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Meet the Primes - LYNX Blue Line Extension
The lynx blue line extension in Charlotte will span 9.4 miles with 11 stations and is projected to be operational by 2017, costing $1.16 billion. The project includes improvements to North Tryon Street, a vehicle maintenance facility, and multiple park-and-ride stations, enhancing commuter convenience. Additionally, the city has a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program aimed at promoting inclusivity in federally-assisted contracts.
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- 1. LYNX Blue LineExtension Meet the Primes May 23, 2012 City of Charlotte
- 2. LYNX Blue LineExtension LYNX Blue Line Extension (BLE) o 7th Street to UNC Charlotte (9.4 miles) o 11 Stations (4 park and rides) o 38 vehicle fleet o Improvements to North Tryon Street o Small vehicle storage yard at Norfolk Southern intermodal site o Vehicle maintenance at existing South Blvd Light Rail Facility o Implementation in 2017 Financially affordable project o Budget of $1.16 billion o FTA issued Record of Decision in December 2011 o Request to enter Final Design submitted in March 2012 City of Charlotte
- 3. BLE PROFILE 11 Stations (7 walk-up / 4 park-and-ride) Accommodates 3-car trains Approximately 3,100 parking spaces Congestion-free commute Connecting bus services Convenient and safe station amenities for customers o Security features o Bicycle parking o Public art o Shelters, garbage cans, benches o Trees o Lighting o Ticket vending machines (TVMs) o Maps and schedules City of Charlotte
- 4. BLE Milestone Schedule Milestone Date State FFGA Executed March 2012 Request to Enter Final Design March 2012 FTA Approval to Enter Final Design May 2012 Federal FFGA Signed December 2012 Advanced Utility Relocation Begins May 2013 Right-of-Way Acquisition Complete January 2014 Complete Final Design May 2014 Start Construction November 2013 Initiate Revenue Service March 2017 Schedule subject to change. City of Charlotte
- 5. N. Tryon StreetTypical Section City of Charlotte
- 6. North Tryon StreetModifications • 5 new signalized intersections: – Orr Road – Arrowhead Drive – Owen Boulevard – Orchard Trace Lane – University City Blvd Station park-and-ride entrance • Close existing median openings along N. Tryon Street; access changed to right-in/right-out only: – Austin Drive – Heathway Drive – Midblock (Post Office Driveway) – Kemp Street – Stetson Drive – Clark Boulevard – Midblock (NC Highway Patrol Driveway) • Left turns and U-turns at signalized intersections • Old Concord Road re-aligned City of Charlotte
- 7. BLE in Medianof North Tryon City of Charlotte
- 8. Center Platform BLE Center Platform Stations: • Tom Hunter Station • 25th Street • University City Blvd • 36th Street • McCullough • Sugar Creek • JW Clay Blvd • UNC Charlotte City of Charlotte
- 9. Side Platform BLE SidePlatform Stations: • 9th Street • Parkwood • Old Concord Road City of Charlotte
- 10. 9th Street andParkwood Stations City of Charlotte
- 11. Intermodal Yard and 25th Street Station South Boulevard Light Rail Facility • Modifications to existing South Boulevard Light Rail Facility to provide additional storage and maintenance capacity within existing site Vehicle Storage Yard and Dispatch Facility • Vehicle storage yard and dispatch facility • Site of existing Norfolk Southern Intermodal - Norfolk Southern is relocating to the airport 25th Street Station City of Charlotte
- 12. 36th Street Stationand Craighead Road Bridge City of Charlotte
- 13. Railroads Charlotte Rail Improvementsand Safety Project (CRISP) • Sponsored by NCDOT Rail Division • Plans for future rail needs (Freight, High Speed Rail and Transit) inside the corridor. • Project identified 3 Freight tracks, and 2 High Speed Passenger tracks, in addition to the 2 Light Rail tracks. LYNX BLE NS Freight NoDa High Speed Passenger Joint Passenger/Freight City of Charlotte
- 14. Railroads 36th Street Station •Station moved to NoDa side of freight tracks as part of CRISP • Station will be located on bridge above 36th St. • Station will have direct access from NoDa LYNX BLE 36th Street Grade Separation NoDa 36th Street Station NS Freight High Speed Passenger City of Charlotte
