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Connect 2020 UpdateRider Experience and Operations Committee
January 16, 2020
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Why we are here: Connect 2020
Information Only, no Board action needed
• Tying in East Link to the operating railroad.
• Service preservation vs. shut-down approach.
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Connect 2020 Schedule
Regular service resumes
Jan. 6 – Feb. 7PHASE1 Feb. 10 – Mar. 13PHASE
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Single Tracking on SB – Working on NB
WEEKENDCLOSURE
Jan.4 - 6
WEEKENDCLOSURE
Feb.8 - 9
WEEKENDCLOSURE
Mar.14 - 15
March 16
Single Tracking on NB – Working on SB
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Connect 2020 SequencePreparing the work area
Single Tracking - SB
Platform Closed - NB
Stadium Station
Closed Abandoned New track Operating
PHASE
1 January - February
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Single Tracking - SB
Platform Closed - NB
Stadium island platform
Closed Abandoned New track Operating
Connect 2020 SequenceTrack and Systems installation
PHASE
1 January - February
from Angle Lake
Turnback track
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Platform closed - SB
Single Tracking - NB
Stadium island platform
Closed Abandoned New track Operating
Connect 2020 SequenceTrack and Systems installation
PHASE
2 February - March
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Connect 2020 Sequenceat Completion
IDS platform - SB
IDS platform - NB
Abandoned New trackOperating
Stadium Station
POSTCONSTRUCTION
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Adjacent Construction
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Track-bed Preparation
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Track Installation
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Systems Work
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Testing and Safety Certification
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Operations
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Operations
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Public Safety• Security operating 24/7, increased
staffing from 6am – 10pm.
• All station entrances remain open for emergency access.
• No fares during weekend closures to speed transfers between Link and bus shuttles.
• The overall passenger response has been supportive and positive.
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Temporary Signage:
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Ambassador Program• 705 staff have
participated.
• More than 6,000 staff hours of outreach.
• Ambassadors answering questions and receiving feedback.
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Feedback
Customer Service 81 total• Announcements (29)• Early/Late Operations
(29)
Social - Twitter183 total• Neutral or positive (133)• Negative (50)
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Partner Agencies
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