Dallas Streetcar Alternatives Analysis

November 15, 2012

Meeting Objectives
Define the Project Goals & Study Area Explain the Analysis Process Describe the Alternatives Considered Discuss Next Steps & Schedule Obtain Feedback

Project Description
Connect Oak Cliff Streetcar with CBD Urban Circulator Extend Oak Cliff Streetcar to Bishop Arts District

Streetcar Corridors

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Downtown Alignment Corridors

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Oak Cliff Alignment Corridor

Methodist Hospital

Bishop Arts District

Project Goals
Dallas Streetcar - Shaping a Sustainable Core
Greater Connectivity Among the Central Area Nodes Framework for Complete Streets and Vibrant Walkable Neighborhoods Catalyst for Economic Development/Redevelopment Expand Streetcar System Incorporating the Oak Cliff Starter Line

Analysis Process

Alternatives Evaluation Process

Evaluation Criteria
(Indicators of Streetcar Potential)

Measures of Streetcar Potential

Population Density Employment Density Development Potential

Trip Interchanges
Traffic Capacity Utility Clearances Reasonable Cost

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Transportation System Interfaces & Integration

High Speed Rail Regional Rail Light Rail McKinney Avenue Trolley Buses Streets Bike Facilities Pedestrian Facilities

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Integration with Future D2 LRT Alignment Alternatives

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Serve as Development Catalyst

Initial Screening
Examined 12 Different Route Alignments in CBD & Oak Cliff Met with Agency Staff to Explain and Evaluate Alternatives Study Team Selected Short List of Alternative Alignments

Short List of Alternatives

Central Business District

Short List Alternative 1

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Short List Alternative 2

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Short List Alternative 3

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Short List Alternatives

A Development Catalyst Opportunity for the Dallas 360 Plan Focus Areas

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Dallas 360 Plan

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Dallas 360 Plan + Streetcar Short List Alternatives

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Short List Alternatives + Dallas 360 Plan Focus Areas

Questions and Comments

CBD Alternatives

Short List of Alternatives

Oak Cliff

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Oak Cliff Alternative 1

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Oak Cliff Alternative 2

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Oak Cliff Alternative 3

Questions and Comments

Oak Cliff Alternatives

Next Steps
Brief Agency Governing Bodies Confirm Short List of Alternatives Hold Public Meeting Conduct Detailed Analysis Present Results to Stakeholders

Shaping a Sustainable Core

Project Schedule and Work Flow

Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 9 Month 10 Month 11 Month 12

Project Initiation

Definition of Potential Alignment Alternatives

Alternatives Analysis Selection of Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Development of Financing Strategy

Final Report

Data Collection and Development of Purpose and Need

Task 1 Project Management

Project Team Meetings

Project Coordination and Documentation

Public & Stakeholder Meetings

Task 2 Agency and Public Involvement Special Stakeholder Meetings Dallas City Council and DART Board Briefings

Thank You!