Dane County Transit Proposal

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Dane CountyTransit Proposal
Presented by Dane County Executive Kathleen
Falkand Dane County Supervisor Scott McDonell
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History
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History
We have invested in preserving rail
corridor throughout Dane County.
Communities have based their land use planning
on this investment.
We need a transportation system that utilizes
these investments and encourages access to
major employment centers.
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The Idea
Imagine a trainsystem that couldboth provide an
alternative to congested auto travel for county
commuters and serve as a downtown streetcar for
residents and the daily Madison workforce.
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Goals
To provide fast andreliable regional
commuterservice consistent with thenext steps
of Transport 2020. To provide downtown residents
and workers with transportation options other
than a car.
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Goals
To provide visitors with quick, reliable service
to downtown attractions, including the Kohl
Center, Camp Randall, Alliant Energy Center, and
Monona Terrace.
To be part of a longer range transportation
network for the region, ultimately including high
speed rail, earning federal and state dollars to
support the system.
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ProposedRoute phase 1
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Estimated Costs
TRACK AND SIGNALS
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MAINTENANCE FACILITIES
3.0
VEHICLES
14.5
10 STOPS
.5
PARKING LOT WEST
1.7
DOWNTOWN LOOP
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TOTAL (12 MILES)
52.8 MILLLION

Compared to 57 million for a 2.4 mile streetcar
loop in downtown Portland Compared to the Verona
Road interchange project, 65 million total, 1.5
miles
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System Access
Includes stops at UW hospital, Camp Randall, Kohl
Center, Hill Farms Faster commuting times outside
downtown. Opportunities for economic development
and corporate sponsorship along the station
network.
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Benefits
Efficiently moves theregions labor force,
maintaining the entire region as a vibrant and
growing sector. Regular and reliable way to
access downtown and move people around the
city. Provides a park and ride opportunity from
the Alliant Energy Center.
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Benefits
Encourages efficient land use patterns
emphasizing Business development potential in the
corridor Increases likelihood for state and
federal funding. Readily expandable in the future
and including traveling on or off track to South
Park Street,the Airport, MATC and other
locations.
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Examples of Similar Hybrid Systems
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Examples of Similar Hybrid Systems
San Diego, CA
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Examples of Similar Systems
Camden River Line, 34 miles, opened 2004