Tri-MAP
October 16, 2015
Durham-Orange
Light Rail Transit
Project - Update
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Explosive Growth
 Has led to more congestion,
increased travel times &
sprawling development
 Outpacing our ability to
repair, replace and expand
roadway network
 Transit systems operating
close to maximum capacity
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84 buses per hour at UNC Hospitals
46 buses per hour at Duke University and Durham VA Medical
Centers
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Durham-Orange LRT Project
 17-miles serving 17 stations
 Electrically powered system
in a dedicated guideway
 Travels between UNC Hospitals
& Alston Avenue in ~42 min
 Operates 7 days a week
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10 min during peak times
20 min off-peak and on weekends
 Projected 2040 Daily Transit Ridership
 23,000 LRT plus
 16,000 Bus
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Project Timeline
We are here
• Evaluate alternatives &
recommend the NEPA
Preferred Alternative
• Complete environmental
impact statement (EIS) &
preliminary engineering
• Complete Final Design
and Engineering
• Acquire state and local
funding commitments
• Begin property
negotiations and
acquisitions
• Obtain federal funding
• Begin construction
• Order vehicles and
equipment
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Preliminary Cost Estimate
 Capital Cost
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Approximately $1.6 B in 2015$
 Operating and Maintenance Costs
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Approximately $18 M annually in 2015$
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Next Steps
 NEPA
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September/October 2015 – DEIS Public Comment Period
February 2016 – Combined FEIS/ROD expected
Post-February 2016 – Ongoing reevaluation for design changes
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Next Steps
 Engineering
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August 20, 2015 – Industry presentation for interested
consultants and contractors
Fall 2015 – RFQs for Engineering and CM consultants
Winter 2015/2016 – RFPs for Engineering and CM consultants
Spring 2016 – Anticipated FTA approval to enter Engineering
Spring 2016 – Consulting contract awards
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Items on Triangle Transit web site
 OurTransitFuture.com
 Interactive Mapping Tool
 FAQs
 Video of Alignment
 Basis for Engineering Design
 Project Newsletter
 Key Project Documents
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