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Home My WebLink AboutCommuter Rail Committee-Agenda Packets-5/19/2008Questions for The T Station Impact: 1. Specifically, what other Colleyville sites were considered for the rail station and what were the pros and cons of each site? Will The T still consider the other sites if the city feels like another location would be a better fit? Is there a possibility of sharing a station with another city? 2. What is the estimated ridership for the Colleyville Station? 3. How many riders are you projecting coming from other cities to Colleyville? 4. Will parking be allowed overnight? 5. How will you get people to the station— mass transit? shuttle? How will you get people from the station to "activity centers" to shop, dine, etc.? 6. Does the city assume any liability with having a station? 7. Is there a possibility of sharing a station with another city? 8. Regarding noise assessments, there is a good deal of construction in Colleyville around the Cotton belt track. How is non-recurring noise treated when considering the increased track noise as part of the noise assessment? 9. How will the proposed Colleyville Station be operated? (Manned? Automated?) 10. What is included in the environmental impact study? Do you have any conclusive findings? When will these findings be available and how? Can we receive a copy for our committee? What firm or governmental entity is doing the study? 11. What is the baseline to determine if there are any environmental impacts? 12. Are there station design plans available for review? Also are there pictures available of existing stations? 13. What will be the height of the proposed station? Will there be overnight lightening? What type of lighting will be used? 14. Will there be any community involvement in the station design? 15. Has The T completed an Origin/Destination studies for the proposed commuter rail? 16. Regarding sound walls and noise barriers along the Colleyville track, who is responsible for putting those items up, and who would fund and maintain them? What is the budget for those items? Finance: 17. It has been stated that the annual cost to maintain a station in Colleyville is $750,000. How is that dollar amount derived? Where (Colleyville station only?) and what do these funds go to cover? Is this amount subject to annual increases? 18. Citizens of other communities would use a Colleyville station if built. Does Colteyville get any revenue if we have a station? Would a tracking device (i.e. license plate camera, recorder, software, billing mechanism) be included at the station? Would regular maintenance be provided? 19. What type of economic incentive are you going to offer the city if we agree to the station? 20. Will there be a charge to park? If so who receives the revenue? 21. Upgrading our 3 crossing to quad gates to qualify for a quiet zone has been mentioned if a station is approved. Is the initial cost paid for by the T? 22. Who will pay for required periodic testing and regular maintenance? 23. Will other funding for noise mitigation be provided if a station is approved? Is this a shared cost with the city? lf the station is not approved, are there any noise mitigation funds? 24. Is funding in place? Capital costs? Operating costs? Percentage of operating costs covered by collected fares? 25. How much financial sensitivity was considered in the overall project cost? With cost of commodities increasing dramatically in recent months (e.g., steet), what impact will that have on your financial estimate? 26. Under what scenarios would the entire "SW to NE Rail Corridor" project not go forward? Traffic: 27. What are the most recent road counts for State Highway 26 traveling north and south through Colleyville during peak traffic hours on a weekday? 28. What are the most recent road counts for John McCain Road near to the SH26 intersection; going both east and west during peak traffic hours on a weekday and what is the estimated alpha-rated "level of service" (A, B, C, D) during those peak periods? 29. What measures will be taken to eliminate vehicular traffic congestion at/near the station at peak/non-peak times? 30. What are your plans for mass transit to move people to and from the station and who funds it? If mass transit is buses, how often will the buses run? 31. With the SH26 expansion has entrance and exits for the station site been discussed with TxDot? 32. The expansion also has medians, has this been taken into consideration? Safety/Security: 33. Have you studied safety as part of the environmental impact study? What are the results? 34. If the city chooses to implement quiet zones, and someone gets hurt, who assumes the liability? 35. What measures will be taken to ensure pedestrians, passengers (moving to and from the train), and "trespassers" are not involved in an accident with trains at the station? 