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Operations and Maintenance F ilit (OMF)Facility (OMF)

Public Information Meeting

May 15, 2013

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AgendaAgendaAgendaAgenda

Presentation (20 minutes)

Questions & Comments (30 minutes)

Next Steps – (5 minutes)p ( )

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Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?Why Are We Here?

Public Involvement is a key element of the Red

Line project. NEPA, Community Compact &

commitment of the MTA

SAACs requested more information on the OMF –q

a follow-up to April 12, 2012 public meeting

The Red Line designers now have preliminaryThe Red Line designers now have preliminary

engineering plans developed.

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Key Milestone DatesKey Milestone DatesKey Milestone DatesKey Milestone Dates

Key Milestone DateKey Milestone Date

Receive Final Environmental Approval (ROD) February 2013

Begin Final Engineering Phase J l 2013Begin Final Engineering Phase July 2013

Full-Funding Federal Grant Agreement Signed June 2014

C H C t ti (D t T l ) A il 2015Commence Heavy Construction (Downtown Tunnels) April 2015

OMF Construction start January 2016

OMF Construction end August 2018

Complete Heavy Construction/Systems December 2020

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Revenue Service March 2021

Red Line AlignmentRed Line AlignmentSouth of US 40 (Franklin Street) and east of

Franklintown Road North Ave. OMF

Red Line AlignmentRed Line Alignment

C l tR t W t B ltiCalvertonOMF

Rosemont Station

West Baltimore MARC

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MTA North Avenue OMFMTA North Avenue OMFMTA North Avenue OMFMTA North Avenue OMF

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Other ShopsOther ShopsOther ShopsOther Shops

Work on roof of LRVd i hi h

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and cranes require high spaces

OMF Site LocationOMF Site LocationOMF Site LocationOMF Site LocationSouth of US 40 (Franklin Street) and east of

Franklintown Road Perkins SquareBaptist Church

OMFRosemont Station

West Baltimore MARC

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Why Calverton Site Was Why Calverton Site Was Why Calverton Site Was Why Calverton Site Was ChosenChosen

Close to center of corridor

Works well from an operations standpointp p

Provides adequate space for required functions, i.e.

maintenance vehicle parking materials storage etcmaintenance vehicle parking, materials storage, etc.

Requires relocation of six (6) City DPW facilities and

h (3) b ithree (3) businesses

No residential acquisitions

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Key Functions & FeaturesKey Functions & FeaturesKey Functions & FeaturesKey Functions & Features

Storage capacity for 34 light rail vehicles (LRV)

Shop capacity for 10 vehicles

Campus of maintenance and administration buildingsp g

Outdoor storage for track and rail systems materials

and equipmentand equipment

Employee reporting location

O it l kiOn-site employee parking

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OMF Site PlanOMF Site PlanOMF Site PlanOMF Site PlanTraction Power

SubstationMaintenance and

Administration Building

LRV Storage

Franklintown Road

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Franklintown Road Main Entrance

Daily Activities in OMFDaily Activities in OMFDaily Activities in OMFDaily Activities in OMF

Wash and clean the interiorWash and clean the interior

Some cars will receive scheduled inspections

S i iSome cars may receive repairs

16 two-LRV trains depart yard and return at least

once daily

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Rail Vehicle MovementsRail Vehicle Movements

Trains Pulling out

Rail Vehicle MovementsRail Vehicle Movements

Trains Pulling out4:30 AM to 6:30 AM

Trains Pulling in9:30 PM to 1:15 AM

Street TrafficStreet TrafficStreet TrafficStreet Traffic

Flashers and Gates

Pedestrian Crossing

Only

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Flashers and GatesFlashers and GatesFlashers and GatesFlashers and Gates

R t ti h tRepresentative photo

2 sets of flashers and

gates (one at each

track lead)

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AppearanceAppearanceAppearanceAppearance

Aesthetics will be an important consideration for the

OMF

Landscaping provides screening for residencesp g p g

Set back 70’ from FranklinLow lighting polesLow lighting poles

Maximum distance

f t t i ti itfrom most train activity

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Appearance:Appearance:Appearance:Appearance:Preliminary Rendering of SitePreliminary Rendering of Site

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Streetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban Design

Franklin St View West19

Franklin St. - View West

Streetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban DesignStreetscape & Urban Design

Franklin St View East20

Franklin St. - View EastElements Being Considered

Neighborhood ScaleNeighborhood ScaleNeighborhood ScaleNeighborhood Scale

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Franklin Street SectionEast End Looking West

Appearance: Appearance: Appearance: Appearance: Neighborhood ScaleNeighborhood Scale

Existing Building

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Franklintown Street SectionLooking North

Elevation ViewsElevation ViewsElevation ViewsElevation Views

West Elevation

Elevation ViewsElevation ViewsElevation ViewsElevation Views

North ElevationNorth Elevation

North Elevation

Appearance:Appearance:Appearance:Appearance:Fences and LightingFences and Lighting

Low poles will be used

No high-mast poles, 50+ ft.

