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LOWER MONTAUK BRANCH RAIL STUDY
Public Stakeholder Outreach January 23, 2017
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Introduction
Corridor Overview
Study Elements
Schedule
Questions
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Agenda
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Introduction
• Sponsored by Council Member Elizabeth Crowley
• Being conducted by AECOM and managed by NYC DOT
• Goals: Determine feasibility, create conceptual plan and recommend a preferred option for potential reactivation of passenger rail service
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Passenger Service History
• Existing Corridor
• Owned by MTA LIRR
• Leased by NY & Atlantic RR for rail freight
• 8.5 miles long
• Runs between two LIRR stations:
• Long Island City
• Jamaica
• Now used for rail freight only
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Passenger Service History
• Was original LIRR “Mainline”
• Had 6 stations west of Jamaica
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Passenger Service History
• Service dropped in 1998 due to:
• lack of ridership
• high cost of required switch to high platforms
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Source: LIRR
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Rail Freight Operations
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• Few freight trains (~2 trains daily)
• Frequent use of tracks for freight car moves
• Waste transfer station the major rail user
• Proposed rail freight tunnel to NJ would increase activity
• Recent federal grant for rail freight upgrades
Rail Freight Operations Commuter and Freight Rail
Network in NYC
Waste Mgmt. Transfer Station
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Passenger Service History
Fresh Pond Station (1990s)
Previous Lower Montauk Branch stations:
• Lacked modern station amenities
• Locations may not reflect current community need
• Step-up entry to cars is not consistent with current ADA requirements
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Corridor Overview
• Industrial and transport uses in western portion
• Parks, cemeteries in eastern portion
Land Use Commercial, Industrial,
Mixed-Use, & Public Facilities
Data from PLUTO v16.2, provided by NYC Department of City Planning
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Corridor Overview
Data from US Census Bureau, 2000 Short Form at the Census Tract level
2000 Population Density People per Square Mile
• Low population density due to land use mix, large open areas
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Corridor Overview
Data from US Census Bureau, 2010 Short Form at the Census Tract level
2010 Population Density People per Square Mile
• Low population density due to land use mix, large open areas
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Corridor Overview
Data from US Census Bureau, 2015 ACS at the Census Tract level
2015 Population Density People per Square Mile
• Low population density due to land use mix, large open areas
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Corridor Overview
Data from US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Transportation Planning Package, at the census tract level
Employment Density Jobs per Square Mile
• Moderate job density, except LI City, Sunnyside
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Rail Transit Network
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• Multiple subway and commuter rail lines provide some service to parts of corridor
• Study will measure ability for LMB to provide improved service, fill gaps in network
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Corridor Overview
• Much of the corridor not within ½ mile (15-min. walk) of subway station
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Area Context
Long Island Railroad Areas Beyond a ½ Mile Walk
• Small portion of corridor within ½ mile walk of LIRR stations
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Local Bus Network
• Many bus routes serving corridor
• Link up with subway, LIRR and LMB corridor
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At Grade Rail Crossings
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• Numerous at grade crossings
• High truck volumes serving industrial sites
• Challenge for more frequent rail service/promotion of industrial areas
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In Summary
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• Former low volume, low frequency commuter rail corridor
• Former Stations sub-optimal • Location • Design (access)
• Low / moderate population and employment densities
• Currently used by NY & Atlantic Railway exclusively for freight
• Most corridor communities not convenient to rail or SBS/Express bus options
• Local buses provide some transit accessibility
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Study Elements & Process
• Study Goals & Objectives
• Corridor Background and Data Gathering
• Freight Operations, Regulations and Future Demand
• Peer Review of Similar Rail Operations
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NY & Atlantic Freight Train
Austin TX MetroRail DMU Trains
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Blue Line LRT – Salt Lake City
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Concept Development
• Screening of Rail Mode Options (Light Rail, Commuter Rail, etc.)
• Develop Concept Operating Plan (station stops, frequency, travel time)
• Potential Stations
• Location
• Design
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Austin TX MetroRail Station
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Orange Line, San Diego
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Technical Analysis
• Ridership Projection
• Vehicle/Power Technologies
• Maintenance - Storage Facilities
• Rail Crossings
• Capital and Operating Costs
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Masbeth Ave. Rail Crossing
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Technical Analysis
• Integration with Freight Operations
• Land Use/Development Potential
• Resiliency Planning
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Truck-to-Rail Trains in Long Island City
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Outreach & Coordination
• Technical Advisory Committee
• Stakeholder Meetings
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• NYCDOT is conducting an initial feasibility “test of concept” study
• Future studies (as warranted) would be necessary for:
• Environmental Review
• Detailed Rail Planning and Engineering Studies
• Funding and Financing Assessments
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Summary
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October - December
January - March April - June July - September October - December Existing Conditions &
Concept Development
Technical Analysis
Outreach & Coordination
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Draft Report` Final Report
- - - - - - Technical Advisory Committee - - - - -
- - - Public Stakeholder Outreach.- - - - -
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Schedule
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Questions?
THANK YOU
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