- 15. Sugar Creek and Old Concord Road Stations City of Charlotte
- 16. Old Concord Roadand Tom Hunter Stations City of Charlotte
- 17. University City BoulevardStation City of Charlotte
- 18. McCullough Station and W. T. Harris Boulevard Bridge City of Charlotte
- 19. JW Clay Blvdand UNC Charlotte Stations City of Charlotte
- 20. Thank You City ofCharlotte
- 21. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) City of Charlotte
- 22. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) • Purpose of the DBE Program • Advantages • How do I become one? • How to participate? City of Charlotte
- 23. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) Purpose • Provides non-discrimination in the award and administration of federally-assisted contracts • Levels the playing field for small minority firms to compete in state and local procurements City of Charlotte
- 24. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) Advantages • Greater exposure • Business profile added to statewide database • More attractive to bidders for federally assisted projects • Business development assistance provided via NCDOT Workforce Development City of Charlotte
- 25. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) Am I a DBE? • SBE Program = Local program • M/WBE Program = Local / State program • NC HUB Program = State program • 8a Program = Federal SBA Business Development • DBE Program = Federal USDOT City of Charlotte
- 26. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) Qualifications • Individual must own and control at least 51% of the business • Net worth must not exceed $1.32 million • Business can not exceed SBA size standards for small business • Majority owners must be US Citizens and part of a protected class (i.e. Hispanic, woman, Native American, etc.) • Past 3 years average annual sales can not exceed $22.41 million City of Charlotte
- 27. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) Certification Application www.ncdot.org/business/ocs/dbe/ Call: 919-733-5616 City of Charlotte
- 28. Upcoming Contracts CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS Art In Transit $ 2,000,000.00 4/1/2012 Light Rail Vehicles $ 78,000,000.00 4/1/2012 SBLRF MOW Building $ 2,100,000.00 9/1/2012 Adv Public Utility Relocation (Seg C) $ 1,000,000.00 1/1/2013 Adv Public Utility Relocation (Seg A) $ 12,000,000.00 1/1/2013 Adv Public Utility Relocation (Seg B) $ 12,000,000.00 3/1/2013 Civil & Roadway (Segment C) $ 90,000,000.00 5/1/2013 Civil & Roadway (Segment A) $ 100,000,000.00 5/1/2013 VMF Upfit & Trackwork $ 5,000,000.00 5/1/2013 Track Work & Systems (Entire Project) $ 130,000,000.00 6/1/2013 Parking Garages (UCB & JW Clay) $ 30,000,000.00 7/1/2013 System Fare Collection (TVMs) $ 5,000,000.00 9/1/2013 Civil & Roadway (Segment B) $ 30,000,000.00 12/1/2013 Station Finishes $ 20,000,000.00 3/1/2014 Dispatch Facility/Sm. Storage Yard $ 14,000,000.00 4/1/2014 Misc. Civil Services $ 13,000,000.00 8/1/2014 Park & Ride Lots $ 45,000,000.00 9/1/2014 Landscape Installation TBD 1/1/2015 Equipment/Commodities $ 20,000,000.00 1/1/2015
- 29. Upcoming Contracts PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Origin-Destination Survey $ 1,000,000.00 6/1/2012 Construction Management $ 15,000,000.00 11/1/2012 Demolition Services $ 5,000,000.00 12/1/2012 MOU-Infrastructure (NECI) TBD 12/1/2012 Geotech., Materials Testing $ 3,000,000.00 2/1/2013
- 30. Information Sources • Licensing www.nclbgc.org • North Carolina General Statutes www.ncga.state.us • Federal Contracting Requirements www.fta.gov • State of North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System www.ips.state.nc.us/ips City of Charlotte
- 31. Stay Informed • Email: [email protected] • CATS’ website: www.ridetransit.org – “Notify Me” electronic subscription • Customer Service: 704-336-RIDE (7433) • City’s website: www.charmeck.org • 311- City/County customer service City of Charlotte
- 32. Questions Thank You City of Charlotte