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Eagle P3 Project – Denver, COImplementing a long term Sustainable
Transit Project Jyotsna Vishwakarma, PE, LEED AP
RTD, EngineerRTD FasTracks Sustainability Committee
Denver, Colorado
Jeffrey Cole, PE, PMPDTP, Technical Manager
DTP Sustainability CoordinatorDenver, Colorado
Key Presentation Take-Aways
• Unique Sustainability Benefits a DBFOM Project Offers
• Original Ideas from RTD
• Examples from Eagle P3 in the Social, Economic, and Environmental areas related to Design, Construction, and O&M
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FasTracks Plan• $5.04b committed through 2019
• 122 miles of new light rail and commuter rail
• 18 miles of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service
• 31 new Park-n-Rides; more than 21,000 new parking spaces
• Enhanced Bus Network & Transit Hubs (FastConnects)
• Redevelopment of Denver Union Station
• 57 new rail and/or BRT stations
• Transit Oriented Communities opportunities
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Eagle P3 Project
• Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain (DBFOM) Project• East Rail Line, Gold Line, Northwest Electrified Segment (36
miles of new Commuter Rail; 14 new Stations plus DUS)• New Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility (CRMF)• Procurement of 50 new Rail Vehicles
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Incorporating Public InputVehicle Interior design modified based on public input at 2011 display
• Improve wheelchair maneuverability
• Ceiling handholds added in entry area
• Reconfigure luggage racks
• Bicycle securement
• Hand grips added between headrests
Wheelchair user visiting mock up display
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Workforce Initiative Now• Train and hire local residents
• Create a workforce pool for contractors
• $16.56 average starting wage
• 50 local non-profits and organizations assist as resource and training
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood speaks about workforce development, backed by Gov. John Hickenlooper, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and RTD General Manager Phil Washington and FasTracks project workers
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Eagle P3 Project (DBFOM)Design-Build-Finance-Operate & MaintainAn Enhancement for Sustainability• Construction and O&M had early and ongoing involvement in
designs• DTP has a full life-cycle approach• Incentivized to propose long term energy savings ideas• Long term commitment to the Region
Bridge over Peña Boulevard
Denver EMU Carbody Shells in Production
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DBE/SBE UpdateDBE/SBE GOALS
Design Construction OperationsDBE 19% 20% N/ASBE 19% 18% 17%
• Exceeded design goals• On-target to exceed goals on construction• Goal of over $236 million to DBE/SBE during
Design/Build Period
DBE Contractor performing Bridge Construction Work
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CRMF InfoCommuter Rail Maintenance Facility: LEED™ Silver• Sustainability on the Site
• Water Conservation
• Energy Efficiency
• Material Sourcing and Waste Reduction
• Healthy Environments
Rendering of Commuter Rail Maintenance Facility
159,767 sq ft facility under construction
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Sustainability – Environmental• Hazardous material and site
remediation• Soil conservation / habitat
preservation• Stormwater and water quality
management• Construction activity pollution
prevention• Reducing energy consumption
and emissions• Waste management and
diversion from landfills
Burrowing owl survey
Relocated Prairie Dog
Hazardous materials removal
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Sustainability – Economic• Energy Efficient Trains
o Regenerative Breakingo HVAC
• Materials o Salvaged surplus rails from Other
Projectso Local/regional purchasing (ballast, ties) o Rails from recycled steel o Waste recycled as much as possible
Standardization of construction components
Locally procured rail
Denver EMU Pilot Vehicle Undergoing Testing
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Sustainability – Social• Social/Socio-Economic
o Support for the WIN programo DBE/SBE developmento Training
• Community Engagemento Community outreach o Volunteer dayso Charitable contributions
• Employee Suggestions: Example o Disposal of 21 pieces of 10’
diameter pipeo Crush and pay to landfill or….o Donate to Wild Animal Sanctuary
Special interest group meetings
Thanksgiving dinners
Used concrete drain pipes
Wild Animal Sanctuary