PROJECT UPDA TE Spring 2014 TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
BACKGROUND Spring 2014 TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Why study rail between Oklahoma and South Texas? IH-35 is congested and will continue to get more congested as T exas’ population and economy grow. Passenger rail service could fit the needs of many travelers and reduce demand on the state’s roadways. Study will provide a blueprint for feasible rail improvements. TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Schedule We are here Winter Spring Summer Fall Winter Spring Summer Fall 2013 2013 2013 2013 2014 2014 2014 2014 Set goals, gather Select and Refine analysis and Alternatives data, develop and analyze secure agency analysis screen alternatives alternatives approvals TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
A big question about our process ons will will be be answ ons will will no not t be These q These questi estions answered ered These questi These q estions be through the study: thr ugh the study: answered thr answ ered through the study: ugh the study: Is improved passenger rail a Where would new rail be good idea? constructed? What kind of passenger rail What would the impacts be service is feasible? to specific properties? What are the costs, impacts, When would new service be and benefits of passenger available? Exactly where would stations rail service? What cities would be served be located? by passenger rail? TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
AL TERNA TIVES FOR ANAL YSIS All sections TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Different kinds of service Speed (miles Stops/ frequency per hour) Maximum: Stops 15 to 60 miles apart Conventional rail 70 ‐ 90 mph (mostly uses existing tracks) Average: 3 ‐ 6 trains/day each 45 ‐ 60 mph direction (no more than 12) Maximum: Stops 30 to 90 miles apart Higher speed rail 110 ‐ 125 mph (some dedicated tracks) Average: 4 ‐ 8 trains/day each 70 ‐ 85 mph direction (as many as 12) High speed rail Maximum: Stops 50 to 100+ miles 165 ‐ 220 mph apart (fully dedicated tracks) Average: 12 ‐ 24 trains/day each 100 ‐ 140 mph direction Common Attributes: Single or double deck trains, stations with parking, operation on existing or dedicated tracks TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Recommended northern section route alternative Highway r oute Railr oad r oute New r ail alignment Shar ed commuter r oute City Possible r ail extension TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
What could Metroplex train service look like? TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Recommended central section route alternatives Highway r oute Railr oad r oute New r ail alignment Shar ed commuter r oute City Possible r ail extension TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Recommended southern section route alternatives Highway r oute Railr oad r oute New r ail alignment Shar ed commuter r oute City Possible r ail extension TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
NEXT STEPS Spring 2014 TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Next steps and your input Prepare draft environmental impact statement – Project team will conduct detailed environmental analysis – Plan to review and comment on the draft environmental impact statement in fall 2014 TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
Questions? www.TxOkRail.org TOPRS Spring 2014 Public Meeting Presentation
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