36. What security measures will be taken to prevent criminal activity at and around the station? Other: 37. What are your ptans for improving the existing track structure (in particular through Colleyville) prior to initiating service in 2012 - 2013. This would include the FRA track class in which they plan to operate, a description of the track improvements (including the associated signal system), and the schedule on which the improvements will be accomplished. 38. What is the project timeline with definitive markers for the rail to connect to DFW from Fort Worth? 39. How much of the maintenance-of-way will be covered by freight traffic on the rails (e.g., what sort of revenue sharing agreements will be in place with freight operators)? 40. The infrastructure improvements that will be made in connection with commuter operations will also allow freight traffic to operate at higher speeds over this route. What is known about the prospect of the Ft. Worth & Western (or any carrier with applicable trackage rights) operating more freight trains when these improvements are complete? ('.lty Uf. .� ___,% _ �i_.v � ,- ;.-� o -;. , _ r�.�._�,C�� ,..�� — . �. ��ta��;�. PUBLIC NOTICE COMMUTER RAIL COMMITTEE AGENDA Monday, May 19, 2008 6:30 P.M. Colleyville Center 5301 Riverwalk Drive The agenda for this meeting will be as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Presentation by Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition 3. Discussion and project overview with Representatives of The T 4. Adjournment 1 certify that this notice was posted on the City Hal! Bulletin Board on Thursday May 15, 2008, by 5:00 pm. 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V � � W .. � s � � � ._ > � � N ti � N c� N � ti � 00 � � L 0 . � � � � t� � � � ._ > V � � � �� Questions for The T: 1. Why was the John McCain site chosen versus the other potential sites? Will the T still consider the other sites if the city feels like they would be a better fit? If so, what information would the T need from the city to begin researching these sites again? 2. What are the exact funding requirements Colleyville and what will this money go towards? 3. Does Colleyville get any revenue if we have a station? 4. What are your plans for improving the existing track structure (in particular through Colleyville) prior to initiating service in 2012 - 2013. This would include the FRA track class in which they plan to operate, a description of the track improvements (including the associated signal system), and the schedule on which the improvements wi�l be accomplished. 5. What are the most recent road counts for State Highway 26 traveling north and south through Colleyville during peak traffic hours on a weekday? 6. What are the most recent road counts for John McCain Road near to the SH26 intersection; going both east and west during peak traffic hours on a weekday and what is the estimated alpha-rated "level of service" (A, B, C, D) during those peak periods? 7. What is the project timeline with definitive markers for the raif to connect to DFW from Fort Worth? 8. What type of economic incentive are you going to offer the City if we agree to the station? 9. Once the annual agreement on City participation (costs), will this increase overtime? 10. What is the estimated ridership for the Colleyville Station? 11. How many riders are you projecting coming from other cities to Colleyville? 12. Wi11 Parking be allowed overnight? 13. Is there a charge to park, if so who get the revenue? 14. Who will fund the noise mitigation? Is this a shared cost with the City? 15. How will you get people to the station— Mass transit? Shuttle? How will you get people from the station to "activity centers" to shop, dine, etc.? 16. Have you studied safety as part of the environmental impact study? What are the results? 17. Does the City assume any liability with having a station? 18. Is there a possibility of sharing a station with another city? 19. What does the $750,000 pay for? Where does it go? 20. If the City chooses to implement Quiet Zones, and someone gets hurt, who assumes the liabitity? 21. Regarding noise assessments, there is a good deal of construction in Colleyville around the Cotton belt track. How is non-recurring noise treated when considering the increased track noise as part of the noise assessment? 22. How much of the maintenance-of-way will be covered by freight traffic on the rails (e.g., what sort of revenue sharing agreements will be in place with freight operators)? 23. How much financial sensitivity was considered in the overall project cost? With cost of commodities increasing dramatically in recent months (e.g., steel), what impact wilf that have on your financial estimate? 24. How will the proposed Colleyville Station be operated? (Manned? Automated?) 25. What security measures will be taken to prevent criminal activity at and around the station? 26. What measures will be taken to ensure pedestrians, passengers (moving to and from the train), and "trespassers" are not involved in an accident with trains at the station? 