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8/18/2019 LoneStar Alternatives

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STEP 2 – EVALUATIONCRITERIA


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OPTION 1 – LSRD PROPOSED ALTERNATIVE

JOINT OPERATIONS CORRIDOR ALONG UPRR AUSTINSUB W/DEVELOPMENT OF NEW FREIGHT CORRIDOR


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OPTION 2 – NEW PASSENGERCORRIDOR PARALLEL TO UPRR AUSTIN SUB

A new corridor would be developed parallel to and completelyseparated from the existing UPRR Austin Sub between Taylor andSan Antonio. Complete separation of freight and passenger rail trafficwould be achieved either through appropriate spacing or use of abarrier. Previously identied station locations would be used to theextent possible.


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OPTION 2 – NEW PASSENGERCORRIDOR PARALLEL TO UPRR AUSTIN SUB

• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart

• 55-foot wide right-of-way may vary depending on terrain;retaining walls could be used in some areas to minimizeright-of-way width

• Boarding platform accessible via bridge from station and parkingarea located outside of right-of-way

• Nearest freight and passenger tracks would be a minimumof 50-feet on center (A)

• In areas where space is limited and the 50-foot on centerminimum cannot be achieved, a barrier/crash wall wouldbe constructed (B)

A

B


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OPTION 3 – I-35 CORRIDOR I-35 would serve as the spine for this option with proposed passengerrail service infrastructure located within and/or parallel to the existingI-35 right-of-way. Consideration will be given to elevated, at-gradeand tunnel segments. In Austin, consideration will be given to locatingpassenger rail service within the existing MoKan, MoPAC, CapitalMetro and/or SH 130/SH 45 corridors.


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OPTION 3 – I-35 CORRIDOR Elevated Option• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• 35-foot wide track bed

anticipated• Boarding platform accessible

via bridge from station andparking located outside oradjacent to right-of-way

At-Grade Options• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• 35-foot wide track bed

(may vary), retaining wallsto minimize footprint, wherefeasible

• Located within the median oroutside and adjacent totravel lanes or frontage road

• Boarding platform accessible

via bridge, tunnel, or at-grade from station locatedoutside or adjacent toright-of-way, dependingon location

Tunnel Option

• In areas where right-of-wayis limited, considerationwill be given to undergroundsections

• Platforms/stations would beaccessed via stairs, elevators,or escalators, depending onlocation

Proposed passengerrail facilities


Proposed passenger

rail facilities


Existing/proposedsouthbound lanes


Existing/proposed

southbound lanes

Existing/proposednorthbound lanes


Existing/proposed

northbound lanes

Existing/proposedlane conguration


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OPTION 3 – I-35 CORRIDOR

MoKan Corridor• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• Variable width track bed,

depending on terrain• Boarding platform accessible

via at-grade or bridge fromstation and parking locatedadjacent to right-of-way

• May require relocationof roadway or otherimprovements withinexisting MoKan right-of-way

Capital Metro Corridor• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• Variable width track bed,

depending on terrain• Boarding platform

accessible via at-grade orbridge from station andparking located adjacentto right-of-way

• Additional track may beneeded in some locations tosupport joint operations



Existing MoKanRight-of-Way

Existing Capital MetroRed Line


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OPTION 4 – SH 130 CORRIDOR SH 130 would serve as the spine for this option with proposedpassenger rail service infrastructure located within the median,within the right-of-way outside of the travel lanes and frontageroads, and/or within dedicated right-of-way parallel to the existingSH 130 right-of-way. Consideration would be given to elevatedand at-grade segments.


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OPTION 4 – SH 130 CORRIDOR

• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• 35-foot wide track bed (may vary), retaining walls to minimize footprint, where feasible• Located within the median or outside and adjacent to travel lanes or frontage road• Boarding platform accessible via bridge, tunnel, or at-grade from station located adjacent

to the right-of-way, depending on location

Existing southboundtravel lanes

Existing southboundtravel lanes

Existing northboundtravel lanes

Existing northboundtravel lanes




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OPTION 5 – I-35 OR PARALLELTO UPRR AUSTIN SUBW/MULTI-MODAL SERVICECOMPONENTS IN AUSTIN

AND SAN ANTONIO The primary passenger rail service corridor would be located alongI-35 and/or parallel to the UPRR Austin Sub between Stassney Lane(Austin) and Loop 1604 (San Antonio). Multi-modal connectionsdeveloped through a cooperative effort with Capital Metro and VIAwould connect with the passenger rail system to provide accessibilityto local destinations via bus, urban rail, streetcar and/or other localtransit options.


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OPTION 5 – I-35/UPRRW/MULTI-MODAL


• 2 tracks spaced 15-feet apart• Track bed width may vary,

retaining walls to minimizefootprint, where feasible

• Located within the median,outside and adjacent totravel lanes or frontage road,or parallel to and separatedfrom freight rail traffic

• Boarding platformaccessible via bridge, tunnel,or at-grade from stationadjacent to right-of-way,depending on location

• Nearest freight andpassenger tracks would bea minimum of 50-feet oncenter; or in areas wherespace is limited and the50-foot on center minimumcannot be achieved, a

barrier/crash wall wouldbe constructed

Local Transit Connections• Service cooperatively developed between LSRD,

Capital Metro, VIA• Modal connections provided at stations






Existing UPRRRight-of-Way


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