The document provides a project update on the MetroRapid transit system. It summarizes that the project includes two MetroRapid routes and 77 total stops along the routes. It outlines benefits like frequent service, limited stops, and transit signal prioritization. The project has a $47.6 million budget with $38.1 million from an FTA grant. There are risks to the project schedule from coordination with the city and potential changes.
2. MetroRapid Project
• MetroRapid Routes
– Route 1 (North Lamar / South Congress)
– Route 2 (Burnet / South Lamar)
MetroRapid Stops
77 Total Stops (6” curb level boarding)
– 8 Downtown Stops (shared)
– Shelters, Dynamic Message Sign,
Lighting, Signage
• Vehicle Location Systems
• Transit Signal Prioritization
• North Ops Facility Modifications
• Ticket Vending (10 City of Austin
“Parkeon” unit pilot)
• Service Startup + Operation + Dispatch
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3. Project Benefits / Measures
FTA Identified Customer Benefits
– Frequent all day service (14 hours)
– 10 minute peak / 15 minute off peak frequency
– Faster Service: limited stops, transit signal priority
– Vehicles
– Low Floor Level Boarding
– Ridership: corridors exceeding 3000 / day
– Stations: unique branding / signage, Dynamic Message Signs
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4. Project Benefits / Measures
Capital Metro Performance Measures
– Increased ridership
– Reduced travel time
– Improved on-time performance
– Increased frequency of service
10 minute peak / 15 minute off peak
– Improved customer experience / satisfaction
– “Before & After Study” completed 2 years following service start
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5. Federal Transit Administration
• FTA “Very Small Starts” 80/20 Grant
• $47,621,000 Total Project
• $38,097,000 FTA Grant Funding
• $ 9,524,000 Capital Metro Share
• Project Construction Grant Agreement
• FTA to submit PCGA for execution following CMTA notification
• FTA notified CMTA that 3rd Party Agreements “of significant risk” are to
be executed before PCGA approval
• FTA conducting Technical Capacity Review of Project Team 12/15.
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6. Project Assessment Process
FTA Grant
– Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Coordination
– Project Construction Grant Agreement (PCGA) review
Project Review
– Project Charter Developed
– MetroRapid Service Defined
– Project Scope, Schedule, Budget
– Project Risks Identified
– Project Benefits
– Project Team Structure Evaluation – City of Austin Participation
City of Austin Coordination
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7. Project Assessment
MetroRapi Previous Current Potential Net Risks
d Savings Quantified
Capital $45,977,000 $48,150,761 ($2,178,500 $45,972,261 $16,607,427
Budget * )
Schedule Service Start Service Start
Route 1 2012 2013 min. float
Route 2 2013 2013 min. float
Primary Budget Differences (previous to current)
• State parking meters ($375k) • Increased Program Mgmt. ($1.2m)
• R.O.W. acquisition ($1.78m) • QA/QC, System Integration
• Increased North Ops modifications ($150k) • Reduced Vehicle expense ($1.5m)
• Increased System Costs ($280k) • Reduced Utility relocation ($220k)
* Budget totals includes $4 mm unallocated contingency;
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8. Primary Project Issues
City of Austin Project Timing / Coordination
– Urban Rail
– “Great Streets”
– Guadalupe / Lavaca Corridor Study
FTA requirement to execute 3rd Party Agreements
– that pose a “significant risk” to the project before PCGA execution
Estimated Project Risks: $16.6 million
– $14.4 million “Controllable” Risks
– $2.2 million “Non-controllable” Risks
– Unallocated Contingency Budgeted: $4 million
“Controllable” Risks
– MetroRapid Area Stop Area additional pedestrian, bicycle circulation (~ 10 months)
– 14” Boarding Height platforms (~ 8 months)
– Additional vehicle modifications (~ 90 days)
“Non-Controllable” Risks
– Unforeseen utility, R.O.W. issues
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10. Project Change Control Process
• Process to control any proposed change which impacts scope,
schedule, budget – from any source
•Change Control Review Process – administered by Project Controls
• Team Level Review
• Project Manager Level Review
• QA/QC + Systems Integration Review
• Program Manager Review
• Steering Committee Review
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Route 1 (North Lamar / South Congress)(Tech Ridge to Slaughter) (~ 21 miles) \n 22 – 60’ Articulated Buses \nRoute 2 (Burnet / South Lamar) (St. David’s North to Westgate) (~ 16 miles)\n 18 – 40’ Standard Buses \nTransit Signal Prioritization (City of Austin GPS based infrastructure)\n