coverage) ............................... 129 8.16.19 BER measurements .................................................................................... 129 8.16.20 Radio System Replacement ........................................................................ 129

8.17 SIGNALS NETWORK ............................................................................................... 130

8.17.1 Conventions ................................................................................................ 130 8.17.2 Architecture ................................................................................................. 130 8.17.3 Device requirements ................................................................................... 130 8.17.4 Redundancy ................................................................................................ 130 8.17.5 Monitoring of Devices .................................................................................. 130 8.17.6 Signals Fibre Backbone .............................................................................. 130

8.18 TRACTION POWER NETWORKS ........................................................................... 131

8.18.1 EPCOR RACIs ............................................................................................ 131 8.18.2 Architecture ................................................................................................. 131 8.18.3 Naming conventions .................................................................................... 131 8.18.4 Transfer Trip ................................................................................................ 131

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8.18.5 SCADA control ............................................................................................ 131 8.18.6 Redundancy ................................................................................................ 131 8.18.7 Device requirements ................................................................................... 131 8.18.8 Traction Power Fibre Backbone .................................................................. 131 8.18.9 Monitoring of Devices .................................................................................. 132 8.18.10 Optical Isolation ........................................................................................... 132

8.19 OTHER SUBSYSTEMS ............................................................................................ 132

8.19.1 Card Access System ................................................................................... 132 8.19.2 Public Wi-Fi ................................................................................................. 132 8.19.3 Third Party Advertising ................................................................................ 133 8.19.4 Third Party Connectivity .............................................................................. 133

8.20 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ........................................................................... 134

8.20.1 Installation, Testing, Manuals, and Training ............................................... 134 8.20.2 Testing and Inspection of Equipment and Systems .................................... 135 8.20.3 System Demonstration ................................................................................ 135 8.20.4 Final Inspection for Completion of Contracts .............................................. 136

8.21 RECORD DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................... 136

8.21.1 Project Record Drawings ............................................................................ 136 8.21.2 Operation and Maintenance Manuals ......................................................... 137

8.22 GENERAL EQUIPMENT AND SPARING ................................................................ 138

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

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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

10.2 DESIGN PRINCIPLES .................................................................................................. 4

10.2.1 General ............................................................................................................ 4 10.2.2 Interchange Function ...................................................................................... 4 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

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10.4.2 Roofs ............................................................................................................. 19 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 ........................................................................... 27 10.5.4 Central Data Collection and Information System .......................................... 27 10.5.5 Interfacing Requirements .............................................................................. 28 10.5.6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 28 10.5.7 Conduit, Cabling Requirements .................................................................... 28 10.5.8 Anchorage Requirements ............................................................................. 28 10.5.9 Design References ........................................................................................ 29

10.6 STATION AMENITIES ................................................................................................ 29

10.6.1 Artwork .......................................................................................................... 29 10.6.2 Concession Booth or Kiosks ......................................................................... 30 10.6.3 Vending and Electronic Equipment ............................................................... 30 10.6.4 Pay Telephones ............................................................................................ 31 10.6.5 Furniture Items .............................................................................................. 31 10.6.6 Bicycle Racks ................................................................................................ 32

10.7 SIGNAGE AND BRANDING ....................................................................................... 32

10.7.1 Types of Signage Summary ....................................................................... 32 10.7.2 Branding ........................................................................................................ 33

10.8 STATION ELECTRICAL ............................................................................................. 34

10.9 STATION MECHANICAL ............................................................................................ 34

10.10 COMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................... 34

10.11 MATERIALS AND FINISHES ..................................................................................... 34

10.11.1 Design Objectives ......................................................................................... 35 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 ...................................................................................... 42 10.11.7 Hardware ....................................................................................................... 45 10.11.8 Gates (Type I and II Stations) ....................................................................... 46 10.11.9 Office Furnishings ......................................................................................... 46

10.12 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION ............................................................. 47

10.12.1 Type I Roof Structures .................................................................................. 47 10.12.2 Type I and Type II Station Walls ................................................................... 47 10.12.3 Above Grade Structures (Type I Entranceways, Type II and III Roofs) ........ 47 10.12.4 Drainage ........................................................................................................ 48

10.13 ADVERTISING ............................................................................................................ 48

10.13.1 General .......................................................................................................... 48 10.13.2 Location Criteria ............................................................................................ 49 10.13.3 Advertising Panel Frames ............................................................................. 49 10.13.4 Lighting .......................................................................................................... 49

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10.13.5 Digital Display ................................................................................................ 49 10.13.6 Maintenance and Performance Criteria ........................................................ 49 10.13.7 Future Requirements .................................................................................... 49

10.14 STREETS DESIGN ..................................................................................................... 49

11.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................. 1 11.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 1

11.1.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 1 11.1.2 Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 1 11.1.3 Applicable Codes, Regulations, Standards, Practices, Reference Guidelines

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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 ............................................................................................. 12 11.8.5 Snow and Ice Melt Systems .......................................................................... 12

11.9 FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION ................................................................................ 12

11.10 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................... 13

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 ............................................ 22 11.13.3 Conduits and Raceways Additional Requirements ....................................... 23

11.14 UTILITY SERVICES COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 24 11.14.1 General .......................................................................................................... 24 11.14.2 Exceptions ..................................................................................................... 24

11.15 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING ............................................................................. 25

11.16 STANDARD RECORD DOCUMENTS ....................................................................... 25

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 12.4.4 Fire Extinguishers.......................................................................................... 12

12.5 HEATING .................................................................................................................... 13

12.6 VENTILATION & SMOKE CONTROL ........................................................................ 13

12.6.1 General .......................................................................................................... 13 12.6.2 Ventilation and Heating Criteria .................................................................... 14

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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

12.9 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 18

12.10 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS STANDARD DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS ...... 19

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 (COATINGS) ... 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

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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 Community Standards 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 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 .......................................................................................... 2

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

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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

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

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18.2.3 On-Street Parking............................................................................................ 3 18.2.4 Bus Loading Zones ......................................................................................... 3 18.2.5 Sidewalks/Walkways/Shared Use Paths /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 .....