Metro’s Capital Improvement Needs
Presented to the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
ByTom Harrington, Director of Long Range PlanningWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
December 17, 2008
Metro and the Region
How do we maintain our world-class system and meet the growing transit needs of the region in the future?
Purpose is to present a comprehensive review of Metro’s capital improvement needs over the next 10 years– Basis for next WMATA capital
funding strategy– WMATA Inputs to the FY11-16
TIP and CLRP Financial Plan– Transit capacity constraint in
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Metro’s Contribution to the Region
Congestion Relief– Metro removes cars from congested corridors– Metrorail carries 32% of rush hour trips to core
Mobility Choice– Washington region has 2nd highest share of commuting
trips on transit– Transit users on average save $820 in fuel per year
Environmental Impacts– Taking transit to work can eliminate 4,800 pounds of
greenhouse gas CO2 per year; with roughly 600 thousand riders using Metro daily, this totals 1.5 million tons per year.
Economic Generator– Transit supports development investment – over $25
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Why Develop a Capital Needs Inventory?
• Support development of regional funding strategy−Metro Matters Funding Agreement ends July 2010−SAFETEA-LU expires in September 2009 −Optimal schedule for multi-year rail and bus
vehicle procurements
• Foundation for a strategic capital planning process−Baseline of capital needs−Link capital investment decisions to agency goals
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Capital Needs Overview
Conducted capital needs inventory– 10-years (FY 2011 to FY 2020)– Full inventory of needs (not limited by funding availability)– Outreach with each department– Based on life-cycle replacements, current conditions, and
future demand
What’s not included in the capital needs inventory:– System expansion projects (entrances, stations, new rail
lines)– Transit projects to be funded or implemented entirely by
the jurisdictions– Debt repayment costs
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Capital Needs Overview (-cont)
The FY 2011 – FY 2020 capital needs are driven by several key factors:
Many system components were built when system opened , have reached end of lifecycle, must be replaced
For the first time, Metro is faced with the replacement of a series of railcars
Information Technology and MetroAccess capital costs are being fully addressed
Construction and material costs are rapidly increasing Includes deferred needs
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Provide the Best Ride in the Nation
Capital Needs Inventory
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Capital Improvement Needs: FY 2011 – FY 2020
Capital Needs in 2008 dollars: $9.2 billionCapital Needs in 2008 dollars: $9.2 billion
Metro’s total capital needs for FY 2011- FY 2020 are $11.3 billion, or $1.1 billion per year.
Future needs are roughly double the current capital spending levels.
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Performance – What’s Needed
Bus mid-life rehab & replacements
Railcar rehab & replacement
Rail system rehab
Rehab rail maintenance facilities
Replace obsolete bus garages
IT – Software, security and data centers
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Customer Experience – What’s Needed
Station safety- Lighting upgrades- “Bumpy tile” platform edging at
all stations- Signage improvements
Improve real-time and web-based information
Fare payment system improvements
Station and platform canopies- Complete entrance canopy program- Extend exterior station platform
canopies
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Ridership Growth Trends
• Metrorail ridership is expected to grow from about 750,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 910,000 in 2020.
• Metrobus ridership is expected to grow from about 460,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 510,000 in 2020.
• Metrorail ridership is expected to grow from about 750,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 910,000 in 2020.
• Metrobus ridership is expected to grow from about 460,000 trips daily in 2008 to about 510,000 in 2020. 11
Demand – What’s Needed
Metrorail capacity enhancements-Core station improvements such as more elevators and escalators-100% 8-car trains during rush period, including power upgrades and storage
Metrobus enhancements- Priority corridor improvements- Over 300 additional buses- Build 2 new bus garages
More MetroAccess vehicles
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◄ If we do not expand the fleet after Metro Matters
◄ If we expand the fleet for 100% 8-car train service
Rail System Capacity
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System Capacity Challenges
Deployment of 8-car trains will likely handle system capacity needs thru 2025
Highest priority stations for capacity improvement are largely in the Core
System extensions require expansion of core capacity
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Metro’s Next Steps for Funding Prioritize Metro’s capital
needs
In 2009 – Work with regional partners to finalize a new capital funding arrangement, effective July 1, 2010
Work with federal and jurisdiction partners to secure dedicated funding
Position Metro to receive federal economic stimulus funds
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