27. What measures will be taken to eliminate vehicular traffic congestion at/near the station at peak/non-peak times? � 28. What environmental effects will the station have (noise, air quality)? 29. The infrastructure improvements that will be made in connection with commuter operations will also allow freight traffic to operate at higher speeds over this route. What is known about the prospect of the Ft. Worth & Western (or any carrier with applicable trackage rights) operating more freight trains when these improvements are complete? 30. It has been stated that the annual cost to maintain a station in Colleyville is $750,000. How is that dollar amount derived? Where (Colleyville station only?) and what do these funds go to cover? Is this amount subject to annual increases? 31. Are parking revenues the T's or Colleyville's? 32. The station will have some security measures - how is that paid for? 33. Upgrading our 3 crossing to quad gates to qualify for a quiet zone has been mentioned if a station is approved. Is the initial cost paid for by the T? 34. Who will pay for required periodic testing and regular maintenance? 35. Will other funding for noise mitigation be provided if a station is approved? 36. Citizens of other communities would use a Colleyville station if built. Would a tracking device (ie license plate camera, recorder, software, billing mechanism) be included at the station? Would regular maintenance be provided? Keliy Cooper From: John Leeper jjleeper2@verizan,net] Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 11:12 AM To: Tony Spaeth Cc: KeAy Cooper Subject: Re: Commuter Raif Committee Tony Thanks for passing along those concerns. They are among the issues that the committee will be considering. The John McCain / Hwy.. 26 location is not the only site being discussed for a possible station. As required by the TX Open Meetings / Records Act, I am forwarding yaur email to the City Manager's office. John FYI: I have received several inquiries stating concerns about a train station so close to our homes at John McCain & 26. Specific questions about vagrants "hanging out" at train stops, why we wouid need 300 parking spaces, and more, All general in nature but "rumors" are starting to fly and people are concerned. Is the location of John McCain & 26 the only one being considered at this time? If so, what will be done to insure that "undesirables" don't congregate there? Thanks in advance for your feedback. 7ony sp�etr Managing Director Greystone Servicing Corparation, Inc. 222 W, Las Colinas Blvd,, Suite 1925N Irving, Texas 75039 TeI: 469-221-2929 Fax:469-221-2921 Mobiie: 817-676-4676 NOTICE: This e-mail and a,�y attachments contain confidential information that may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not review, retransmit, print, copy, use or disseminate it. Please immediately notify us by return e-mail and delete it. If this e-mail contains a forwarded e-mail or is a reply to a prior email, the contents may not have been produced by the sender and therefore we are not responsible for its contents. This notice is automatically appended to each e-mail. It is the recipient's responsibility to take measures to ensure that this e-mail is virus free, and no responsibility is accepted by Greystone for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. **�******** 5/7/2008 1.1L1Z,G11 1..G11Ull: JVIUL1V11J " r11111QU1G 1JJUG Issue ID: 5449 Creator: Online User Status: Complete Department: Code Enforcement Priority: NORMAL Escalation Level: 1 Currently Assigned To Time Entered: Escalation Date: Receive Type: Issue Category: Visibflity: i'[Lb'G 1 U1 1 Kim Roby Sunday April 20,2008 3:38 PM 4/27/2008 Online Ordinance Everyone Common Issue: Miscellaneous Address: john mc JOHN MCCAIN RD and hwy .26. rail road station City: Colleyville State: TEXAS Zip: 76034 Comments Cascades Timmarron neighbourhood is whole heartedly opposed to the rail road station coming up at the intersection of Hwy 26. and John mcain.Pl. advice all the council members to vote against this proposed project. History Date Modified: Monday Apri121,2008 8:24 AM Modified By: Roby, Kim Previous Priority Level: NORMAL Previous Status: New Previous Visibiliry: Everyone Previous Escalation Level: 1 Previously Assigned To: Roby, Kim New Comments: Date Modified: Sunday April 20,2008 3:38 PM Modified By: Online Creator Previous Priority Level: NORMAL Previous Status: New Previous Visibility: Everyone Previous Escalation Level: 1 Previousiy Assigned To: Roby, Kim New Comments: ISSUE WAS CREATED Citizen Comment History Date Modified: Monday April 21,2008 8:24 AM � Modified By: Roby, Kim Previous Priority Level: NORMAL Previous Status: New Previous Visibility: Everyone Previous Escalation Level: 1 Previously Assigned To: Roby, Kim New Comments: '�''' Attachments: Citizen Information Name Address manohar saraf eraemar te Cit State Zi PhOne Email Address y p Number 7404 braemar colleyville