Low polepole, 30 ft

LEED SilverLEED SilverLEED SilverLEED Silver

Participation in the voluntary LEED process demonstrates leadership, innovation, environmental stewardship and social responsibility.

Lower operating costs and increase asset valueReduce waste sent to landfillsConserve energy and waterBe healthier and safer for occupantsReduce harmful greenhouse gas emissionsReduce harmful greenhouse gas emissionsQualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities

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Noise and VibrationNoise and Vibration

FTA T it N i d Vib ti I t A t

Noise and VibrationNoise and Vibration

FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment

(May 2006)

Evaluation CriteriaExisting or Baseline ConditionsF t C ditiFuture ConditionsTemporary Construction Activities

MitigationMitigationConstructionOperationsp

Sources of Noise Sources of Noise

LRT Operations

Sources of Noise Sources of Noise and and VibrationVibration

LRT OperationsPassbysWarning Horn at Grade CrossingsWarning Bells at StationsSwitches

Maintenance YardMechanical EquipmentWheel Squeal at CurvesWheel Squeal at Curves

Noise / Vibration Analysis Noise / Vibration Analysis

Operational Noise at Residences ( W Franklin Street)

Noise / Vibration Analysis Noise / Vibration Analysis at at OMFOMF

Operational Noise at Residences ( W. Franklin Street)Proposed LRT less than existing conditionsBoth current and future sound levels exceed FTA criteria

No Vibration Impacts at Residences are anticipated

Noise / Vibration Noise / Vibration AnalysisAnalysis

Mitigation Measures Under Consideration

Noise / Vibration Noise / Vibration AnalysisAnalysisat at OMFOMF

gUtilize approved control measures to eliminate gaps in traditional switchesTrack side low profile noise barrier/parapet (high enoughTrack-side low profile noise barrier/parapet, (high enough to shield track/wheel noise)MTA reviewing horn and bell policy and criteriaOther options being considered as project moves forward in Engineering

The Design Continues The Design Continues The Design Continues The Design Continues

Site Plan

Noise & Vibration Noise & Vibration

Lighting

Building Architecture

Landscapingp g

Traffic control

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Maryland New Starts Projects Maryland New Starts Projects and Workforce Developmentand Workforce Developmentand Workforce Developmentand Workforce Development

Red Line and Purple Line Light Rail Projects

Maryland New Starts Maryland New Starts Maryland New Starts Maryland New Starts Workforce Development GoalsWorkforce Development Goals

Connect communities to employment opportunities in

Maryland New Starts projects

Ensure a diverse workforce

Foster employment and training programs

Expand opportunities for disadvantaged businessesp pp g

Connect disadvantaged businesses to opportunities with

the Maryland New Starts projects

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the Maryland New Starts projects

Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development OpportunitiesOpportunities

Maryland New Starts projects will yield approximately 7 000Maryland New Starts projects will yield approximately 7,000 construction jobso Purple Line-2,639

R d Li 4 223o Red Line-4,223MTA and DLLR have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to better provide access to five construction trades needed for the New Starts projects:Heavy equipment operatorsElectriciansCement/Brick MasonsCarpenters Ironworkers

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Ironworkers

Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development OpportunitiesOpportunities

The Red Line Operations and Maintenance Facility will employ approximately 300 staff members in the following seven categories:g

Track maintenanceTransit electrical power These are permanent

MTA Staff positions andCatenary maintenanceTransportation operationsMaterials management

MTA Staff positions and are not included in the 7,000 construction

iti !Materials managementFacilities MaintenanceRail Car Maintenance

positions!

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Rail Car Maintenance

Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development Workforce Development OpportunitiesOpportunities

How to prepare for future employmentIndividuals should register with the Maryland Department of Labor Licensing and Regulationof Labor, Licensing and RegulationConnect with local workforce development programs/Local Union ChaptersStay connected with the Baltimore Red Line/Purple Line projects

http://www.baltimoreredline.com/workforce-development

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Public Outreach InitiativesPublic Outreach InitiativesPublic Outreach InitiativesPublic Outreach InitiativesContinuous Public Meetings and Informational Sessions

C it M ti Ci i G d C it E tCommunity Meetings, Civic Groups, and Community Events

Station Area Advisory Committees

Community Resource Hubs

Newsletters and Mailingsg

Website – www.baltimoreredline.com

Facebook:Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/baltimoreredlineliaisons

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Community Liaisons

Next StepsNext StepsNext StepsNext Steps

Designers will continue to refine designs.Design will continue through 2013 - 2015The Red Line team will come back to the community asThe Red Line team will come back to the community as the design progresses.

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Thank you for coming!Thank you for coming!

Questions?

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