TX 76034 (817) 677-1114 http://colleyville.ccentric.net/FindIssueByPrimaryKeyAction.do?issueID=5449&flow=prin... 4/24/2008 rage 1 U1 G Kelly Cooper From: John Gooding [comrailcom@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 1:07 PM To: Kelly Cooper; Subject: Fwd: proposed John McCain Station Kelly - can you please add this to our email file - Thanks and Thanlc You Louise for your input. John Gooding ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Louise Rosenfeld Date: Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM Subject: proposed John McCain Station To: comrailcom(c�,r��;inail.com Dear Mr. Gooding, I am writing to tell you that, as reside�lts of the Timarron Cascades subdivision, we are NOT in favor of the proposed commuter rail station at the intersection of Highway 26 and John McCain Road. We urge you to vote AGAINST locating a commuter rail station at this site. The Timai-ron Cascades area has high-value properties, and, as such, contributes substantially to Colleyville's tax base. A deterioration in home values here would also reduce Colleyville's tax revenues and possibly drive these valuable homeowners from Colleyville to other areas where property values are better protected. In fact, we will seriously consider moving to Southlalce or Grapevine if the proposed coinrnuter rail site is approved. At the very least, we recommend locating the station iiZ the least residential, more commercial area of Colleyville possible. In addition to adverse effects on housing values, the following are further reasons to select a location other than the proposed intersection of John McCain Road and Highway 26: , � 1. Traff c at this intersection is already very backed up at the morning and evening rush hours, and crossing the railroad tracks would take muc11 longer with the addition of this station. 2. Noise from additional trains will disturb the peaceful environment in this area. 3. Safely_ is a concern because buses will be bringing people in and out of Colleyville and our neighborhood is a very short wallc from the station. 4. Air_�uality_/enyironnlental. issues are a concern because of the increased number of trains, buses and cars,which will not only be passing through this area but also idling their engines here. Again, we urge you to vote against locating Colleyville's commuter rail station at this proposed site. Sincerely, Louise & Manny Rosenfeld 5/8/2008 1 0.LV'l+ 1 VL l Kelly Cooper From: CHOYAWON@aol.com Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:26 PM To: Kelly Cooper Subject: Fwd: commuter rail From:�� To: choyawon@aoi.com, rjhendler@dow.com Sent: 5/9l2008 1:57:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time Subj: commuter rail Rich and Linda, I was glad to see both of you are on the Commuter Rail Committee. I know you will bring common sense and good judgment to the process. As for why Colleyville needs to be part of this regional rail service, f think three words suffice: "$5 doliar gas." I could also mention reduced tra�c, less air pollution and enhanced real estate values but the ever increasing cost of gas is probably enough. As Mayor Kelly said, Colleyviile needs to "think regionally" on this issue. Since the train is coming through Colleyville anyway there should be no reason why we would not want to be part of the system and have a Colleyville station. I have heard a couple of comments that a train station would promote crime. That is laughable! Do we really think criminals are going to hop a train to get off at Colleyville [then catch a cab?], rob our houses and then get back on the train to make an escape. Remember some people also said a 4 lane road at Hall Johnson would lead to more Colleyville crime. I don't think anyone says thaf now. You both know we have had plenty of issues in Colleyville where "NIMBYS" raised a ruckus and were able to defeat worthwhile projects. Please don't let it happen this time. People who bought houses next to RR tracks should not be surprised to find out that trains actually use them. And besides the trains are coming regardless so their should be no reason why a train station in Colleyville will make the train traffic s+tuation for those houses any more objectionable. But the bottom line is that the decision must be made for the betterment of all citizens of Colleyvilie and not just a select few. Finally, as for funding this worthwhile project, consider the Barnett Shale that is under City property. Citizens in Cofleyvilie are currentiy looking at $18,000 an acre for bonus with 25°/a royalties. The City needs to take part in this as has Fort Worth and other 7arrant cities. Dale Properties and Chesapeake have plans for a well site at the corner of HGY 26 and John McCain. I am sure that as "good corporate citizens" they could be persuaded to make a significant contribution to constructing the station at that location. 7hanks again for you work o� the commuter rail project. Keith Staudt 817-4$8-5184 Wondering whaYs tor Dinner 7onight? Get new fwists on.fam�..favorites _at AOL__F.00d. 5/ 12/2008 � ub., . .,. ... Kelly Cooper From: John Gooding [comrailcom@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:43 AM To: Kelly Cooper; Subject: Fwd: My VOTE AGAINST Locating a Commuter Rai! Station at John McCain Road and Route 26 in CoReyville, Texas Kelly - please add this letter to the Commuter Rail file........Rebecca - thanks for your input. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Thompson, Rebecca Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 8:14 AM Subject: My VOTE AGAINST Locating a Commuter Rail Station at John McCain Road and Route 26 in Colleyville, Texas To: comrailcorn@,�gmail_coin. Dear Mr. Gooding - Please know that, as a resident of t;he Timarron Cascades subdivision, I am NOT in favor of the proposed commuter rail statiot� at the intersection of Highway 26 and John McCain Road. My neighbors and I urge you to vote AGAINST locating a commuter rail station at this site. The Timarron Cascades area has high-value properties, and, as such, contributes substantially to Colleyville's tax base. A deterioration in home values here would aIso reduce Colleyville's tax revenues and possibly drive these very desirable homeowners from Colleyviile to other areas wl�ere property values are better protected. In fact, my family and I will seriously consider moving to Southlake or Grapevine if the proposed conlinuter rail site is approved. We recommend locating the station in the least residential, most commercial area of Colleyville possib[e. In addition to adverse effects on housing values, the following are further reasons to select a location other than the proposed intersection of John McCain Road and Highway 26: 1. Traffic at this intersection is already very backed up at the mornir�g and evening rush hozirs, and crossing the railroad tracks would talce much longer with the addition of this station. 2. Nois.e from additional trains will disturb the peaceful environment in this area. 3. S�fel}� is a concern because buses witl be bringing people in and out of Colleyville and our neighborhood is a very short walk from the station. 4. Air qu�lity/enyironnlental_ issues are a concern because of the increased nninber oi trains, buses and cars, which will not only be passing through this area but also idling their engines here. Again, my neighbors and I urge you to not continue to promote the Colleyville's commuter rail station at this proposed site, Rebecca �T . Thompson Northrop Grumman 5/14/2008 t a��. i vi i Kelly Cooper From: John Gooding [comrailcom@gmaii.com] Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 8:02 AM To: Kelly Cooper; Subject: Fwd: Rail Station Kelly - Please put this in our Commuter Rail file - Thanks........Tammy - thanks for your input. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Wed, May ] 4, 2008 at 11:17 PM SuUject: Rail Station To: comrailcom�agmaiLco�n Dear John: Please know that, as residents of the Timarron Cascades subdivision, we are NOT in favor of the proposed commuter rail station at the intersection of Highway 26 and John McCain Road. We urge you to vote AGAINST locating a commuter rail station at this site. The Timarron Cascades area has high-value properties, and, as such, contributes substantially to Colleyville's tax base. A deterioration in home values here would also reduce Colleyville's tax revenues and possibiy drive these very desirable homeowners from Colleyville to other areas where property values are better protected. In fact, we will seriously consider moving to Southlake or Grapevine if the proposed commuter rail site is approved. We recommend locating the station in the least residential, most commercial area of Colleyville possible. Or why does it even have to be in Colleyville when the commuter train can stop at the existing station in Grapevine? In addition to adverse effects on housing values, the following are further reasons to select a location other than the proposed intersection of John McCain Road and Highway 26: 1. Tra_ff_ic. at this intersection is already very backed up at the morning and evening rush hours, and crossing the railroad tracks would take much longer with the addition of this station. 2. Noise from additionai trains will disturb the peaceful environment in this area. 3. Saf� is a concern because buses will be bringing people in and out of Coileyville and our neighborhood is a very short walk from the station. 4. Air quality_lenyironmental._issues are a concern because of the increased number of trains, buses and cars,which will not only be passing through this area but also idling their engines here. Again, we urge you to vote AGAINST locating Colleyville's commuter rail station at this proposed site. Sincerely, Yukihiro and Tammy Nakamura 2204 Collins Path Colleyville, TX 76034 294-274-5990 Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists_on famil favorites at AOL Food. 5/15/2008